Blowing Up History

2016•6 series

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Exploring new evidence that helps with answering questions and cracking the unsolved myths and mysteries surrounding some of the greatest wonders of both the ancient and modern world.

Episode 1Mysteries 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? S4, Ep1

Episode 2Empire State Building: The New Secrets

Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate one of the wonders of the modern world. They reveal mysteries hidden in its foundation. S4, Ep9

Episode 3Nero's Lost Palace

The Emperor Nero built an astonishing palace in the heart of Rome. Now using cutting-edge technology, experts investigate if he burnt the city for the building. S4, Ep4

Episode 4Curse of the Seventh Wonder

The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the world's original Seven Wonders. Experts investigate its many secrets - did it hold a superweapon? S4, Ep5

Episode 5Pompeii's Evil Twin

The sunken town of Baiae remains frozen in time, lying on the seabed of the Bay of Naples. Now, marine archaeologists investigate its fascinating secrets. S4, Ep7

Episode 6Finding Sparta's 300

Thermopylae was the site of an iconic ancient battle. Legend says that in 480BC, 300 Spartan warriors died there - experts reconstruct the lost battlefield. S4, Ep8

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