Lost Cities with Albert Lin

About Lost Cities with Albert Lin

Lost Cities with Albert Lin is a captivating 2019 TV series that combines drama, history, exploration, and cutting-edge technology in an enthralling mix. The show follows the Indiana Jones-style explorer Albert Lin as he searches for the truth behind some of history's most enduring legends and myths. Lin uses high-tech tools and old-fashioned scholarly research to explore civilizations that vanished long ago. He seeks answers about the Mayan civilization, the Knights Templar, and other age-old mysteries.

Making / Production

Lost Cities with Albert Lin is a National Geographic series, known for their commitment to quality and factual accuracy. This documentary series is an innovative blend of historical research and advanced technology, including 3D mapping and ground-penetrating radar, to discover lost cities and solve perennial historical mysteries. The use of technology infuses a sense of adventure and excitement into what might otherwise be straight academic research.

Actors

• Albert Yu-Min Lin - As the host and lead explorer, Albert brings a deep passion for history and relentless curiosity to the role. Lin's magnetic personality and ability to interpret complicated historical phenomena into simple explanations for the viewers is remarkable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Albert Lin lost one of his legs in a car accident and now uses a prosthetic limb. Despite this, he continues to explore challenging terrains and locations.
• Not only an explorer, but Albert Lin is also a scientist and an inventor. He works at the Center for Human Frontiers Science.

Quotes

• "History is not a finite set of facts, it's a narrative that's continually being written." - Albert Lin
• "The truth may be buried...but it isn't gone." - Albert Lin

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features an atmospheric and suspenseful soundtrack that heightens the drama and mystery of the exploration. The exact tracks and composers remain unlisted.