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Gobble, Gobble, Gobble. Happy Turkey Day in advance. One always looks forward to Turkey Day....Nothing like the sedative effect of roasted turkey. But before you sink into that food coma lets take a look at what is going to appear on the History Channel this week.
For you Egypt buffs, Tuesday is full of programs about Ancient Egypt.
On Saturday there will be a program on the Story of Hannibal.
Click on the "Read More" option to see what is playing on the History Channel this week......
Note**- I have listed programming from 3PM and later. If anyone would like me to post earlier programming, please let me know.
Monday, Nov 21st
11PM - The Big Build: The Castle Tower - Our host, contractor Nick Mystrom, lands in Northern Idaho to erect a 2-story medieval castle tower in the same manner used by masons almost 1,000 years ago. Great castles were built for barons, lords, and kings, using thousands of craftsman and laborers with some projects lasting over four years. But Nick and his master builder Roger DeClement have less than three weeks to turn the earth's materials of stone, wood, and a bit of modern reinforcements such as steel to build a 25 to 30 foot tower (weather permitting). Will Nick be able to relax and gaze upon the stars from atop the tower before "reveal" day? Will Northern Idaho's weather cooperate? And will Nick finally be able to present the tower to our recipients Kris and Chalon Frandsen, two self-proclaimed castle lovers?
Tuesday, Nov 22nd
3PM - Secrets of Archeology: The Pyramids of the Sun - Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate sacred temples that sit atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed by preeminent archaeologists below what is modern-day Mexico City. Take a virtual walking tour, right along with Aztec citizens, as our state-of-the-art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics allow us to see the ancient sites as only the original inhabitants could.
3:30PM - Secrets of Archeology: Pyramids Designed for an Eternity - During the 4th Dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5,000 years ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete the most ambitious and spectacular undertakings ever attempted by mankind. An incredible feat characterized by ingenious design, resourceful technique, and above all, the labor of tens of thousands of men who contributed with their bare hands to creating these colossal tombs for their Pharaohs. We put scientific structural theories to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the Nile Valley.
4PM - Secrets of Archeology: Egypt According to Cleopatra - Walk the streets of Alexandria, during the time of the Ptolemies, alongside its citizens as their pharaoh, Cleopatra, serves as virtual tour guide of Egypt. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan capital, built by her ancestor Alexander the Great, to the Sanctuary of Dendera to the magical Isle of Philae, we explore her empire by land and sea. And, we follow Queen Cleopatra as she sets sail for Italy on a visit to Caesar and end our journey within the city walls of Rome, where an Egyptian temple is being erected for Cleopatra's deity protector, Isis.
4:30PM - Secrets of Archeology: Cities of the Pharaohs - Perhaps no person in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The pharaohs ruled the population with an iron hand and were worshipped as direct descendents of the Sun God. They were considered immortal, capable of subduing the forces of nature and of laying down a challenge to the centuries. A challenge that was taken up and won by the pharaohs' magnificent tombs and the sacred temples erected in honor of the gods. We visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor and explore the temples, residences, shops, and streets of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.
5PM - Secrets of Archeology: Pompeii: A City Rediscovered - On August 24, in the year 79 AD, the apocalyptic eruption of Vesuvius relegated the memory of the wealthy Roman city of Pompeii to the realms of legend and myth. Take a virtual tour of this vital and fantastic ancient city as we explore its mysteries. Now, new excavations, sound scientific evidence, and extraordinary computer graphics recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.
5:30PM - Secrets of Archeology: Retracing the Tracks of Hannibal - In the 3rd century BC, the Punic Wars fought between Carthage and Rome left the ancient world in turmoil. Following the path of the fearless Carthaginian General Hannibal Barca, who lead his advancing army across the Alps--with elephants!--to sack Italy, we visit the majestic ruins from the period of the Roman Republic, and gaze upon the amazing temple of Capitoline Jupiter as it looked when it was completed--thanks to amazing virtual reconstruction.
6PM: Secrets of Archeology: Glorious Rome, Capital of an Empire - Art, aesthetics, literature, theater, law, city planning: These are just a few of the debts owed by Western civilization to Rome, the glorious capital of the greatest and most powerful empire that the world has ever known. Take a tour of this vast metropolis as it was during its peak, and see it through the eyes of the Roman citizens of the time. State-of-the-art technology, coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics, allows viewers to explore the architectural treasures as only the Romans could.
6:30PM - Secrets of Archeology: The Road to El Dorado - Discover the gems of the 15th century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Cuzco and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captivated the imagination and, unfortunately, greed of the Spanish conquistadors. Lifelike virtual construction gives viewers a close look at the massive sacred grounds of the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, religious and political capital of a world known to generations of European adventurers as El Dorado.
7PM - Modern Marvels: The Secrets of the Acropolis - With a thrilling combination of dramatic reconstructions and 3-D animation, we step back in time to the Golden Age of Greece and the birth of democracy, to an era of unparalleled human creativity that produced the magnificent architecture on the Acropolis. Powerfully evoking the pagan rituals that made the Acropolis the heart of Athenian life, we explore all four key buildings: the Propylaia, the Erectheion, Athena Nike, and the Parthenon--the most influential buildings in Western civilization.
11PM - The Big Build: Viking Longboat - In Anacortes, Washington, a stronghold of Scandinavian-American heritage, we put together a replica of an 1,100-year-old Viking longship--a vessel unearthed in Gokstad, Norway at the end of the 19th century and first built in the 9th century AD. Contractor-host Nick Mystrom assembles a team of specialists, headed by Norwegian-American boatwright Jay Smith, who oversees building our replica using authentic Viking tools and techniques. We make our own rope out of twigs and vine, forge our own nails and tools from a local blacksmith, and stitch together an authentic 10th-century Viking sail. We also weave in the incredible history of Viking adventure and conquest. At show's end, we put our longship in the water, unfurl the sail, and let it plow the waves, conjuring up Viking times. And then--we give it away to a stunned Kelly Robinson, dressed up in full Viking garb, who's ready and eager to make his first Viking raid!
Wednesday, Nov 23rd
7PM - The History of Thanksgiving - From the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, Lincoln's 1863 declaration naming it a national holiday, to turkey, Macy's parade, and football, we'll share the abundant feast of Thanksgiving history--including all the trimmings
Thursday, Nov 24th
6PM - The History of Thanksgiving - From the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, Lincoln's 1863 declaration naming it a national holiday, to turkey, Macy's parade, and football, we'll share the abundant feast of Thanksgiving history--including all the trimmings.
Saturday Nov 26th
3PM - The True Story of Hannibal - One of history's greatest military leaders, at age nine Hannibal accompanied his father Hamilcar Barca on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy vowed eternal hatred for Rome, his people's bitter rival. Twenty years later, in 218 BC, he left New Carthage (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war on "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants. After crossing the Pyrénées and Rhône River, he traversed the Alps while beset by snowstorms, landslides, and hostile mountain tribes. This 2-hour special brings to life the story of the Carthaginian general who struck fear in all Roman hearts and wreaked havoc with his masterful military tactics, bringing the mighty Roman Republic to the brink of ruin. Archaeologists, historians, and military experts guide us through ancient Carthage and give insight into his military strategy up to defeat at Zama in 203 BC.
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