From the Romans to the Raj, history's empires have left behind extraordinary legacies. Explore the sites that defined their achievements and legacies.
Ancient Egypt: An exploration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian history through the amazing stories of 10 of its most famous and spectacular buildings. (S1, ep 1)
Travel through time to explore the past 1500 years of one of the world's most unique and diverse ancient cultures - Japan. (S1, ep 10)
Explore how the 80 Years' War left the Spanish Empire financially ruined, while the Dutch Republic - by contrast - became a global commercial power. (S2, ep 3)
The Roman Empire was the most powerful in the world and became one of the largest in history. This episode explores the sites that defined its dominance. (S1, ep 2)
After the Dutch Republic declared its independence from Spain, it was cut off from the lucrative spice trades. Where did they go from here?. (S2, ep 4)
Using CGI, contributions from experts in their fields and re-enactments, visit sites such as the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Mosque of Damascus. (S1, ep 3)
How did the great imperial Chinese dynasties impact modern day China? Explore the origins of the Silk Road and what these dynasties left behind. (S2, ep 5)
Travel through the remote jungles of Central America to discover the extraordinary history of the grandest and most spectacular cities inhabited by the Maya. (S1, ep 4)
The Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion led to western domination over China. How did these momentous events impact on China today? (S2, ep 6)
Spanish Empires: Explore 10 sites that chart the rise of the crusading Catholic empire of Spain, beginning in the walled and highly religious medieval city of Avilla. (S1, ep 5)
Travel from the birth of the Chinese Republic through to today, and explore how the last century has impacted the nation's ambitions as a superpower. (S2, ep 7)
Chart the rise and fall of the Christian empires of Byzantium, the Crusaders and the Venetians through 10 sites, including St Mark's Basilica. (S1, ep 6)
Explore how the Polynesians spread across the Pacific and examine the cultures they took with them while constructing elaborate temples to their beliefs. (S2, ep 8)
The story of Europe's greatest empires through 10 incredible sights including St Basil's Cathedral, the Palace of Versailles and Schonbrunn Palace. (S1, ep 7)
Examine the European colonisation of the Pacific, with Spain first exploring the region and Britain and France following in the 18th and 19th centuries. (S2, ep 9)
An exploration of 10 sites that defined the power, wealth and brutality of the British Empire's rise and fall. (S1, ep 8)
The Inca: Investigate the mighty Inca Empire and its accomplishments, including the construction of their awe-inspiring buildings in Cusco and Machu Picchu. (S2, ep 10)
From bustling ports and strategic forts, to cultural quirks and cathedrals of commerce, this episode tells the story of the US through 12 key sites. (S1, ep 9)
Explore the great historic sites of the Minoan civilisation on Crete, Mycenae in the Peloponnese and the emerging Greek city states such as Corinth. (S2, ep 1)
Venture back to ancient Greece and explore the great sites of Athens, Delphi, Olympia and Epidaurus which form some of the greatest sites in antiquity. (S2, ep 2)
Delve into the often-overlooked history of America's next-door neighbour to explore the epic, violent and bloody struggles of Mexican culture and identity. (S2, ep 11)
Explore further a chronicle of conquest with bloody and dramatic consequences littered throughout Mexican history. (S2, ep 12)
Conquistadors, War and Revolution: Dive into the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, resulting in 400 years of overlooked history in Latin America. (S2, ep 13)
Explore the Mexican Revolution in the early part of the last century, including the roles of revolutionaries Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. (S2, ep 14)