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Season 2 – Sacred Sites

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This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious, religious locations. Each episode focuses on a site, exploring fundamental questions about the landmarks and the people who constructed them. Exploring the sites allows the show to provide insight into the ancient civilizations and how their practices and struggles are reflected in the shrines and temples they constructed. The sites featured include the rock-cut city of Petra and New Mexico's Chaco Canyon, which contains the remains of an ancient city.
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Amy Glynn Paste Magazine 08/14/2018
7.7/10
People have a truly miserable and potentially dangerous tendency to be oblivious to their own history. This is why --well, one reason why -- shows like Sacred Sites can be so crucially important to "the cultural conversation." Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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David Royle

Executive Producer

Ruan Magan

Director

Stephen Rooke

Executive Producer

Tim Evans

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 13, 2018 King Arthur Many experts believe King Arthur was a mythical figure; however, new evidence from ancient sites suggests that the Arthurian legend is rooted in fact, and it may finally answer whether this storied king was real or myth. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 2018 Maya New discoveries reveal caves and tunnels hidden beneath Mayan pyramids; archaeologists identify the location revered as the most sacred temple of all, the mystical center of the world, unlocking an incredible secret in the city of Chichen Itza. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 27, 2018 The Camino In Spain, pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago, ending with a visit to a shrine believed to hold the bones of Saint James the Great; new research suggests that the Camino may have been a sacred pathway long before the Christian age. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 3, 2018 Malta A team of archaeologists and scientists search Malta's sacred sites to explain why a flourishing ancient civilization vanished. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 10, 2018 Egyptian Priestesses New evidence found in Egyptian sacred sites is revealing secrets about a forgotten succession of powerful female priests. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 2018 Nazi Myths The Ahnenerbe, an elite SS division, sets out to prove that sacred sites from around the world were part of a superhuman Aryan master race. Details

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Sacred Sites — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Ruan Magan
Executive Producer
David Royle, Stephen Rooke, Tim Evans
Network
Smithsonian Channel
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 13, 2018