Introduction

Exploration of great archaeological discoveries, fascinating ancient civilisations, forgotten architectural marvels and tantalising historical mysteries.

Outline

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.

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.

Unearthed Series

• Series 02:
  • Episode 06: Hunt for King Arthur’s Castle.
  • Episode 08: Terracotta Army Treasures.
  • Episode 11: Lost World of the Colosseum.
• Series 03:
  • Episode 01: Viking City of the Dead.
  • Episode 07: Wrath of Attila the Hun.
• Series 04:
  • Episode 03: Lost City of Troy.
  • Episode 06: Finding Sparta’s 300.
• Series 05:
  • Episode 03: Nero’s Lost Palace.
  • Episode 04: Curse of the Seventh Wonder.

Production & Filming Details

• Production: Windfall Films.
• Release Date: 05 July 2016 (US).
• Running Time: 50 Minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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