Ancient Superstructures (2020)

S1E1 Mont Saint-Michel

Title: Mont Saint-Michel Plot: Nestled on the Normandy coast in France, Mont-Saint-Michel rises majestically from a bay renowned for the strongest tides in Europe. This iconic site, combining a stunning abbey with a formidable fortress, draws nearly 3 million visitors annually. However, many of its mysteries remain unsolved. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, researchers are now able to explore this historical marvel comprehensively. By analyzing satellite imagery and intricate details, historians, archaeologists, and scientists are uncovering remarkable insights into its captivating past, which dates back to the Middle Ages, yet still holds numerous unanswered questions.