Secrets of Ancient Empires -
The story of civilisation
5 x 48 minute programmes
This is the story of Mankind’s Odyssey - the
epic saga of the development of man and his world from the dark days of
prehistory to the glories of the Roman Empire.
Never before has public interest in the remarkable
civilisations and empires of antiquity been greater. Emerging new
discoveries have ensured a continuing global fascination with the world
of our forefathers - ‘Secrets of Ancient Empires’ leads the
way in the quest to find out more about those far-off times.
Each episode is a vibrant celebration of the role
played by the ancient peoples in building the world we know today.
Featuring the very latest findings, the series separates fact from
fiction as it explores the traditions, folklore, legends and culture
from the great civilisations, that have survived to the present day.
The series features
• A team of world renowned historians, authors
and scholars
• Brand new location footage from all around
the world
• Specially filmed recreation footage of key
events
• Dazzling computer animations to illustrate
temples and monuments as they were in their heyday
• Superb 3D graphics to explain the workings
of ancient machinery
Titles in the series
1. The First Civilisations
2. The First Cities
3. The First Merchants
4. The First Armies
5. The First Beliefs
