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Ancient Apocalypse

Danielle Peck

Jessica Cecil

Alan Bookbinder

Ancient Apocalypse: Episode 2: Mystery of the Minoans

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Mystery of the Minoans

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Episode 2: Mystery of the Minoans

BBC Two - Ancient Apocalypse, Mystery of the Minoans

How the Minoan civilisation on Crete was wiped out 3,500 years ago by a huge volcano.

How the Minoan civilisation on Crete was wiped out 3,500 years ago by one of the biggest volcanic eruptions since the Ice Age on the nearby island of Thira.

A look at how the Minoan civilisation, situated on the Mediterranean island of Crete, was wiped out 3,500 years ago by one of the biggest volcanic eruptions since the Ice Age on the nearby island of Thira. 21st century science reveals the horror the volcano unleashed.

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Series seeking to explain how human achievements were destroyed by the forces of nature

Throughout the ages, civilisations have risen to power and dramatically disappeared. From Mayans to Minoans, how were these ancient empires destroyed by the forces of nature?

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