Week of January 25
Monday, January 25
12:00pm Secrets of the Dead “King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom”
Uncover new archaeological evidence at Tintagel that suggests the legend of King Arthur started in a prosperous and sophisticated trading village in 5th-century Britain following the departure of the Romans. Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/king-arthurs-lost-kingdom-6dpt6t/ (Passport Required) 1:00pm Shakespeare’s Tomb Join the first-ever scientific investigation of Shakespeare's grave, which reveals fascinating new evidence about what lies beneath the infamous "curse stone" - a warning against any man who "moves [my] bones."
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/shakespeares-tomb-full-episode/ (Passport Required)
1:00pm Shakespeare’s Tomb
Join the first-ever scientific investigation of Shakespeare's grave, which reveals fascinating new evidence about what lies beneath the infamous "curse stone" - a warning against any man who "moves [my] bones."
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/shakespeares-tomb-full-episode/ (Passport Required)
Tuesday, January 26
12:00pm Inside the Court of Henry VIII
Part Renaissance prince, part medieval tyrant, Henry VIII is the most famous of English kings. Venture beyond the facade of his glamorous court to understand the danger and intrigue that routinely cost courtiers their heads.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/show/inside-court-henry-viii/ (Passport required)
1:00pm Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
Hampton Court is the ultimate Royal pleasure palace -- it embodies the indulgent and grandiose kingship built by Cardinal Wolsey and developed by Henry VIII. Through its rooms you can chart King Henry VIII's decline from fit young warrior to bloated womanizer. You can also retell the vivid stories of the ladies who became his queens. Later, William and Mary would move to Hampton Court and demolish half of the Tudor palace to replace it with an exquisite baroque palace, making Hampton Court one of the most unique palaces in the world. A true palace of pleasure and now a now thriving tourist location, we scratch beneath the brick and stone to unveil an abundance of art and stories that bring Hampton Court alive.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/secrets-manor-house-secrets-henry-viiis-palace/ (Passport required)
Wednesday, January 27
12:00pm Secrets of the Dead “Building Notre Dame”
Follow an investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame de Paris, uncovering the vast architectural, technical and human challenges that played out during the turbulent history of one of the world's most celebrated buildings.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/building-notre-dame-2rsy6l/
1:00pm Secrets of the Dead “Viking Warrior Queen”
Join a team of archaeologists as they examine one of the most significant Viking graves ever found and test the DNA of the remains of the female warrior buried inside, rewriting our understanding of Viking society.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/viking-warrior-queen-htrzja/
Thursday, January 28
12:00pm Nova “Decoding the Great Pyramid” (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
Stunning new archaeological evidence provides clues about the Egyptians who built the Great Pyramid of Giza -- and how they did it. Join researchers as they delve into the logbook of a work crew and discover how the massive project transformed Egypt.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/decoding-the-great-pyramid-4eeiz9/
1:00pm Secrets of the Dead “Egypt’s Darkest Hour”
Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, when political infighting and a changing climate brought down a dynasty in a moment of crisis and catastrophe.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/egypts-darkest-hour-jjsarz/ (Passport required)
Friday, January 29
12:00pm Secrets of the Dead “Scanning the Pyramids” (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
Travel with the scientific team granted unprecedented access by the Egyptian government to solve a 4,500-year-old mystery: what lies within the Great Pyramid at Giza. Using non-invasive technologies, they make a historic discovery.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/scanning-the-pyramids-hqvc7x/
1:00pm Nova “Dead Sea Scroll Detectives”
What can new technology reveal about the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls? Join scientists as they investigate suspicious, newly surfaced fragments to see if they're forfeited, and use imaging techniques to digitally unravel the charred remains of a scroll.
Watch the show here: https://www.pbs.org/video/dead-sea-scroll-detectives-pph1dn/
