TTC - Great Archaeological Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean

Join a seasoned field archaeologist to investigate the artifacts, structures, and legends that challenge our understanding of human history.
Most people picture archaeologists digging through dirt in search of ancient artifacts and lost cities. And sometimes that's exactly right-as at the mound of Troy, where excavations suggest there may be truth behind Homer's tales. But archaeology is much more than excavation. It blends science, history, and detective work, using tools like CT scans, astronomical modeling, and even cryptographic analysis to solve puzzles from across the ages.
In Great Archaeological Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean, you'll join acclaimed anthropologist and archaeologist Dr. Karen Bellinger for 18 fascinating lectures that illuminate the full scope of this exciting field. Drawing on her archaeological experience across several continents, Dr. Bellinger shows how to read artifacts not just as objects, but as clues to a rich and often surprising story.
You'll explore astonishing finds like the Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old computer; Ötzi the Iceman, whose remains reveal a tale of murder in the Alps; and the mysterious Voynich Manuscript, which still defies interpretation. You'll also examine persistent puzzles: the Holy Grail, the Library of Alexandria, the Galloway Hoard, and more.
This course isn't just about what we've found-it's about how we think. You'll learn to weigh evidence, ask sharper questions, and distinguish fact from speculation. And you'll discover that even the humblest objects can become opportunities for insight.
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