By viewing this monument from different points of view, using satellite images and microscopic details, archaeologists, scientists and historians are making groundbreaking discoveries about the history of this amazing structure. It was already built in the Middle Ages, but there are still many questions around.
Petra, in Jordan, is also referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The Al Khazneh Temple is one of the most spectacular monuments and has always fascinated archaeologists. Using the most modern technologies, experts have investigated which construction techniques the Nabataeans used and thus they have been able to reconstruct the city in its original state of 2000 years ago. The Arab nomadic people had built a beautiful city in the middle of the desert. Experts have discovered fountains, gigantic swimming pools and spas, all sophisticated. Petra has revealed all her secrets.
The Great Wall of China stretches from east to west and is one of the most incredible structures in the world. It is the result of the extraordinary work of several generations of Chinese over two millennia. Many people visit the Wall, but only a few know the incredible story behind it. Experts rely on science and the latest technologies to uncover the secrets of this masterful monument in all its facets.
The city of Machu Picchu is located at 2,430 meters in the Andes Mountains and is visited by 800,000 people annually. It remains one of the Inca's most fascinating and enigmatic creations. Scientists have long focused solely on the citadel. But thanks to the latest technologies, they can now also explore the jungle around the city and find out what is still to be found under and around the city. The experts at Machu Picchu look in height and dig in depth, sharing their most recent discoveries and introducing the public to hitherto undiscovered parts of the site.
Uncover the secrets of the Holy Sepulchre, the sacred Christian site built in the same spot as the death resurrection of Jesus.
One of the world's most popular cathedrals, Notre Dame suffered a devastating fire in 2019 - but how is it surviving today?
Discover Tikal, one of the largest and most powerful archaeological sites and urban centers of pre-Columbian Mayan civilisation.
Considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Mayan City of Chichen Itza was the capital of a powerful civilisation.
The most monumental ancient sculpture in the world, the half-man, half-lion Sphinx arouses the curiosity of the entire planet - but how was such a huge structure built?
Designed on the medieval model of forts with its enclosure and large corner towers, Chambord is France's largest and most iconic castle.
