
This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious, religious locations. Each episode focuses on a site, exploring fundamental questions about the landmarks and the people who constructed them. Exploring the sites allows the show to provide insight into the ancient civilizations and how their practices and struggles are reflected in the shrines and temples they constructed. The sites featured include the rock-cut city of Petra and New Mexico's Chaco Canyon, which contains the remains of an ancient city.
Catastrophes have destroyed civilizations in the past; from pandemics to climate collapse and asteroid crashes, ancient disasters reveal much about today's world.
New discoveries reveal the astonishing role of women in the ancient world; from goddesses to matriarchies to witch trials.
The Ahnenerbe, an elite SS division, sets out to prove that sacred sites from around the world were part of a superhuman Aryan master race.
New evidence found in Egyptian sacred sites is revealing secrets about a forgotten succession of powerful female priests.