Footprints and Ghost Ships
S1, E6: On Iwo Jima, recent seismic activity has raised WWII ghost ships from the depths, exposing remnants of the past and highlighting the island’s changing geography. In Guatemala, the Hieroglyphic Stairways of Dos Pilas unravel the complex history of a Maya king, showcasing the city’s political intrigues from the seventh and eighth centuries. A fierce storm in Happisburgh, England, uncovers ancient footprints, challenging our understanding of human migration. Coastal erosion at Skara Brae in Orkney, Scotland, reveals a neolithic settlement wall, prompting urgent archaeological investigations before the tides reclaim it.
