Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
Much of the prehistoric age has been lost but these dwellings around the Alps have been so well preserved, we can learn a lot about our ancestors’ history.
history
Machu Picchu beyond the postcard
Everyone knows the postcard shot of Machu Picchu but there’s much more than that to one of the world’s most legendary landmarks
The two great threats to Chan Chan
This enormous ancient mud metropolis was the largest city in the Americas before Europeans arrived. But now it’s under threat… and we are to blame.
The doodles of aliens
Why are these enormous drawings in the middle of Peru’s desert? It could be an ancient astronomical calendar… or perhaps they were made by aliens!
Will this destroy our civilisation too?
This ancient culture in Peru seemed to be at the peak of their civilisation. Then something destroyed their way of life. And it could threaten ours too!
Drugs, human sacrifice and art
Discovering an ancient culture where drugs and human sacrifice were all part of the spiritual connection to nature.