Blowing Up History(2016–2023)

Tut's Buried Secrets

New finds explore the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Experts reveal how his untimely death, calamitous burial, and an act of God made a minor king so iconic.

Curse of the Blood Pyramids

Giant pyramids at a site in Mexico reveal the secrets of a civilisation that vanished 1,400 years ago. Shocking new discoveries suggest human sacrifice.

Lost Temples of the Jungle

New technology reveals the truth behind the largest temple ever built, Angkor Wat; experts uncover how it was constructed and why it was deserted.

Secret History of the Sphinx

Forensic evidence sheds new light on the history of the great Sphinx of Giza, revealing which pharaoh commissioned its construction, and why it was never finished.

Ghosts of Stonehenge

New discoveries reveal the deepest secrets of the Stonehenge, showing how ancient magic, bizarre rituals, and brutal murder built this strange monument.

Hunt for King Arthur’s Castle

A castle in Scotland may be the home of King Arthur's Round Table. Can the discovery of a disfigured skeleton reveal its secrets and rewrite history?

Hidden City of the Incas

Deciphering the secret Inca codes and deformed skeletons of the lost city of Machu Picchu, one of archaeology's biggest enigmas, to reveal its ultimate mystery.

Treasures of the Terracotta Army

Newly-found artifacts reveal dark secrets surrounding the Terracotta Army, including the soldiers' supernatural enemy and ancient China's violent origins.

Mystery of Egypt’s Mega Temple

The Egyptian site of Karnak was once the ancient world's largest religious complex; human remains tell the story of a new religion that changed Egypt.

Sex, Lies, and the Taj Mahal

Scientists reveal codes that tell a shocking story of power and betrayal in the Indian ode to love, challenging commonly-held beliefs about the Taj Mahal.

Lost World of the Colosseum

Archaeologists uncover the secret lives of the gladiators and make new discoveries that help explain the rise and sudden fall of the Roman Empire.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

Mysteries in the Alien Desert

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?

Inca Apocalypse: The Dark Evidence

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 empire's fall.

Viking City of the Dead

When a Viking fortress lost underground for over 1,000 years is discovered, experts investigate its buried treasures. What caused this civilization's demise?

Lost Pyramids of the Americas

At an ancient city lost in the Peruvian desert for 5,000 years, experts find signs of strange rituals. Was it the first civilization of the Americas?

Statue of Liberty: The New Secrets

The Statue of Liberty is the home to dark American mysteries. Now, experts are using the latest science and technology to reveal her secrets.

Hunt for the Real Atlantis

A mysterious ruined city in Greece is home to the mythical Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Its catastrophic downfall may have inspired the legend of Atlantis.

Wrath of Attila the Hun

Attila the Hun was one of history's fiercest warriors, and new evidence reveals if his terror was responsible for the fall of Roman Empire

Lost world of Easter Island

The statues of Easter Island were built by one of the world's strangest and most isolated civilizations. New evidence reveals why they were constructed.

Pompeii's Doomsday Mummies

New discoveries at Pompeii's last unexplored area reveal the dark secrets of the doomsday event that destroyed it, and recently unearthed mummies might help answer Pompeii's most enduring mystery: why it was built on an active volcano.

Mystery of the Cursed Pyramid

Egypt's strange Bent Pyramid is one of the world's most mysterious, ancient mega-structures; new discoveries help experts investigate its dark secret: if it was always intended to look so bizarre, or if something went catastrophically wrong.

Titanic: The Last Secrets

A cutting-edge investigation into the sinking of the Titanic reveals new discoveries that might finally explain the mysteries of her last moments, and experts get closer to a shocking secret: if there was a way to save almost everyone on board.

Secrets of the Forbidden City

For the first time, archaeologists use cutting-edge technology to discover what lies beneath China's Forbidden City, revealing the dark secrets of this mysterious mega-palace that have buried for nearly 600 years.

Forbidden City of the Pharaohs

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

Egypt's Lost Skyscrapers

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 Egypt's golden age.

Ghosts of the Stone Age

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

Lost City of the Maya

Deep in the jungle, the lost city of Tikal holds the dark secrets of the Maya; a new investigation uncovers how it grew into a megacity home to 100,000 people, and why it was mysteriously abandoned.

Curse of the Jungle Treasure

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.

Mystery of the Volcano Temple

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.

Rome's Gate to Hell

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.

Legend of King Midas

King 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

Venice 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

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.

Terror in the Torture Tower

The 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

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.

Sumerian Pyramid of Death

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.

Egypt's Floating Pyramid

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.

Curse of Relic Mountain

Experts 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

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.

Valley of Egypt's Queens

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.

Lost City of the Sumerian Gods

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?

Lost City Of The Maya Queens

The 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

Experts use innovative technology to investigate why pharaohs and emperors built a colossal temple monument on a mysterious Egyptian island.

Egypt's Cult Kings

The 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

The 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

Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall.

Rome's Lost Coliseums

Archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind lost coliseums of Rome to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman empire.

Enigma Of The Red Pyramid

Pompeii's Mysterious Twin

Secrets Of Hadrian's Villa

Lost World Of Sumerian Kings

Rise Of Egypt's Sun Kings

Nimrud: Secrets Revealed

Secrets Of The Lost Sphinxes

Lost Empire Of Palmyra

Mystery Of Egypt's Zodiac Temple

Lost Tomb Of Alexander The Great

Sunken City Of Helike