Ancient History

From the construction of the very first pyramids to the fall of the Roman Empire, this period marks the beginning of human civilization laying the foundations of the world we live in today.

Archaeologists enter Tutankhamen’s tomb

Ancient History
Alexander the Great dies

Ancient History
Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean via the Atlantic Ocean

Ancient History
Elizabeth crowned queen of England

Ancient History
Rome, Bronze statue of emperor Julius Caesar, the dome of Saints Luca and Martina Church in the background
Julius Caesar is Killed

Ancient History

Ancient Assassins

MANKIND The Story of All of Us

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Ancient Impossible

Vikings: Season 6

Milwaukee Blacksmith

Empires of Blood

Robert Powell on The Real Jesus of Nazareth
A Phoenician ship carved on a sarcophagus, 2nd century AD

The oldest shipwrecks in history

Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
The Easter Island statues

Rise and Fall: What causes the strongest civilisations to collapse?

Ancient History
Pottery print of Ancient Greek soldiers fighting

The army of same-sex lovers who made up Sparta's biggest rivals

Ancient History
A Sarcophagus coffin inside an Ancient Egyptian tomb

The curse of King Tutankhamun and the mummy's tomb

Ancient History
A Beltane bonfire

The Wheel of the Year: the calendar of pagan festivals explained

Ancient History

Ouch! 8 of the most brutal execution methods from the ancient world

Ancient History
Traditional Easter Eggs

The pagan roots of Easter

Ancient History

Ostracism: 'Cancel culture' Ancient Greek-style

Ancient History
Spring flower wreath with colorful ribbons on tree in garden, green natural background. floral decor. Symbol of Beltane, Wiccan Celtic Holiday beginning of summer. pagan witch traditions, rituals flower wreath with colorful ribbons on tree in garden, green natural background. floral decor. Symbol of Beltane, Wiccan Celtic Holiday beginning of summer. pagan witch traditions, rituals

From Ides of March to Mayday: Five ways to welcome spring

Ancient History
Lupercalia

The pagan roots of Valentine's Day

Ancient History
An engraving by William Sharp published in 1793, based on Boadicea Haranguing the Britons | Public Domain | Wikimedia

The life of Boudicca: the warrior queen of the the Iceni

Ancient History
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The history of chess: 'The immortal game'

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Roman mosaic of a woman

The Ivory Bangle Lady and the multi-culturalism of Roman Britain

Not What You Thought You Knew

Hannibal: The Carthaginian general who almost toppled Rome

Ancient History

What were the true motives of the Spartans at Thermopylae?

Ancient History