Lost Worlds
2006 · Documentary · 2 Seasons · 33 Episodes ·
Lost Worlds is a documentary television series by The History Channel that explores a variety of "lost" locations from ancient to modern times. These "great feats of engineering, technology, and culture" are revealed through the use of archaeological evidence, interviews with relevant experts while examining the sites, and CGI reproductions. These visual re-creations take the form of rendered 3D environments and photo manipulated overlays, allowing the "lost world" to be seen over its present-day state. The pilot episode "Palenque: Metropolis of the Maya" was first aired on April 4, 2005. It was followed by 12 more episodes in 2006, and a further 19 episodes in 2007.
Episodes
1. Knights TemplarThey defended the Holy Land for 200 years before a fall from grace. Now watch as the archaeologist unearth their city of Tortosa, now in the suburbs of modern day Tartus in Syria.
2. AtlantisRediscover what could be the ancient city of Atlantis, destroyed by a volcanic eruption over 3000 years ago.
3. Ramses' Egyptian EmpireVisit the ruins of an Egyptian Empire whose leader reigned for 67 years.
4. Athens - Ancient SupercitySee the glory of Athens at its height in the 5th Century BC.
5. Secret Cities of the A-BombThe recreation of the cities of the Manhatten Project.
6. Hitler's SupercityNot only did the Nazi's destroy, they built on an epic scale. Look back and what they created, and what they planned to build if they had won World War II.
7. Jesus' JerusalemSee Jerusalem as it was over 2000 years ago.
8. Churchill's Secret BunkersThe secret bunkers under London during World War II.
9. The Real DraculaIn a country torn by bloody civil war, a young man seizes power. In his native tongue, he is called Dracula. This is not the vampire, Count Dracula, but a real historical figure: a Romanian prince. Dracula was a warlord who became known all across Europe for both his breathtaking courage and his terrifying cruelty. But he also left an enduring legacy. Not just in blood, but also in brick, mortar, and stone. He constructed palaces. He founded the city that was to become his country's capital. He also built one of Eastern Europe's most breathtaking mountaintop castles. Now, with state-of-the-art computer animation, we'll bring Dracula's lost world back to life: his birthplace in the fortified town of Sighisoara; the gothic splendor of Transylvania's Bran Castle; the sumptuous palace of Targoviste; and the real castle Dracula, Poenari.
10. Braveheart's ScotlandRediscover the 13th Century Scotland of William Wallace
11. The First ChristiansThe beginning of Christianity with only a few hundred followers in the world.
12. The PagansExploring the world of Stonehenge.E1313. Episode 13E1414. Episode 14
