Blowing Up History

Season 5

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.

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20 Episodes

  • Mystery of the Volcano Temple
    E1
    Mystery of the Volcano TempleThe Pantheon is a 2,000-year-old temple with a secret. Advanced archaeological methods and new evidence reveal why it was built and how it survived.
  • Rome's Gate to Hell
    E2
    Rome's Gate to HellThe ancient Roman city of Hierapolis is said to hide a secret portal to the underworld beneath its streets. Experts use pioneering technology to investigate.
  • Legend of King Midas
    E3
    Legend of King MidasKing Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.
  • Ghosts of Venice
    E4
    Ghosts of VeniceVenice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.
  • Secrets of Seahenge
    E5
    Secrets of SeahengeA prehistoric megastructure on the sands of an English shore could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age. Experts uncover ancient rituals once performed here.
  • Terror in the Torture Tower
    E6
    Terror in the Torture TowerThe Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.
  • Secrets of the Sunken Empire
    E7
    Secrets of the Sunken EmpireExperts use high-tech underwater archaeology to explore the world’s oldest sunken city and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.
  • Sumerian Pyramid of Death
    E8
    Sumerian Pyramid of DeathDeep in the Iraqi desert, the world's only ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilization ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind this massive, ancient structure.
  • Egypt's Floating Pyramid
    E9
    Egypt's Floating PyramidExperts use drone technology to explore the tunnels hidden below an Egyptian pyramid for the very first time. Plus, forensics uncover a pharaoh’s secrets.
  • Curse of Relic Mountain
    E10
    Curse of Relic MountainExperts use innovative geophysical analysis to solve the mysteries of the towering Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Can they uncover the reason for its destruction?
  • Lost City of Persia
    E11
    Lost City of PersiaThe ancient city of Persepolis was once the greatest and richest city on Earth. Using forensic analysis, experts discover how the Persians rose to power.
  • Valley of Egypt's Queens
    E12
    Valley of Egypt's QueensThe Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis near the Valley of the Kings concealing some of Egypt's most miraculous tombs and powerful women; now, investigators use cutting-edge tech to explore lost tunnels and uncover the enigmatic secrets behind these ancient pharaohs.
  • Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
    E13
    Lost City of the Sumerian GodsDeep in the Iraqi desert, investigators use new technology to unearth an ancient city like no other. What secrets lie in the sacred city of Nippur?
  • Lost City Of The Maya Queens
    E14
    Lost City Of The Maya QueensThe powerful city of Palenque is home to mysterious temples that harbour secrets about the Maya queens. Experts investigate using pioneering technology.
  • Egypt's Island Of Secrets
    E15
    Egypt's Island Of SecretsExperts use innovative technology to investigate why pharaohs and emperors built a colossal temple monument on a mysterious Egyptian island.
  • Egypt's Cult Kings
    E16
    Egypt's Cult KingsThe ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate.
  • King Arthur's Lost Castle
    E17
    King Arthur's Lost CastleThe clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets.
  • Lost World Of Desert Kings
    E18
    Lost World Of Desert KingsArchaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall.
  • Rome's Lost Coliseums
    E19
    Rome's Lost ColiseumsArchaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind lost coliseums of Rome to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman empire.
  • Legend Of Xanadu
    E20
    Legend Of XanaduStunning 'blow apart' CGI animation and the latest archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone.

 

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