Blowing Up History
(2016)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 5
Legend Of Xanadu
Episode 20 - 7-09-2023
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.
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Rome's Lost Coliseums
Episode 19 - 7-02-2023
Archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind lost coliseums of Rome to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman empire.
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Lost World Of Desert Kings
Episode 18 - 6-25-2023
Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall.
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King Arthur's Lost Castle
Episode 17 - 6-18-2023
The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets.
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Egypt's Cult Kings
Episode 16 - 6-11-2023
The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate.
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Egypt's Island Of Secrets
Episode 15 - 6-04-2023
Experts use innovative technology to investigate why pharaohs and emperors built a colossal temple monument on a mysterious Egyptian island.
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Lost City Of The Maya Queens
Episode 14 - 5-28-2023
The powerful city of Palenque is home to mysterious temples that harbour secrets about the Maya queens. Experts investigate using pioneering technology.
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Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
Episode 13 - 5-21-2023
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?
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Valley of Egypt's Queens
Episode 12 - 5-29-2022
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.
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Lost City of Persia
Episode 11 - 5-22-2022
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.
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Curse of Relic Mountain
Episode 10 - 5-15-2022
Experts use innovative geophysical analysis to solve the mysteries of the towering Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Can they uncover the reason for its destruction?
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Egypt's Floating Pyramid
Episode 9 - 5-08-2022
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.
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Sumerian Pyramid of Death
Episode 8 - 5-01-2022
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.
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Secrets of the Sunken Empire
Episode 7 - 4-24-2022
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.
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Terror in the Torture Tower
Episode 6 - 4-17-2022
44m
The Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.
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Secrets of Seahenge
Episode 5 - 4-10-2022
44m
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.
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Ghosts of Venice
Episode 4 - 4-03-2022
44m
Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.
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Legend of King Midas
Episode 3 - 3-27-2022
44m
King Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Rome's Gate to Hell
Episode 2 - 3-20-2022
44m
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.
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Mystery of the Volcano Temple
Episode 1 - 3-13-2022
44m
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.
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Season 4
Jericho's Buried Secrets
Episode 28 - 12-13-2020
44m
New discoveries at the lost city of Jericho offer fresh evidence about the biblical battle that brought its impregnable walls down.
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Lost World of Atlantis
Episode 27 - 11-15-2020
44m
New discoveries on a strange Mediterranean island might offer new clues in the hunt for Atlantis. Experts reveal the apocalyptic event that destroyed it.
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Egypt’s Sunken Treasures
Episode 26 - 1-24-2021
44m
A cutting-edge archaeological investigation uses hi-tech methods to scan the ocean floor in search of sunken sphinxes, temples, and shipwrecks.
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Secrets of the Black Pyramid
Episode 25 - 10-25-2020
44m
With special access to a hi-tech archaeological investigation, experts reveal why Egypt's Black Pyramid collapsed before its pharaoh was buried there.
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Hidden Secrets of the Twin Towers
Episode 24 - 9-13-2020
44m
The World Trade Centre's iconic twin towers were an engineering marvel.
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Lost City of Babylon
Episode 23 - 11-01-2020
44m
Archaeological investigations unearth the secrets of the long-lost city. New evidence reveals what Babylon looked like and what caused its downfall.
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Hunt for the First Pyramid
Episode 22 - 11-29-2020
44m
Saqqara is the site of the first pyramid - the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore why the Egyptians built pyramids.
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Lost Kingdom of Kush
Episode 21 - 9-27-2020
44m
Pyramids in the deserts of Sudan are the ruins of a powerful lost civilisation that rivalled Egypt. However, why are the pyramids there and who built them?
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Bermuda Triangle Apocalypse
Episode 20 - 10-04-2020
44m
Cutting-edge technology is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle. Using new techniques, they search for evidence of aliens on the ocean floor.
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Curse of the Hindenburg
Episode 19 - 9-20-2020
44m
What caused the Nazi aircraft to explode into a giant ball of fire over New Jersey in 1937? Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate the event.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Mount Rushmore: The Hidden Secrets
Episode 18 - 1-24-2021
44m
Mount Rushmore is one of North America's most iconic landmarks. Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal what lies beneath the rock.
