Dan Snow brings The World’s Greatest Archaeological Discoveries to Channel 5

Channel 5 has today announced a brand-new three-part series fronted by renowned historian and TV presenter Dan Snow.

Dan will bring The World’s Greatest Archaeological Discoveries to life in the three-part series.

Dan Snow, Presenter and Executive Producer:

“Nothing ignites a passion for history like a huge archaeological find. So often the news of a new shipwreck, tomb or burial has grabbed the attention of millions of us. So now I’m really excited to be uncovering the story behind some of the world’s greatest discoveries.”

Dan Snow will breathe new life into the incredible archaeological discoveries, including Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and the Roman town of Pompeii. In each episode, Dan will explore the thrilling play by play of each discovery as they reached their crescendo, unpacking these finds on the very spot where they happened and revealing the historical significance to the Channel 5 audience.

Each film will delve into the lives of the archaeologists who made the discoveries and showcase these astonishing feats.

Stepping into the environments that these discoveries uncovered, The World’s Greatest Archaeological Discoveries will capture the incredible unfolding stories, the twists and turns, rivalries, disasters and triumphs, putting them into the context of the exciting times when the ancient world was being rediscovered.

Lucy Willis, Commissioning Editor VP, Non-Scripted UK Originals, Channel 5 & P+:

“Dan is one of the best story tellers out there and I’m a huge fan. I’m delighted to be joining forces for C5’s first collaboration with History Hit and with such an exciting box set anthology series of incredible discoveries.”

Each edition across the three-episode run will air in a 90-minute slot. Air dates are yet to be announced by Channel 5.