Ancient Impossible | Documentary Series

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Ancient Impossible 
Ancient Impossible reveals how many of today’s technological achievements were actually developed centuries ago.  Colossal monuments, impossible feats of engineering and technologies so precise they defy reinvention–the ancient world was far more advanced than we ever imagined. We’ll travel through history to reveal a radically different picture of the past, with innovations so far ahead of their time, they’re still in use today. New science uncovers a lost world more like our own than we ever suspected, and reveals how modern technology has its blueprint in the ancient world.






 Ancient Impossible
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 40:00 min 
 Language: English 



Episode 1: Ultimate Weapons 


Episode 2: Moving Mountains 


Episode 3: Monster Monuments 


Episode 4: Warrior Tech 


Episode 5: Ancient Einsteins 


Episode 6: Power Tools 


Episode 7: Greatest Ships 


Episode 8: Biggest Buildings 


Episode 9: Roman Empire 


Episode 10: Extreme Engineering 

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The Greeks (2016) | Documentary Series

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The Greeks 
Agamemnon to Alexander the Great
National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists, actors, athletes, scientists and artists to launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient Greeks' journey - not just to better understand their past, but to discover how their legacy illuminates our present, and will shape our future. The story of the Greeks is the story of us.





 The Greeks
 Production: National Geographic
 Duration: 54:00 min (each episode)
 Language: English



Episode 1: Cavemen to Kings


Episode 2: The Good Strife


Episode 3:  Chasing Greatness

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Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome | BBC Documentaries

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Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome
The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity? Professor Wallace-Hadrill finds out.









 Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome
 Production: BBC
 Duration: 60:00 min (each episode)
 Language: English 




Episode 1: Athens

Episode 2: Rome

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Barbarians Rising | HD Documentary Series

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Barbarians Rising 
This docu-drama focuses on legendary warriors as they’re engaged in one of mankind’s most timeless struggles – the fight for freedom.
Barbarians Rising is not a story about the glory of Rome, it’s the story of the millions who rise and fight for freedom in the shadow of absolute power and the few who led the charge.  The empire calls them “barbarians”: tribes beyond the fringe of civilization that live a primitive, brutish and violent existence.  These peoples are also some of the fiercest warriors in history – men and women who refuse to bow to ruthless oppression, launching an epic saga of resistance that ushers in the fall of Rome and shapes the world to come.

 Barbarians Rising
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 01:20:00 min (each episode)
 Language: English



Episode 1:  Resistance (part 1)

Episode 1:  Resistance (part 2)


Episode 2:  Rebellion (part 1)


Episode 2:  Rebellion (part 2)


Episode 3:  Revenge (part 1)


Episode 3:  Revenge (part 2)


Episode 4:  Ruin (part 1)


Episode 4:  Ruin (part 2)

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Pompeii: The Last Day | Documentary Film

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Pompeii: The Last Day
A reconstruction of the final events leading to one of the worst natural disasters to strike the ancient world. Drawing on contemporary accounts and recent archaeological discoveries, this drama tells the real story of what happened, including the exact cause of the deaths of the 5,000 townspeople. In the year 79 A.D., the ancient city of Pompeii was transformed from a thriving community to a wasteland in little more than a day when the massive volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, raining billions of tons of lava, stone, and ash upon the nearby city.



 Pompeii: The Last Day
 Production: BBC
 Duration: 50:20 min
 Language: English

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Ancient Worlds | BBC Series

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Ancient Worlds
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation in an epic series that runs from the creation of the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. An illuminating and spectacular six-part odyssey tracing the development of Western civilisation - from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. Academic and archaeologist Richard Miles travels through the Middle East, Egypt, Pakistan and the Mediterranean to discover how the mainstays of our society - community, democracy, commerce and technology - were forged and fought over in a series of classical cultures. Ancient Worlds tells the amazing stories of disappeared, ruined and modern cities - from Ancient Iraq to Augustan Rome, and from Phoenicia and the city states of Greece to today's Damascus - and reveals the compromise, ruthlessness, sacrifice and toil that made each city work. In an epic sweep of history against a panorama of stunning locations, Richard Miles, with the help of local experts and archaeologists, brings these legendary civilisations back to life to show how the successes and failures of the ancients shaped the world that we have inherited.


