Adventures In Search Of The Past -Reader's Digest (3 DVD Set.)

3 DVD SET. Disc 1 - Mysteries Of The Orient-Ancient Journeys. 57mins running time. "Uncover the secrets of the 4,000 year old blonde mummies found in the remote Taklamakan desert in China. Discover why the ancient Anatolian City of Catal Hoyuk was so mysteriously prosperous. Explore the remarkable Rose Red desert city of Petra and discover the secret to its once great commercial success. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple and unearth new clues to its connection with India. Disc 2 - Mysteries of Europe and The Mediterranean - Myths and Legends. 58mins running time. - Discover the awesome truth about how the Pyramids were constructed and the fascinating stories of their builders preserved in the heiroglyphics. Unravel the myth surrounding the ancient Oracle at Delphi and discover whether Knossus really is the Minatour's lair. Unearth vital new clues about Stonehenge and investigate the romantic, mysterious legend of King Arthur and Camelot. Disc 3 - Mysteries Of The Americas. running time 59mins. Follow the footsteps of Hiram Bingham - The Archaeologist who stumbled across the spectacular runined Inca city of Machu Picchu. Venture into the heart of Belize to find out why the remote site of Lamanal survived long after the collapse of Mayan civilisation. Learn the startling truth about human sacrifice among the Moche people and uncover astounding evidence for the sudden disappearance of the sophisticated Anasazi. All this and more is waiting to be discovered in 'Adventures Of The Past'.