According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is of Neanderthal origin—and it continues to affect us today. Ella Al-Shamahi enlists the skills of Andy Serkis, the master of performance capture, and a group of experts to investigate Neanderthals.
Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series that illuminates the histor...
A forensic dig into history's most enduring mysteries. In Voices of the Dead, Professor Bettany Hugh...
Despite decades of research, many mysteries remain about the ancient Maya. Now, archaeologists are u...
Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Ath...
Archaeologists are making new discoveries about life during the glory days of the Roman Empire.
The presenter leads a six-strong team across Europe to track down lost relics from the Second World ...
Britain at Low Tide explores remarkable stories that are revealed when the tide goes out
The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens a...
Tony Robinson goes on a journey across Egypt where a series of incredible new tomb discoveries are b...
It is said to be one of the oldest books in the world. Has it been altered? If yes why? A remarkable...
Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt ...
US Youtube sensation Beau Ouimette, a river detectorist with over 30 years’ experience, and presente...
Millions of tourists visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia every year to marvel at its remarkable architectur...
To mark the 70th anniversary of 1940, presenter and archaeologist Jules Hudson goes on a journey of ...
Tori Herridge and a team of scientists piece together life stories behind unearthed bones
A new Channel 4 series takes archaeology to the edge this summer as a team of experts tackles sites ...
This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives ...
Dan Snow joins military archaelogists as they investigate the former battlegrounds of the Second Wor...