Cameras capture findings that revolutionize our understanding of the legendary clash between David and Goliath and the violent battles that inspired Armageddon. Using state-of-the-art technology, scientists reveal never-before-seen details as they decode the ancient messages of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The legend of David and Goliath is one of the Bible’s most famous stories; it tells of a battle between a young shepherd and a towering warrior. Now, teams of archaeologists investigate the real world behind this epic showdown.
The Book of Revelations tells of an apocalyptic battle of Good versus Evil at the end of the world. It says the battle will happen in a place called Armageddon. But Armageddon is no myth – it takes its name from a real ancient settlement: Megiddo. Now archaeologists investigate what happened here to inspire a Biblical tale of such drama.
Archaeologists investigate one of the greatest discoveries in history – the Dead Sea Scrolls. This remarkable haul of manuscripts includes the oldest copies of biblical texts ever found. Aided by cutting edge technology, experts attempt to decipher who wrote the scrolls and why they were hidden in a series of desert caves for nearly 2,000 years.
For millions, Jesus is both the Son of God and an actual historical figure. But what archaeological evidence exists about the real people and places that shaped his existence? The investigation begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, supposedly built above Jesus’s burial place – can a recent dig here shed light on this centuries-old mystery?
In Iraq, archaeologists search for clues to explain why the city of Babylon is a source of obsession for the writers of the Bible. Once a vast metropolis ruled by powerful kings, it appears throughout the Bible as a symbol of pride, corruption, and divine judgment. Now, experts uncover the real city behind the ancient legend.
The Israelites’ conquest of Canaan, carrying the Ark of the Covenant, is one of the Bible’s most famous stories – but there is little evidence it happened. Across the Holy Land, archaeologists dig for the truth in the ruins of ancient cities, and find clues that upend the traditional portrayal of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land.
| Executive Producers | Carlo Massarella , James Franklin |
| Series Producer | Kate Dart |
| Editors | Antonio Morra , Thea Bell , Khai Mahmood , Ben Weissbort , Antonio Morra , Taimur Khan |
| Edit Producers | Lee Reading , Amanda Forsgren , Alex Collinge , Henry Fraser |
| Producer & Directors | Tim Jameson , Freya Williams |
| VFX Producer | Katie Smyth |
| Series Researcher | Elizabeth Morgan |
| VFX Researcher | Mae Maciver |
| Line Producer | Eleanor Harris |
| Production Coordinator | Joely Kiggins |
| Production Executive | Anna Cowdry |