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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National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists,...

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From wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this series offers...