Ancient Odysseys: Kingdoms and Empires

Following the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation.

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

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

Janina Ramirez explores Turkey's Aegean coast, the land of the legend of Troy.

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

The start of Simon Reeve's journey takes him from the islands of the Aegean to Athens.

Bettany Hughes travels to India to investigate the revolutionary ideas of the Buddha.

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

Alastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete.

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

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.

Mary reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome.

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

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.

Dan visits the underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

The innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans.

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

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

Mary Beard is on a mission to uncover the real Julius Caesar.