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The development of modern mankind was primarily explained through the "Out of Africa" theory. In recent years, bone finds have challenged that belief.

Out of Europe

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This investigative documentary follows a team of archaeologists searching for the hard evidence behind chilling vampire myths.

Vampire Islands

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In 2017, Oman opened its territory to archeologists for the very first time. Explore the discoveries and learn how the nomadic tribes thrived.

Oman: The Treasure of Mudhmar

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This series focuses on using archaeology to reveal how we used to live in great detail. Each episode boasts a different dig site or famous historian.

Time Team

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Dr. Tori Herridge explores all the bits of history found on Britain's shoreline, including shipwrecks, prehistoric stone forts, and medieval villages.

Shoreline Detectives

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Dr. Alice Roberts follows archeologists for a year, being there for the greatest discoveries as they dig for the truth of Britain's past.

Digging For Britain

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Temple Mount takes a deep dive into the early events of Christianity: the mysteries, evidence, and controversies that define its founding moments.

The Temple Mount

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Maritime archaeologists uncover the real-life Atlantis – the lost city of Heracleion, consumed by the sea and forgotten for over two thousand years.

Heracleion: Egypt's Lost City

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Historian and Asia expert Peter Lee travels across Southeast Asia to explore the history of four empires that changed the course of world history.

Mark of Empire: Asia's Ancient Civilizations

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In the heart of Beijing lies the largest palace in the world, The Forbidden City–a unique complex of structures revealing a hierarchy of divine power.

China's Forbidden City

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In Southern Ethiopia, a team of archeologists is at work on a newly discovered megalithic site ten times bigger than Stonehenge.

Ethiopia: The Mystery of Phallic Stones

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An in-depth look at the lost burial site of Emperor Jing Di's hidden army. This immense site contains as many as 100,000 terracotta figures.

Naked Terracotta Warriors

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Scientists take a close look into the life of this Nordic teenager to better understand early Scandinavia and the oft-overlooked bronze age.

The Egtved Girl: Life of a Bronze Age Teenager

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Renowned psychic Derek Acorah and historian Tessa Dunlop attempt to uncover the truth behind some of Egypt's most enduring mysteries.

Paranormal Egypt

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Shot in what could be the cradle of civilization, this film takes us to a largely unknown archeological site captured on film for the first time.

Kurdistan: The Untold Story of Mesopotamia

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For the first time in 90 years, teams from the international archeological mission in Saqqara open and decipher the tomb.

Decoding Saqqara: The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids

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How the history of Ancient Egyptians has had a lasting effect on Egypt today, and how this unique culture has endured several millenia.

Eternal Egypt 4K

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How did a collection of compositions, letters, and narratives change the course of history? What's left to know about the origin of the New Testament?

Who Wrote the New Testament?

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Was Pontius Pilate weak? Did he allow Jesus to be crucified at the demand of others? Perhaps he had his own motives for allowing Jesus's fate.

Pilate: The Man Who Killed Christ

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Here is a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: from Julius Caesar to Nero and Hadrian.

I, Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

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Roman Emperor Septimius Severus turned an old African settlement into a model of triumphant Rome. It symbolized how any citizen could become Emperor.

Leptis Magna: Rome in Africa

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Most of the precious artifacts of King Tut's tomb were safely kept out of sight, and have been reconstituted at the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

King Tut: Forgotten Treasure 4K

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Angkor Wat, the "City of Temples,” has been steeped in mystery for almost 1000 years. Watch a team traverse Cambodian jungles to explore the ruin.

Ancient Angkor: City of Temples

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Egyptian temples were victims of looting, earthquakes, desert encroachment, and floods. They were almost swallowed up by the Nile in the 20th century.

Egypt: The Temples Saved from the Nile

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Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece, and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy: Buddha, Socrates, and Confucius.

Genius of the Ancient World

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For Bettany Hughes, this is the journey of a lifetime as she sets off on a 900 mile trek up the Nile, from its mouth to Egypt’s southern border.

