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The Great Pyramids are the only wonders of the ancient world that still stand today, the greatest of which is the pyramid of Khufu. Many theories have been offered to explain its construction, but none as convincing or unique as this one.

Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids of Egypt, but the most mysterious. It stretches skywards and resembles a castle keep. Thanks to archaeology 2.0 and its drones, scientists can delve into the heart of this building.

German forces encounter Russian resistance.

Erwin Rommel battles Allied forces in North Africa in 1942.

In the North African desert in 1942, American fighting forces encounter the dreaded Rommel for the first time to stop the German war machine.

From architecture to necropolises or shipbuilding discover the Egyptian symbols that have survived through the ages and what they mean today.

The last episode of the series Eternal Egypt ventures into the desert that the Egyptians of the Nile have never really managed to control. It is still today the place of all dangers and rebellion.

Here is the incredible story of Teotihuacan, and how 200,000 of its inhabitants "vanished" around the year 750 A.D. We explore the mesmerizing ruins and latest underground discoveries.

With its array of archeo-astronomical alignments, America's Stonehenge is possibly the most important archaeological site in North America. A major question is: who built this, and when?

A church or a cathedral has stood on the hill at Chartres in France for over 1500 years. Let's join Stacy Keach as he unravels the mysteries of this sacred site.

Although they were the son and daughter of Zeus, Apollo and his twin sister Artemis were born under threats from the goddess Hera.

Zeus had a reputation for being a seducer of women. One day he lay with a mortal - Semele, the daughter of the king of Thebes. Their son Dionysus was brought up by nymphs.

Dedalus, a prominent Greek inventor, settled in Crete among King Minos’ court. Queen Pasiphaë, who had an all-consuming passion for a white bull, called upon his services.

The Goddess of War Athena was the wisest, most level-headed and rational deity. She was born out of Zeus’ skull, wearing a helmet and holding a spear.

Scandinavian warriors set sail to spread their net of trading and pillaging for three centuries.

How early Viking society developed, their sacred rituals and the role of women in religion.

This episode reveals the truth behind the savagery of ancient battle and how warriors made their reputations as fighting to protect their lands.

The act of human sacrifices combined with bizarre ritualized acts formed the backdrop to organized religious systems of the ancient world.

Journalist Jamie Theakston explores one of the darker beliefs in modern society.

The story of two powerful and influential men of the 20th Century.

For centuries, the native peoples of the American West lived a proud, independent life. But in the mid of the 19th century, they found themselves overwhelmed by a torrent of emigrants.

As long as there has been organized crime in New York engaged in extortion, racketeering, theft, intimidation, drugs, murder and mayhem, there has been a public fascination with mobsters operating outside the law.

Before the Mob made their mark in Las Vegas, the town was a barren one.

The Mob's influence started growing during the 1920s and 1930s.

Gangs have been around as long as there have been cities and towns, but in the late 20th century there was an explosion of gang growth and not just in big cities.

Examine the nation's historic shift to the Right because of one leader, who, with a generous spirit and oratorical mastery, was able to move a country in a new direction.

The Japanese meet resistance from British forces as they advance through Burma to take India in 1944.

Fresh from victory in North Africa, the Allies successfully invade the island of Sicily, staging an eventual Italian withdrawal from the war.

Over 4,500 years ago, near the city of Cairo, once stood an outstanding construction. One of the first pyramids of ancient Egypt, built long before Khufu. The Pyramid of Sekhemkhet.

Known as a warrior, builder, and communicator, Ramses II was also a family patriarch. With over 12 wives, five of them daughters, he created a dynasty worthy of a modern drama.

Using 3D imagery, reconstitutions and interviews with historians and archaeologists, this documentary will tell the story of Gallo-Roman Paris and uncover the vestiges of ancient Paris: Lutetia.

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