
Explore the universal drama of war: why leaders and soldiers pick up arms to fight, the technologies that have determined outcomes, the tragedies and triumphs of history’s great battles.

Roman legion recruits sought adventure, but in peace, defended borders or cities; Vindolanda and Lugdunum unveil their daily lives through ancient artifacts.

In Roman legions, camaraderie in contubernium sustained soldiers; Lyon excavations reveal their humanity and piety, hinting at hopes for retirement after 25 years.

The richest and most powerful city in all of ancient Greece leads us in the footprints of a nation of extraordinary builders, thinkers and inventors of incredible machines.

We learn about the perfect geometric design of Alexandria, which led to the influx of one million residents and revolutionised how people thought about urban planning; we discuss the reconstruction of Alexandria and its amazing buildings.

A journey to discover Rome, the greatest and most exceptional city of the ancient world.

Discovering the ancient Maya city of Tikal, fully remodeled using 3D computer graphics.

The Nazis' concentration camps become centers for mass killings in World War II; why does a system of concentrating populations lead to genocide?

The Nazi think tank "Ahnenerbe" carried out countless acts of barbarism; stored on hundreds of microfilms which are only now available, the reports from this institution reveal the gruesome secrets of science according to Hitler.