Ancient Powers

Ancient Powers (2023)

EndedDocumentary showHistory

Ancient Powers will bring together the history of early Eastern and Western civilisations; using stunning documentary visuals and stylish CGI to tell the extraordinary story of the world's greatest ancient cultures on one epic timeline, stretching back 5,000 years.

Presented by world-leading historical specialists, each episode will use the very latest scientific and archaeological discoveries to reveal the tools, technologies, strategies and systems that decided the fate of Ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Indians, Greeks and Romans as they fought wars, battled the climate and established the rich and fascinating cultures which laid the foundations for the modern world.

The series will show why the fortunes of some civilisations rose while others fell; ultimately revealing how the destinies of Ancient East and West became inextricably connected as global trade routes took shape and China's economic success saw it locked in competition with the Roman Empire.

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Scheduleevery Friday

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06End GameAug. 11, 2023
S01E05Law and OrderAug. 4, 2023
S01E04Kill or be KilledJuli 28, 2023
S01E03Making MoneyJuli 21, 2023
S01E02Building Your EmpireJuli 14, 2023
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Also known as

  • Ancients
  • 亘古文明 (China)

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