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Adrian Ellis
Mysteries of the Ancient Dead
"Egypt, Rome, Nepal"
Synopsis:
Death… What happens after? This question has plagued humanity since the very beginning. It has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals, and launched complex religious beliefs. Now, we investigate the secrets of ancient civilizations using their approach to death and the hereafter to shed new light. What can we learn from our long-ago forebears using the clues they left behind for us in their relationship with demise and the great beyond?
Episode Synopsis:
To ensure body and spirit remain everlasting, the Egyptians developed elaborate rituals, massive tombs, and even magic incantations passed down through millennia. Not only do the entombed remains display a shocking knowledge of biology and chemistry, they hold the promise of a life beyond the mortal coil…While some ancient cultures lavished bodies with burial goods, the Romans were all about processional pomp and grandeur. What can be learned from the war wounds of the skeletons found in the Gladiator Burial Pit of Ephesus? Or the remains of the victims of Mt. Vesuvius? The remote Mustang Caves of Nepal hold thousand-year-old corpses. But a deeper investigation yields shocking information. What ritual climb accompanied their burial? What symbols were left for the living?
Nominees:
Adrian Ellis
Channel:
Super Channel
Broadcaster:
Allarco Entertainment
Production Company:
Go Button Media
