Megaprojects: Archaic
S01:E01 - The Harbour at Carthage
An incredible ancient achievement that you can still visit today. Sort of. Discover the Carthage harbour and the Punic Wars that shaped the area.
S01:E02 - Chaco
When you think of the ancient world, you don't often think of the United States. However, the great houses within the Chaco Canyon reveal a great history.
S01:E03 - The Walls of Constantinople
Constantinople features fortifications that are frighteningly fundamental. Hopefully you enjoy wall talk!
S01:E04 - Chichen Itza
Mexico's Mayan wonder, a pyramid intricately designed despite the primitive technology of the time. Explore the masterful masonry and history of Chichen Itza.
S01:E05 - The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Spoilers, it fell down. This development in ancient Alexandria may not seem impressive initially, but don't take this light for granted.
S01:E06 - Rome's Sanitation System
Yep, taking a dump was pretty good, then it got really bad, then it became good again. One of the most important developments of the modern world, sanitation.
S01:E07 - Roads of Rome
Wait, where do all roads lead? With approximately 400,000 Kilometres of road attributed to it, one could assume... Rome. It's Rome.
S01:E08 - Sigiriya
An ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. This is a marvel of archaic urban design.
S01:E09 - The Mystery of Gobekli Tepe
A chronologic mystery, found in the stone hills. The area is known to have the earliest evidence of permanent human settlement, but what else is there to discover?
S01:E10 - The Ancient Americas
The history of some of the first humans to form civilization. This is the story of the Norte Chico, their pyramid city, and incredible discoveries.
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