Post Description

USA, 2007
Documentary (History Channel)
87 minutes

"Fleeing angry natives, grabbing golden treasure, and dodging pitfalls in a booby-trapped temple--we all know how fictional explorers and archaeologists spend their days. But how does reality compare? 

In this adventure-filled program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, meet some of the most daring real-life archaeologists and take on the dangers they fact in the line of duty. In the course of the program, Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass steps into a booby-trapped tomb; American archaeologist Arthur Demarest fights looters in the jungles of Cancún; and in Chiapas, angry villagers kidnap Australian-born Mayan expert Peter Mathews. Also, discover the fascinating exploits of the explorers who helped shape the renowned "Indiana Jones" profile, including paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews, British archaeologist John Pendlebury, and Sylvanus Morley, the very first American archaeologist/spy. 

There are no special effects, no stuntmen, and no retakes--and for these brave archaeologists, no guarantee they'll survive for a sequel." 

Source: HDTV TrollHD

1080i / DD5.1