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Lost City of Troy
Episode 17 - 1-24-2021
44m
Troy is the legendary lost city at the centre of the Trojan War, but its existence was never confirmed. New cutting-edge technology explores the ancient myth.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Tower Of Babel: The New Evidence
Episode 16 - 1-24-2021
44m
The Tower of Babel is one of the most famous stories of the Bible. Archaeologists use new technology to uncover how engineers could have built it.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Ghosts of the Wild West
Episode 15 - 11-22-2020
44m
The infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral only lasted 30 seconds. Now, experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover the mystery surrounding the event.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa: The New Mystery
Episode 14 - 11-08-2020
44m
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most iconic buildings, but why does it lean? Investigators uncover the reasons for its tilt.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Hitler's Lost Bunker
Episode 13 - 9-06-2020
43m
The underground bunker of Adolf Hitler is home to some of the greatest secrets of the Nazi regime. Experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover new evidence.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
Rome's Great Wall
Episode 12 - 10-18-2020
44m
The Roman Empire built Hadrian's Wall to guard its frontiers; new discoveries reveal who the Romans were trying to keep out with this 72-mile-long megastructure.
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Vesuvius's Secret Victim
Episode 11 - 8-30-2020
44m
When Pompeii was destroyed by an apocalyptic volcano, another town was destroyed, too - Herculaneum. It is one of history's most perfectly preserved towns.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Egypt’s Buried City
Episode 10 - 8-23-2020
44m
Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate a lost city buried in the Sahara. Archaeologists are uncovering the city's forgotten ruins and dark secrets.
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Empire State Building: The New Secrets
Episode 9 - 11-17-2019
44m
Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate one of the wonders of the modern world. They reveal mysteries hidden in its foundation.
7/10Haven't Seen
Finding Sparta’s 300
Episode 8 - 12-22-2019
44m
Thermopylae was the site of an iconic ancient battle. Legend says that in 480BC, 300 Spartan warriors died there - experts reconstruct the lost battlefield.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Pompeii’s Evil Twin
Episode 7 - 12-08-2019
44m
The sunken town of Baiae remains frozen in time, lying on the seabed of the Bay of Naples. Now, marine archaeologists investigate its fascinating secrets.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Dead Sea Scrolls: The Dark Truth
Episode 6 - 12-29-2019
44m
The Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel are the oldest biblical texts. New discoveries might finally reveal the hidden meaning behind these manuscripts.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Curse of the Seventh Wonder
Episode 5 - 12-01-2019
44m
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the world's original Seven Wonders. Experts investigate its many secrets - did it hold a superweapon?
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Nero’s Lost Palace
Episode 4 - 12-24-2019
44m
The Emperor Nero built an astonishing palace in the heart of Rome. Now using cutting-edge technology, experts investigate if he burnt the city for the building.
6.3/10Haven't Seen
Mysteries of the Ice Mummy
Episode 3 - 12-29-2019
44m
The 'Iceman' is the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy. Cutting-edge forensic technology may unearth the mummy's darkest secrets.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Alcatraz's Hidden Secrets
Episode 2 - 10-11-2019
44m
Alcatraz is one of the most famous prisons in the world. Experts investigate its remarkable engineering secrets and why it was so hard to escape from.
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Mysteries in the Alien Desert
Episode 1 - 11-10-2019
44m
The Nazca Lines are mysterious symbols that have been carved into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago. How and why were they created?
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Season 3
Ramses' Buried Treasures
Episode 17 - 12-04-2018
42m
The treasures of Ramses II are found at Abu Simbel, a giant temple carved into a desert cliff over 3,000 years ago, and new discoveries at this marvel reveal the secrets of ancient Egypt's greatest pharaoh.
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Curse of the Jungle Treasure
Episode 16 - 11-27-2018
44m
The discovery of strange giant stone heads in the Mexican jungle leads archaeologists to the lost capital city of the Olmec; new investigations reveal evidence that the secret knowledge of these mysterious people changed life in the Americas forever.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Lost City of the Maya
Episode 15 - 12-11-2018
43m
Deep in the jungle, the lost city of Tikal holds the dark secrets of the Maya; a new investigation uncovers how it grew into a megacity home to 100,000 people, and why it was mysteriously abandoned.
