The Ancient World - Season 1

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Mesopotamia, one of the first civilisations in human history, and the legacy it left for the world today.

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Egypt, its advancements in farming, construction, mathematics and medicine, and the legacy it left for the world today.

This video explores the rise and sudden fall of the Mayan Civilisation, their advancements in astronomy and mathematics, and the creation of the infamous Mayan calendar.

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient India, its achievements in urban planning, advancements in art, trade, transport and medicine, and the legacies it left for the world we know today. 

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient China and the Shang Dynasty, and their inventions that helped shape the modern world.

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, the advancements in construction and sanitation, and the legal and political concepts which we still use today.

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Greece, the advancements in government, geometry and theatre, and the legacies that can still be seen in the world today.

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Persia, their advancements in astronomy, geometry and construction, and what is now known as the world's first charter of human rights.