Series 5 Episode 5: A Nation Torn Apart: Including an exploration of a marooned iron-clad structure in Portland, off the coast of England, that hides a dramatic story of war and resilience; Pratt Cotton Gin Mill, a vast facility in the heart of America’s deep south that helped tear apart a nation; and a Mediterranean island fortress at Spinalonga, Greece, that became the scene of a dark conspiracy.
Abandoned Engineering continues with new and exclusive episodes on Yesterday. Standing on the brink of collapse today, some may soon be lost forever. Throughout the years these ruined sites have suffered devastating natural disasters, years of violent wars, and extraordinary shattering events. But how and why were they first built, and why have they now been abandoned?
Airdate: Tuesday February 18, 2020 at 8.00pm on Yesterday.
Season 5 Episode 5