Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries

Alice and the team discover a series of intriguing Roman artefacts, including a bundle of coins in Somerset, and a man who was buried on a layer of dead animals. They also look into the mystery of 97 murdered babies. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Time team investigate the dark secrets of a field on the Isle of Wight. Was this really the sight of Iron Age executions or was something else and altogether more mysterious going on in this non-descript field. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

At one point the Incas controlled the largest Empire in the world. From such lofty heights how did it all come crashing down and who was their last ruler? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

London is an ancient city, with the ground hiding much of this old metropolis's many secrets. Time Team are trying to uncover the first Roman road that once ran through this city when it was known as Londinium. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Situated roughly one mile south of Hadrian's Wall is one of the great jewels of Roman and early medieval archaeology: Vindolanda. Over the past 50 years, annual excavations at this site have revealed incredible amounts of new information. Information that has not only shone more light on the site's history, but also on the minutiae of everyday life for those people who lived on this north western frontier of the Roman Empire almost 2,000 years ago. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Time Team examine a medieval castle that was built on something far older, a roman fort. Why were these two ancient fortifications and what does it tell us about the people who lived here? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Tom Holland sits down with Dan Snow to talk about the history of Christianity, and how the religion has shaped morality in Western civilisation to this day. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Pompeii is one of the Ancient World's most famous towns, largely due to its destruction by Mount Vesuvius, but what was it like to actually live there? Join Tristan Hughes as he delves into the lives of Pompeii's ordinary citizens. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Lance of Longinus is one of the ancient world's most coveted relics. This ancient object is said to be the spear that wounded Christ and has been sought by priests and dictators alike throughout human history. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

In 60/61 AD turmoil seized southern Britain. A massive anti-Roman revolt reared its ugly head in East Anglia, as tens of thousands of Britons attempted to evict the recently-arrived Romans from the island by the spear. At its head was one of the most famous figures in the whole of British history, Boudica. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The hunt for the grail is a quest that has consumed so many throughout history. From knights to archeologists all have sought this legendary relic but has it finally been found? Join a crack team of experts as they reveal the truth behind The Grail. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

15 March - 'The Ides of March'. It is arguably the most well known date in ancient history. On that day in 44 BC the Roman statesman Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senatorial conspirators in the heart of Rome. But why was this political giant of ancient Rome assassinated? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Dan Snow explores the physical remains of Hadrian's vast project of 122AD - over 80 Roman miles of wall, turrets and forts, stretching from coast to coast across northern England. Mile after mile of stone marching over the horizon. But why did the Romans go to all this effort? We dig into the key questions: was the wall a barrier or a porous border; a hubristic vanity project or a vital line of defence; who lived on and around the wall; and why has it endured in popular culture for nearly two thousand years, right up to Game of Thrones? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

On November 4th 1922 a breathless archaeologist, who had spent his life working in Egypt, wrote a hurried diary entry: "First steps of Tomb Found". This was the very moment that Howard Carter found the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun. What lay within this tomb, how did the world react and what did it mean for Egyptology. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

19th-century Europeans believed that the indigenous peoples of central America couldn't have built mighty cities deep within the jungle. That was until two explorers would go on to prove an entire continent wrong. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Nearing the end of his journey, Adams reaches the place British explorers called the roof of the world, a land of forgotten tribes and a people known as the children of Alexander. For this final leg, he makes a trek to the headwaters of the Oxus, in the process following pathways that lead back to our earliest beginnings. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Perhaps just as incredible as the ancient sites themselves is the story of the men and women who dedicated themselves to unveiling the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Join Dr Chris Naunton as he explores the story of how Ancient Egypt was rediscovered, and how its incredible sites and treasures were gradually decoded. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Alexander came not just for conquest but for riches, perhaps inspired by the epic quest of Jason and the Argonauts. Adams retraces the route of Alexander and the traders who sought the treasured resources of the East and carried them to every corner of the ancient world. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The legendary city of Atlantis is surely one of the most famous myths in the world. But what if it wasn't a myth at all? Join archaeologists as they delve beneath the waves in a race to find this legendary lost city. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

