Blowing Up History

Season 2

Some of the most iconic and historic buildings of the ancient and medieval worlds are examined by 'blow apart' CGI animation to reveal how these structures were built. Using the latest archaeological investigations combined with X-Ray and LiDar scanning technologies, the series delves into the myths and mysteries behind ancient civilizations and the structures they built.

Where to Watch Season 2

12 Episodes

Tut's Buried Secrets
E1
Tut's Buried SecretsNew finds explore the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Experts reveal how his untimely death, calamitous burial, and an act of God made a minor king so iconic.
Curse of the Blood Pyramids
E2
Curse of the Blood PyramidsIn Mexico, a civilisation vanished 1,400 years ago, but they left behind giant pyramids on a site. New investigative techniques are revealing discoveries that suggest human sacrifice was rife in that civilisation.
Lost Temples of the Jungle
E3
Lost Temples of the JungleNew technology reveals the truth behind the largest temple ever built, Angkor Wat; experts uncover how it was constructed and why it was deserted.
Secret History of the Sphinx
E4
Secret History of the SphinxForensic evidence sheds new light on the history of the great Sphinx of Giza, revealing which pharaoh commissioned its construction, and why it was never finished.
Ghosts of Stonehenge
E5
Ghosts of StonehengeTechnological advances have allowed discoveries that reveal the secrets of Stonehenge, showing how ancient magic, bizarre rituals, and brutal murder were involved in the building of this strange monument.
Hunt for King Arthur’s Castle
E6
Hunt for King Arthur’s CastleA castle in Scotland may be the home of King Arthur's Round Table. Can the discovery of a disfigured skeleton reveal its secrets and rewrite history?
Hidden City of the Incas
E7
Hidden City of the IncasDeciphering the secret Inca codes and deformed skeletons of the lost city of Machu Picchu, one of archaeology's biggest enigmas, to reveal its ultimate mystery.
Treasures of the Terracotta Army
E8
Treasures of the Terracotta ArmyNewly-found artifacts reveal dark secrets surrounding the Terracotta Army, including the soldiers' supernatural enemy and ancient China's violent origins.
Mystery of Egypt’s Mega Temple
E9
Mystery of Egypt’s Mega TempleThe Egyptian site of Karnak was once the ancient world's largest religious complex; human remains tell the story of a new religion that changed Egypt.
Sex, Lies, and the Taj Mahal
E10
Sex, Lies, and the Taj MahalScientists reveal codes that tell a shocking story of power and betrayal in the Indian ode to love, challenging commonly-held beliefs about the Taj Mahal.
Lost World of the Colosseum
E11
Lost World of the ColosseumArchaeologists uncover the secret lives of the gladiators and make new discoveries that help explain the rise and sudden fall of the Roman Empire.
Lost City of the Desert
E12
Lost City of the DesertNew technologies resurrect the ancient city of Petra, which has baffled experts for decades, and reveal why this civilization was suddenly abandoned.