ZDF Studios has commissioned the eight-part series Shadows & Dust: Lost History from Go Button Media, with Super Channel on board as the Canadian partner.
The two companies previously collaborated on Into the Universe: The Secrets of the Cosmos Uncovered, also with Super Channel as the Canadian home.
ZDF Studios will handle all rights outside of Canada to Shadows & Dust: Lost History, which explores people, places, and objects that have seemingly vanished from the historical record. Episodes feature archival material, ancient artwork, cinematic CGI, and reconstructions, as well as commentary from historians, journalists, and leading experts. Delivery is expected this summer.
Ralf Rückauer, VP Unscripted at ZDF Studios, noted, “The appetite for high-quality factual content that challenges what we think we know about the past has never been stronger. With Shadows & Dust: Lost History, Go Button Media delivers exactly that—an enthralling blend of expert insight, cinematic reconstruction, and global historical intrigue. We look forward to bringing this standout series to audiences worldwide.”
Daniel Oron, co-founder and EP at Go Button Media, said: “We’re thrilled to continue building our relationship with ZDF Studios while strengthening our long-standing partnership with Super Channel. Our first collaboration proved productive and rewarding for each of the partners, and I believe that all the elements are in place for Shadows & Dust: Lost History to produce an equally dynamic and successful follow-up.
“This new series taps into humanity’s enduring curiosity about the unknown. Many of the stories we explore—like the disappearance of Christopher Columbus’ flagship, Santa María, and the missing shoreline settlement of La Navidad built from its timbers—have become faded with time. While the physical evidence of these historical events may have vanished, the mysteries remain powerful and compelling. The series brings these important stories back into the spotlight, showing that while these chapters of history may be lost, they are far from forgotten.”
Kim Ball, EVP of content and communications at Super Channel, noted, “Shadows & Dust: Lost History is an ambitious and compelling series that reflects Super Channel’s commitment to premium factual storytelling. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Go Button Media and to bring this thought-provoking exploration of the past to Canadian audiences.”