Nile: 5000 Years of History

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Legendary warlike cultures were known for their achievements on the battlefield, their military strategy, and innovative weapons and armor.

Warrior's Way: The Original Superheroes 4k

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Trace the epic story of a people shrouded in myth and fantastical tales, yet whose influence permeates modern culture, religion, and politics.

The Normans

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Exploring the latest archaeological evidence, Mary Beard reveals what went on behind closed doors and in public baths 2,000 years ago.

Meet the Romans

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Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt to explore the history of ancient Egyptian society. Learn about genetic clues unwrapping new facts about mummies.

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

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Across the centuries, the tales of King Arthur have gripped the popular imagination. This documentary celebrates the power of the great myth.

King Arthur: The Legend

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This series examines the strange idiosyncrasies of ancient peoples, and delivers fresh insights into who they were and the nature of their societies.

Ascent of Civilization

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As Athens played its life out on the Mediterranean stage, its people regularly sat down to watch poignant, topical performances in their theaters.

Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

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General, dictator, politician. In life, he shaped the Roman world we know today. Now let's go on a mission to reveal the real Julius Caesar.

Julius Caesar with Mary Beard

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The Katana sword provides insight into the Samurai traditions. Among the most recognized of all martial arts weapons, the Katana wows audiences.

Samurai Sword: The Making of a Legend 4K

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Mont Saint-Michel is a symbol of resistance against time. Enjoy a visual journey through the history and mysteries of this indomitable fortress.

Mont Saint-Michel: Resistance Through the Ages 4k

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In the late 19th century, artifacts were unearthed in Michigan. Their scripts told of a Near Eastern culture living in North America pre-Columbus.

Hoax Or History: The Michigan Relics

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The influence of Confucius on justice and morality has been profound, and his life and work are key to understanding China's rise in the modern world.

Confucius: The Creator of the Golden Rule

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Ancient Egypt was home to female doctors, priestesses, and even pharaohs. How did these 18 queens shape the history of this classical civilization?

Egypt's Lost Queens

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Caligula was the first Roman emperor to be assassinated. In this film, historian Mary Beard paints a portrait of the monster and the man.

Caligula: Paranoia and Brutality in Ancient Rome

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Was South America discovered and settled by Mediterranean peoples more than 2,000 years ago? Modern science has found evidence to support this.

Carthage's Lost Warriors

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The fierce warriors known as knights flourished a millennium ago. They lived brutal lives, glorified by tales of chivalry and courtly love.

Knights 4K

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In the heart of a modern city, an archaeological sensation has been discovered: the harbor of Theodosius, the last ruler of a unified Roman Empire.

The Emperor's Lost Harbour

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Examine new insights into Celtic history and culture through findings from a tomb in France and the well-preserved objects found there.

Enigma of the Celtic Tomb

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Upon his death 3000 years ago, at the age of 92, the great pharaoh Ramesses II was buried and began his ascension toward the afterlife.

Ramesses II: The Great Journey

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Delve into the Celtic origins of Halloween. The Irish called it the Vigil of Saman. Christians described it as a time for divinations and witches.

Halloween: Feast of the Dying Sun

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How did engineers organize machines and men to create medieval castles? Using CGI and dramatic reconstructions, this series shows how they did it.

Castle Builders

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Over 5,000 years, Egypt's great Pharaohs left a legacy of pyramids and gold-laden tombs, yet it was shaped by myriad inventors, artisans and scholars.

The Story of Egypt

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Plunge back in time to the early 16th Century with this historical thriller that reveals an amazing world that pre-dates the arrival of the Europeans.

Curse of the Axe: Rewriting American History

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Historian Mary Beard addresses questions that have fascinated people for centuries. How did a small city, Rome, acquire an empire? Why did it fall?

Rome: Empire Without Limit with Mary Beard

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Great empires have risen and fallen through the ages, leaving behind extraordinary legacies, monuments, and inventions that have changed history.