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Ghosts of the Stone Age
Episode 14 - 12-18-2018
44m
New discoveries at a strange prehistoric site reveal the dark secrets and rituals of the mysterious people who built the world's largest stone circle, three times bigger than Stonehenge, and just as enigmatic.
7.1/10Haven't Seen
Egypt's Lost Skyscrapers
Episode 13 - 11-20-2018
44m
A ground-breaking experiment reveals how ancient Egyptians built the giant obelisks of Thebes; new discoveries at this holy site could explain why these mysterious marvels triggered the downfall of the pharaohs and the end of Egypt's golden age.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
Forbidden City of the Pharaohs
Episode 12 - 12-30-2018
44m
The city of Thebes was the religious centre of Egypt's New Kingdom. How did workers construct the largest religious site in the ancient world?
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Secrets of the Forbidden City
Episode 11 - 10-23-2018
43m
For the first time, archaeologists use cutting-edge technology to discover what lies beneath China's Forbidden City, revealing the dark secrets of this mysterious mega-palace that have buried for nearly 600 years.
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Titanic: The Last Secrets
Episode 10 - 10-02-2018
44m
A cutting-edge investigation into the sinking of the Titanic reveals new discoveries that might finally explain the mysteries of her last moments, and experts get closer to a shocking secret: if there was a way to save almost everyone on board.
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Mystery of the Cursed Pyramid
Episode 9 - 10-09-2018
44m
Egypt's strange Bent Pyramid is one of the world's most mysterious, ancient mega-structures; new discoveries help experts investigate its dark secret: if it was always intended to look so bizarre, or if something went catastrophically wrong.
7/10Haven't Seen
Pompeii's Doomsday Mummies
Episode 8 - 10-16-2018
43m
New discoveries at Pompeii's last unexplored area reveal the dark secrets of the doomsday event that destroyed it, and recently unearthed mummies might help answer Pompeii's most enduring mystery: why it was built on an active volcano.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Lost world of Easter Island
Episode 7 - 6-19-2018
44m
The statues of Easter Island were built by one of the world's strangest and most isolated civilizations. New evidence reveals why they were constructed.
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Wrath of Attila the Hun
Episode 6 - 6-26-2018
44m
Attila the Hun was one of history's fiercest warriors, and new evidence reveals if his terror was responsible for the fall of Roman Empire
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Hunt for the Real Atlantis
Episode 5 - 6-12-2018
43m
A mysterious ruined city in Greece is home to the mythical Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Its catastrophic downfall may have inspired the legend of Atlantis.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Statue of Liberty: The New Secrets
Episode 4 - 6-05-2018
44m
The Statue of Liberty is the home to dark American mysteries. Now, experts are using the latest science and technology to reveal her secrets.
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Lost Pyramids of the Americas
Episode 3 - 5-22-2018
43m
At an ancient city lost in the Peruvian desert for 5,000 years, experts find signs of strange rituals. Was it the first civilization of the Americas?
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Viking City of the Dead
Episode 2 - 5-15-2018
43m
When a Viking fortress lost underground for over 1,000 years is discovered, experts investigate its buried treasures. What caused this civilization's demise?
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Inca Apocalypse: The Dark Evidence
Episode 1 - 10-30-2018
44m
The Inca capital of Cusco was said to be the site of untold gold and riches, and new discoveries at this mysterious site reveal the secrets behind this mighty empire's fall.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Season 2
Lost City of the Desert
Episode 12 - 8-15-2017
44m
New technologies resurrect the ancient city of Petra, which has baffled experts for decades, and reveal why this civilization was suddenly abandoned.
8/10Haven't Seen
Lost World of the Colosseum
Episode 11 - 8-08-2017
44m
Archaeologists uncover the secret lives of the gladiators and make new discoveries that help explain the rise and sudden fall of the Roman Empire.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Sex, Lies, and the Taj Mahal
Episode 10 - 8-01-2017
42m
Scientists reveal codes that tell a shocking story of power and betrayal in the Indian ode to love, challenging commonly-held beliefs about the Taj Mahal.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Hidden City of the Incas
Episode 9 - 7-11-2017
42m
Deciphering the secret Inca codes and deformed skeletons of the lost city of Machu Picchu, one of archaeology's biggest enigmas, to reveal its ultimate mystery.
