Secrets of Ancient Structures

Episode 2

Secrets of the Shrines

From the Pantheon, to the Mont Saint-Michel, and an enduring Roman gate that evolved into a medieval church, the exploration of history's most sacred spaces uncovers how ancient builders channeled faith and ingenuity into architectural marvels.

Episode 3

Cosmic Alignment

Angkor Wat is built as a stone replica of the universe, while the ancient Mayan pyramid El Castillo marks a sacred axis connecting earth and sky. A neolithic structure known as Newgrange harnesses the transformative power of the solstice sun.

Episode 4

Volcanic Origins

In Sri Lanka, a fortress rises majestically from volcanic ashes. Mysterious stone heads dot a remote island in the Pacific. In India, an intricate Hindu temple emerges as one of the most astounding examples of rock-cut architecture in the world.

Episode 5

Dealing with the Devil

Behind the incredible grandeur of Peru's Sacsayhuaman citadel, India's Chand Baori stepwell, and Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is incredible architecture that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.

Episode 6

Beyond the Tomb

From the Taj Mahal's marble that embodies eternal love, to the crypt of Salian emperors in Germany's Speyer Cathedral, to majestic tombs in Turkey, these edifices hold clues to how our ancient ancestors faced death and celebrated life.