Sacred Sites - Season 2 Episode 6

Despite decades of research, many mysteries remain about the ancient Maya. Now, archaeologists are unearthing new clues that transform long held...

Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series that illuminates the history of the sacred, and peerlessly beautiful city -...

According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors....

Archaeologists are making new discoveries about life during the glory days of the Roman Empire.

Tori Herridge and a team of scientists piece together life stories behind unearthed bones

Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the...

The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity?...

The presenter leads a six-strong team across Europe to track down lost relics from the Second World War. These men are real experts - and real...

Britain at Low Tide explores remarkable stories that are revealed when the tide goes out