Ancient X-Files

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1. E3

   3. Philosopher's Stone And The Lost Ark

   15 years ago

   Examining the medieval myth of the Philosopher's Stone, a Holy Grail-type relic which supposedly held the key to alchemy and immortality. Many noted alchemists and adventurers searched obsessively for the artefact hoping to learn its powerful secrets, a quest which allegedly drove some to madness and others to celestial encounters. It's one of the most coveted artefacts of the Bible: a gold-encrusted chest containing the Ten Commandments. Can modern scholarship explain the awful powers of the Ark of the Covenant and tell us how it vanished and where it is today?

2. E2

   2. Blood Of Christ And Mystery Disc

   16 years ago

   Less famous then the Shroud of Turin could the Shroud of Oviedo actually be Christ's burial cloth? NGC traces the blood-stained relic to Israel in a quest to determine whether it holds Christ's DNA, and in a most chilling discovery finds that it contains no evidence of a father's DNA.

3. E1

   1. Holy Grail And The Minotaur

   16 years ago

   Hidden behind bullet proof glass, guarded by a mysterious order of knights, could this stone cup really be the legendary Holy Grail? And the horrific, mythical monster, half man, half bull that devoured its human victims trapped inside a terrifying labyrinth. But could the blood-curdling legend of the Minotaur be linked to a real place?

In the modern information age, you'd like to think you have all the knowledge in the world at your fingertips, yet some shocking secrets remain buried deep in the past. Join intrepid investigators in Ancient X Files as they delve into some of mankind's most enduring mysteries.

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1. E13

   13. Death Cult And Bog Bodies of Ireland

   Finale 14 years ago

   The archaeological findings of Gobekli Tepe, a Neolithic hilltop sanctuary in Turkey, and the discovery of a series of maimed bodies at a muddy landscape in Ireland.

2. E12

   12. Sword in the Stone And Orpheus Amulet

   14 years ago

   Could the mysterious medieval sword lodged in stone in a remote church in Italy be connected to the legend of King Arthur? A world expert on Arthurian legends is on a mission to find out how a tiny pendant challenges the origins of Christianity, and the mysteries surrounding the so-called Orpheus amulet.

3. E11

   11. Joan Of Arc Conspiracy And London's New Jerusalem

   14 years ago

   Could Joan have survived her execution? New evidence suggests that France's national heroine may not have been burnt at the stake after all. And architectural hints that suggest the New Jerusalem may have been built in London.

4. E10

   10. The Mystery Of Mary Magdelene

   14 years ago

   Ancient artefacts that defy rational explanation come under the microscope, as this series explores the unsolved mysteries of the past. Mary Magdalene has long been known as a repentant sinner and witness to the resurrection but newly uncovered Christian artefacts point to her as a victim of the biggest conspiracy in history.

5. E9

   9. Crucifixion Decoded And Bosnian Pyramids

   14 years ago

   Millions of Christians retrace Christ's footsteps every year, but now an archaeologist claims that they may be worshipping at the wrong sites. Experts cast astounding new light on Jesus's crucifixion.

6. E8

   8. Great Flood And Scottish Stone Mystery

   14 years ago

   After centuries of debate, archaeological evidence unearthed in Bulgaria may reveal not only where the Great Flood happened, but what caused it. Also investigating evidence of what prompted Noah to build his ark. As well as strange standing stones found in Scotland.

7. E7

   7. Mayan Underworld

   14 years ago

   Join underwater archaeologist Guillermo de Anda as he travels across Mexico and Guatemala in search of the legendary Mayan underworld, Xibalba.

8. E6

   6. Vampire Killers And Green Children Mystery

   14 years ago

   A mysterious burial 4,000 years ago and the recent discovery of a body with a missing heart leads to a search for the world's oldest vampire. Following the trail of the oldest suspected vampire, and a look into alleged sightings of two alien-like children in an English village.

9. E5

   5. Holy Shroud And Star God Temple

   14 years ago

   Ancient languages expert Mark Guscin attempts to shed light on the secrets of what some believe to be Jesus’ shroud by exploring digital analysis of the relic. Investigate what recent advances in science might reveal about this mysterious religious relic since the last time it was tested in 1988. Then, explore the oldest astronomical temple in the Americas.

10. E4

    4. Sodom and Gomorrah And Voynich Manuscript

    14 years ago

    Following clues in the Old Testament, an archaeologist believes he has discovered the location of the original cities of sin, Sodom and Gomorrah. Go in search of the infamous Biblical cities of sin supposedly destroyed by the wrath of God. Can they be found? Plus, British computer programmer Nick Pelling attempts to crack ‘the most mysterious document in the world’.

11. E3

    3. Incas Decoded And Viking Sun Stone

    14 years ago

    Dr Sabine Hyland attempts to study the three dimensional language found in sacred knotted Incan relics and crack their intricate code. The puzzling mysteries of ancient Incan counting devices and the secret navigational systems of the Vikings come under scrutiny, as two more enigmas from the past face expert modern analysis.

12. E2

    2. Crown Of Thorns And The Living Dead

    14 years ago

    Jesuit priest Father Patrick Hough visits Notre Dame Cathedral to examine a relic that's said to be the crown of thorns worn by Christ at his crucifixion. Then head to the mountains of Peru to investigate a hoard of mummies found preserved in disturbing positions.

13. E1

    1. The Mona Lisa Code And The Bone Chamber

    14 years ago

    Her enigmatic smile has fascinated art lovers for centuries – but could the Mona Lisa really contain a secret message from Da Vinci? New high-resolution images of the Mona Lisa may reveal hidden numbers and letters. Could they be the key to understanding the enigmatic painting? Also, see a grisly find in the oldest subterranean temple in the world.