Strangest Things

From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms

Documentary

Strangest Things

From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms

Documentary

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First Aired on: May 28, 2021
Popularity: 23.8365: 6 votes
Networks: (GB)
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Production: A+E Networks (GB)Blink Films (GB)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 3 seasons, 30 episodes

Season 1

Aired 4 years ago

10 Episodes

Episode 1The Scarab, The Ark And The Rock45 min
The team investigates some of the most remarkable artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, including an exquisite piece of jewellery.
Episode 2Romans, Lost Treasure And A Leech45 min
Roman dodecahedrons and baffling copper scrolls discovered in Israel come under the microscope next. Plus, a bizarre discovery in Whitby.
Episode 3The Battery, The Screaming Mummy and the Medieval Iron Hand45 min
See one of the world's first batteries. Also, new details emerge about the death of Egypt's infamous Screaming Mummy.
Episode 4The Ancient Computer, The Pigeon and the Roman Nanotechnology45 min
A look at an ancient Greek device built to contain the knowledge of the cosmos and a colour-changing Roman cup.
Episode 5German Codes, Egyptian Helicopters and the Future Machine45 min
The Enigma Machine, vital to Britain's Second World War effort is re-examined. Mysterious ancient markings on a stone door are discovered.