Secrets

The story of Jonah and the Whale is one of the most famous, and most mysterious, tales in the Old Testament. Recent finds by archaeologists in the ruins beneath Jonah’s shrine in Iraq make a compelling argument that many of the events and characters in this biblical parable are based on fact. See treasures that date back over 2,500 years and discover a lost world where the prophet Jonah himself may have preached.

From the 8th to 11th century, the Vikings ruled what is now Scandinavia and terrorized Northern Europe. But a thousand years ago, these fearsome fighters disappeared from history. Now, a remarkable discovery in Denmark may finally explain what defeated this seemingly invincible nation. Follow a team of archaeologists as they excavate a fascinating burial site, use state-of-the-art X-ray technology to analyze their findings, and examine the life of an elite warrior.

See how the discovery of an ancient statue is shedding new light on the great Egyptian pharaoh Psamtik I.

A newly discovered royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings is rewriting ancient Egypt’s history.

See how the bones of hippos, crocodiles, and even an ostrich are raising new questions about life in pre-pharaoh Egypt.

Archaeologists may have discovered the source of King Solomon’s wealth in the ancient mines of Timna Valley.