Unearthing the Opulence
A recapture of the historic excavation of America's iconic 18th century Governor's Palace at Colonial Williamsburg.
Conserving the Staffordshire Hoard
Conservators are unlocking the secrets of the incredible craftsmanship of an unprecedented Anglo-Saxon treasure.
A Taste for Wine
The evidence shows that wine was king in ancient Rome.
The Once and Future Egypt
An exclusive interview with famed Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass.
Digging into First Century Jerusalem’s Rich and Famous
Archaeology reveals the signs of a priestly family residence of the time of Jesus.
Living In the Shadow of Angkor
An ancient burial practice in the mountains of Cambodia is mystifying archaeologists.
On the Doorstep of Europe
The remarkable new finds at Dmanisi.
Human Evolution’s Dustiest Jewel
Swartkrans Cave reveals important clues to understanding human evolution.
Resurrecting the Pharaoh’s Solar Boat
Buried for more than 4,500 years, a well-preserved ancient Egyptian funerary bark sees the light of day, aided by archaeologists and Japanese technology.
Undiscovered Country
The miracle of laser technology reveals a hidden ancient world in Cambodia.
Seeing Through the Canopy
New discoveries are being made at the ancient Maya center of El Pilar, using cutting-edge technology.
Out of Europe
Did the earliest human inhabitants of the Americas hail from across the Atlantic? Two distinguished scientists make a testable case.
The Lost Temples of Angkor
In Cambodia, archaeologists are still discovering temples that are more than 1,000 years old.
Imaging History in a Revolutionary Town
A digital reconstruction of America's colonial Virginia capital reveals it's true image on the eve of revolution.
The Cultural and Political Horizons of Persian-Period Bethsaida
What do archaeologists know about the overlooked centuries of Persian rule at the biblical site of Bethsaida?
The God-Kings of Paradise
Rediscovery of an ancient Hawaiian temple opens another window on the world's last true archaic state.
Lady Moon
Following the money to a great lost Greek city in Afghanistan.
The Discoveries at Quesna
Exciting new finds are being unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta.
Window on an Ancient Landscape
Reconstructing the ecosystem of early hominids at Olduvai Gorge.
The First Americans
New findings are pushing back the clock and changing current thinking about the people who first inhabited the Americas.
