Greatest Discoveries with Dan Snow
Dan Snow breathes new life into incredible archaeological discoveries, including an in-depth exploration of each discovery, delving into the history, myths, and legends surrounding these ancient sites. Through interviews with experts and on-site exploration, Snow brings these fascinating stories to life, offering a fresh perspective on some of the world’s most renowned archaeological wonders.
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Episodes
1 · Into the Valley of the Kings
Jan 1, 2022
A century after the discovery of Tutankhamun, Dan Snow explores the battle to discover tombs and treasures in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. This valley is home to some of the most spectacular archaeological finds the world has ever seen.
2 · Pompeii
Jan 8, 2022
In the year 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted burying the metropolis of Pompeii under a thick layer of ash and rock. The ruins were discovered by a topographic engineer in 1748. In this episode, historian Dan Snow enters this archaeological time capsule to answer a question that has intrigued the whole world, what happened in the last hours of Pompeii?
3 · Into Dinosaur Valley
Jan 15, 2022
Nearly 200 years ago America's 'Wild West' was the scene of one of history's most bitter rivalries, as fossil hunters battled to find the bones of never-before-seen species of dinosaurs.