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 1 | Episode 13

Excited historians believe they have traced a fragment of the cross on which Jesus died to a church in Rome. Is it the real deal? Find out today.

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 2 | Episode 8

In 1914, prospector Freddie Crystal claimed to have found a map that revealed the site of Montezuma's legendary lost treasure. But was the area cursed?

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 1 | Episode 1

Adolf Hitler coveted the Holy Lance - the spear used to pierce Jesus's side - and traced it to Vienna. Was it real or a copy? Find out here.

Raiders of the Lost Past
Raiders of the Lost Past

Series 1 | Episode 7

Heinrich Himmler, head of the Nazi SS, enlisted veteran Otto Skorzeny to help him find the elusive Aryan Holy Grail. Did they have any success? Find out.

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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.