Blowing Up History
7.7
2016
Documentary
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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Episode 20 : Legend Of Xanadu
July. 09,2023
Stunning '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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Episode 19 : Rome's Lost Coliseums
July. 02,2023
Archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind lost coliseums of Rome to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman empire.
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Episode 18 : Lost World Of Desert Kings
June. 25,2023
Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall.
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Episode 17 : King Arthur's Lost Castle
June. 18,2023
The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets.
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Episode 16 : Egypt's Cult Kings
June. 11,2023
The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate.
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Episode 15 : Egypt's Island Of Secrets
June. 04,2023
Experts use innovative technology to investigate why pharaohs and emperors built a colossal temple monument on a mysterious Egyptian island.
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Episode 14 : Lost City Of The Maya Queens
May. 28,2023
The powerful city of Palenque is home to mysterious temples that harbour secrets about the Maya queens. Experts investigate using pioneering technology.
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Episode 13 : Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
May. 21,2023
Deep 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?
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Episode 12 : Valley of Egypt's Queens
May. 29,2022
The 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.
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Episode 11 : Lost City of Persia
May. 22,2022
The ancient city of Persepolis was once the greatest and richest city on Earth. Using forensic analysis, experts discover how the Persians rose to power.
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Episode 10 : Curse of Relic Mountain
May. 15,2022
Experts use innovative geophysical analysis to solve the mysteries of the towering Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Can they uncover the reason for its destruction?
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Episode 9 : Egypt's Floating Pyramid
May. 08,2022
Experts use drone technology to explore the tunnels hidden below an Egyptian pyramid for the very first time. Plus, forensics uncover a pharaoh’s secrets.
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Episode 8 : Sumerian Pyramid of Death
May. 01,2022
Deep 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.
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Episode 7 : Secrets of the Sunken Empire
April. 24,2022
Experts use high-tech underwater archaeology to explore the world’s oldest sunken city and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.
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Episode 6 : Terror in the Torture Tower
April. 17,2022
The Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.
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Episode 5 : Secrets of Seahenge
April. 10,2022
A prehistoric megastructure on the sands of an English shore could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age. Experts uncover ancient rituals once performed here.
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Episode 4 : Ghosts of Venice
April. 03,2022
Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.
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Episode 3 : Legend of King Midas
March. 27,2022
King Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.
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Episode 2 : Rome's Gate to Hell
March. 20,2022
The ancient Roman city of Hierapolis is said to hide a secret portal to the underworld beneath its streets. Experts use pioneering technology to investigate.
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Episode 1 : Mystery of the Volcano Temple
March. 13,2022
The 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.
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