← Blowing Up History

Season 1

6 episodes · 2016

  1. 1Secrets of the Acropolis

    26 Jul 2016 · 45 min

    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.

  2. 2Secrets of the Maya Pyramid

    05 Jul 2016 · 45 min

    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?

  3. 3Medieval Cathedral mysteries

    02 Aug 2016 · 45 min

    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.

  4. 4Secrets of Westminster Palace

    09 Aug 2016 · 45 min

    Westminster Palace is one of the most iconic structures on the planet. What Victorian secrets and mysteries are hiding behind this famous landmark?

  5. 5Secrets of the Pyramids

    12 Jul 2016 · 45 min

    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.

  6. 6Great Wall of Chinafinale

    19 Jul 2016 · 45 min

    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?