Ancient Invisible Cities
Ancient Invisible Cities is a TV show on BBC2. Historian Michael Scott explores deep underground using the latest laser-scanning technology and virtual reality to reveal the historical secrets of great cities. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2025.
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Ancient Invisible Cities
Michael Scott uses 3D scanning technology to reveal the secrets of Cairo and ancient Egypt: from the Great Pyramid and a hidden Roman fortress to the Arabic citadel of Saladin.
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Michael Scott reveals the historical secrets of ancient Athens and tells the story of how this remarkable city created the world's first democracy 2,500 years ago.
Using 3D scanning, Michael Scott reveals the invisible secrets of Istanbul's ancient palaces, aqueducts and Roman chariot-racing track.