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  • Smithsonian Channel

Sacred Sites

  • 2016 – 2021
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary · War & Politics
  • ~51m / ep
  • 2 seasons

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.

Latest: Season 2 · 2018

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Did the legendary King Arthur actually exist? Where did the Nazis look to try and justify their Aryan ideology? What caused the disappearance of ancient Malta's Temple People? Get answers to these questions and more on visits to some of the world's most mysterious historic structures, and gain new insights into the civilizations that built them through recent archaeological discoveries and scientific breakthroughs.

  1. E1. King Arthur

    Aug 13, 2018 · 44m

    From Camelot to the quest for the Holy Grail, see how much of the King Arthur myth is based on fact.

  2. E2. Maya

    Aug 20, 2018 · 44m

    Travel across Mexico and Guatemala to sacred Mayan sites and discover new secrets about why they built them.

  3. E3. The Camino

    Aug 27, 2018 · 44m

    Discover astonishing new findings about the Camino de Santiago as scientists examine the spiritual path's ancient origins.

  4. E4. Malta

    Sep 3, 2018 · 44m

    Follow a team of experts as they search the sacred sites of Malta to explain the disappearance of the Temple People.

  5. E5. Egyptian Priestesses

    Sep 10, 2018 · 51m

    Uncover surprising secrets about the political and sexual power of ancient Egyptian women.

  6. E6. Nazi Myths

    Sep 17, 2018 · 51m

    Follow scientists around the world as they study sacred sites Nazis claimed were built by and for an ancient Aryan race.

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