,The Ark of the Hebrews, said to contain the original 10 Commandments Covenant, is a priceless work of art and religion that has been lost since the Babylonians destroyed Solomon's temple. Its appearance and rumored locations are described. If it is buried in the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, it is part of one of history's most disputed areas.
Scrolls found in caves near the Dead Sea in Israel turned out to be one of the greatest finds in archaeology. They both confirm and add to our knowledge of Jesus and his times. The clues and mysteries the scrolls contain are discussed.
The haunting beauty and exotic details of Pompeii precede a reenactment of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Everything was preserved?buildings, artwork, people as they died?giving us some of our best knowledge about life in ancient Rome.
Archaeologist Howard Carter discovers Tutankhamen's tomb in the 20th century, revealing incredible treasure and more knowledge of Ancient Egypt. The mystery of why his tomb remained hidden is revealed, suggesting Tut was murdered and secretly buried.
As shown in this video, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), gyrfalcon (F. rusticolus), and prairie falcon (F. mexicanus) are formidable birds of prey.
Angered by the increased taxes and regulationsbeing imposed on them by England, the American colonists convened the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia