Empire Builders: Los Angeles
Many diverse forces shaped L.A., bringing cultural richness and tensions, and making it a global arts hub.
2026-05-05 19:32:13 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 20:45:09 +0000 UTC(1h12m)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Uncover the architectural genius of ancient Rome, including the Pantheon, Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
2026-05-05 13:57:25 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 15:03:50 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
2026-05-05 12:51:43 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 13:57:25 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Alexander the Great transformed Alexandria from a village into a thriving city with remarkable urban design.
2026-05-05 11:45:08 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 12:51:43 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
See Athens rise from a village to Greece's pinnacle under Pericles, with landmarks that showcased democracy.
2026-05-05 10:38:08 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 11:45:08 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
Empire Builders: Mexico
The War of Independence charts Mexico's fight to break free from Spain after years of instability.
2026-05-05 09:32:08 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 10:38:08 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Empire Builders: Mexico
The Spanish Conquest produced 300 years of colonial rule, dividing Mexico with a class system still in effect.
2026-05-05 08:30:59 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 09:32:08 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles
The fortress at Alesia falls to Caesar in his greatest victory, redefining siege warfare with Roman know-how.
2026-05-05 07:25:00 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 08:30:59 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
Zahi Hawass digs at Egypt's Gisr El-Mudir in search of the tomb of Imhotep near Djoser's Step Pyramid.
2026-05-05 01:48:07 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 02:54:22 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator
At Saqqara, Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hunts for Imhotep's tomb, uncovering ancient secrets and mummies.
2026-05-05 00:41:15 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 01:48:07 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Uncover the architectural genius of ancient Rome, including the Pantheon, Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
2026-05-04 23:34:51 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 00:41:15 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Explore the rise of the Maya city Tikal, a major metropolis with 12,000 structures and towering pyramids.
2026-05-04 22:29:08 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 23:34:51 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
Alexander the Great transformed Alexandria from a village into a thriving city with remarkable urban design.
2026-05-04 21:22:33 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 22:29:08 +0000 UTC(1h6m)
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed
See Athens rise from a village to Greece's pinnacle under Pericles, with landmarks that showcased democracy.
2026-05-04 20:15:33 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 21:22:33 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
History of Britain
Get to know the everyday heroes who secured a British victory in World War II.
2026-05-04 12:50:36 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 13:46:40 +0000 UTC(56m)
History of Britain
Learn how Georgian-era brutality encouraged game poaching and gin making.
2026-05-04 11:55:26 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 12:50:36 +0000 UTC(55m)
History of Britain
Examine bustling Victorian society, full of Hansom cabs and real match girls.
2026-05-04 10:59:25 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 11:55:26 +0000 UTC(56m)
History of Britain
Check out an alewife's recipe and a sailor's hellish job in the Tudors' time.
2026-05-04 10:02:58 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 10:59:25 +0000 UTC(56m)
Canada: The Story of Us
Encounter the modern innovations that ushered in a new age of connectedness.
2026-05-04 09:11:05 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 10:02:58 +0000 UTC(51m)
Canada: The Story of Us
Stand on the historic line that would divide North America in the early 1800s.
2026-05-04 08:16:42 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 09:11:05 +0000 UTC(54m)