 Ancient Worlds
 Production: BBC
 Duration: 52:00 min (each episode)
 Subtitles: Greek Built
 Language: English


Episode 1: Come Together

Episode 2: The Age of Iron


Episode 3: The Greek Thing


Episode 4: Return of the King


Episode 5: The Republic of Virtue


Episode 6: City of Man, City of God

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Ancients Behaving Badly
They employed a brutality which is staggering by today’s standards. A fresh look at some of the world’s most fascinating, iconic, and truly ruthless leaders, the new series ANCIENTS BEHAVING BADLY cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great Ghenghis Khan, Caligula to Cleopatra 




 Ancients Behaving Badly
 (The Series contains 8 episodes and will be updated) 
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 43:31 min
 Language: English



Episode 8: Cleopatra 
Episode 7: Caligula


Episode 6: Hannibal



Episode 5: Nero

Episode 4: Alexander the Great


Episode 3: Attila



Episode 2: Julius Caesar 



Episode 1: Ghenghis Khan  

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Ultimate Battles - Alexander The Great | Documentary

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Ultimate Battles - Alexander The Great
This stunning documentary details the military strategies and radical warfare techniques that allowed a twenty-two-year-old king to defeat a superior military force and, in one decisive victory, topple the mighty Persian Empire. Known as the Battle of Gaugamela, it is viewed as one of the greatest military engagements of the ancient world. In  331 BC, the two most powerful armies in the world met outside a small village in what is now considered to be Northern Iraq. On one side stood Alexander the Great, the young king of Macedon, and his small, but highly trained force. Opposing him was Darius, the king of Persia, and his army of 250,000 warriors. The film reveals how Alexander's innovative military tactics allowed him to prevail against seemingly overwhelming odds to become the master of the known world.




 Ultimate Battles - Alexander The Great
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 Duration: 49:06 min
 Language: English
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The Destiny of Rome | Documentary Film

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The Destiny of Rome
At the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony and Octavian fight back their joint enemies to lay claim to Caesar's throne. Eleven years later, the two square off in the naval Battle of Actium to decide once and for all the destiny of Rome. The bitter personal rivalry between the two men climaxes when Marc Antony abandons his attacking forces to pursue the fleeing Cleopatra. This single act sounded the death knell of the Roman Republic and gave birth to an empire.


 The Destiny of Rome
 (The documentary contains 2 episodes)
 Production: Arte
 Duration: 51:00 min
 Language: English

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Atlantis: End of a World Birth of a Legend | HD Online

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Atlantis: End of a World Birth of a Legend
Featuring spectacular visual effects, this factually-based drama tells the gripping story of the greatest natural disaster to shake the ancient world, a disaster that triggered the downfall of a civilisation and spawned a legend. Around 1620 BC, a gigantic volcano in the Aegean Sea stirred from its nineteen-thousand year slumber. The eruption tore the island of Thera apart, producing massive tsunamis that flooded the nearby island of Crete, the centre of Europe's first great civilisation - the Minoans. This apocalyptic event, many experts now believe, led to the eventual downfall of the Minoans, and provided the inspiration for Plato when he later wrote about the people of a mighty island, Atlantis, which sank beneath the waves and was lost forever, 'in a single day and a night of misfortune'. Based on the work of leading scientists, archaeologists and historians, this film immerses viewers in the exotic world of the Minoans. 




Atlantis: End of a World Birth of a Legend
 (The documentary contains 2 parts)
 Production: BBC
 Duration: 45:00 min (each part)
 Language: English

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Rome: Power and Glory | Documentary Series

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Rome: Power and Glory
For over a thousand years, Rome was the center of the known world. One of the most glorious empires in history, she brought to her subjects a common language , shared culture, and for some wealth beyond imagination. But nothing lasts forever. War, barbarian attacks, and moral decay eventually took their toll and the empire slowly began to crumble. This six part series presents the complete history of Rome, from its primitive beginnings, to the height of its glory to its eventual decline, as well as its legacies today. Filmed in 10 countries, Rome: Power and Glory combines location footage of ancient monuments, detailed reenactments, period art and writings, and insights from scholars and public figures to bring the ancient world to life.





 Rome: Power and Glory
 (The documentary contains 6 episodes)
 Duration: 46:00 min (each episode)
 Language: English


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Heroes and Villains | The Complete BBC Series Online

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Heroes and Villains 
BBC docudrama series looking at key moments in the lives and reputations of some of the greatest warriors of history. Each hour long episode featured a different historical figure, including Napoleon I of France, Attila the Hun, Spartacus, Hernán Cortés, Richard I of England, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The statements at the beginning of each episode read: "This film depicts real events and real characters. It is based on the accounts of writers of the time. It has been written with the advice of modern historians.




