Raiders of the Lost Past

Back for a brand new and exclusive third series, Raiders of the Lost Past tells the stories of some amazing real-life treasure-hunting adventures that artefact-hungry historians and explorers have set out to uncover.

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Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 3 | Episode 13

In the early 1900s, Dave Arnold used a cryptic map to track down Spanish gold in Texas. Hear about the daring exploits of a real-life treasure hunter.

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 3 | Episode 11

The Incan city of Machu Picchu was mostly unknown to the outside world until Hiram Bingham discovered its location in 1911. Hear about his intrepid quest.

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 3 | Episode 5

Rumours of a shipwreck in the Mojave Desert inspired prospector Charley Clusker to search for this fabled vessel in 1870. Discover what he found.

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 3 | Episode 6

Mysteries from history. US writer Janice Bennett investigates claims that the Holy Chalice of Valencia is in fact the Holy Grail - and she is soon convinced.

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 3 | Episode 7

In 1881, a German adventurer embarked on a treasure hunt on a Costa Rican island. His quest, revisited here, inspired the novel Treasure Island.

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 3 | Episode 2

Hear about the quests for legendary relics. Clayton Hart was obsessed with cracking a code that would reveal the location of a vast gold hoard.

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Series 3 Episode Guide
Series 3 Episode Guide

Take a closer look at the artefacts from each episode.

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Episode 13 Clip
Episode 13 Clip

For over 130 years the Spanish hunted for precious metals in New Spain.

Episode 12 Clip
Episode 12 Clip

Where did the popular representation of what Jesus looked like come from?

Episode 11 Clip
Episode 11 Clip

The Spanish defeated the Incas in 1572, making Vilcambamba lost from history.

Episode 10 Preview
Episode 10 Preview

In the late 1700s, a French journalist hid a fortune within the Rocky Mountains.

Episode 8 clip
Episode 8 clip

Did King Arthur and his pram-pushing, Spam-eating Knights of the Round Table truly exist?

Episode 4 Clip
Episode 4 Clip

Priest Bérenger Saunière found a piece of parchment that pointed to a hoard of treasure.