Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.
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The nation’s favourite travel companion, Dame Joanna Lumley, is on an adventure to three of the worl...
This documentary series delves into the unseen histories of the 2000s decade, revealing dark secrets...
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GET THE NAME RIGHT looks to set the record straight with an unauthorised Māori perspective of our pl...
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Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through world history as he tells the stories of the people, places...
It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and...