Babylon Unveiled

Babylon Unveiled (2013)

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For many millennia, Babylon was shrouded in a mythical aura as a place in the bible synonymous with decadence and sin. But its true historical significance lay buried under the desert sands of Iraq, only to be discovered late in the 19th century. In this amazing new documentary, we compare myth with historical fact in order to unmask this fabled city, and bring to life the city's legendary characters and buildings using the latest in 3D motion capture technology based on precise archeological data. We visit the ruins of Babylon in Iraq for the first time since the Iraq War in order to see first hand, the size and scope of this ancient marvel. Through insights from the world's foremost experts and a narrative which is both intriguing and exciting, we draw the viewer into the marvelous world of ancient Babylon.

 

 

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (50 min)

Last Episode

The Tower of Babel
Season 1Episode 250 min

The Tower of Babel

This episode focuses on the incredible but true story of the Tower of Babel. While this fabled building has been the subject of limitless speculation, few actually know the real facts behind it. We track a mysterious stele, which is the only artifact in the world known to contain the actual name of the Tower of Babel.
 

Jul 2, 2013

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02The Tower of BabelJul 2, 2013
S01E01Babylon City and the Hanging GardenJun 25, 2013
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Cast

John Lee

John Lee

voices himself
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voiced by John Lee
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