PBS has commissioned a new show on the mysteries of the ancient world with Secrets of the Ancient Wonders, a new four-part series from Blink Films coming to PBS in 2027.
Using LiDAR scanning and computer-generated imaging, the series investigates four of the world’s most remarkable historic sites: the Great Pyramid of Giza, Petra, Machu Picchu and the Colosseum.
The series sheds light on the mysteries, innovations and engineering achievements behind the ancient wonders. Could the Colosseum have hosted naval battles? What secrets lie hidden beneath Petra’s Treasury? And how did the builders of the Great Pyramid and Machu Picchu overcome extraordinary engineering and environmental challenges?
Combining the latest archaeological research with scanning technology, Secrets of the Ancient Wonders transforms detailed survey data into 3D models, brought to life on a vast Volume Wall. Archaeologist Dr. Alice Roberts, alongside leading specialists, explores these structures “as never seen before, uncovering new insights into their construction and the civilizations that created them.”
The series will premiere on PBS in the US as Secrets of the Ancient Wonders, and SBS in Australia as Cracking the Ancient Wonders. PBS Distribution will handle international distribution.
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Jon Creamer
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