Blowing Up History: Seven Wonders

Experts use innovative technology to investigate the incredible pyramids in Guatemala and Machu Picchu, and reveal new images in the desert

Experts use innovative technology to investigate the incredible pyramids in Guatemala and Machu Picchu, and reveal new images in the desert

In this episode, specialists delve into the enduring enigmas surrounding Rome’s most celebrated monuments. By combining archaeological insight with historical research, they aim to shed light on the engineering feats and hidden stories that have long captivated scholars and visitors alike. Their investigation highlights two particularly intriguing subjects: the ancient aqueducts that once supplied the city with water, and a recently uncovered villa situated close to the Colosseum. Through careful analysis of the structures and the surrounding terrain, the team seeks to unravel how these sites were built and why they have remained shrouded in mystery. They compare the findings with historical records to build a clearer picture.

In this episode, specialists delve into the enduring enigmas surrounding Rome’s most celebrated monuments. By combining archaeological insight with historical research, they aim to shed light on the engineering feats and hidden stories that have long captivated scholars and visitors alike. Their investigation highlights two particularly intriguing subjects: the ancient aqueducts that once supplied the city with water, and a recently uncovered villa situated close to the Colosseum. Through careful analysis of the structures and the surrounding terrain, the team seeks to unravel how these sites were built and why they have remained shrouded in mystery. They compare the findings with historical records to build a clearer picture.

Throughout the series, specialists delve into the enigma surrounding ancient pyramids scattered across the world. They probe the hidden chambers and forgotten passageways that lie beneath these monumental structures, seeking clues about their construction and purpose. In the course of their investigations, the team uncovers human remains, offering tangible evidence of the people who once inhabited or were interred within these sites. By combining archaeological techniques with modern technology, they aim to shed light on the lost labyrinths and the broader mysteries that continue to surround these iconic monuments. From deserts to jungles across the globe, the investigators travel to each site, documenting the architecture and surrounding landscape.

Throughout the series, specialists delve into the enigma surrounding ancient pyramids scattered across the world. They probe the hidden chambers and forgotten passageways that lie beneath these monumental structures, seeking clues about their construction and purpose. In the course of their investigations, the team uncovers human remains, offering tangible evidence of the people who once inhabited or were interred within these sites. By combining archaeological techniques with modern technology, they aim to shed light on the lost labyrinths and the broader mysteries that continue to surround these iconic monuments. From deserts to jungles across the globe, the investigators travel to each site, documenting the architecture and surrounding landscape.

In this series, specialists set out to examine fresh evidence that points to some of the most captivating lost cities ever recorded in history. By scrutinising these newly uncovered clues, they aim to piece together the narratives of settlements that have vanished from the map. Each episode showcases how these remarkable discoveries peel back layers of mystery, gradually exposing hidden aspects of seven extraordinary wonders. The programme underscores the ongoing quest to understand how these forgotten urban centres fit into the broader tapestry of human civilisation, offering viewers a glimpse into the secrets that still lie beneath the sands of time.

In this series, specialists set out to examine fresh evidence that points to some of the most captivating lost cities ever recorded in history. By scrutinising these newly uncovered clues, they aim to piece together the narratives of settlements that have vanished from the map. Each episode showcases how these remarkable discoveries peel back layers of mystery, gradually exposing hidden aspects of seven extraordinary wonders. The programme underscores the ongoing quest to understand how these forgotten urban centres fit into the broader tapestry of human civilisation, offering viewers a glimpse into the secrets that still lie beneath the sands of time.