TV Guide: Bone Detectives

Video: Bone Detectives: Missing Skull

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Scotty discovers an unusual Mayan skeleton. It lies intact except for one startling detail -- it is missing its head.

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In order to better understand a Mayan sacrifice, Scotty travels to a Mayan cemetery.

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Scotty enters a Mayan burial cave and finds a skull with signs of cranial deformation and dental modification.

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Scotty discovers serrated blades in a Mayan burial chamber. Could they be evidence of human sacrifice?

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Scotty learns about Mayan religious practices.

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Scotty endures a ferocious sandstorm.

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A mummy is discovered beneath the desert of Saqqara. Who was this man and how is he related to the Pharaoh?

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

To unravel the mystery of a young Pharaoh, Scotty must first learn about one of the most important creatures of the ancient world.

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Traveling in the dark caves of Belize, Scotty and a friend uncover a startling find.