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Ancient Mysteries•Season 4•Episode 16

Human Sacrifice

6.8/10 · 14 votesMay 1, 199745 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 4•−0.5 vs season avg

Human blood. In the ancient world, this precious substance was believed to be the ultimate gift that could be offered up to appease the omnipotent gods and goddesses who held the fate of the people in their hands. In this fascinating - yet alarming - documentary,

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Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes17

Ancient Altered States

Ancient Prophecy

Witches

Mystical Monuments of Ancient Greece

Tombs of the Gods: The Great Pyramids of Giza

The Curse of the Hope Diamond

Secrets of the Romanovs

Legends of the Arabian Nights

The Fate of the Neandertals

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Human Sacrifice

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Samurai

Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx

Dragons: Myths and Legends

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Black Death

The Curse of the Borgias

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Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Narrator

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Episode Summary

"Human Sacrifice" is episode 16 of Ancient Mysteries season 4. It scored 6.8/10 from 14 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on May 1, 1997.

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