From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms
Cast: Corey Johnson, Kevin Macdonald
TV-PGHDCC
10 episodes
1. The Scarab, The Ark And The RockThe team investigates some of the most remarkable artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, including an exquisite piece of jewellery.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
2. Romans, Lost Treasure And A LeechRoman dodecahedrons and baffling copper scrolls discovered in Israel come under the microscope next. Plus, a bizarre discovery in Whitby.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
3. The Battery, The Screaming Mummy and the Medieval Iron HandSee one of the world's first batteries. Also, new details emerge about the death of Egypt's infamous Screaming Mummy.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
4. The Ancient Computer, The Pigeon and the Roman NanotechnologyA look at an ancient Greek device built to contain the knowledge of the cosmos and a colour-changing Roman cup.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
5. German Codes, Egyptian Helicopters and the Future MachineThe Enigma Machine, vital to Britain's Second World War effort is re-examined. Mysterious ancient markings on a stone door are discovered.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
6. The Viking Coin, the Ancient Disk and the Dead Girl that Saved MillionsSee one of the most famous coins ever discovered, and a death mask of a girl who drowned in Paris.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
7. The Golden Disk, The Book of Mysteries and the Mirror to the Other SideAn obsidian mirror and the notorious Voynich Manuscript are among the magnificent items studied.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
8. The Gold Hat, The Nazi Cube and the Billion Pound ClockA tiny metal cube with a connection to Adolf Hitler is studied, along with the 300-year-old Berlin Gold Hat.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021- 9. The Fake, The Spy and the Steam Powered BrainA look at the 'perfect listening bug' and a steam-powered 180-year-old mechanical engine that can solve complex math problems.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
- 10. The Ice Age Shaman, The Bronze Age Sky And The Steampunk LightbulbA look at the 11,000 year old skill of a deer, a decorated Bronze Age disk and a steampunk lightbulb.TV-PGCC45minMay 28, 2021
Strangest Things
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From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms
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- A+E Networks, Blink Films
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TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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