Secret Worlds DVD

Revealing the mysteries behind civilisation.

In this fascinating six-part documentary, unravel the greatest mysteries of humankind with leading archaeologist and anthropologist Michael Arbuthnot as he travels the globe to explore ancient civilisations. Blending ancient history and archaeology to create compelling films that excite audiences and historians alike Michaels findings not only reconstruct histories, but reveal what ancient catastrophes caused these societies to collapse and how to prevent such disasters in the future.
Episode 1 Deep within the jungles of Cambodia, Michael discovers the story of the Angkor Wat temple and investigates the disappearance of the Khmer civilisation.
Episode 2 In a journey across Belize and Guatemala, Michael asks why, after a thousand years of success, the mighty Mayan empire suddenly crumpled, details of their last days and desperate attempts to undo a disaster of their own making.
Episode 3 Easter Island was once the home of a thriving civilisation - the Rapa Nui - who, equipped only with stone age technology, carved and erected some of the most amazing stone monuments the world has ever known.
Episode 4 Michael travels from Jerusalem to the Judean Desert to crack the mystery of the Copper Scroll, a 2,000 year old relic etched in Hebrew and outlining the location of treasure throughout Israel.
Episode 5 Michael searches for the truth behind the gruesome fate of historys most secretive sect, the devout Christian warriors of The Knights Templar, finding evidence of a battle for wealth, souls and the worlds holiest relic, The Holy Grail.
Episode 6: Investigating the mysterious disappearance of The Anasazi from Chaco Canyon, Michael journeys to New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado to uncover evidence of a catastrophic drought, warfare and the evolution of a new religion.