Ancient Superstructures
We delve into the engineering mysteries behind the world's most famous ancient structures by observing them from perspectives ranging from satellite imagery right down to macro and microscopic levels.
Holy Sepulchre, The Sacred Shield
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the most sacred Christian site in the world; defied by time, wars and earthquakes, it was rebuilt many times and now excavations reveal…
The Great Sphinx, Carving the Lion King
The Sphinx is the most monumental ancient sculpture in the world at 73 metres long, 20 metres high and 14 metres wide. Who commissioned it, how was it erected, and…
Tikal, The Jungle City
Hidden in the rainforest, Tikal was the capital of the most powerful kingdom built by the Maya; now new technologies such as LiDar allow researchers to reveal new secrets about…
Chambord, The Jewel of the Loire
Chambord is the largest of the Loire castles; with 220,000 tons of stone needed for its construction, it is one of the most important building sites of the Renaissance.
Chichen Itza, The Mystic Maya City
The Mayan city of Chichen Itza was the capital of a powerful civilisation - the 'water wizards' of the Itzas - but was mysteriously abandoned between the 11th and 13th…
Notre-Dame de Paris, Built to Survive
Commonly known as Notre Dame, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral is one of the most emblematic monuments of Paris and France; its construction began in 1163 and lasted for two…
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Ancient Betrayals: Conspiracies That Shaped History
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