Blowing Up History - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Tut's Buried Secrets
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.
Curse of the Blood Pyramids
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.
Lost Temples of the Jungle
New technology reveals the truth behind the largest temple ever built, Angkor Wat. Experts uncover how it was constructed and why it was deserted.
Secret History of the Sphinx
Recent forensic findings expose secrets of the great Sphinx at Giza, revealing which pharaoh commissioned the huge statue and why it was never finished.
Ghosts of Stonehenge
New discoveries reveal the deepest secrets of the Stonehenge, showing how ancient magic, bizarre rituals, and brutal murder built this strange monument.
Hunt for King Arthur's Castle
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?
Hidden City of the Incas
The lost city of Machu Picchu is one of archaeology's biggest enigmas. Can secret Inca codes and deformed skeletons reveal its ultimate mystery?
Treasures of the Terracota Army
Dark secrets surround The Terracotta Army. Newly-found artefacts reveal the soldiers' supernatural enemy and ancient China's violent origins.
Mystery of Egypt's Mega Temple
The Egyptian site of Karnak was once the ancient world's largest religious complex. Human remains tell the story of a new religion that changed Egypt.
Sex Lies and the Taj Mahal
Scientists reveal codes telling a shocking story of power and betrayal in the Indian ode to love, challenging commonly-held beliefs about the Taj Mahal.
Lost World of the 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.
Lost City of the Desert
New technologies resurrect the ancient city of Petra, which has baffled experts for decades, and reveal why this civilization was suddenly abandoned.
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