Blowing Up History

Season 1

2016 · 6 episodes · 4h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Secrets 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. 2

   2. Secrets of the Maya Pyramid

   5 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?

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   3. Medieval Cathedral mysteries

   2 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. 4

   4. Secrets of Westminster Palace

   9 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?

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   5. Secrets 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.

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   6. Great Wall of China

   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?