Series Summary:

Weird Archaeology is a 30-minute educational program for school-age youngsters that explores the strange, unusual and unanswered questions about archaeology. Unlike its relative, Mystery Hunters, this show is not about the paranormal, but rather hard-core  archaeology that can either be proved or disproved. Episodes will include both studio and onsite investigations of the issues. Each show will consist of a riddle to be solved centering around a recent discovery, and questions will be presented. The questions will be answered during the celebrity interview. In fact, it might be interesting to show what is mainstream and what is mere speculation. This would do well in educating students on the importance of preserving the scientific method for youngsters.   and interview popular figures in ‘weird archaeology’ such as Graham Hancock, John Anthony West and Robert Schoch.  Mainstream academics and their viewpoints will also be presented.

Characters:

The show will have a cast of four. Two adults, and two young adults. The adults are the Professor and the Collector.  The ‘Professor’ answers many of the relevant questions that the other co-hosts come up with, and usually is  the one who explores on-site locations. The 2 youths stay in the studio and converse with the Professor from their home-base.  They bring up little tid-bits of information, introduce the show and share with the audience corresopondance from other kids asking relevant questions to the episode. The Collector talks about relics, artifacts, fossils and anything which kids can do that is fun. He will base his segments in “The Collector’s Shack” which will be filled with rare artifacts of archaeology.

CHAPTER 1: CRYSTAL SKULLS; ANCIENT TECHNOLOGIES

This episode will interview author Christopher Dunn, Stephen Mehler and David Hatcher Childress discussing the Crystal Skulls, and Ancient Technologies.

CHAPTER 2: UNDERWATER CITIES

The sunken Pyramids of Japan, the Underwater City in the Gulf of Cambay,

Atlantis near Cuba, former Soviet claims of ancient structures near the Azores.

Graham Hancock would be good for this one.

CHAPTER 3: Mystery of the Sphinx

Kids will learn about the Sphinx, its true age and origins and some of the mysteries and unusual theories surrounding it. Zahi Hawass, Robert Schoch, John Anthony West, Van Auken, William Henry and Mark Lehner.

CHAPTER 4:  King Arthur: From Myth, To Legend, to History

In this show, children will learn first hand the legends of King Arthur, what is really known of those times and what kind of archaeological background exists  to back it up.

CHAPTER 5: Troy: War of the Gods

In this, a full archaeological explanation will given about Heinrich Schliemann’s Troy and what we know of it from history.  This will be presented to kids with action-packed scenes to draw them in.  In this,  the child hosts should play a dominant role.

Chapter 6: The Siberian Ice Maiden

Discusses the excavations of a 3,000 year old Siberian Mummy

Chapter 7:  Secrets of the Nazca Lines

Explores the mysterious tales of the Nazca Lines and their Origins

Chapter 8: Mysteries of the Lost City of Tikal

The archaeology of the ancient Mayans, and specifically that related to the lost civilization of Tikal.

Chapter 9: Stonehenge and the Great Stones of Europe

This explores Stonehenge, and the various monuments of Great Britain Europe

From 7,000-4,000 years ago.  Compares briefly to the Crop Circles of England.

Episode 10:

The Dead Sea Scrolls

A search for the ancient Biblical manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Episode 11:

How the Vikings Discovered America and Created Russia

Showing the Viking involvement in Vinland and the Rus in Eastern Europe.

Episode 12: The Secrets of Atlantis Revealed?

The final episode for this first season. Shows kids the truth about the mystery.