It is said that Alexander the Great founded around 16 cities in central Asia, however this is now thought to be false. Many of these cities likely already existed and were merely built upon by the great conqueror. David Adams is in search of several such cities to see what remains of these Ancient Metropolises in Afghanistan's dangerous frontiers. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Holy Land, modern-day Israel, has been at the centre of conflicts for millennia. Join a crack team of archaeologists as they uncover some of these war-torn sites from the time of Jesus and beyond, including Jericho and the ancient fortress of Masada. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The deadly work of top ancient assassins. The elite Harii tribe of Germania were trained to fight only at night and inflicted the Roman Army's worst-ever defeat. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Jesus is one of the most famous men from the ancient world, but what did he look like? For centuries people have been claiming to have found images that hold the true face of Christ but where does the truth lie and does the Veil of Veronica hold the real image? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Phil and Tony lead an expedition to Montana in search of dinosaur fossils. They find scientific expeditions, as well as commercial fossil sales. Join the team in this Time Team special as they delve further back in time than ever before. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Delve into ancient Crete and the Minoan civilization as archaeologists attempt to find the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur. Did this monster of the ancient Greek world really exist and is his massive subterranean home just waiting to be discovered? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The elite troops who carried out history's dirty work. The Sicarii were a stealthy hit squad that fought the Roman invaders in Jerusalem, right to their own fateful end. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Few people are more closely associated with wealth and opulence than king Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. But where did all this treasure come from? Delve behind the mystery of these legendary gold mines and discover if they still exist to this day. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Terrible Lizards: How Were The First Dinosaurs Discovered? | Dino Hunters | Odyssey examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Garden of Eden is said to be paradise on earth and yet we don't know where it is, or do we? Bible scholars put forward controversial new theories as to where the legendary garden was located. However, not everyone in the academic community is persuaded. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

History's elite warriors. The Spartan 300 had marked similarities to today's special forces. Within their ranks was a secret death squad, that aimed to kill the Persian king. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Of all the world's ancient relics, perhaps a fragment of the true cross is one of the most valuable. Join archaeologists and theologians as they dissect the evidence as to whether or not this ancient shard of wood was once part of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Julius Caesar is the man who forever changed the Roman Empire, turning it from a republic into a system presided over by one man. Follow the rise and fall of one of the ancient world's most controversial figures. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Book of Thoth is a legendary book of spells that some have called the ancient world's most important book. But is there any truth to this magical ancient Egyptian tome? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Gallic wars fought between Rome and The Gaulic tribes were some of the most brutal and bloody ever waged in the ancient world. Discover how Julius Ceaser achieved victory over this proud people in a campaign that almost verged on genocidal. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Ramesses II is regarded as one of Egypt's greatest and most war-hungry Pharaohs. Discover how his campaign against the Hittites turned a man from a king into a legend. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

We all know what the Ark of the Covenant is supposed to look like - a gold box adorned by two winged figures. But what if this is all wrong? What if the Ark was actually a far more simple-looking object and have we actually already found it? The story of Noah's ark is perhaps one of the most famous and outlandish tales in the Bible, but what if it wasn't just a story? Some modern-day experts believe they know where the ark is, now they just have to find it. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

We often see Rome's conquest of Britain as a brutal assault upon the ancient tribes of the island but is the truth more complicated? Were Roman forces invited in to resolve disputes, leading to their eventual subjugation of much of the island. Discover the real history behind the conquest of Britain. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Greco-Persian wars were perhaps some of the most significant ancient clashes between the two civilisations. Discover the real history behind these historical battles that would go on to shape modern Europe. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The story of Noah's ark is perhaps one of the most famous and outlandish tales in the Bible, but what if it wasn't just a story? Some modern-day experts believe they know where the ark is, now they just have to find it. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Has there ever been a more succesful general than Alexander the Great? Admired throughout history by many of history's most powerful and terrible figures, who was the real Alexander and what made him so effective? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Crystal Skulls are some of the ancient world's most striking artefacts. That is if they're real of course. Discover the truth behind these enigmatic objects and wether they really foretell the end of the world. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Boudica is perhaps one of history's most famous rebellion leaders. Her attempt to dislodge Rome's grip on ancient Britan has become legendary. But who was Boudica really and what drove her to armed resistance against one of the ancient world's most powerful military machines? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Perhaps best known for his mathematic equations, Pythagoras was much more than simply a mathematician. Discover how this mysterious figure reformed and revolutionised ancient Greece and how his workings still affect our modern world. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Battle of Cannae is often regarded as one of history's worst military defeats, with 60,000 Roman soldiers being butchered compared to just 5,000 Carthaginians. This was just one of a string of defeats that Rome suffered at the hands of Hannibal Barca, making him one of the most hated figures in Roman history. How was he so successful and what ultimately led to his downfall? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Priceless Byzantine Treasures Lost At Sea | Lost Worlds: Deeper Into The Black Sea | Odyssey examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Sicilian Expedition: How One Campaign Decided Ancient Athens' Fate | Line of Fire | Odyssey examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The ancient waters of the Black Sea hold many secrets from the ancient world. Join some of the world's leading underwater archaeologists as the delve into the mysterious depths of this sea. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Alexander managed to conquer much of the known world in just 12 short years, but how was this possible? Discover the real history behind the rise and fall of one of the most remarkable men in history. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.