Fengyang: The Forgotten Imperial CityFebruary 15, 2026

Today, City of Fengyang, east-central China. Archaeologists are hard at work. This ancient imperial city, rediscovered by chance over 50 years ago, has never been excavated. Initial excavations reveal a gigantic city, even more imposing than Beijing's famous Imperial City. What did it look like? When and how was it built, and why was it destroyed in obscure circumstances?

Fengyang: The Forgotten Imperial City was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 15 February 2026, 09:26.