Ancient Worlds

Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation in an epic series that runs from the creation of the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

1. Come Together (58 mins)

6. City of Man, City of God

Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

59 mins

5. The Republic of Virtue

Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic.

59 mins

4. Return of the King

Richard Miles traces the battle-scarred career of Alexander the Great.

59 mins

3. The Greek Thing

Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing'.

59 mins

2. The Age of Iron

Archaeologist Richard Miles looks at the survivors of the great Bronze Age collapse.

58 mins

1. Come Together

Richard Miles traces the roots of civilisation in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Anatolia and Greece.

58 mins