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s11e06 · 2023-08-21
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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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12 this season · 103 totals02e01 Tut's Buried Secrets 2017-05-24 02:04
Tut's Buried Secrets
New discoveries explore the dark secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb; Archaeologists are finally finding answers to its ancient riddles, showing how his untimely death, his calamitous burial, and an act of God made a minor king the most famous of them all.
s02e02 Curse of the Blood Pyramids 2017-05-31 02:04
Curse of the Blood Pyramids
Giant pyramids at a strange site in Mexico are revealing the bloody secrets of a mysterious civilization that vanished 1,400 years ago. Little is know about this lost culture, but new discoveries are uncovering shocking evidence of human sacrifice. This is Teotihuacan, one of the largest cities in the ancient world.
s02e03 Lost Temples of the Jungle 2017-06-07 02:00
Lost Temples of the Jungle
New technologies reveal the startling truth behind the largest temple ever built, Angkor Wat; accompany experts as they uncover how this colossal structure was constructed and why one of the largest cities in the world was suddenly abandoned.
s02e04 Secret History of the Sphinx 2017-06-14 02:00
Secret History of the Sphinx
Recent forensic findings uncover the astonishing secrets of the world's most iconic monument, the great Sphinx at Giza. Join the extraordinary investigation as it reveals which pharaoh commissioned this colossal statue and why it was never finished.
s02e05 Ghosts of Stonehenge 2017-06-21 02:00
Ghosts of Stonehenge
Stonehenge is the ancient world's greatest wonder and biggest mystery. Now new discoveries are revealing its deepest and darkest secrets, showing how ancient magic, bizarre rituals, and brutal murder built this strange monument.
s02e06 Hunt for King Arthur's Castle 2017-06-28 02:00
Hunt for King Arthur's Castle
Stirling Castle in Scotland could be the home of King Arthur's legendary Round Table; scientists have made a gruesome discovery at this mysterious site; a disfigured skeleton that could reveal the castle's bloody secrets and rewrite the history books.
s02e07 Hidden City of the Incas 2017-07-12 02:00
Hidden City of the Incas
The lost city of Machu Picchu is one of the greatest mysteries in archaeology. Scientists do not know why this city in the clouds was built, but investigations into secret Inca codes and deformed skeletons might finally reveal its ultimate mystery.
s02e08 Treasures of the Terracotta Army 2017-07-19 02:00
Treasures of the Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is one of China's greatest treasures, but there are still dark secrets surrounding this super-tomb; newly discovered artifacts reveal the soldiers' supernatural enemy, and human remains point to ancient China's violent past.
s02e09 Mystery of Egypt's Mega Temple 2017-07-26 02:00
Mystery of Egypt's Mega Temple
The Egyptian mega-temple at Karnak was once the political power base of the ancient pharaohs and the home to strange religious rituals; new discoveries of skeletons tell a story of jealousy, betrayal, and the rise of a new religion that changed Egypt.
s02e10 Sex, Lies, and the Taj Mahal 2017-08-02 02:00
Sex, Lies, and the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most beautiful monuments, but new investigations reveal its dark secrets; scientists uncover codes that tell a shocking story of power and betrayal, challenging everything originally known about the Taj Mahal.
s02e11 Lost World of the Colosseum 2017-08-09 02:00
Lost World of the Colosseum
New evidence uncovers the ancient mysteries behind the iconic Colosseum; archaeologists uncover the secret lives of the gladiators and make new discoveries that help explain the rise and sudden fall of the Roman Empire.
s02e12 Lost City of the Desert 2017-08-16 02:00
Lost City of the Desert
The ancient city of Petra, a city carved from desert rock, has baffled experts for decades; now, new technologies resurrect the city and reveal why the spectacular civilization was suddenly abandoned.