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

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

Historian Dan Snow tells the dramatic story of the life, death and rediscovery of Tutankhamun.

A discovery of a fracture in Tutankhamun's skeleton, signalling the injury that led to his death.

The remains of Tutankhamun's parents.

Inside Egypt's tombs, alongside the bandaged remains of god-kings and priests lie thousands of animal mummies.

This series examines the fascination surrounding the monuments and travels the globe to unravel their appeal.

Alastair travels to the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, which features statues of Rameses II.

Alastair examines portraits of King Senwosret III and the mask of Tutankhamun.

Alastair begins his journey in the Sahara, finding early Egyptian art carved into rocks.

Our ancient powers have endured for centuries, but destruction is close at hand.

In an unruly world, our ancient powers must lead their people and create ways to govern.

Our ancient powers must use all their strength to defend their people and conquer land.

The ancient powers must get rich by trading their treasures and monetizing their assets.

In an unpredictable world, our ancient powers must lay down their foundations.

In a brutal world where nature is both friend and foe, our ancient powers take shape.

The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared.

A journey to the Lambayeque Valley in Peru to find the forgotten ruins of 250 mysterious pyramids.

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

Historian Dan Snow tells the dramatic story of the life, death and rediscovery of Tutankhamun.

A discovery of a fracture in Tutankhamun's skeleton, signalling the injury that led to his death.