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Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve Episode 4

Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve Episode 4

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Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve Episode 4 – Embarking on an awe-inspiring voyage around the globe, Simon Reeve closely traces the path of the Tropic of Cancer, which demarcates the northernmost boundary of the lush tropics region. Upon reaching India, Simon’s adventurous journey sweeps him from the picturesque coast of Gujarat in the west to the bustling city of Kolkata in the east. During his travels, he is fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the elusive and mesmerizing Indian wild ass, a rare beauty in its natural habitat.        The Wonder That Was India (Indian civilization […]

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Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve episode 3

Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve episode 3

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Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve episode 3 – Simon Reeve embarks on another remarkable segment of his grand adventure around the globe, tracing the Tropic of Cancer, which marks the northernmost boundary of the tropical zone.     Beginning in Egypt, Simon Reeve reacquaints himself with the path of the Tropic of Cancer, journeying through captivating locations such as Saudi Arabia, the bustling city of Dubai, and the enchanting landscape of Oman. While in southern Egypt, near the architectural marvel that is the ancient temple of Abu Simbal, he encounters the Nubian community. These indigenous people grapple with preserving

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Joanna Lumley's Nile episode 2

Joanna Lumley’s Nile episode 2

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Joanna Lumley’s Nile episode 2: The actress follows the river into the deserts of Northern Sudan, where she meets the survivor of a crocodile attack and goes in search of the creature. She is then introduced to the treasures of Nubia, an ancient kingdom of Africa ruled by the little-known Black Pharaohs, before visiting Sudan’s capital city Khartoum, where she talks to nomads who live in the remote sub-Saharan desert.     In “Joanna Lumley’s Nile,” the actress and presenter embarks on a journey down the longest river in the world, exploring the diverse landscapes, cultures, and history that make

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Joanna Lumley's Nile episode 1

Joanna Lumley’s Nile episode 1

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Joanna Lumley’s Nile episode 1: The actress embarks on an epic journey, exploring the world’s longest river from sea to source. She begins her adventure on a fishing boat on Egypt’s coast, where the Nile spills into the Mediterranean, before capturing the spirit of Agatha Christie in Cairo and enjoying a Nile cruise. She also travels along the river by train, road and felucca sailing boat, and ends the first part of her trip in Aswan, a town the Victorians described as being on the edge of civilisation.     This epic journey, seen through the eyes of one of

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A Cook Abroad episode 1 - Dave Myers' Egypt

A Cook Abroad episode 1 – Dave Myers’ Egypt

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A Cook Abroad episode 1 – Dave Myers’ Egypt: Hairy Biker Dave Myers travels to Egypt, home to some of the oldest recipes known to man. From the fantastic street food of one of the world’s greatest cities, Cairo, to a family feast 500 miles south in ancient Aswan, Dave voyages up the Nile to find the origins of some of our favourite dishes.       On this epic adventure, Dave fulfils a boyhood dream to visit the pyramids of Giza and learns that they were built by labour fed on no more than the humble loaf. He goes

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Lost Cities of the Ancients episode 1: Pi-Ramesses

Lost Cities of the Ancients episode 1: Pi-Ramesses

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Lost Cities of the Ancients episode 1: Pi-Ramesses – This episode looks at the legendary lost city of Piramesse. This magnificent ancient capital was built 3,000 years ago by the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses the Great, but long ago the whole city disappeared. When it was rediscovered by early archaeologists, it opened up a bizarre puzzle – when Piramesse was finally found it was in the wrong place, somewhere Ramesses the Great could not possibly have built it.     Recreating the stories of both the early archaeologists and the ancient Egyptians, the film enters a lost world, recounting the strange

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Sex in the Ancient World — Pompeii and Egypt

Sex in the Ancient World

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Sex in the Ancient World: In the beginning was sex. To the ancient cultures, sexuality, love and sex were inextricably connected with the creation of the earth, the heavens and the underworld. To the citizens of the ancient civilizations that gave birth to ours, sensuality and sexuality were an integral part of society.   Sex in the Ancient World – Pompeii     This intriguing look at the sexual practices of ages past focuses on the infamous location of Pompeii, home to the oldest known brothel in the historical world. The excavations of Pompeii reveal a thriving sex industry with

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Egypt from Above

Egypt from Above

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Egypt from Above – an ancient land famous for its great pyramids, temples and tombs. This was once home to one of the most powerful and pioneering empires on the planet. Now, on a fascinating and dramatic aerial journey that covers the entire country, Egypt From Above reveals how the vibrant nation of today was born from its dramatic past.   Egypt from Above – Egypt’s Ancient Empire part 1     Flying across Egypt reveals how the ancients’ achievements shaped the modern nation.   Egypt from Above – Engineering the Future     An aerial journey reveals how Egypt

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Cleopatra

Cleopatra: Portrait of a Killer

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Cleopatra – the most famous woman in history. We know her as a great queen, a beautiful lover and a political schemer. For 2,000 years almost all evidence of her has disappeared – until now.     In one of the world’s most exciting finds, archaeologists believe they have discovered the skeleton of her sister, murdered by Cleopatra and Mark Antony. From Egypt to Turkey, Neil Oliver investigates the story of a ruthless queen who would kill her own siblings for power. This is the portrait of a killer. This BBC hour-long docudrama focuses on Cleopatra’s sister Arsinoe, whose recently-discovered

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