Ancient China From Above

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Ancient China From Above

Synopsis

In this season, Dr. Allan Maca, an archaeologist and expert in ancient civilizations, investigates China’s distant past from a whole new perspective: space. From the biggest man-made structure on the planet, the Great Wall, which is just outside China’s capital, Beijing, to innovative and unique farming techniques: we’ll discover how China has transformed its cities and infrastructure so much in three decades while still retaining its strong traditions. Discover Ancient China as you’ve never seen it before.

Episodes

  • Treasures of the Lost Kingdom

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    Sam Willis and his team use new laser drone technology for the first time to explore a lost kingdom that’s transforming our knowledge of ancient China.

  • Secrets of the First Emperor's Tomb

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    The tomb of the First Emperor has never been opened, but now Sam Willis and his team use new technology to try to figure out what might be inside.