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The Archaeology Channel (TAC) was founded to help tell the human story, of which we are all a part, and share this information with the world.

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · May 22

Visit us and subscribe on heritagetac.org to see over 400+ culturally significant films for your streaming pleasure. #heritage #culture #cows #iran #rancher #dailyroutine #DocumentaryFilm #AnthropologyTikTok #archaeology #film

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 3d

Strata’s second half features “Sora Shodo Artist,” a mesmerizing performance of traditional Japanese calligraphy by Sora.
#Archaeology #Heritage #Culture #Anthropology #Documentary #SoraShodo #Japan #JapaneseCalligraphy #Calligraphy #Strata

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 3d

“Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 1” first features “What Will I Show You?,” a documentary in which an Innu grandfather and his grandson discuss Innu culture.
#Archaeology #Heritage #Culture #Anthropology #Documentary #Innu #Labrador #Quebec #NativeCulture #FirstNations

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 3d

In “Freudental,” follow a historical journey of a German family, starting from a World War I pilot and ending with his wife, whose Jewish relatives perished during the Nazi Holocaust.
#History #WW1 #WW2 #Germany #Holocaust #Freudental

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 3d

The secrets of the colossal Roman #Colosseum await in “Ancient Splendors of Rome, Episode 1: "The Colosseum!"”🏛️Learn how this gigantic structure fit into the culture of Rome and how ancient #Roman engineers developed building techniques that continue to benefit architects today. Part 2 coming Oct 27

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 3d

✨New on #Heritage: "Ancient Splendors of Rome, Episode 1: "The Colosseum,"" "Freudental," and “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 1.”

Learn more about the films in this thread.

Stream now on Heritage (heritagetac.org)! #documentary #film #archaeology #history

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 5d

Uncover stories of the past with 3 new titles on #Heritage, coming Oct 15th!

Featured films: “Freudental,” “Ancient Splendors of Rome, Episode 1: "The Colosseum,"” and “Strata: Portraits of Humanity S 12, Ep 1,” featuring “What Will I Show You?” and “Sora Shodo Artist.”

Stream on heritagetac.org

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 18d

ALI's Taraia Object Expedition team was featured on The Today Show!
Check out the story here: www.today.com/video/where-...
✈️Find out more about the expedition at www.archaeologychannel.org/taraia/

Where Is Amelia Earhart’s Plane? Inside the New Mission to Find It

What happened to Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan after they went missing trying to fly around the world in 1937? That’s the question archeologist Richard Pettigrew is on a mission to uncover ...

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 19d

Enjoy the series conclusion, Episode 6, of “It Ain't Necessarily So” where John McCarthy asks when and why the Old Testament was written.
Only streaming in the US and Canada.
#Archaeology #Anthropology #Documentary #Bible #OldTestament #BiblicalArchaeology #Israel #Archeology

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 19d

🏍️Know someone with a beloved vehicle? “The Planet of Izh” discusses IZh motorcycles, a Soviet-era brand that retains many loyal followers and fans to this day.
#Heritage #Culture #Anthropology #Documentary #Motorcycles #IzhMotorcycles #Biker #IZh #film

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 19d

When in Gaul, do as the… Romans do? In “Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 6: In Roman Gaul,” learn how Gallo-Roman civilization left its mark after Julius Caesar’s conquest.
#Archaeology #Heritage #Anthropology #Culture #Documentary #Gaul #AncientRome #RomanHistory #France

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · 19d

✨New on #Heritage: "It Ain't Necessarily So: John McCarthy Investigates The Bible, Ep 6," "The Planet of Izh," and “Humanity's Footsteps, S2, Ep 6: In Roman Gaul.”

Learn more about the films in this thread.

