Blowing Up History

Experts go inside an ancient engineering marvel, the Acropolis at Athens. Scientists work to reveal the hidden mysteries of how it was built, what it looked like, and why it's still standing today after thousands of years.

Deep in the jungles of Mexico, the lost city of Chichen Itza contains secrets of a mysterious civilization. Scientists examine the building of the ancient Mayan city and the rites of human sacrifice that shaped it.

Scientists and experts delve deep into the mysteries of Cologne Cathedral, a medieval engineering marvel that might be home to the remains of the biblical magi.

The centuries-old mysteries of a remarkable Victorian megastructure, the Palace of Westminster, are revealed. Experts examine the groundbreaking design and find how it paved the way for modern skyscrapers.

New evidence could help to solve the mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Experts investigate how it was built, revealing the truth behind its hidden tombs and deepest secrets.

The Great Wall of China is the biggest man-made structure on the planet, as well as one of its biggest mysteries. An investigation unravels the ancient secrets of one of history's greatest empires and this ambitious construction.