Secrets of Ancient Structures
1 Season • 2025 PG
Across the globe and throughout history, ancient civilizations erected structures that continue to inspire awe and wonder. But how did they do it? Archaeological finds and new technologies reveal clues to long-enduring mysteries.
S1.E1 - Battling Giants
Next Showing on Quest:
Oct 15 @ 12:05AM
Stretching across immense landscapes and towering above their surroundings, the Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, and Malbork Castle are borne of blood, sweat, and revolutionary engineering.
S1.E2 - Secrets of the Shrines
Next Showing on Quest:
Oct 15 @ 1:00AM
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.
S1.E3 - Cosmic Alignment
Next Showing on Quest:
Oct 22 @ 12:00AM
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.
S1.E4 - Volcanic Origins
Next Showing on Quest:
Oct 29 @ 12:00AM
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.