Iain Stewart discovers how water has played a role in history, including the fall of the Roman Empire.
Dr Iain Stewart looks at how the rocks of the Mediterranean have shaped human history.
Cave painters scraped their colors from rocks, but later civilizations used rocks to broaden their palettes.
Dr Stewart reveals how rocks inspired the Egyptians to build pyramids and the Romans to build perfect circles.
Dr Iain Stewart reveals how earthquakes have created a network of cracks in the ground.
A giant comet heading for Earth is destined to mark the end of the age of the dinosaurs.
Follow a group of plant-eating dinosaurs as they try to survive in an extreme climate.
Richard Miles explores how archaeology began by trying to prove a biblical truth.
In the last of the series, Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic.
Richard Miles traces the battle-scarred career of Alexander the Great.
Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing'.
Richard Miles looks at the winners, losers and survivors of the great Bronze Age collapse.
The Hittites ruled an empire from Hattusha, lost for 2,500 years until its rediscovery.
Tucume, South America's largest pyramid city, has 26 structures and a history of sacrifice and neglect.
Piramesses, the grand capital of Ramesses II, was lost to time until scientists found it in the desert.
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.