7/10Haven't Seen
Treasures of the Terracotta Army
Episode 8 - 7-18-2017
42m
Newly-found artifacts reveal dark secrets surrounding the Terracotta Army, including the soldiers' supernatural enemy and ancient China's violent origins.
6.9/10Haven't Seen
Hidden City of the Incas
Episode 7 - 7-11-2017
44m
Deciphering the secret Inca codes and deformed skeletons of the lost city of Machu Picchu, one of archaeology's biggest enigmas, to reveal its ultimate mystery.
7.1/10Haven't Seen
Hunt for King Arthur’s Castle
Episode 6 - 6-27-2017
44m
A castle in Scotland may be the home of King Arthur's Round Table. Can the discovery of a disfigured skeleton reveal its secrets and rewrite history?
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Ghosts of Stonehenge
Episode 5 - 6-20-2017
44m
New discoveries reveal the deepest secrets of the Stonehenge, showing how ancient magic, bizarre rituals, and brutal murder built this strange monument.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Secret History of the Sphinx
Episode 4 - 6-13-2017
44m
Forensic evidence sheds new light on the history of the great Sphinx of Giza, revealing which pharaoh commissioned its construction, and why it was never finished.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Lost Temples of the Jungle
Episode 3 - 6-06-2017
44m
New technology reveals the truth behind the largest temple ever built, Angkor Wat; experts uncover how it was constructed and why it was deserted.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Curse of the Blood Pyramids
Episode 2 - 5-30-2017
44m
Giant pyramids at a site in Mexico reveal the secrets of a civilisation that vanished 1,400 years ago. Shocking new discoveries suggest human sacrifice.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Tut's Buried Secrets
Episode 1 - 5-23-2017
44m
New finds explore the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Experts reveal how his untimely death, calamitous burial, and an act of God made a minor king so iconic.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Season 1
Great Wall of China
Episode 6 - 7-19-2016
44m
The biggest man-made structure on Earth, the Great Wall of China, is one of its biggest mysteries. What are the secrets of one of history's greatest empires?
6.5/10Haven't Seen
Secrets of the Pyramids
Episode 5 - 7-12-2016
44m
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the last surviving monuments of the ancient world. Scientists and archaeologists unlock the secrets of its construction.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Secrets of Westminster Palace
Episode 4 - 8-09-2016
43m
Westminster Palace is one of the most iconic structures on the planet. What Victorian secrets and mysteries are hiding behind this famous landmark?
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Medieval Cathedral mysteries
Episode 3 - 8-02-2016
44m
A medieval engineering marvel may house the remains of the Bible's Three Magi. Scientists and experts delve into the mysteries of this religious site.
8/10Haven't Seen
Secrets of the Maya Pyramid
Episode 2 - 7-05-2016
43m
In Mexico, the lost city of Chichen Itza holds ancient secrets of a strange civilisation. How was it was built and how did human sacrifice shape it?
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Secrets of the Acropolis
Episode 1 - 7-26-2016
44m
The Acropolis has overlooked Athens for thousands of years. Now scientists aim to reveal how it was built, what it looked like, and how it's still standing.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
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Secrets of the Pyramids
Episode 5 - 7-12-2016
44m
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the last surviving monuments of the ancient world. Scientists and archaeologists unlock the secrets of its construction.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Curse of the Blood Pyramids
Episode 2 - 5-30-2017
44m
Giant pyramids at a site in Mexico reveal the secrets of a civilisation that vanished 1,400 years ago. Shocking new discoveries suggest human sacrifice.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Ghosts of Stonehenge
Episode 5 - 6-20-2017
44m
New discoveries reveal the deepest secrets of the Stonehenge, showing how ancient magic, bizarre rituals, and brutal murder built this strange monument.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
Tut's Buried Secrets
Episode 1 - 5-23-2017
44m
New finds explore the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb. Experts reveal how his untimely death, calamitous burial, and an act of God made a minor king so iconic.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Medieval Cathedral mysteries
Episode 3 - 8-02-2016
44m
A medieval engineering marvel may house the remains of the Bible's Three Magi. Scientists and experts delve into the mysteries of this religious site.
8/10Haven't Seen
