In Richard Miles’s epic story of civilization, there have been plenty of examples of the great men of history, but none came close to the legend of Alexander of Macedon, known to us as ‘Alexander the Great’.
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Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the ‘Greek Thing’ – a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand in hand with political discord, social injustice and endless war.
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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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Ancient Worlds is an illuminating and spectacular six-part odyssey tracing the development of Western civilization – from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Bettany Hughes recalls the time that marked Rome’s symbolic break with its 1,000-year pagan past.
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Unlike many other documentaries or series that examine the life of Hitler, this series seeks to provide new perspectives through the use of colour footage.
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Life of the Buddha is a major new landmark documentary following Buddha on his journey from the lap of luxury to the verge of starvation and final enlightenment.
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Bettany Hughes focuses on events leading up to and after 9th June 68AD, when Emperor Nero took his life
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Dr Jago Cooper travels through Peru and Ecuador to reassess the origins, accomplishments and nature of one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen.
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Beginning with the day, around 60 AD, when Roman troops invaded Boudica’s settlement, flogged her and raped her daughters ….
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The Secrets of Christ’s Tomb is a new hour-long documentary that reveals some fascinating new information about the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
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The Great Depression, looks at the 1930s, focusing particularly on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s role. 1929 concludes by connecting these past events to the current financial crisis.
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