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Pompeii's Mysterious Twin

Episode number: 1

Overview: Along with Pompeii, the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius left another mysterious Roman settlement buried beneath its ashes; experts reveal new evidence of an ancient civilization and history's most infamous disaster.

Enigma of the Red Pyramid

Episode number: 2

Overview: The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind its trailblazing design.

Lost World of Sumerian Kings

Episode number: 3

Overview: Experts explore the origins of kings in the lost city of Kish, Iraq.

Secrets of Hadrian's Villa

Episode number: 4

Overview: Experts explore Hadrian's Villa, the largest Roman palace ever constructed.

Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings

Episode number: 5

Overview: Archaeologists explore Abusir and the secrets of Egypt's Sun Cult pharaohs.

Nimrud: Secrets Revealed

Episode number: 6

Overview: Nearly a decade after the ancient site of Nimrud was destroyed by terrorists, experts return to salvage the wreckage; archaeologists piece together the remaining ruins to reveal the origins and brutal decline of a lost empire.