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…
Series
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.…
The True Story of the Tattooist of Auschwitz
Lali and Gita Sokolov's story stands as a powerful tribute to human endurance; this documentary sheds light on their incredible love story…
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…
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…
Svetlana: My Father Is Joseph Stalin
This documentary takes us back in time to the Cold War era as we unravel the story of Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana…
The Last Musician of Auschwitz
This is the extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, along with other victims of the camp - Jews, Poles and Roma -…
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…
Killer Kings
Were some of history's most reviled kings truly merciless murderers? We expose the truth behind the myths of Caligula, Ivan the Terrible,…
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,…
The Rise of the Dictators
Told through six themed episodes, this series explores how dictators rise to power in a compelling insight into the fragility of democracy…
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…
Reinventing China
Discover the evolution of modern China through 150 years of history and key figures; the country lost its position of leadership but…
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…
Living with Hitler
In this series we explore the realities of everyday life in Nazi Germany, how people lived, and how they then recovered from…
The Fascists and the Freemasons
Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's…
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…
Hitler vs Stalin
Though they never met, Hitler and Stalin's collaboration turned out to be a pivotal event in modern history; discover the latest revelations…