 Heroes and Villains
 Production: BBC
 Duration: 43:31 min (each episode)
 Language: English




Episode 1: Spartacus
Dramatised documentary revealing Spartacus as he really was - a brilliant leader of a guerrilla band, but a flawed and indecisive human being. Starring Anthony Flanagan as Spartacus and Robert Glenister as his nemesis, Marcus Licininus Crassus.

Episode 2: Attila The Hun
Exploring the myth of the crude savage Attila. Part genius, part psychopath, Attila is unlike the other Huns. A calculating, ruthless gambler, his one goal is conquest - and he's set his sights on Roman cities to test out his brilliant new siege tactics.


Episode 3: Richard The Lionheart 
Drama-documentary about Richard the Lionheart. Was he the heroic warrior of Robin Hood? Or was he just a greedy thug who wanted to loot the Holy Land? Revisionist history suggests that Richard was neither- an extremist Christian, he struggled to lead a fractious international coalition against an impenetrable Muslim stronghold. Saladin used scorched earth tactics which spread dissension through the Crusaders' ranks. Gradually, Richard's coalition fell apart and he returned a failure.



Episode 4: Napoleon
Drama-documentary telling how Napoleon Bonaparte rose from being a penniless French soldier to create an empire, beginning at the siege of Toulon in 1793 where France's leaders first recognised his tactical genius, immense bravery and boundless ambition as he defeated the English. Shot in authentic locations using a script based on documents from the time, including Napoleon's own letters, the film has been written with the advice of modern historians.



Episode 5: Shogun
Drama-documentary about the Samyurai general Tokugawa Ieyasu, a towering figure of Japanese history. He overthrew the governing dynasty of Japan and become the Shogun - the supreme military leader - of Japan. Ieyasu's rise to power climaxes in the biggest Samurai battle in history, with 160,000 soldiers fighting for the future of Japan. On the way, there is a story of love for a reckless son, a politician in drag, a night time Ninja attack, suicide and betrayal.



Episode 6: Cortes

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The True Story Of Troy | Documentary film online

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The True Story Of Troy
How much do we really know about the war? How much of our received knowledge is based on fiction? Is there any way to know for sure? What is THE TRUE STORY OF TROY?With stunning graphics, gorgeous location filming, and the expertise of foremost scholars, this feature-length documentary explores in exquisite detail the legend and reality of the Trojan War. From the archaeological trenches of remote Turkey to a US Army war room, from the pristine shores of the Aegean Sea to the world’s great libraries, no clue goes unexamined as we separate fact from fiction.


 The True Story Of Troy
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 01:29:39 min
 Language: English



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When Rome Ruled | Documentary Series

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When Rome Ruled
National Geographic's groundbreaking series reveals ancient Rome's hidden treasures and untold stories as never before. From iconic figures including Caligula, Caesar, and Constantine, to epic events such as the eruption of Vesuvius, the invasion of Britain, and fall of Rome, When Rome Ruled reveals a startling up-to-date vision of the ancient empire and challenges our perception of what we know about the Romans and their lives. New discoveries about the Roman gladiators, Pompeii doomsday, and Caesar's assassination provide fresh insights into the empire that not only influenced Western civilization, but created it. 







 When Rome Ruled
 (The Series contains 6 episodes) 
 Production: National Geographic
 Duration: 45:31 min  (each episode)
 Language: English

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The Battle Against Rome | Documentary film

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The Battle Against Rome
This documentary portrays one of the most devastating battles of ancient times: the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, which played a decisive role in shaping modern-day Europe. It was the worst defeat ever suffered by the Roman Empire: 30,000 men cut down in the forests of Germania, betrayed by Arminius, a man the Romans had trained and trusted. The ancient Roman-Germanic world is brought to life by CGI technology, gritty battle scenes and powerful dialogues.



 The Battle Against Rome
 (The documentary contains 2 Parts)
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 47:00 min (each part)
 Language: English



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The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization (PBS Documentary)

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The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
Dramatic storytelling and state-of-the-art computer animation re-create Classical Greece of the 4th and 5th centuries, B.C, founder of modern science, politics, warfare, philosophy, and source of breathtaking art and architecture. This dazzling production charts the rise, triumph, and eventual decline of the world's first democracy. Witness it all through the eyes of Pericles, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.










