Ancient China from Above

Season 2

2023 · 2 episodes · 1h 24m in all

Archaeologist Sam Willis and a team of experts use high-tech drones, lasers and satellite data to investigate China’s extraordinary ancient past from above. Exploring iconic sites, amazing treasures and a long-lost kingdom, they make brand-new discoveries, uncover hidden secrets, and solve enduring mysteries.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Treasures of the Lost Kingdom

   12 Feb 2023 · 42 min

   Sam Willis and his team use new laser drone technology for the first time to explore a lost kingdom that’s transforming our knowledge of ancient China.

2. 2

   2. Secrets of the First Emperor's Tomb

   12 Feb 2023 · 42 min

   The tomb of the First Emperor has never been opened, but now Sam Willis and his team use new technology to try to figure out what might be inside.