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Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.

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Season 1

  • Rome
    6.4/1044 votes

    Rome

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/24/2025

    A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?

    Director: David Lee

    Writer: Unknown

  • Egypt
    6.9/1037 votes

    Egypt

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2025

    The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?

    Director: Richard Pearson

    Writer: Unknown

  • Aztecs
    6.4/1025 votes

    Aztecs

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2025

    The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?

    Director: Duncan Singh

    Writer: Unknown

  • Japan
    6.0/1024 votes

    Japan

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2025

    For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react?

    Director: Patrick Dickinson

    Writer: Unknown