Tom Ranson
Director
Blowing Up History (2016)
Season 5
Some of the most iconic and historic buildings of the ancient and medieval worlds are examined by 'blow apart' CGI animation to reveal how these structures were built. Using the latest archaeological investigations combined with X-Ray and LiDar scanning technologies, the series delves into the myths and mysteries behind ancient civilizations and the structures they built.
Released July 26, 2016
Episode 45 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History
Production Companies: Windfall Films
Network: Discovery
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Mystery of the Volcano Temple
The Pantheon is a 2,000-year-old temple with a secret. Advanced archaeological methods and new evidence reveal why it was built and how it survived.
March 13, 2022, midnight
S5E2 - Rome's Gate to Hell
The ancient Roman city of Hierapolis is said to hide a secret portal to the underworld beneath its streets. Experts use pioneering technology to investigate.
March 20, 2022, midnight
S5E3 - Legend of King Midas
King Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.
March 27, 2022, midnight
S5E4 - Ghosts of Venice
Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.
April 3, 2022, midnight
S5E5 - Secrets of Seahenge
A prehistoric megastructure on the sands of an English shore could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age. Experts uncover ancient rituals once performed here.
April 10, 2022, midnight
S5E6 - Terror in the Torture Tower
The Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.
April 17, 2022, midnight
S5E7 - Secrets of the Sunken Empire
Experts use high-tech underwater archaeology to explore the world’s oldest sunken city and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.
April 24, 2022, midnight
S5E8 - Sumerian Pyramid of Death
Deep in the Iraqi desert, the world's only ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilization ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind this massive, ancient structure.
May 1, 2022, midnight
S5E9 - Egypt's Floating Pyramid
Experts use drone technology to explore the tunnels hidden below an Egyptian pyramid for the very first time. Plus, forensics uncover a pharaoh’s secrets.
May 8, 2022, midnight
S5E10 - Curse of Relic Mountain
Experts use innovative geophysical analysis to solve the mysteries of the towering Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Can they uncover the reason for its destruction?
May 15, 2022, midnight
S5E11 - Lost City of Persia
The ancient city of Persepolis was once the greatest and richest city on Earth. Using forensic analysis, experts discover how the Persians rose to power.
May 22, 2022, midnight
S5E12 - 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.
May 29, 2022, midnight
S5E13 - Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
Deep in the Iraqi desert, investigators use new technology to unearth an ancient city like no other. What secrets lie in the sacred city of Nippur?
May 21, 2023, midnight
S5E14 - Lost City Of The Maya Queens
The powerful city of Palenque is home to mysterious temples that harbour secrets about the Maya queens. Experts investigate using pioneering technology.
May 28, 2023, midnight
S5E15 - Egypt's Island Of Secrets
Experts use innovative technology to investigate why pharaohs and emperors built a colossal temple monument on a mysterious Egyptian island.
June 4, 2023, midnight
S5E16 - Egypt's Cult Kings
The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate.
June 11, 2023, midnight
S5E17 - King Arthur's Lost Castle
The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets.
June 18, 2023, midnight
S5E18 - Lost World Of Desert Kings
Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall.
June 25, 2023, midnight
S5E19 - Rome's Lost Coliseums
Archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind lost coliseums of Rome to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman empire.
July 2, 2023, midnight
S5E20 - Legend Of Xanadu
Stunning 'blow apart' CGI animation and the latest archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone.
July 9, 2023, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 3735 min.
Released: July 26, 2016
Last Air Date: July 9, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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