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    Tombs and Temples: Secrets of the Maya

Documentary
22 
Dec 31, 1993
Deep in the Yucatan Peninsula, the pure Mayan city of Uxmal still stands. We visit the architecturally stunning Governor's Palace and the mysterious Pyramid of the Magician. What clues do they offer?

Full Episodes

Season 1, 30 episodes

Season 1
   
Chaco Canyon: Secrets of the Anasazi,
Chaco Canyon is an archaeological site rich with information, much of it still buried underground. Experts visit this remarkable settlement to piece together the mysteries of the Anasazi culture.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Witches of Salem,
What drove the hysteria of witchcraft trials? Historians, psychiatrists, and practicing witches seek out answers as we visit historic sites in Salem and Danvers.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Stonehenge Rediscovered,
Even after years of in-depth study, this crude yet stunning arrangement of stones known as Stonehenge in the English countryside continues to astound.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Glastonbury: Isle of Avalon,
Tales of chivalry, romance and spiritual quest in one of England's most sacred sites: Glastonbury, The Isle of Avalon. We explore many questions surrounding this mysterious place.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Ancient Mysteries of Land's End,
Explore the mystery of the ancient sites of the beautiful Land's End Peninsula in Cornwall. How were these monuments built? Are they organized along mystic energy Ley Lines?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Chichen Itza: City of Warriors,
Chichen Itza is one of the most impressive of all the Mayan cities. Here we discover such mysterious structures as El Caracol, and the magnificent pyramid known as El Castillo.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Special Edition 1: England,
Explore the mysterious landscapes of three of England's most extraordinary sites: Glastonbury, Land's End, and Stonehenge, all which are within several hundred miles of one another.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Tombs and Temples: Secrets of the Maya,
Deep in the Yucatan Peninsula, the pure Mayan city of Uxmal still stands. We visit the architecturally stunning Governor's Palace and the mysterious Pyramid of the Magician. What clues do they offer?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Teotihuacan: City of the Gods,
Here is the incredible story of Teotihuacan, and how 200,000 of its inhabitants "vanished" around the year 750 A.D. We explore the mesmerizing ruins and latest underground discoveries.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
America's Stonehenge?,
With its array of archeo-astronomical alignments, America's Stonehenge is possibly the most important archaeological site in North America. A major question is: who built this, and when?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Sacred Site: Chartres Cathedral,
A church or a cathedral has stood on the hill at Chartres in France for over 1500 years. Let's join Stacy Keach as he unravels the mysteries of this sacred site.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Secrets of Masada,
In 74 A.D., the fortress of Masada became the site of a bloodbath when 960 Jews committed suicide. Why did they do it? And why are some scientists now claiming it was actually a mass extermination?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Jerusalem: Sacred City,
One mystical city, caught at the crossroads of three great religions, Jerusalem calls out across the ages. We'll travel to this timeless, sacred city and try to make sense of its mysteries.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Special Edition 2: Mexico,
In this special edition of Mysterious Places, we capture the magic and majesty of the most extraordinary pre-Columbian cities in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula: Chichen Itza and Uxmal.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Santiago: The Shrine of St. James,
In the city of Santiago de Compostella lies a magnificent cathedral that serves as a sacred shrine. The cathedral is said to contain the mortal remains of St. James.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Ancient Mysteries of Crete,
The mysterious palace of Knossos, found in Crete, is the center of ancient Minoan ceremonial culture. Let's find out what really went on in the dark halls of the palace's underground labyrinth.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Pompeii: Lost City Found,
In the year 79 AD, Mt. Vesuvius erupted, burying the thriving cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Rediscovered in 1748, these cities provide an extraordinary glimpse into the lives of ancient Romans.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi,
Known in antiquity as the center of the world, Delphi is a sacred place where many gods were worshipped, foremost among them: Apollo, god of poetry, music, reason, and prophesy.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Rise and Fall of the Etruscans,
Who were the Etruscans? Where did they come from, and why were they different from other ancient societies? Most mysteriously, what caused their rapid fall from power and virtual disappearance?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Ayers Rock and the Dreamtime Culture,
In the outback of Australia, one of the world's most bizarre rock formations is huge, imposing, and orange. To the aborigines, it is the part of the Earth from where all life sprung.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Mysteries of the Dingle Peninsula,
From Stone Age ruins to wedge graves from the Neolithic Age, South West Ireland's so-called Dingle Peninsula is a land of mysterious ancient monuments.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Special Edition 3: Europe,
In this special edition episode, explore the mysterious features of three of Europe's most extraordinary places: Galicia, Spain, Campania, Italy, and Delphi, Greece.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Cult Magic in Crescent City,
Our journey with Stacy Keach to New Orleans probes the rich history of Big Easy rites and rituals from mysterious voodoo, haunting cemeteries, and the occult.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Depths of Loch Ness,
Does a monstrous prehistoric monster live in the mysterious waters of Loch Ness? We travel to Scotland, interview experts from several fields, and catch up with the “loch-watchers".
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Menorca: Island of Stone,
Some people have called the island of Menorca, Spain an open air museum. Specifically, they point to the thousands of archaeological sites scattered throughout the island.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Stories in Stone: The Petroglyphs,
In the Rio Grande Valley of the Southwest, we find startling etchings carved into stone. Who were the ancient Americans that created them? Will we ever decipher the meaning of their stories in stone?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Aachen: Charlemagne's Imperial City,
In Aachen, the great King Charlemagne built his remarkable cathedral. A variety of questions surrounding the cathedral have arisen, and Stacy Keach sets out to answer them in this episode.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Ghosts of Tombstone,
Tombstone is the site of some of the world's most notorious haunted places – from the Bird Cage theater's “ghostly manifestations,” to the strange phantasm in Big Nose Kate's Saloon.
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
The Mystery of Coral Castle,
One of the world's most bizarre structures, this 1100-ton "castle" was sculpted out of coral rock, allegedly by just one man. Who was he, and how did he build on such a grand scale?
22m Dec 31, 1993
   
Special Edition 4: USA,
From the rocky, rugged plains of New Mexico's Chaco Canyon to the witchcraft of Salem, the United States is home to its fair share of mysterious places.
22m Dec 31, 1993
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