Ancient Worlds

Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles traces the development of Western civilization, from the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. In this six-part series, Miles travels through the Middle East, Egypt, Pakistan and the Mediterranean to discover how the challenges of society -- religion and politics, art and culture, war and diplomacy, technology and trade -- were dealt with and fought over in order to maintain a functioning civilization. Stories are told of disappeared, ruined and modern cities, from ancient Iraq to modern Damascus, to reveal how successes and failures of the ancients shaped the world today.

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Egyptian Tomb Hunting

Egyptian Tomb Hunting

2018

Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

2016

Rome: Power & Glory

Rome: Power & Glory

1998

8 Days That Made Rome

8 Days That Made Rome

2017

Everyday Life in Ancient Greece

Everyday Life in Ancient Greece

2020

Égypte: Les secrets de la Vallée des Roi

2013

Egyptian Vice

Egyptian Vice

2015

Rome's Chariot Superstar

Rome's Chariot Superstar

2019

Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

2018

Building the Great Pyramid

Building the Great Pyramid

Chasing Mummies

Chasing Mummies

2010

Mummy Mysteries

Mummy Mysteries

2020

Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank

Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank

2005

Legends of the Pharaohs

Legends of the Pharaohs

2021

Trajectoires d'Egypte

Trajectoires d'Egypte

2019

Drive Thru History: Ancient History

Drive Thru History: Ancient History

The Greeks

The Greeks

2016

Roman Empire

Roman Empire

2016

Treasures of Ancient Greece

Treasures of Ancient Greece

2015

Egypt Beyond the Pyramids

Egypt Beyond the Pyramids

2001