Ancient Mysteries
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Season 2
Ancient Mysteries
7 episodes
1. The Curse Of The Borgias
1. The Curse Of The Borgias
A look at the notorious Renaissance family renowned for cruelty, wealth, and political power. Were the Borgias really as monstrous as many claimed?
46min
Sep 4, 1996
2. Lost City Of Pirates
2. Lost City Of Pirates
Roam the seas with Blackbeard and women buccaneers like Anne Bonny; and visit a sunken city once known as the "wickedest place on earth."
45min
Apr 10, 1999
3. Private Lives Of The Emperors
3. Private Lives Of The Emperors
A look inside the architectural wonders to learn about who ruled the vast empire.
48min
Aug 19, 1999
4. Legends Of The Arabian Nights
4. Legends Of The Arabian Nights
Over thousand years ago, legend says a beautiful young woman prevented her own murder by telling adventure tales to a sultan for a thousand and one nights. Journey back as we unveil the origin of Aladdin, Sindbad, and Ali Baba.
46min
Oct 9, 1996
5. Headhunters Of The Amazon
5. Headhunters Of The Amazon
A journey into the dark depths of the Amazon to study the Shuar, a ferocious tribe of headhunters that once ruled the jungles of Ecuador.
43min
Oct 23, 1996
6. Secrets Of The Romanovs
6. Secrets Of The Romanovs
Looks at the final days of the mighty Romanov dynasty that ruled Russia until the assassinations of Czar Nicholas II and his family.
47min
Apr 9, 1997
7. Tattooing
7. Tattooing
An examination into the age-old practice of tattooing. Civilizations worldwide have practiced body modification for centuries.
44min
May 24, 1998
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