Movies and TvShows featuring "archaeological-excavation" theme.
In the year 2012, an archaeologist embarks on a treasure hunt and cave excavation to uncover the secrets of a historical sect known as the Cathars in 13th century France. The show explores the dual storylines of the present and the past, revealing the conspiracy and persecution faced by the Cathars. With sword fights, sieges, and medieval settings, this epic fantasy adventure is filled with intrigue and drama.
Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.
This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.
Join a team of archaeologists as they explore the secrets of the Saqqara Tomb, unearthing fascinating artifacts and uncovering the history of ancient Egypt. From pottery to hieroglyphs, they piece together the story of a civilization long gone.
When a group of archaeologists uncover the tomb of a legendary warrior, they unearth Kuuga’s belt, accidentally releasing an ancient race of monsters called the Grongi, bent on destroying humanity. Enter Yusuke Godai, a modern-day guy next door, who learns he is telepathically linked to the mysterious stone belt. With its power, he transforms into the legendary warrior known as Kuuga, humanity’s only defense against the murderous Grongi monsters.
Set in the 1920s, March or Die follows an archaeologist who leads a French Foreign Legion squad on an expedition into the Sahara Desert. They encounter epic battles, tribal warfare, and a buried tomb, leading to a final showdown against all odds.
In Hellbound (1994), a police investigation is launched to catch a serial killer who murders women and leaves a trail of gruesome crime scenes. The investigation takes a dark turn when the killer's motives are revealed to be linked to an ancient myth and supernatural forces. With time running out, the police must race against the clock to stop the murders before more innocent lives are lost.
Blake and Mortimer is an animated television series, based on the Blake and Mortimer comic book by Edgar Pierre Jacobs. The series was directed by Stéphane Bernasconi, and produced by Ellipse, and shown in 1997. The first nine stories were used in this series, as well as four brand new stories, devised by the creators: The Viking's Bequest, The Secret of Easter Island, The Alchemist's Will, and The Druid. New writers, mostly connected to the production company as writers, dialogists or translators, were asked to come up with original plotlines which used the characters of Jacobs' stories, respected the magical/scientific Universe, but rang interesting changes.
Journey to Italy follows a married couple who are experiencing marital trouble. They travel through Italy, visiting places like Naples, Pompeii, and Capri. Along the way, they confront their own loneliness, marital problems, and identity crises.
When an archaeologist discovers a secret organization's plan to use a hidden relic for time travel, he embarks on a dangerous journey across Germany, Israel, and ancient monasteries to stop them.
When an archaeological excavation unleashes an evil creature from an Indian burial ground in the New Mexico desert, a female sheriff and her deputy must fight to protect their town from the creature's attacks. With the help of an archaeologist, they uncover the creature's origins and find a way to destroy it before it destroys them all.
An expedition led by an investigator is on a quest to find the treasure of Genghis Khan. They must navigate through dangerous situations, including encounters with an evil criminal mastermind and his daughter, who are after the treasure as well. The investigators face torture, deception, witchcraft, and other challenges in their mission.
Janina Ramirez travels in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorer-archaeologists revealing how our understanding of the sites they excavated are still shaped by their interpretations.
The Scythians, skilled horsemen and nomadic conquerors, built a feared empire in the vast Eurasian steppe between the 9th and 3rd centuries B.C. All that remains are their graves: the Kourganes. In April 1999, a 2400 year-old Scythian tomb was discovered in Kazakhstan. It contained, among other treasures, twelve horses completely harnessed in gold, suggesting high social status.
In 'I Live My Life,' a wealthy socialite pretends to be a secretary to escape from her extravagant lifestyle. She falls in love with an archeologist and they face various obstacles in their relationship. The movie is set in Greece and New York City, and features comedy, drama, and romance.
Ardal O’Hanlon explores a 1930s quest to find the first Irish men and women using archaeology, answering his deepest questions about what it means to be Irish.
2500 Years ago, a dynasty of Celtic Princes founded the first towns in Northern Europe. They constructed harbours along rivers and traded goods with people from all over Europe. This film presents new insights into Celtic history and culture thanks to exclusive access to the Celtic Tomb in Lavau (France) and the exceptionally rich and well-preserved collection of objects found on the gravesite.
It is little known that in addition to World War II, which began in 1941 (in Yugoslavia), the another war was fought in Donji Kalemegdan that year - the one for the cultural heritage and heritage of the fortress, the symbol of Belgrade. Ahnenerbe, an organization famous for the misuse of archaeological and pseudoarchaeological research, wanted to put the history of the Belgrade fortress for the purpose of Nazi propaganda by excavating it on Kalemegdan.
The Earl Spencer invites a team of archaeologists to search for evidence of an Anglo-Saxon village in the grounds of his ancestral home - but they uncover something far older.