The Ancient History Collection

History Documentaries BBC

This month, stream history documentaries that take you on an epic quest through the ancient world. This collection of BBC history shows explores ancient civilizations and their relationships with nature, religion and the culture. From the fascinating history and treasures of Ancient Greece, Saudi Arabia and the Mediterranean to the bloody and brutal Crusades, these compelling ancient history documentaries explore how the development of religion, power and society made us who we are today.

History documentaries to stream

Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes

How did our ancient ancestors, and the amazing treasures they left behind, shape the modern world?

Stream Bacchus Uncovered on BBC Select

Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy

What does Bacchus, the ancient god of wine and excess, have in common with Jesus Christ?

Watch Rome: Empire Without Limit with Mary Beard on BBC Select

Rome: Empire Without Limit with Mary Beard

World renowned historian, Mary Beard, is back to shatter myths about the Roman Empire.

Stream CLimate Change - Ade on the Frontline

History of Mother Earth: Gaia Uncovered

In space, you can hear the Earth scream… History of Mother Earth: Gaia Uncovered

Stream Venus Uncovered on BBC Select

Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love

Forget everything you thought you knew about the frequently nude, love goddess Venus.

Watch Ancient Worlds on BBC Select

Ancient Worlds

Travel on an epic quest through the birth of civilization and the development of humanity.

Watch Treasures Of The Indus

Treasures of the Indus

Ancient treasures are used to chart the fascinating history of India and Pakistan.

Stream Mars Uncovered on BBC Select

Mars Uncovered: Ancient God of War

What can the ancient, immortal, Roman god Mars teach us about warfare in the modern age?

Stream Genius of the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes on BBC Select

Genius of the Ancient World

The original free thinkers. The stories of the Buddha, Confucius and Socrates.

The Crusades BBC Documentary

The Crusades

Why were the Crusaders willing to endure pain, death and starvation in the name of God?

Stream The Body Beautiful: Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour on BBC Select

The Body Beautiful: Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour

Why were the Ancient Greeks so preoccupied with images concerning the naked human form?

Watch Nature And Us: A History Through Art on BBC Select

Nature And Us: A History Through Art

In the age of climate crisis, what can art teach us about our relationship with nature?

Watch The Bibles Buried Secrets

The Bible’s Buried Secrets

Can contemporary historical evidence confirm stories from the Bible?

Watch Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon

Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon

Ab Fab’s Joanna Lumley takes a personal odyssey to retrace her grandad’s steps in Bhutan.

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