Lost Past News Today

The Olmec Heads (Season 1 Episode 3 of 3): The discovery of a lost civilisation in Mexico, now known as the Olmecs. Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez airs on BBC Four HD at 7:00 PM, Saturday 24 February. The discovery of a lost civilisation in Mexico, now known as the Olmecs

The Olmec Heads (Season 1 Episode 3 of 3): The discovery of a lost civilisation in Mexico, now known as the Olmecs. Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez airs on BBC Four HD at 2:40 AM, Sunday 25 February. The discovery of a lost civilisation in Mexico, now known as the Olmecs

The Lion Man (Season 1 Episode 2 of 3): The discovery of a 40,000-year-old artwork known as The Lion Man. Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez airs on BBC Four HD at 7:00 PM, Saturday 17 February. The discovery of a 40,000-year-old artwork known as The Lion Man

The Sutton Hoo Hoard (Season 1 Episode 1 of 3): Dr Janina Ramirez looks back at the discovery of three extraordinary pre-war treasures. Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez airs on BBC Four HD at 7:00 PM, Saturday 10 February. Dr Janina Ramirez looks back at the discovery of three extraordinary pre-war treasures

Thirty cash awards have been allocated this round, including seven new international co-productions and 23 UK screen content businesses.

International Co-production awards will back a further seven features collaborating with 12 territories, while International Business Development awards will support 23 UK screen content businesses.

Tutankhamun's Secrets: The story of how the pharaoh's treasure was found. Tutankhamun's Secrets: Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez airs on BBC Two HD at 9:00 PM, Thursday 4 January. The story of how the pharaoh's treasure was found

Former UK prime minister Theresa May and Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant were in Gloucester this weekend, rounding off one of the best Gloucester History Festivals yet.

Gloucester History Festival is back at Blackfriars Priory this September 2023, with two weeks of fascinating and insightful events on the theme of Quests and Curiosity including Gloucester Day celebrations, Heritage Open Days, tours, talks and more.

As part of a new heritage series, we look back at the legacy certain groups left behind throughout history. This week, Danielle Lett discovers more…