Abandoned Engineering

201713 series
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`Abandoned Engineering' explores some of the world's biggest and most mysterious abandoned constructions, structures that, at the time, were among the most advanced engineering projects ever undertaken. Beyond the structures themselves, the team explores the histories and mysteries behind them, including what happened at infamous locations such as a former pirate city in Jamaica, a Croatian gulag and a Louisiana plantation. Other sites, such as an ancient burial sites in the United Kingdom, reveal past practices that seem haunting.

Murder in Martinique: Episode Image
Episode 1Murder in Martinique

An exploration of Chateau Aubery on the island of Martinique, where a criminal kingpin wiped out the opposition.

Italian Turf War: Episode Image
Episode 2Italian Turf War

Exploring Castel Volturno in Campana in Italy, Colorado and HMP Shepton Mallet in Somerset.

The Montauk Conspiracy: Episode Image
Episode 3The Montauk Conspiracy

Exploring Camp Hero in Long Island, and a salt mine in Poland.

Propaganda Palace: Episode Image
Episode 4Propaganda Palace

Exploring the Apollo Movie Theatre in Tbilisi, Georgia, an ornate shrine to Soviet propaganda.

The Rediscovery of Archaeopolis: Episode Image
Episode 5The Rediscovery of Archaeopolis

Exploring a country estate in Ireland where family divisions reflected a national struggle and was caught in the crossfire.

Hell Island: Episode Image
Episode 6Hell Island

Exploring Anchieta, a tropical island complex in Brazil and the scene of a dramatic uprising.

Myth & Legend: Episode Image
Episode 7Myth & Legend

Exploring the ruined site of Troy, that helped decode one of the world's most enduring mysteries.

Korea's Joan of Arc: Episode Image
Episode 8Korea's Joan of Arc

Exploring Seodaemun Prison, a facility in Seoul that helped spawn a legend known as South Korea's Joan of Arc.

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