Series synopsis
Lost Treasures Of The Bible is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on December 19, 2024. It stars Julian Barratt.
This immersive series follows archaeological teams across the Middle East as they embark on a new season of excavations, uncovering the cities and civilizations featured in the Bible. From the lost city of Exodus in Egypt to the epic Tower of Babel in Iraq, their discoveries shed new light on the Bible’s most famous stories. Stunning CGI and embedded cameras reveal treasures buried for millennia.
Premise
This immersive series follows archaeological teams across the Middle East as they embark on a new season of excavations, uncovering the cities and civilizations featured in the Bible. From the lost city of Exodus in Egypt to the epic Tower of Babel in Iraq, their discoveries shed new light on the Bible’s most famous stories. Stunning CGI and embedded cameras reveal treasures buried for millennia.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julian Barratt as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 19, 2024 | December 19, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 5, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nineveh - City of Sin The Bible describes Nineveh as a wicked city of sin. Can new discoveries in Iraq and Israel shed light on the events behind this fearsome reputation? |
December 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
Noah’s Great Flood Experts uncover evidence for the origins of the Bible’s Flood story and explore the earliest known ancient blueprint for the Ark itself. |
December 19, 2024 |
| 3 |
Mysteries of the Exodus Archaeologists discover evidence that sheds fresh light on historical influences from Egypt for the enduring biblical tale of the Exodus. |
December 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life of Christ For millions, Jesus is both the Son of God and an actual historical figure. But what archaeological evidence exists about the real people and places that shaped his life? The investigation begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, supposedly built above Jesus’ burial place. Can a recent dig here shed light on this centuries-old mystery? |
April 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
Babylon - City of Sin In Iraq, archaeologists search for clues to explain why the city of Babylon is a source of obsession for the writers of the Bible. Once a vast metropolis ruled by powerful kings, it appears throughout the Bible as a symbol of pride, corruption and divine judgment. Now, experts uncover the real city behind the ancient legend. |
April 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Secrets of the Ark of the Covenant The Israelites’ conquest of Canaan while carrying the Ark of the Covenant is one of the Bible’s most famous stories — but there is little evidence it happened. Across the Holy Land, archaeologists dig for the truth in the ruins of ancient cities and find clues that upend the traditional portrayal of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land. |
April 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 19, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |