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Mysteries of the Ancient World

1994 · 93 min

A calm, curiosity-driven tour of old riddles, more informative than thrilling, best for viewers who enjoy speculative history.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Darren McGavin, Michael Bowen, David Jensen
Overview
A CBS primetime docudrama special, hosted by Darren McGavin, discussing ancient mysteries surrounding the Pyramids of Eqypt, Nostradamus, the Bermuda Triangle and the Shroud of Turin.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Darren McGavin, Michael Bowen, David Jensen
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    Themes
    • mystery
    • faith
    • fate
    • exploration
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    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
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    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
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    Humour1
    Realism7
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    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    Darren McGavin, Michael Bowen, David Jensen, Beth Kennedy, Trevor Williams, Wayne Brennan
    Runtime
    93 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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