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s11e06 · 2023-08-21
To Be Determined · US
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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11 this season · 103 totals09e01 Lost City of Persia 2021-05-03 01:00
Lost City of Persia
The sprawling city of Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Empire, the first imperial civilization that conquered most of the known ancient world; now, experts use advanced forensic archaeology to reveal the secrets behind Persia's mysterious and dominating metropolis.
s09e02 Valley of Egypt's Queens 2021-05-10 01:00
Valley of Egypt's Queens
The Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis near the Valley of the Kings concealing some of Egypt's most miraculous tombs and powerful women; now, investigators use cutting-edge tech to explore lost tunnels and uncover the enigmatic secrets behind these ancient pharaohs.
s09e03 Curse of Relic Mountain 2021-05-17 01:00
Curse of Relic Mountain
The decapitated statues of Mount Nemrut in southeastern Turkey and their eventual destruction have mystified experts for centuries; now, archaeologists decode cryptic inscriptions and use innovative geophysical analysis to reveal the mystery behind this ancient megastructure.
s09e04 Lost City of the Maya Queens 2021-05-24 01:00
Lost City of the Maya Queens
The downfall of the powerful Maya city of Palenque in southern Mexico continues to mystify archaeologists today; now, investigators gain rare access to explore lost tombs to reveal the truth behind this legendary city and the mystery behind its enigmatic queens.
s09e05 Lost City of the Sumerian Gods 2021-05-31 01:00
Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
The ancient Sumerian city of Nippur is one of the richest archaeological sites on Earth, but decades of conflict in Iraq have prevented its exploration; now, experts gain rare access to finally uncover the mysteries behind the most sacred city of Mesopotamia.
s09e06 Egypt's Island of Secrets 2021-06-07 01:00
Egypt's Island of Secrets
A colossal stone temple on Philae, a remote Egyptian island in the Nile River, mysteriously bears the names of the most famous leaders of the ancient world; now, experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate why pharaohs and emperors all built monuments at this enigmatic site.
s09e07 Egypt's Cult Kings 2021-06-14 01:00
Egypt's Cult Kings
The ancient city of Abydos contains some of the oldest Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to the Cult of Osiris, a mysterious death cult; now, archaeologists use cutting-edge drone imaging to investigate long-hidden secrets behind the first pharaohs.
s09e08 King Arthur's Lost Castle 2021-06-21 01:00
King Arthur's Lost Castle
The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, England are shrouded in a tumultuous history and believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur; experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock the secrets of this ancient structure and reveal the truth behind a legendary ruler.
s09e09 Lost World of Desert Kings 2021-06-28 01:00
Lost World of Desert Kings
On the Tigris River, the ancient city of Samarra contains a series of medieval structures that hold secrets to one of the world's greatest empires, the Abbasid Caliphate; now, archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate its astonishing rise to power and reveal its monumental downfall.
s09e10 Rome's Lost Coliseums 2021-07-12 01:00
Rome's Lost Coliseums
The coliseums of Rome were brutal theaters of spectacle and death that helped control the sprawling Roman empire; now, archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind these more than 230 majestic structures to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman world.
s09e11 Legend of Xanadu 2021-07-19 01:00
Legend of Xanadu
The legendary metropolis of Xanadu (Kublai Khan's capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century) and its fabled existence have mystified experts for centuries; now, archaeologists use cutting-edge aerial imaging to investigate new discoveries and reveal the truth behind this mythical lost city.