The Challenge: Pyramids

What happens when Host Marc Ford and Rena Harp travel the world exploring the pyramids of civilization, from Egypt’s Giza plateau and the stepped temples of Mesoamerica to lesser-known pyramid-like structures across the United States? Their journey uncovers a global pattern of monumental construction tied to ancient engineering, spiritual symbolism, and competing theories about whether these structures emerged independently or reflect a deeper shared human story. From Teotihuacan to the earthen mounds of the Mississippi Valley and other debated North American sites, they confront questions of lost knowledge, indigenous innovation, and the blurred line between archaeology, myth, and speculation. Level up!