Archaeological Investigations

On the Dampier Archipelago, Australian natives left traces in the form of rock engravings 50,000 years ago; it is a unique legacy that is now threatened by the expansion of the chemical and petroleum industries.

An archaeologist and a chemist try to revive the perfumes of antiquity in southern Italy; 2500 years ago, in the Mediterranean, perfume permeated every stage of life and guaranteed beauty, vitality and success to whoever wears it.

In the high Iranian plains is the cradle of one of the civilisations that most stood out in the construction of buildings in Antiquity: the Persians; the great work of the Persian people was the city of Persepolis.

In Brazil, researchers are working on understanding the spread of modern humans on earth; a spectacular find could provide further clues as to when and where man first set foot on American soil.

A look at the illustrious Easter Island, known for its impressive stone statues; however, it is unknown what happened to the native people of the island; science has new knowledge that is presented in the program.

Lalibela is a small town lost in the heart of the Ethiopian mountains that attracts thousands of pilgrims who come to meditate in one of the 12 rock-cut churches.