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-fil... more »led 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.« less
Actor:Josh Bernstein Director:Geoffrey Madeja Genres:Television, Documentary Sub-Genres:Television, Documentary Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 04/24/2007 Original Release Date: 01/01/2007 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 1hr 40min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English