Scanning History

Name: Scanning History
Released: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Paul David-Goddard

TV Show · Documentary · History

An archaeological revolution has been underway for 15 years, driven by technology. From the rise of the first empire to the creation of the megalithic site of Newgrange, new technologies are revealing previously unknown chapters of antiquity.

2025 · 49m

Starring Paul David-Goddard

Director Edgar Ortiz

EPISODE 1

The Fall Of The World's First Empire

The first great empire of the Akkadians, led by Sargon the Great, dominated the Fertile Crescent, replacing the Sumerians and extending its influence as far north as Syria and south as Oman.

49m
EPISODE 2

Unfolding The Silver Scroll

The silver scrolls of Ketef Hinnom, ancient parchments containing Hebrew text from the 7th century BCE, help scholars understand the development of early Semitic languages.

45m
EPISODE 3

Tracing The Amber Road

Explores the Amber Road, which was at the heart of continental European trade in antiquity.

49m
EPISODE 4

Newgrange: Neolithic Bloodlines

Discover how technology is fundamentally transforming archaeology. Drones, radar and 3D imaging are now uncovering previously hidden ancient sites, offering fresh and valuable insight into the world's most ancient civilisations.

49m
EPISODE 5

Legacy Of The Ore Mountains

Modern archaeological techniques and technologies are uncovering hidden aspects of ancient history. Researchers have recently unearthed evidence of early industrial-scale mining operations, including silver extraction in the Ore Mountains region.

47m
EPISODE 6

Baiae: Rome's Sunken Gem

Baiae, once a fashionable Roman city that housed high society, now lies submerged by the sea and sand, but perfectly preserved, posing mysteries for science.

44m