Series synopsis
Lost Worlds is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on July 10, 2006. It ended on December 5, 2007. It stars Corey Lawson, Corey Johnson and David Robb.
Lost Worlds is a documentary television series by The History Channel that explores a variety of "lost" locations from ancient to modern times. These "great feats of engineering, technology, and culture" are revealed through the use of archaeological evidence, interviews with relevant experts while examining the sites, and CGI reproductions. These visual re-creations take the form of rendered 3D environments and photo manipulated overlays, allowing the "lost world" to be seen over its present-da ...
Premise
Lost Worlds is a documentary television series by The History Channel that explores a variety of "lost" locations from ancient to modern times. These "great feats of engineering, technology, and culture" are revealed through the use of archaeological evidence, interviews with relevant experts while examining the sites, and CGI reproductions. These visual re-creations take the form of rendered 3D environments and photo manipulated overlays, allowing the "lost world" to be seen over its present-day state.
The pilot episode "Palenque: Metropolis of the Maya" was first aired on April 4, 2005. It was followed by 12 more episodes in 2006, and a further 19 episodes in 2007.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Corey Lawson as Narrator
- Corey Johnson as Himself / Narrator
- David Robb as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | April 4, 2005 | April 4, 2005 |
| Season 1 | 14 | July 10, 2006 | September 25, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 19 | August 1, 2007 | December 5, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palenque: Metropolis of the Maya Venture to Palenque a great Mayan city deep in the Mexican jungle abandoned for over a thousand years. Mysterious tombs, palaces, and temples covered by creepers have remained hidden from the world for centuries. But how was this gigantic metropolis built and what purpose did the temples and palaces serve? |
April 4, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knights Templar They defended the Holy Land for 200 years before a fall from grace. Now watch as the archaeologist unearth their city of Tortosa, now in the suburbs of modern day Tartus in Syria. |
July 10, 2006 |
| 2 |
Atlantis Rediscover what could be the ancient city of Atlantis, destroyed by a volcanic eruption over 3000 years ago. |
July 17, 2006 |
| 3 |
Ramses' Egyptian Empire Visit the ruins of an Egyptian Empire whose leader reigned for 67 years. |
July 24, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Seven Wonders The Seven Wonders were a celebration of religion, mythology, art, power, and science. Built in a time before Christ and their scale and majesty continues to mesmerize. |
August 1, 2007 |
| 2 |
Kama Sutra 1,000 years ago in the central India, the Hindu Kings built their capital city, Khajuraho, 85 temples were built, 20 of which remain. Famed above all for the delicate sensuality and eroticism of their sculptures, these frank representations of sexuality are considered an expression of India's world renowned Kama Sutra. |
August 8, 2007 |
| 3 |
Secret A-Bomb Factories The end of World War II heralded the Cold War, war of paranoia and potential nuclear catastrophe. In the wreckages of missile sites, secret cities and crumbling nuclear facilities, search for clues to understand how this war was played out and the secret structures that were constructed to arm the nation against attack. |
August 15, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 10, 2006 |
| Last aired | December 5, 2007 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |