Underwater Archaeology

The work of archaeology uncovers fascinating vestiges of humanity’s past, greatly enriching our knowledge of our ancestors and ourselves. Over the last century, archaeologists have increasingly ventured underwater, making spellbinding finds and opening an incredible new frontier for archaeological discovery.

In the 12 delightful and eye-opening lectures of Underwater Archaeology: Mysteries of the Deep, Professor Lemke, an expert underwater archaeologist working in the field, invites you to discover astonishing treasures of history that lie beneath the waves, such as:

· Cities Beneath the Waters. Discover sunken cities such as Antirhodos (Egypt), revealing a submerged royal palace and a temple to Isis; the drowned city of Port Royal in Jamaica, an extraordinary time capsule of 17th century life; and more.

· The Stunning Lore of Shipwrecks. Encounter the Uluburun, a Bronze Age ship laden with luxury objects; the massive 17th century Swedish warship Vasa; the Queen Anne’s Revenge, vessel of the feared pirate Blackbeard; and many others.

· Life in Mesolithic and Neolithic Times. Visit the submerged Mesolithic villages of Tybrind Vig in Denmark and Bouldnor Cliff in England and discover Neolithic-era wooden boats found underwater in Italy.

· Archaeology in Cold Water. Follow archaeologists using sonar who uncovered stone hunting blinds used by Ice Age caribou hunters, along with the team that used remotely operated vehicles to find the Endurance, a ship lost in the Antarctic in 2743 meters of water.

· Underwater Finds of the Modern Era. Study discoveries at key 20th century sites. Among many, delve into the excavation of the Titanic and track major work in the Pacific, recovering submerged aircraft, landing craft, and shipwrecks from the World War II battle of Saipan.