Salima Ikram

After unearthing a tomb that had been untouched for 4,400 years, Egyptian archaeologists attempt to decipher the history of the extraordinary find.

Chinese, Egyptian, Indian, Greek, and Roman societies fought wars, battled the climate and established the fascinating cultures which laid the foundations of the modern world. This groundbreaking history documentary uses the very latest scientific and archaeological discoveries and world-leading experts to reveal the tools and technologies that decided the fate of the ancient world.

A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Ramadan Hussein discovers a fully intact burial complex beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to reshape what we know about mummification, unlocking secrets forgotten since the age of the pharaohs. Now the team has to investigate every mystery and decode every clue in the first Egyptian funeral parlor ever found.

One woman’s 20-year search for Cleopatra’s tomb reveals startling new evidence.

Featuring towering pyramids, chambers of treasure and gruesome rituals, this fascinating series travels back over 3,000 years to retrace the final 100 days of ancient Egypt's legendary pharaoh: Tutankhamun. Daily life for the 19-year-old king is revealed, his sudden death that caused panic throughout Egypt is investigated and the story of how his gold-filled tomb was finally discovered is told.

Returning to the Egyptian city of Luxor, an aid worker is haunted by the past when she crosses paths with the archaeologist she once loved.

Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.