How were the most iconic and historic buildings of the ancient and medieval worlds built? This documentary series uses stunning ‘blow apart’ CGI animation to reveal how these incredible structures were constructed. Using details from the latest archaeological investigations combined with X-Ray and LiDar scanning technologies, the series reveals fresh insights into the myths and mysteries behind ancient civilizations and the iconic megastructures they built.
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Discovery
Sunday
27th September
8pm
About The Show
Episodes
Sep 27
8pm
Discovery
Episode 21
Lost Kingdom Of Kush
Pyramids in the deserts of Sudan are the ruins of a powerful lost civilisation that rivalled Egypt. However, why are the pyramids there and who built them?
Oct 4
8pm
Discovery
Episode 20
Bermuda Triangle Apocalypse
Cutting-edge technology is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle. Using new techniques, they search for evidence of aliens on the ocean floor.
Episode 1
Mysteries In The Alien Desert
The Nazca Lines are mysterious symbols that have been carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago. How and why were they created?
Episode 3
Mysteries Of The Ice Mummy
The 'Iceman' is the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy. Cutting-edge forensic technology may unearth the mummy's darkest secrets.
Episode 4
Nero's Lost Palace
The Emperor Nero built an astonishing palace in the heart of Rome. Now using cutting-edge technology, experts investigate if he burnt the city for the building.
Episode 5
Curse Of The Seventh Wonder
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the world's original Seven Wonders. Experts investigate its many secrets - did it hold a superweapon?
Episode 6
Dead Sea Scrolls: The Dark Truth
The Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel are the oldest biblical texts. New discoveries might finally reveal the hidden meaning behind these manuscripts.
Episode 7
Pompeii's Evil Twin
The sunken town of Baiae remains frozen in time, lying on the seabed of the Bay of Naples. Now, marine archaeologists investigate its fascinating secrets.
Episode 8
Finding Sparta's 300
Thermopylae was the site of an iconic ancient battle. Legend says that in 480BC, 300 Spartan warriors died there - experts reconstruct the lost battlefield.
Episode 9
Empire State Building: The New Secrets
Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate one of the wonders of the modern world. They reveal mysteries hidden in its foundation.
Episode 13
Hitler's Lost Bunker
The underground bunker of Adolf Hitler is home to some of the greatest secrets of the Nazi regime. Experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover new evidence.
Episode 19
Curse Of The Hindenburg
What caused the Nazi aircraft to explode into a giant ball of fire over New Jersey in 1937? Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate the event.
Episode 24
Hidden Secrets Of The Twin Towers
The World Trade Centre's iconic twin towers were an engineering marvel. Experts use pioneering technology to examine their secret history.
