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…
Series
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…
Who Wrote the Bible?
In an exciting archaeological and scientific investigation, we meet the most eminent specialists in the Bible to try to answer one fundamental…
Who Wrote the New Testament?
When was the New Testament written and who wrote it? The greatest specialists in the study of the holy text are called…
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…
Tombs of the Egyptian Priestesses
Egyptian archaeologists uncover a lost cemetery of elite women from the 8th century B.C.E. / B.C., when Kushite kings ruled Egypt and…
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…
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…