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Unearthed
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Unearthed decodes mysteries and combines scientific investigations with CGI animation to reveal the hidden secrets of iconic structures and monuments from around the globe -- ancient and present-day. The show explores how they were designed, built, used, and in some cases, lost and rediscovered. At critical points in each episode, stunning "blow apart" CGI animation deconstructs the structures to reveal hidden anatomy while exploring the secret history of each edifice, immersing us in the age and culture in which they were constructed.Archeologists travel to various parts of the world, in search of ancient secrets of mysterious civilizations. From the tallest pyramids to an underwater city, experts take viewers on an unforgettable journey.Unearthed fuses elements of engineering, history, geology, and archaeology, revealing the deepest secrets of each structure. We'll see the latest technology used to solve mysteries such as how the Parthenon still stands against earthquakes; how sticky rice was used to build the Great Wall of China; and what sacred secret lies beneath the Mayan temples of Chichen Itza.They may be older structures, but scientists and archaeologists use the latest technology including LiDAR scanning, X-ray imaging, carbon dating, and 3D printing techniques to reveal secrets of the past in ways that weren't possible before. Unearthed shows the future of science and technology are key to understanding our past, and without these developments, we wouldn't be able to unravel some of the world's greatest mysteries.
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6 this season · 103 totals01e01 Mayan City of Blood 2016-07-06 02:00
Mayan City of Blood
The series premiere examines the lost city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, which contains ancient secrets of a mysterious civilization. Included: how it was built and how human sacrifice shaped the city.
s01e02 Dark Secrets of the Pyramid 2016-07-13 02:00
Dark Secrets of the Pyramid
New evidence could help solve some of the Great Pyramid's mysteries; the investigation into how it was built, revealing the truth about hidden tombs and deepest secrets.
s01e03 Ghosts of the Great Wall 2016-07-20 02:00
Ghosts of the Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is the biggest man-made structure on Earth; the scientific mission to reveal the ancient secrets about the fortified wall.
s01e04 Summit of the Gods 2016-07-27 02:00
Summit of the Gods
The Acropolis above Athens has stood for thousands of years; scientists are working to solve its mysteries: how it was built, what it looked like, and how it has endured the test of time.
s01e05 House of Holy Relics 2016-08-03 02:00
House of Holy Relics
Examining Cologne Cathedral, a medieval structure that may hold the remains of the Bible's Three Magi in the Shrine of the Three Kings. Also, Amiens Cathedral is used for some comparisons.
s01e06 Secrets at the Palace 2016-08-10 02:00
Secrets at the Palace
We reveal the centuries-old secrets and mysteries of one of the most remarkable examples of Victorian engineering. Follow the cutting-edge technology that built the Palace of Westminster, including Big Ben, and find how it paved the way for the today's skyscrapers.