 The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
 (The Series contains 3 episodes) 
 Production: PBS
 Duration: 55:00 min
 Language: English


Episode 1: The Birth Of Democracy


Episode 2: The Golden Age


Episode 3: The Collapse Of Confidence

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Ancient Egypt Anthology (series documentary)

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Ancient Egypt Anthology
It was the world’s most important ancient civilization and lasted longer than any other. In this exciting collection, HISTORY® explores the technology, culture, religion, wars and peace that unified Egypt for 3,000 years.







Ancient Egypt Anthology
 (The Series consists of 10 episodes)
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 45:00 min (each episode)
 Language: English

Episode 1: Library of Alexandria


Episode 2:  Rosetta Stone


Episode 4: Greatest Pharaohs 2 3150 to 1351 BC


Episode 5: Greatest Pharaohs 1 1350 to 30 BC


Episode 6: Greatest Pharaohs 2 1350 to 30 BC


Episode 7: The Great Sphinx


Episode 8: King Ramses II


Episode 9: Tombs of Gods Pyramids of Giza

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Greece: Secrets of the Past (IMAX Documentaries)

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Greece: Secrets of the Past
The magic of ancient Greek civilization comes to life in a giant screen adventure! This dynamic tale of science, archeological exploration and quest to uncover the buried secrets of one of the world's most enlightened societies. Hosted by Nia Vardalos, this film is an epic journey that reveals a land of beauty and mystery that ultimately changed history. 











 Greece: Secrets of the Past
 Production: IMAX
 Duration: 45:32 min
 Subtitles: Greek Built
 Language: English

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Art of War (History Channel Documentaries)

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Art of War
Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare, and his book Art of War, written 2,400 years ago, is still the ultimate how-to book for winning. This two-hour special brings his words to life. Shot like a graphic novel, it weaves together several epic stories, including the story of Sun Tzu himself, and a war soon after his death where a city is saved using his tactics as China takes the first step toward unification. We'll also follow other epic battles in history--Roman battles, The Civil War, WWII, and present day--that illustrate more of Sun Tzu's lessons, to detail how the people who understand his strategy are the most dangerous weapons of all. And while his ideals were originally created for battle, his lessons could be used by anyone who wants to win--whether at sports, business, or life.  





 Art of War
 Production: History Channel
 Duration: 01:30:39 min
 Language: English

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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Is a BBC One docudrama series, with each episode looking at a different key turning point in the history of the Roman Empire. Factually accurate and based on extensive historical research, it reveals how the greed, lust and ambition of men like Caesar, Nero and Constantine shaped the Roman Empire. It describes how Rome destroyed Carthage, was conquered by Caesar, how it suppressed the Jewish revolt, and converted to Christianity.







 Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
 (The documentary consists of 6 episodes)
 Production: BBC
 Duration: 52:31 min (each episode)
 Language: English

Episode 1: Caesar
At the close of the Gallic Wars, Caesar finds his army encircled by a massive force of Gauls but wins a decisive victory with a brilliant counterattack at the Battle of Alesia. An inspiring speech to his troops promising to rescue Rome from its corrupt rulers and restore it to its people raises opposition from Senators Cato and Marcellus.



Episode 2: Nero.
Nero witnesses the Great Fire of Rome from his villa in Antium and hurries back to the capital to try to control the fire and save lives. Seneca tells him to rule like the gods and he vows to build an inspirational city of marble and stone on the ruins.



Episode 3: Rebellion. 
The First Jewish-Roman War begins when the Jews rise up against their corrupt governor, drive the Romans out of Judea and defeat a counter-attack at the Battle of Beth Horon. The future Emperor Titus is sent to recall his father Vespasian from exile in Greece to lead the legions against the rebels in Galilee.



Episode 4: Revolution.
Tiberius Gracchus first makes a mark on history winning the golden crown from General Scipio Aemilianus by being first over the wall at the victorious Battle of Carthage. Back in Rome, now the capital of the world, he finds the growing gap between rich and poor threatening the foundations of the republic.



Episode 5: Constantine. 
In Rome the tyrannical Maxentius consults the old gods Jupiter, Apollo and Mars to be told that, the enemy of Rome will be defeated, while outside the city Lactantius tries to convince Constantine to convert to the one true faith of Christianity.


Episode 6: The Fall of Rome.
The Roman Empire is under barbarian assault from Huns and Vandals and Emperor Honorius’s chief advisor Flavius Stilicho has negotiated a treaty with the Goth leaders Alaric and Athaulf but the Emperor has him executed for conspiracy.

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