Blowing Up History

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

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

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

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

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

Cutting-edge forensic technology reveals the secrets behind the 'Iceman', the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of Emperor Nero's palace built in the heart of Rome

Cutting-edge forensic technology reveals the secrets behind the 'Iceman', the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of Emperor Nero's palace built in the heart of Rome

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, regarded as one of the original seven wonders of the world

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, regarded as one of the original seven wonders of the world

New discoveries on a strange Mediterranean island might offer new clues in the hunt for the city of Atlantis, and experts reveal the apocalyptic event that destroyed it

New discoveries on a strange Mediterranean island might offer new clues in the hunt for the city of Atlantis, and experts reveal the apocalyptic event that destroyed it

New discoveries at the lost city of Jericho offer fresh evidence about the biblical battle that brought its impregnable walls down

New discoveries at the lost city of Jericho offer fresh evidence about the biblical battle that brought its impregnable walls down

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 has survived

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 has survived

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

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

Exploring the history behind the Nazca Lines, mysterious symbols that were carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago

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.

Exploring the history behind the Nazca Lines, mysterious symbols that were carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago

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.

Experts examine the origin of the pyramids in the deserts of Sudan, the ruins of a powerful lost civilisation that once rivalled Egypt

Experts examine the origin of the pyramids in the deserts of Sudan, the ruins of a powerful lost civilisation that once rivalled Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Experts digitally examine the Sumerian ziggurat of Ur in Iraq. Built 4000 years ago, it was the heart of one of the world's first civilisations

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

Experts digitally examine the Sumerian ziggurat of Ur in Iraq. Built 4000 years ago, it was the heart of one of the world's first civilisations

Exploring the history behind the Nazca Lines, mysterious symbols that were carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago

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.

Exploring the history behind the Nazca Lines, mysterious symbols that were carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago

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.

The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any in Egypt. Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals

The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any in Egypt. Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals

Cutting-edge forensic technology reveals the secrets behind the 'Iceman', the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of Emperor Nero's palace built in the heart of Rome

Cutting-edge forensic technology reveals the secrets behind the 'Iceman', the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of Emperor Nero's palace built in the heart of Rome

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

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

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

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

Experts digitally examine the Sumerian ziggurat of Ur in Iraq. Built 4000 years ago, it was the heart of one of the world's first civilisations

Experts digitally examine the Sumerian ziggurat of Ur in Iraq. Built 4000 years ago, it was the heart of one of the world's first civilisations

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

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

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

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

Experts examine the origin of the pyramids in the deserts of Sudan, the ruins of a powerful lost civilisation that once rivalled Egypt

Experts examine the origin of the pyramids in the deserts of Sudan, the ruins of a powerful lost civilisation that once rivalled Egypt

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

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

Stunning 'blow apart' CGI animation and the latest archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone

Stunning 'blow apart' CGI animation and the latest archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone

Exploring the history behind the Nazca Lines, mysterious symbols that were carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago

Exploring the history behind the Nazca Lines, mysterious symbols that were carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago

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.

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.

Deep in the Iraqi desert, investigators use new technology to unearth the truth about the ancient city of Nippur

The city of Palenque is home to mysterious temples that harbour secrets about the Maya queens. Experts investigate using pioneering technology

Deep in the Iraqi desert, investigators use new technology to unearth the truth about the ancient city of Nippur

The city of Palenque is home to mysterious temples that harbour secrets about the Maya queens. Experts investigate using pioneering technology

CGI animation and archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone

The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate

CGI animation and archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone

The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate

The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets

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

The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets

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

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, regarded as one of the original seven wonders of the world

New discoveries reveal the hidden meaning behind the world's oldest biblical texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, regarded as one of the original seven wonders of the world

New discoveries reveal the hidden meaning behind the world's oldest biblical texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel

Marine archaeologists reveal the secrets of the sunken town of Baiae, which lies on the seabed of the Bay of Napless

Experts reveal the secrets of Thermopylae, the site of an iconic ancient battle where it is said 300 Spartan warriors lost their lives

Marine archaeologists reveal the secrets of the sunken town of Baiae, which lies on the seabed of the Bay of Napless

Experts reveal the secrets of Thermopylae, the site of an iconic ancient battle where it is said 300 Spartan warriors lost their lives