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Best Episodes of Ancient X-Files
Death Cult And Bog Bodies of Ireland
S2 Ep13
7.6
24th Jul 2012
The archaeological findings of Gobekli Tepe, a Neolithic hilltop sanctuary in Turkey, and the discovery of a series of maimed bodies at a muddy landscape in Ireland.
Vampire Killers And Green Children Mystery
S2 Ep6
7.5
5th Jun 2012
A mysterious burial 4,000 years ago and the recent discovery of a body with a missing heart leads to a search for the world's oldest vampire.
Following the trail of the oldest suspected vampire, and a look into alleged sightings of two alien-like children in an English village.
Sword in the Stone And Orpheus Amulet
S2 Ep12
7.3
17th Jul 2012
Could the mysterious medieval sword lodged in stone in a remote church in Italy be connected to the legend of King Arthur? A world expert on Arthurian legends is on a mission to find out how a tiny pendant challenges the origins of Christianity, and the mysteries surrounding the so-called Orpheus amulet.
The Mona Lisa Code And The Bone Chamber
S2 Ep1
7.3
1st May 2012
Her enigmatic smile has fascinated art lovers for centuries – but could the Mona Lisa really contain a secret message from Da Vinci? New high-resolution images of the Mona Lisa may reveal hidden numbers and letters. Could they be the key to understanding the enigmatic painting?
Also, see a grisly find in the oldest subterranean temple in the world.
Sodom and Gomorrah And Voynich Manuscript
S2 Ep4
7.2
22nd May 2012
Following clues in the Old Testament, an archaeologist believes he has discovered the location of the original cities of sin, Sodom and Gomorrah.
Go in search of the infamous Biblical cities of sin supposedly destroyed by the wrath of God. Can they be found?
Plus, British computer programmer Nick Pelling attempts to crack ‘the most mysterious document in the world’.
Worst Episodes of Ancient X-Files
Incas Decoded And Viking Sun Stone
S2 Ep3
6.6
15th May 2012
Dr Sabine Hyland attempts to study the three dimensional language found in sacred knotted Incan relics and crack their intricate code.
The puzzling mysteries of ancient Incan counting devices and the secret navigational systems of the Vikings come under scrutiny, as two more enigmas from the past face expert modern analysis.
The Mystery Of Mary Magdelene
S2 Ep10
6.6
3rd Jul 2012
Ancient artefacts that defy rational explanation come under the microscope, as this series explores the unsolved mysteries of the past.
Mary Magdalene has long been known as a repentant sinner and witness to the resurrection but newly uncovered Christian artefacts point to her as a victim of the biggest conspiracy in history.
Crucifixion Decoded And Bosnian Pyramids
S2 Ep9
6.8
26th Jun 2012
Millions of Christians retrace Christ's footsteps every year, but now an archaeologist claims that they may be worshipping at the wrong sites. Experts cast astounding new light on Jesus's crucifixion.
Crown Of Thorns And The Living Dead
S2 Ep2
6.9
8th May 2012
Jesuit priest Father Patrick Hough visits Notre Dame Cathedral to examine a relic that's said to be the crown of thorns worn by Christ at his crucifixion.
Then head to the mountains of Peru to investigate a hoard of mummies found preserved in disturbing positions.
Holy Grail And The Minotaur
S1 Ep1
6.9
27th Sep 2010
Hidden behind bullet proof glass, guarded by a mysterious order of knights, could this stone cup really be the legendary Holy Grail?
And the horrific, mythical monster, half man, half bull that devoured its human victims trapped inside a terrifying labyrinth. But could the blood-curdling legend of the Minotaur be linked to a real place?
Ancient X-Files Episode Guide
Holy Grail And The Minotaur
S1 Ep1
6.9
27th Sep 2010
Hidden behind bullet proof glass, guarded by a mysterious order of knights, could this stone cup really be the legendary Holy Grail?
And the horrific, mythical monster, half man, half bull that devoured its human victims trapped inside a terrifying labyrinth. But could the blood-curdling legend of the Minotaur be linked to a real place?
Blood Of Christ And Mystery Disc
S1 Ep2
7.1
27th Sep 2010
Less famous then the Shroud of Turin could the Shroud of Oviedo actually be Christ's burial cloth? NGC traces the blood-stained relic to Israel in a quest to determine whether it holds Christ's DNA, and in a most chilling discovery finds that it contains no evidence of a father's DNA.
Later, a linguistic code cracker attempts to solve the riddle of one of the most mysterious ancient objects - the Phaistos Disc. The Phaistos Disc is a curious archaeological find, most likely dating from about 1700 BC. Its purpose and meaning, and even its original geographical place of manufacture, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The Phaistos Disc was discovered in the basement of room XL-101 of the Minoan site of Phaistos. The site is near Hagia Triada on the south coast of Crete. Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier recovered this remarkably intact disc about 15 cm. in diameter and uniformly just over 1 cm. thick, on July 3, 1908.
Philosopher's Stone And The Lost Ark
S1 Ep3
7.1
24th Jan 2011
Examining the medieval myth of the Philosopher's Stone, a Holy Grail-type relic which supposedly held the key to alchemy and immortality. Many noted alchemists and adventurers searched obsessively for the artefact hoping to learn its powerful secrets, a quest which allegedly drove some to madness and others to celestial encounters.
It's one of the most coveted artefacts of the Bible: a gold-encrusted chest containing the Ten Commandments. Can modern scholarship explain the awful powers of the Ark of the Covenant and tell us how it vanished and where it is today?
Ancient X Files travels around the world to solve some intriguing riddles. Each story is a piece of detective work by an expert trying to make sense of some puzzling ancient artefact, to find the truth behind some extraordinary legend, to discover the origins of a bizarre myth or to establish the authenticity of a venerated religious relic. This series explores the bits of archaeology and history which seem to defy explanation.
Our experts are following chains of clues and putting theories to the test, in an effort to explain the unexplained. Ancient X Files investigates claims about the whereabouts of the lost Ark of the Covenant; attempts to establish the authenticity of a cup some believe to be the Holy Grail; tries to de-code the mysterious Phaistos disc; investigates a cloth which is believed to carry traces of the DNA of Jesus Christ; and deciphers an encrypted book of alchemy written by the great Sir Isaac Newton.
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The best rated episodes of Ancient X-Files are:
Death Cult And Bog Bodies of Ireland S2E13 rated 7.6
Vampire Killers And Green Children Mystery S2E6 rated 7.5
Sword in the Stone And Orpheus Amulet S2E12 rated 7.3
The Mona Lisa Code And The Bone Chamber S2E1 rated 7.3
Sodom and Gomorrah And Voynich Manuscript S2E4 rated 7.2
The lowest rated episodes of Ancient X-Files are:
Incas Decoded And Viking Sun Stone S2E3 rated 6.6
The Mystery Of Mary Magdelene S2E10 rated 6.6
Crucifixion Decoded And Bosnian Pyramids S2E9 rated 6.8
Crown Of Thorns And The Living Dead S2E2 rated 6.9
Holy Grail And The Minotaur S1E1 rated 6.9
The first episode of Ancient X-Files aired on September 27, 2010.
The last episode of Ancient X-Files aired on July 24, 2012.
