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…
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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…
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…
Vikings: The Making of an Empire
We travel a thousand years back in time to chronicle the epic rise and fall of history's first and only Viking empire,…
Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas
Marie-Anne Dieu-le-veut, Mary Read, Anne Bonny, Louise Antonini: meet four female pirates, pioneers of freedom long overshadowed in history by their male…
Treasures with Bettany Hughes
Professor Bettany Hughes travels across the world to investigate the story of humanity; making new discoveries along the way, she lifts 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…
Pompeii: The New Dig
We follow the biggest excavation of Pompeii in a generation; with access to the archaeological and forensic investigation, we also discover what…
Emperor: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty
Delve into the most tumultuous era in Roman history with the stories of the first five emperors - and the powerful women…
Cleopatra's Secret Tomb
Archaeologists may finally be close to finding Cleopatra's final resting place thanks to new discoveries; join us and unravel the mysteries of…
Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed
We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a…
Lost Secrets of the Pyramid
The Great Pyramid of Egypt may be humanity's greatest achievement; David Suzuki meets the experts and scientists who are unravelling new clues…
Ancient Apocalypse
Why do civilisations collapse? Follow archaeologists as they examine ruins across the world and uncover the reasons why some of history's greatest…
Lost Mummies of the Incas
This two-parter charts teams of archaeologists as they undertake digs in and around the iconic Machu Picchu Citadel and Tambo Viejo on…
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
Archaeologist Zahi Hawass and his team embark on a thrilling quest to find the tomb of Imhotep, the greatest scholar of ancient…
Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity
Myths: how much truth lies behind them? This series takes a look at some of the speculations surrounding myths, explores outlandish theories,…
Pharaohs at War
This series brings the epic wars of the pharaohs to life as we go on an immersive journey of discovery and recreate…
Alexander the Great: Legendary Conqueror
Showcasing the monumental exploits of one of history's greatest military leaders, this series retraces Alexander the Great's destiny through the eyes of…