Secret Worlds
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Investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Anasazi from their once great city at Chaco Canyon, Michael journeys to New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado to uncover evidence of a catastrophic drought, warfare and the evolution of a new religion. He journeys to the east coast of India to investigate legends of mysterious spires made of gold rising from the sea, said to be the remnants of seven pagodas dedicated to ancient Gods. In a journey across Belize and Guatemala, Michael asks why, after a thousand years of success, the mighty Mayan empire suddenly crumpled, revealing the facts behind their last days and their desperate attempts to undo a disaster of their own making. He will travel through France and the Holy Land searching for the truth behind the gruesome fate of history’s most secretive sect, the devout Christian warriors of The Knights Templar, finding evidence of a battle for wealth, souls and the world’s holiest relic, The Holy Grail. Deep within the jungles of Cambodia, Michael discovers the story of Ankor Wat, a legendary civilization of immense scale, built by giants but torn apart by its own success. He goes on to Israel, to the ancient village of Qumran - constructed by the writers of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which formed the basis of the Bible - to follow a siren song of treasure etched into the only copper scroll. Blending ancient history and archaeology to create compelling films that excite audiences and historians alike, Michael’s findings will not only reconstruct histories, but will reveal what ancient catastrophes caused these societies to collapse, and how to prevent such disasters in the future.
Cast
Michael Arbuthnot, Pete Kelsey, Alison Schofield
Director(s)
Christian O. Robinson, F. Paul Benz, Dan Jackson
Duration
6 x 60'
Genre(s)
Series, Doc Series, Historical, Lifestyle
Year of Production
2009