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Season 1 – Lost Worlds and Hidden Treasures

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Dr. Janina Ramirez follows in the footsteps of the greatest explorer-archaeologists around the world, in search of hallowed ancient sites.

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Lucy Mangan Guardian 09/12/2019
4/5
Like the good doctor, Raiders of the Lost Past does a terrific job of bringing disparate parts together into a coherent whole, and detonating larger questions as a result. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) 09/12/2019
3/5
The glories of the deep past are Dr Ramirez's subject in this series, and they certainly merit awe and wonder. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 09/09/2019
5/5
One of telly's great unsung pleasures is the documentary you weren't expecting to watch but holds you agog for an hour with a cascade of surprises. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gerry M @GermWald 05/31/2024 Can't stand looking at this stumpy goth wanna-be. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Nina Ramirez

Host

Luke McMahon

Producer

Luke McMahon

Director

Emma Parkins

Executive Producer

Ed Stobart

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 4, 2019 The Sutton Hoo Hoard Nina Ramirez unearths the extraordinary tale of how the Sutton Hoo Hoard, Britain's greatest treasure was dug up from a Sussex garden on the eve of WW2. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 11, 2019 The Lion Man Nina Ramirez follows the tale of the Nazi archaeologist to find The Lion Man, the treasure reveals how civilisation began. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 18, 2019 The Olmec Heads On the eve of WW2, a giant stone head is found in the Mexican jungle, leading to a lost ancient civilization. Details

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Lost Worlds and Hidden Treasures — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Luke McMahon
Executive Producer
Emma Parkins, Ed Stobart
Network
BBC
Genre
History, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 4, 2019