In the new season of his acclaimed VisionTV documentary series The Naked Archaeologist, Emmy Award-winning producer and director Simcha Jacobovici (The Lost Tomb of Jesus) delves ever deeper into the mysteries of Biblical archaeology.

Airing Friday, May 23, 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET / 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. PT

The Search for St. Peter

At the Vatican in Rome stands the most iconic Christian church in the world: St. Peter's Basilica. It is named for the Galilean fisherman turned apostle and martyr, popularly portrayed today as the bearded bouncer controlling the pearly gates of heaven. According to Christian tradition, St. Peter is buried deep in the catacombs underneath the basilica. But is there any archaeological proof? In this episode, the Naked Archaeologist traces the final footsteps of St. Peter.

Repeats Thursday, May 29, 3:30 p.m. ET