Nat Geo reveals groundbreaking scan unveiling the Titanic and ushering in a New Era in Underwater Archeology.
Find out more about the new "TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION" documentary.
April 14 marks the 113th anniversary of the R.M.S. Titanic’s sinking—an event that has fueled global fascination for over a century. National Geographic presents TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION. Through exclusive access to State-of-the-Art Technology, the Titanic Wreck Site can be preserved for future generations. This marks a new era in underwater archeology.
The 90-Minute Special, From BAFTA Award-Winning Atlantic Productions, premieres April 11 at 9/8c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
SHOWCASING UNPRECEDENTED DETAIL, CHALLENGING LONG-HELD THEORIES AND PRESENTING FRESH INSIGHTS, TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION IS CAPTIVATING, IMMERSIVE, INFORMATIVE AND MONUMENTAL.
The 90-minute special also examines in stunning detail the 15-square-mile debris field, rich with hundreds of personal artifacts, including pocket watches, purses, gold coins, hair combs, shoes and a shark’s tooth charm, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives lost. Historian Yasmin Khan and the team connect these items to their original owners. Scans also reveal the wreck’s alarming deterioration, with iconic areas of the wreck already collapsing. However, thanks to this digital twin, the Titanic is preserved in perfect detail as it appeared in 2022, securing its place in history for generations to come and marking a new era in underwater archaeology.