About this season
A showcase of many of the world's greatest culturally and historically significant landmarks - the most iconic buildings, bridges and structures on the planet. How were they built and why? Join us as we celebrate human endeavour through the ages, exploring Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, The Great Wall of China, Petra, the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and more.
Episodes (6)
1. Lost Cities
Aired 15 October 2018 • 45 min
Examining once-powerful and populous cities that are now classed as ruins.
2. Timeless Cities And Towns
Aired 16 October 2018 • 45 min
A look at cities and towns that combine the ancient and the modern, including Kotor, Macau, Cappadocia, Hoi An, Granada, Regensburg, Luang Prabang and Krumlov.
3. Iconic Buildings
Aired 17 October 2018 • 45 min
A look at groundbreaking buildings in New York, Dubai, Udaipur, Transylvania, Beijing, St Petersburg and Sydney that have become statements of status, power, character and grandeur.
4. Bridges
Aired 18 October 2018 • 45 min
A look at spectacular and pioneering bridges in New York, Sydney, London, Prague, Mandalay and San Francisco.
5. Monuments And Landmarks
Aired 19 October 2018 • 45 min
A look at the planet's most spectacular monuments and landmarks, taking in ones in Beijing, Paris, Wiltshire, New York, Rome, Rio De Janeiro, Himeji and Washington DC.
6. Sacred Sites
Aired 21 October 2018 • 45 min
Exploring spectacular sacred sites around the world, including testaments to faith Egypt, Kathmandu, Istanbul, Barcelona, India, Meteora, Bhutan and Melk. Last in the series.