Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth
Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold…
Series
Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall
Popular culture has painted the Conquistadors as brave Christian pioneers, but a shifting narrative has revealed a darker story to their rise…
Ancient Betrayals
We unveil stories of conspiracies, murders, and acts of treachery that changed the course of ancient history. Discover the motives behind the…
Ancient Megacities
At the heart of desert landscapes once stood three giants, three builders' masterpieces, three symbols of all powerful civilisations: Carthage, Troy, and…
The Lost City of Sanxingdui
In the mountains of Sichuan lies an ancient city that is one of the most important finds in years; treasures discovered point…
The Lost Scrolls of Vesuvius
We reveal the ground-breaking science being used by Professor Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000…
Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations
How did ambition and ideology shape the ancient world? We explore two defining rivalries: Xerxes vs Themistocles in the Second Greco-Persian War,…
Ancient Greece: The Dark Chronicles
When we think of ancient Greece, we think of philosophy and democracy; however, there was also a sinister side to ancient Greece…
The Roman Empire: Beyond the Myths
Four centuries, four lives, one civilisation: Rome. Relive the Roman Empire through those who served, challenged or dreamed of it: a merchant,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pirates of the Mediterranean
This documentary sheds light on largely unknown European history: piracy and slavery in the Mediterranean. Human trafficking governed by law as an…
The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan
To re-establish the truth about Genghis Khan - who has been caricatured as a simple bloodthirsty barbarian on horseback, international teams are…
Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic
We explore the history of the so-called Adriatic Basin, starting with the latest discoveries that unquestionably demonstrate that ancient people inhabited this…