Ancient Odysseys: Kingdoms and Empires

Following the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation.

In the mountains of Sichuan, China, lies a mysterious ancient city that was lost to time.

What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?

Join Greg and his guests to learn all about Tutankhamun’s parents, Nefertiti and Akhenaten

Miles of caves snake beneath Great Britain’s landscape, each with a unique story to tell.

Simon Reeve travels across Greece, from the stunning islands to the mountainous north.

Documentary exploring how the Romans managed to successfully annex the unconquered Alps.

Poet Simon Armitage follows in the footsteps of one of his personal heroes, Odysseus.

Join Greg and his guests in ancient Greece to learn all about the Iliad and Odyssey.

Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art.

How Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of ancient Roman democracy in just 16 years.

Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation.

Documentary following the work of scientists at archaeological marvel the Chauvet cave.

Series exploring the mysterious and remote culture during the time of Egypt's boy king.

The secrets of the Neanderthal discoveries in the Mandrin Cave in France are revealed.

Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of the ancient world.

Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history of Italian city life.

Mary Beard uncovers the hidden world of the emperors of Rome.

The mystery surrounding the Egyptian city of Piramesse, built by Ramesses the Great.

The innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans.

Dan Cruickshank explores some of the most intriguing stories from Ancient Egypt.

Michael Scott uses the latest technology and virtual reality to reveal historical secrets.

Documentary about the Vikings who allegedly discovered North America. (1966)