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 series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuri...
Albert Lin adventures to the ends of the earth, using advanced technology to strip back the layers o...
High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary tru...
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Mankind The Story of All of Us is an epic 12-hour television event about the greatest adventure of a...
From wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this series offers...
The story of the ill-fated ocean liner and the sinking that made it infamous.
How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenar...
The rise of Stalin, from his early beginning as a bankrobber to the cold-blooded leader of the Sovie...
Documentary from 1976 about the Indonesian struggle for independence. Unique archive footage and int...
The Vasa was built for war but also to impress the enemy and display power. However, she sank on her...
Guided Tour is a television and radio program about the treasures of the Portuguese cultural heritag...
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The history of mankind is a never-ending story of change, revolution, and evolution, but surely no s...
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.