01. Pirate Skeletons & Fairy Coffins
The 1717 wreck of Black Sam Bellamy's pirate ship Whydah yields treasure, skeletons and new insights into the hidden world of piracy.
02. Tower Of Skulls
At Mexico City's Templo Mayor, archaeologists uncover a 15th-century tower of 600 skulls, revealing new insights into Aztec sacrifice and ritual.
03. Echoes Of The Devil's Church
A cave hidden deep within the forests near the Russian border. The cave's eerie acoustics have long been associated with supernatural phenomena, earning it a reputation for connecting visitors to the spirit world.
04. Priestess With The Golden Eye
In the ancient Burnt City of Shahre Sukhteh, Iran, archaeologists uncover a remarkable discovery. The oldest known prosthetic eye, made of gold.
05. Murdered Pharaoh & Ghostly Wine
The fate of Pharaoh Ramses III has long been clouded by rumours of a family plot against him. Scientists examine the tomb, uncovering evidence that supports these ancient suspicions.
06. Coins, Curses, And Kings
In 2012, beneath a modern parking lot in Leicester, the remains of King Richard III were discovered, offering unprecedented insight into the last moments of England's controversial monarch.
07. Guardians Of The Forgotten Tomb
The tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, remains one of the most famous and secretive archaeological sites in the world.
08. Rituals Of The Hidden Past
In China, the burial site at Jiahu reveals a child's remains marked with peculiar bone modifications. These alterations raise questions about ancient Chinese mortuary practices and spiritual beliefs.