Lost Treasures of the Bible

Lost Treasures of the Bible

National Geographic Running History

2 Seasons · 11 Episodes · Premiered December 15, 2024

This immersive series follows archaeological teams across the Middle East as they embark on a new season of excavations, uncovering the cities and civilizations featured in the Bible. From the lost city of Exodus in Egypt to the epic Tower of Babel in Iraq, their discoveries shed new light on the Bible's most famous stories. Stunning CGI and embedded cameras reveal treasures buried for millennia.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes

E01

Nineveh - City of Sin

Sun, Dec 15 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The Bible describes Nineveh as a wicked city of sin. Can new discoveries in Iraq and Israel shed light on the events behind this fearsome reputation?

E02

Noah's Great Flood

Fri, Dec 20 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Experts uncover evidence for the origins of the Bible's Flood story and explore the earliest known ancient blueprint for the Ark itself.

E03

Mysteries of the Exodus

Fri, Dec 20 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists discover evidence that sheds fresh light on historical influences from Egypt for the enduring biblical tale of the Exodus.

E04

Secrets of the Tower of Babel

Fri, Dec 20 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists discover new evidence in Iraq that sheds light on the historical influences of the Bible's epic Tower of Babel story.

E05

Mystery of King Solomon

Fri, Dec 20 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

King Solomon is famed for his wisdom and riches. Teams excavating ancient biblical kingdoms make new discoveries about the mysterious age of Solomon.

E06

The Real King Herod

Fri, Dec 20 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

King Herod is one of the Bible's most evil characters. Now, new archaeological discoveries and 3D CGI reveal why he was known as "Herod the Great."

Season 2

5 episodes

E01

Life of Christ

Sun, Apr 5 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Experts search Jerusalem and beyond for evidence of Jesus, from his burial site to the Siloam Pool and the lost town of Bethsaida.

E02

Dead Sea Scrolls Decoded

Sun, Apr 12 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists use new tech to uncover clues in the Dead Sea Scrolls, hoping to reveal who wrote them and why they were hidden.

E03

Secrets of the Ark of the Covenant

Sun, Apr 19 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Uncover what archaeology reveals about Exodus, Canaan and the Ark of the Covenant as ancient ruins challenge the biblical story.

E04

David and Goliath Revealed

Sun, Apr 26 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the David and Goliath legend, uncovering ancient ruins and hints that a real Goliath may have existed.

E05

Babylon: City of Sin

Sun, May 3 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The story of Babylon.

Cast

Julian Barratt

Julian Barratt as Narrator

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