The Black Pharaohs
About 4000 years ago, strong kings ruled for over 1500 years in the land of Kush (now northern Sudan and southern Egypt)…
Ancient History series
Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile
Ramses II launched the construction of two temples dedicated to the Pharaoh and to his wife Nefertari; how did the Egyptians organise…
The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars
The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher…
Machu Picchu: City of Stone
In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind…
The Lost World of the Hanging Gardens
This documentary is a rediscovery of Nineveh, capital of one of the greatest civilisations - the world's first genuine superpower, the Assyrians.…
Peru: Sacrifices in the Kingdom of Chimor
The remains of hundreds of children and juvenile llamas dating back to the 15th century have been found in Peru - a…
Ancient Justice
We're embarking on a captivating journey through the crimes and punishments of ancient civilisations; each episode brings to life compelling stories about…
The Lost Secrets of Jesus
This documentary peels back the layers of centuries-old tradition and artistic interpretation to reveal the real historical and archaeological evidence behind the…
Troy Story
For more than 150 years, archaeologists and amateurs alike have pursued one of the great historical mysteries: did the Trojan War really…
Roman Megastructures
We explore three cities that were once part of Julius Caesar's quest to grow the Roman Empire; through the use of CGI…