Stream now on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org)! #documentary #film

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 16

New on “Strata: Portraits of Humanity, Season 11 Episode 12!”
"The Islay of Whisky": Discover Islay’s whisky heritage & mythic past.
"On the Roofs of Those Who Sleep": Ghosts in Sardinia’s Necropolis of Tuvixeddu reflect on human existence through enduring stories & legacies.
#Islay #Sardinia

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 16

Join Hungarian archaeologists in Iraq’s Kurdistan region! Explore Suleymaniye’s ancient sites amid modern challenges & see history where past & present collide in "The Assyrian Legacy."
Watch: heritagetac.org
#ArchaeologyAdventures #Kurdistan #AncientHistory #documentary #film #Iraq

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 16

Did Solomon really build the Temple? Episode 5 of “It Ain’t Necessarily So” explores sites linked to him. Archaeologists reveal surprising evidence & perhaps a more accurate history preserved by the Samaritans.
Watch: heritagetac.org
#BiblicalArchaeology #JohnMcCarthy #Docuseries

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 16

✨New on Heritage Broadcasting Service: "It Ain't Necessarily So: John McCarthy Investigates The Bible, Episode 5: Solomon," "The Assyrian Legacy," and "Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 11, Episode 12.”
Check out more info on the titles in this thread.
Stream now on Heritage(heritagetac.org)!

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 12

Searching for something new to watch? We’ve got a fresh batch of titles coming to heritagetac.org! Streaming September 15th.

Featured films: “It Ain't Necessarily So: John McCarthy Investigates The Bible, Episode 5,” “The Assyrian Legacy,” and “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 11, Ep 12.”

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 2

“From Carpet to the Heavens” is an intimate documentary that captures the celebration of Ramadan in a small Iranian city, following diverse residents and highlighting their traditions, prayers, pre-dawn meals, and sacred woven carpets.🧵
#Heritage #Culture #Documentary #Ramadan #Iran #PersianCarpets

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 2

In Episode 4 of “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” journalist John McCarthy examines archaeological findings from Jerusalem during the time of King David and also reveals the truth about Goliath.
#Archaeology #History #Documentary #Jerusalem #KingDavid #Goliath #BiblicalArchaeology #Archeology

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 2

How did #Neolithic humans honor the dead?💀 In “Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 5: The Spiritual Man,” learn how the neolithic revolution changed how humans viewed life and death, leading to new funerary practices, including the first religious constructions: the #megaliths.🗿 #archaeology

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Sep 2

✨New on #Heritage: "Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 5: The Spiritual Man," "It Ain't Necessarily So: John McCarthy Investigates The Bible, Episode 4: Remember Zion," and "From Carpet to the Heavens.”
Learn more about the titles in the thread.
Stream now on Heritage (heritagetac.org)!

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The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Aug 25

From 1830s missionary pressure to the largest mass execution in US history, the Lakota people have endured generations of religious suppression.
This is not just history. It is survival. It is resistance. It is renewal. Watch this film on HeritageTAC.org

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today on National Aviation Day, we honor Amelia Earhart — a trailblazer who redefined the skies and inspired generations to dream beyond horizons.
Discover her story and join the search for answers at archaeologychannel.org/taraia
#NationalAviationDay #AmeliaEarhart #HistoryMystery

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Aug 15

👀Look what just arrived on Heritage Broadcasting Service! Today’s group of new titles will take you on journeys from ancient Israel, to 10th century Norse settlements in Greenland, and much more!

Stream now on heritagetac.org
#archaeology #history #culture #documentary

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Aug 12

⚔️ Step into the Viking past at Lindholm Høje — 700+ graves, stone ship settings & a reconstructed village bring the Iron Age & Viking Age to life.

Check out upcoming tours: archaeologychannel.org/tours

#VikingHistory #DenmarkTravel #Archaeology #travel #tour

The Archaeology Channel @archchannel.bsky.social · Aug 11

This week, The Archaeology Channel reminds you:
Every act of kindness sends ripples into the world — inspiring others to do the same.
Your kindness matters. Keep planting seeds, keep spreading roots. 💛
#AmeliaEarhart #taraiaobject
🔍 Learn more: archaeologychannel.org/taraia/

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