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Alexander was King of the ancient Greek city of Macedon widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders and by the age of 30 had created one of the largest empires in history.

Journalist Graham Hancock travels the globe hunting for evidence of mysterious, lost civilizations dating back to the last Ice Age.

Testament: The Story of Moses is an epic three-episode series exploring the life of Moses and his rise from outcast and murderer to prophet and liberator of the Hebrews. From the banks of the Nile to Mount Sinai to the Red Sea, Testament seamlessly interweaves gripping docudrama and expert interviews, revealing Moses' intensely personal quest for redemption-setting in motion some of the most inspiring and iconic events in the Bible, Qur'an and Torah.

Disaster that struck the ancients. Throughout the ages, civilisations have risen up and then disappeared. Ancient Apocalypse seeks to explain how human achievements were destroyed by the forces of nature.

This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

Megan Fox embarks on an epic and personal journey across the globe, where archaeologists and experts will re-examine history, asking tough questions and challenging the conventional wisdom that has existed for centuries. Legends of the Lost with Megan Fox will delve into some of the greatest mysteries of time, including whether Amazon women really existed or if the Trojan War was real.

Ancient investigations turn tech as specialists harness an advanced digital forensics lab and use the latest scientific discoveries to solve the biggest mysteries of ancient history.

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.

It was an archaeological find that became global news. An extraordinary mega-tomb, filled with the largest concentration of coffins ever unearthed in Egypt, revealing a world beyond the pharaohs as it's never been seen before. This four-part series places you at the site to witness this ground-breaking discovery as it happened and follows Egyptologists as they try to determine why all of these mummies were buried together and what this ancient cemetery can tell us about the Egyptian civilization's way of death 2,500 years ago.

Eight Days That Made Rome is a docu-drama that leaves behind the conventional chronologies of Rome's thousand-year history and brings razor-sharp focus to eight days that created, tested and defined its greatness. Each programme works as a stand-alone, as strong in its own right as part of a series and reveals a Rome relevant to us today, with its noblest and darkest instincts still resonating in the world around us. On-screen presenter Bettany Hughes discovers the significance and resonance of these Eight Days along with us, the viewer, as she explores key sites in Rome's empire and meets expert witnesses on subjects ranging from psychopathy to ancient religion.

Throughout history, rulers have had teams of elite soldiers to execute those special missions that just couldn't be accomplished by large militias. Each episode of this documentary series takes us back to a long-ago time and place to witness one of these units using its special skill set to get close enough to take out even the most elusive of enemies.

From Cleopatra to Genghis Khan, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb uses cutting-edge science and compelling detective work to reveal the truth behind the deaths of history's most famous figures.

Charlie Cooper is fascinated by the weird world of British folklore. He journeys to investigate ancient myth and legend, and comes across demon dogs, crop circles and King Arthur.

New forensic techniques are radically altering our understanding of the past, and helping to resolve mysteries about the lives of some of the greatest figures in history. In this series leading experts from around the world apply modern forensic techniques to re-examine the myths and mysteries that have fascinated us for centuries.

This ten-part series delves into the history of Scotland. The documentary, which reportedly took two years and two million pounds to create, takes a look at the country's earliest events from the documentation of outside observers at the time.

Join blacksmith and YouTube personality Alec Steele on a journey through history as he recreates some of the most impressive weapons ever made. From swords to daggers, Alec's skill and attention to detail will leave you in awe. Don't miss this thrilling exploration of ancient weaponry.

The historian and classicist explores Greece from the time of the Ancients up to the present day.

Discover the rich history of African civilizations with Harvard professor and Emmy Award Winning filmmaker Henry Louis Gates. From the ancient kingdoms of Egypt and Ethiopia to the powerful empires of West Africa, this documentary brings to life the greatness of African cultures.

Ancient Assassins on AHC features elite men from a wide swath of history who were trained to perfection, skilled with a devastating array of weaponry.

Andrew Marr sets off on an epic journey through the explosive events, changes, conflicts and triumphs that shaped 70,000 years of human history. From our earliest beginnings in Africa, Marr traces the story of our nomadic ancestors as they spread out around the world and settled down to become the first farmers and townspeople. With spectacular images, compelling characters and incisive narration, this is an epic journey through human history and the story of the world we live in today, featuring dramatic reconstruction, documentary filming around the world and cutting-edge computer graphics.

Everyone knows the Bible has Ten Commandments, but there are, in fact, more than 2000 additional rules and laws in its pages. These rules govern almost every sphere of human activity, from love and war to food and drink and from how to pray to what to wear. Yet they are also a portal to the ancient world, opening a window on civilizations that vanished thousands of years ago, whether Rome, Egypt or Mesopotamia. Each rule launches an investigation into a lost landscape of history, shining a light on the way peoples in distant times lived, loved, thought and fought.

The Aztecs ruled one of the most powerful empires in history. Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs is an immersive investigation into the vanished world of this remarkable civilization.

The film presents the latest archaeological scholarship from the Holy Land to explore the beginnings of modern religion and the origins of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. This archaeological detective story tackles some of the biggest questions in biblical studies: Where did the ancient Israelites come from? Who wrote the Bible, when, and why? How did the worship of one God - the foundation of modern Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - emerge?"

Tony Robinson goes on a journey across Egypt where a series of incredible new tomb discoveries are being made.

What are the myths and the unsolved mysteries of history? Fake news is all around us today but how much of what we learned in school was just well written and well-worn fake history? History's greatest Myths is an enlightening series that digs in deep to discover some good ol' home truths. The series utilises archive, graphics, and compelling interviewees to question our long-held beliefs about historical events and people in the modern and sometimes ancient world.