Synopsis
It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and epic stories and an evolving society of inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher reveals the highs and lows of the most beguiling civilisation in humanity’s rich history in this four-part series made for BBC2.
Episodes
Season 11
The Road to the PyramidsThe first episode of the series travels back in time to the building blocks of Egyptian civilization.60m2
ChaosThe second episode of the series explores the dark ages that followed the Pyramid Age.60m3
ZenithThe third episode of the series deals with the golden age of Ancient Egypt, the growing power of Karnak's priests, and the controversial Amarna period.60m4
InvasionThe fourth and final episode of the series explores how internal strife weakened Egypt, making way for foreign invaders.60m
The Road to the PyramidsThe first episode of the series travels back in time to the building blocks of Egyptian civilization.60m2ChaosThe second episode of the series explores the dark ages that followed the Pyramid Age.60m3ZenithThe third episode of the series deals with the golden age of Ancient Egypt, the growing power of Karnak's priests, and the controversial Amarna period.60m4InvasionThe fourth and final episode of the series explores how internal strife weakened Egypt, making way for foreign invaders.60mCast
