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 (11)
1. Lost City of Persia
6.5Aired 2 May 2021 • 44 min
Experts reveal the secrets of the Persian Empire's capital, Persepolis.
2. Valley of Egypt's Queens
6.0Aired 9 May 2021 • 44 min
The Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis concealing some of Egypt's most miraculous tombs and powerful women; now, investigators use cutting-edge tech to explore lost tunnels and uncover the enigmatic secrets behind these ancient pharaohs.
3. Curse of Relic Mountain
7.0Aired 16 May 2021 • 44 min
Experts reveal the mystery behind the decapitated statues of Mount Nemrut.
4. Lost City of the Maya Queens
8.0Aired 23 May 2021 • 44 min
The downfall of the powerful Maya city of Palenque in southern Mexico continues to mystify archaeologists today; now, investigators gain rare access to explore lost tombs to reveal the truth behind this legendary city and the mystery behind its enigmatic queens.
5. Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
6.0Aired 30 May 2021 • 44 min
The ancient Sumerian city of Nippur is one of the richest archaeological sites on Earth, but decades of conflict have prevented its exploration; now, experts gain rare access to finally uncover the mysteries behind the most sacred city of Mesopotamia.
6. Egypt's Island of Secrets
8.0Aired 6 June 2021 • 44 min
Experts investigate an ancient temple monument on an Egyptian island.
7. Egypt's Cult Kings
7.0Aired 13 June 2021 • 44 min
Experts investigate secrets behind the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos.
8. King Arthur's Lost Castle
9.0Aired 20 June 2021 • 44 min
Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock the secrets of Tintagel Castle.
9. Lost World of Desert Kings
7.0Aired 27 June 2021 • 44 min
The ancient city of Samarra contains a series of medieval structures that hold secrets to one of the world's greatest empires; now, archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate its astonishing rise to power and reveal its monumental downfall.
10. Rome's Lost Coliseums
10.0Aired 11 July 2021 • 44 min
The coliseums of Rome were brutal theaters of spectacle and death that helped control the sprawling Roman empire; now, archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind these majestic structures to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman world.
11. Legend of Xanadu
9.0Aired 18 July 2021 • 44 min
Experts investigate the truth behind the mythical city of Xanadu.