Classical Antiquity

Experience how Boudica stood against the might of Ancient Rome 2000 years ago in a stunning historical reenactment.

Join Egyptologist Glenn Godenho and archaeologist Kathleen Martinez as they set out to find the lost tomb of Cleopatra.

Follow the history of Ancient Rome; from its rise until its eventual fall.

Dig into the history of Ancient Greece as archaeologists and historians unravel the Greek secrets of the past.

Why did Ancient Rome annihilate the entire civilization of Carthage? Explore what history and archaeology we know of the ancient Carthaginians.

Follow the rich history of the ancient Greek, a civilization which invented democracy and took over vast amounts of territory through war.

Dig into a forgotten past as archaeologists scour ancient Persepolis for clues to understand the Persian empire.

Explore the archaeology and history of ancient Rome through the four-part documentary series The Great Empire: Rome.

How was ancient Athens and ancient Rome built? Discover the history and archaeological findings as we unravel the answer with Professor Wallace-Hadrill.

The Lost Legions journey back in time to explain and explore The Varian Disaster in 9 CE.

Join a team of archaeologists as they uncover the New Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors and the history behind them.

Let's Cook History samples some of the best food and drinks throughout history, starting from ancient Romans up to the 19th century.

Blood on the Altar investigates the history and archaeological findings of the Phoenician civilization and asks whether or not they practiced rituals of human sacrifice.

Historian Bettany Hughes investigates the story of Bacchus, god of wine, revelry, theatre and excess.

Mary Beard takes us back to ancient Pompeii and investigates how the ancient Romans lived.