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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 –
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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.
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
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 In the new age of iron, civilisation would re-emerge, tempered in the flames of conflict, tougher and more resilient than ever before.
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Documentary which follows scientists and archaeologists who believe they have uncovered evidence that could lead them to the remains of one of the most magnificent cities ever created in the ancient world
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