Abandoned Engineering returns with an exploration of fascinating sites, including Briarcliff Mansion in Georgia, USA; the Nazi Gold Tunnels beneath Ksiǫ Castle in Poland; the Grand Sofar Hotel in Lebanon; and Mount Shannon House in Ireland.
In this episode, airing on U&Yesterday on Monday, 22 July 2024, at 8:00 pm, the program looks into the stories behind these abandoned locations, each with its unique history and connection to controversial events of the past.
Near the Polish city of Wałbrzych, a fairy-tale castle perched on a cliff top hides a vast network of subterranean tunnels. This hidden labyrinth fuels legends of lost Nazi gold. The episode investigates the castle’s secrets and the possibility of hidden treasure within its depths.
In Atlanta, Georgia, a millionaire’s mansion stands as a testament to a controversial business empire. Briarcliff Mansion, built with the riches accumulated from a famous company, found itself entangled in a web of controversy. The episode explores the mansion’s opulent architecture and the controversies that surrounded it.
The program also travels to Ireland, where Mount Shannon House, a country estate, played a role in the country’s violent struggle for freedom. This estate witnessed Ireland’s fight for independence and carries the scars of a turbulent past.
Additionally, the Grand Sofar Hotel in Lebanon is featured. Once a hedonist paradise, the hotel became caught in the crossfire as the nation tore itself apart. The episode examines how this luxurious destination transformed into a battleground and the impact it had on the local community.
Abandoned Engineering: Hunt for the Nazi Gold Train airs on U&Yesterday on Monday, 22 July 2024, at 8:00 pm.
