

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.…
Documentary • Series • 2016 • 6 seasons
S1 E1 - Secrets of the Acropolis
The Acropolis has overlooked Athens for thousands of years. Now scientists aim to reveal how it was built, what it looked like, and how it's still standing.
Jul 26, 2016 • 45m
S1 E2 - Secrets of the Maya Pyramid
In Mexico, the lost city of Chichen Itza holds ancient secrets of a strange civilisation. How was it was built and how did human sacrifice shape it?
Jul 5, 2016 • 45m
S1 E3 - Medieval Cathedral mysteries
A medieval engineering marvel may house the remains of the Bible's Three Magi. Scientists and experts delve into the mysteries of this religious site.
Aug 2, 2016 • 45m
S1 E4 - Secrets of Westminster Palace
Westminster Palace is one of the most iconic structures on the planet. What Victorian secrets and mysteries are hiding behind this famous landmark?
Aug 9, 2016 • 45m
S1 E5 - Secrets of the Pyramids
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the last surviving monuments of the ancient world. Scientists and archaeologists unlock the secrets of its construction.
Jul 12, 2016 • 45m
S1 E6 - Great Wall of China
The biggest man-made structure on Earth, the Great Wall of China, is one of its biggest mysteries. What are the secrets of one of history's greatest empires?
Jul 19, 2016 • 45m
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Blowing Up History
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.
Documentary • TV Series • 2016