About this season
Unearthed decodes mysteries and combines scientific investigations with CGI animation to reveal the hidden secrets of iconic structures and monuments from around the globe to discover how they were designed, built, used, and in some cases, lost and rediscovered.
Episodes (6)
1. Pompeii's Mysterious Twin
Aired 13 November 2022 • 42 min
Along with Pompeii, the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius left another mysterious Roman settlement buried beneath its ashes; experts reveal new evidence of an ancient civilization and history's most infamous disaster.
2. Enigma of the Red Pyramid
Aired 20 November 2022 • 42 min
The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind its trailblazing design.
3. Lost World of Sumerian Kings
Aired 27 November 2022 • 42 min
Experts explore the origins of kings in the lost city of Kish, Iraq.
4. Secrets of Hadrian's Villa
Aired 4 December 2022 • 42 min
Experts explore Hadrian's Villa, the largest Roman palace ever constructed.
5. Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings
Aired 11 December 2022 • 42 min
Archaeologists explore Abusir and the secrets of Egypt's Sun Cult pharaohs.
6. Nimrud: Secrets Revealed
Aired 18 December 2022 • 42 min
Nearly a decade after the ancient site of Nimrud was destroyed by terrorists, experts return to salvage the wreckage; archaeologists piece together the remaining ruins to reveal the origins and brutal decline of a lost empire.