Secret Lives of the Roman Emperors with Mary Beard
Acclaimed classicist Mary Beard explores what it was really like to be emperor of Rome, taking us behind palace walls to reveal…
Documentary series
Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators
Hunting down the female gladiators who fought in the great amphitheatres of ancient Rome, an international team uncover evidence that restores these…
Crucifixion Bones
In 2017, an ordinary archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens turns up a sensational discovery when the best-preserved example of a Roman…
Jesus' Family Secrets
Newfound writings have turned the history of Christianity upside down; did Jesus marry Mary Magdalene and have children with her? We try…
Viking Women: The Untold Story
What rank did Viking women occupy in a hierarchical world reputedly dominated by men? We reveal a complex society and offer a…
Auschwitz: The Inside Man
As a witness to some of the darkest chapters of human history, Polish officer Witold Pilecki was the first man to inform…
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)…
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…
The Mystery of the Holy Lance
The Holy Lance is said to be the weapon with which Roman legionary Longinus pierced Jesus Christ's side after his crucifixion; this…