The Search for Civilisation
Archaeologist Richard Miles shows how discoveries in the 18th and 19th centuries overturned ideas of when and where civilisation began as empires competed to literally 'own' the past.
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Battling heat, ticks and leaches to find ancient structures
Duration: 03:02
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Archaeology Season
Archaeology: A Secret History is part of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four’s season of programmes exploring our fascination with uncovering the past. Find out more about the other programmes in the season below…
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-ΜύBen Robinson conducts aerial surveys of ancient sites to reveal new evidence of lost civilisations.
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-ΜύJulian Richards discovers how science, conservation and new finds have changed our understanding of history.
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-ΜύHuman bones found in Antigua trigger an investigation into a dark chapter of Britain's imperial past.
- Peter Barton investigates the military mining that played a big part in the tactics of both sides during WWI.
Find out more
There are lots of features, articles and quizzes covering archaeology - and the treasures that have been uncovered - in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ History’s Archaeology section.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Miles |
| Series Producer | Cameron Balbirnie |
| Executive Producer | Eamon Hardy |
| Producer | Anthony Barwell |
| Director | Anthony Barwell |
Broadcasts
- Tue 7 May 2013 21:00
- Wed 8 May 2013 03:00
- Thu 9 May 2013 22:50
- Tue 20 Aug 2013 20:00
- Wed 21 Aug 2013 01:30
- Mon 14 Sep 2015 23:00
- Fri 18 Sep 2015 00:00
- Wed 22 Feb 2017 23:40
- Sun 29 Jul 2018 21:00
- Mon 30 Jul 2018 02:15
- Wed 29 Apr 2020 22:00
- Sat 14 Aug 2021 19:00
- Sun 15 Aug 2021 02:50
- Mon 13 Mar 2023 20:00
- Tue 14 Mar 2023 00:00
- Mon 24 Jun 2024 21:00
- Tue 25 Jun 2024 02:00
"The flickering torchlight of the guide reveals glimpses of a long lost world..."
Dr. Richard Miles explores Herculaneum - read his article.