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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

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Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes

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

Learn MoreStream 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?

Learn MoreWatch 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.

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History of Mother Earth: Gaia Uncovered

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

Learn MoreStream Venus Uncovered on BBC Select

Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love

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

Learn MoreWatch Ancient Worlds on BBC Select

Ancient Worlds

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

Learn MoreWatch Treasures Of The Indus

Treasures of the Indus

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

Learn MoreStream 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?

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Genius of the Ancient World

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The Crusades

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

Learn MoreStream 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?

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Nature And Us: A History Through Art

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

Learn MoreWatch The Bibles Buried Secrets

The Bible’s Buried Secrets

Can contemporary historical evidence confirm stories from the Bible?

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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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