Wednesday nights episode of Secrets of the Dead, airing on PBS, uncovers the story of a people’s resilience in reclaiming their cultural heritage.
During the Isis occupation of Mosul, priceless artifacts from the Assyrian Empire were destroyed. Now, a dedicated team of archaeologists is on a mission to find the remnants that survived. Among their potential discoveries is the location of the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The episode, titled “Returning to Babylon,” looks into the world of archaeology and the efforts to restore a culture that was nearly erased by an occupying force.
Secrets of the Dead: Returning to Babylon airs Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10:00 PM on PBS.
