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.

2016 HD 45min United Kingdom English

Documentary History

S3E1 - Inca Apocalypse: The Dark Evidence 2018-10-30

The Inca capital of Cusco was said to be the site of untold gold and riches, and new discoveries at this mysterious site reveal the secrets behind this mighty empires fall.

S3E12 - Forbidden City of the Pharaohs 2018-12-30

The city of Thebes was the religious centre of Egypts New Kingdom. How did workers construct the largest religious site in the ancient world?

S3E13 - Egypt's Lost Skyscrapers 2018-11-20

A ground-breaking experiment reveals how ancient Egyptians built the giant obelisks of Thebes; new discoveries at this holy site could explain why these mysterious marvels triggered the downfall of the pharaohs and the end of Egypts golden age.

S3E14 - Ghosts of the Stone Age 2018-12-18

New discoveries at a strange prehistoric site reveal the dark secrets and rituals of the mysterious people who built the worlds largest stone circle, three times bigger than Stonehenge, and just as enigmatic.

S3E16 - Curse of the Jungle Treasure 2018-11-27

The discovery of strange giant stone heads in the Mexican jungle leads archaeologists to the lost capital city of the Olmec; new investigations reveal evidence that the secret knowledge of these mysterious people changed life in the Americas forever.

S3E17 - Ramses' Buried Treasures 2018-12-04

The treasures of Ramses II are found at Abu Simbel, a giant temple carved into a desert cliff over 3,000 years ago, and new discoveries at this marvel reveal the secrets of ancient Egypts greatest pharaoh.

S4E1 - Mysteries in the Alien Desert 2019-11-10

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?

S4E2 - Alcatraz's Hidden Secrets 2019-10-11

Alcatraz is one of the most famous prisons in the world. Experts investigate its remarkable engineering secrets and why it was so hard to escape from.

S4E3 - Mysteries of the Ice Mummy 2019-12-29

The Iceman is the worlds oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy. Cutting-edge forensic technology may unearth the mummys darkest secrets.

S4E4 - Nero’s Lost Palace 2019-12-24

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.

S4E5 - Curse of the Seventh Wonder 2019-12-01

The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the worlds original Seven Wonders. Experts investigate its many secrets - did it hold a superweapon?

S5E1 - Mystery of the Volcano Temple 2022-03-13

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.

S5E2 - Rome's Gate to Hell 2022-03-20

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.

S5E3 - Legend of King Midas 2022-03-27

King Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.

S5E4 - Ghosts of Venice 2022-04-03

Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how its still standing.

S5E5 - Secrets of Seahenge 2022-04-10

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.

S5E6 - Terror in the Torture Tower 2022-04-17

The Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.

S5E7 - Secrets of the Sunken Empire 2022-04-24

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.

S5E8 - Sumerian Pyramid of Death 2022-05-01

Deep in the Iraqi desert, the worlds 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.

S5E9 - Egypt's Floating Pyramid 2022-05-08

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.

S5E10 - Curse of Relic Mountain 2022-05-15

Experts use innovative geophysical analysis to solve the mysteries of the towering Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Can they uncover the reason for its destruction?

S5E11 - Lost City of Persia 2022-05-22

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.

S5E12 - Valley of Egypt's Queens 2022-05-29

The Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis near the Valley of the Kings concealing some of Egypts 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.

S6E1 - Enigma Of The Red Pyramid

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S6E2 - Pompeii's Mysterious Twin

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S6E3 - Secrets Of Hadrian's Villa

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S6E4 - Lost World Of Sumerian Kings

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S6E5 - Rise Of Egypt's Sun Kings

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S6E6 - Nimrud: Secrets Revealed

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