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  • The Last Supper
    The Last Supper

    Video Clip (3:09)

    Painted by Leonardo DaVinci in the 15th century, the Last Supper has been meticulously maintained through restorations and the installment of an advanced dehumidifying system. Could the last supper be on its last legs?

    Video Clip (3:09)

  • Grand Central Station
    Grand Central Station

    Video Clip (5:39)

    New York's iconic Grand Central Station is visited daily by half a million people. Because of the way it was built, it will remain a recognizable New York icon for hundreds of years after man is long gone.

    Video Clip (5:39)

  • Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Opera House

    Video Clip (3:53)

    The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic buildings in the world because of its magnificent shell-shaped roof. The opera house's roof, unfortunately, could also be the key to its destruction.

    Video Clip (3:53)

  • The White House
    The White House

    Video Clip (5:36)

    The White House has been the home of every U.S. president since John Adams. Without any presidents to house, however, the walls of this iconic building won't be standing for long.

    Video Clip (5:36)

  • Air Force One
    Air Force One

    Video Clip (4:06)

    Air Force one, the most recognized plane in the world, sits empty on the tarmac of Andrews Air Force Base. Watch as the technology that once made this airplane a state of the art fortress actually causes its destruction.

    Video Clip (4:06)

  • Roman Colosseum
    Roman Colosseum

    Video Clip (3:19)

    The Roman Colosseum has stood strong for 2,000 years. Without man there to maintain it, however, it may not remain strong forever.

    Video Clip (3:19)

Full Episodes

  • The Capital Threat
    The Capital Threat

    Full Episode (45:00)

    In this episode of Life After People, America's Capital is under attack. More than two thousand miles away, the entertainment capital faces its own threats. At stake, our national treasures. What will survive?

    Full Episode (45:00)

  • Heavy Metal
    Heavy Metal

    Full Episode (45:00)

    In this Episode of Life After People, Man's most precious metals. Our cities are financed by gold and constructed of steel. In the absence of man, these metals seem well armored in the battle for survival. What properties will allow some to crumble and others to last?

    Full Episode (45:00)

  • The Invaders
    The Invaders

    Full Episode (45:00)

    In this episode of Life After People: Invasive plants and predators are ready to strike. Without humans around to hold them at bay, will anything stop "The Invaders?"

    Full Episode (45:00)

Featured Articles

  • About the Series

    About the Series

    Learn more about History's hit series Life After People. Discover what would happen if the human race suddenly disappeared off the face of the planet.

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