Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries

Joann Fletcher examines the extraordinary preparation ordinary Egyptians would have made for the afterlife. Discover the enormous cost, effort and time that would have gone into securing your passage into the afterlife in Ancient Egypt. 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.

Pharaohs, pyramids, and tombs filled with riches. These iconic images of ancient Egypt are all related to this ancient civilisation's upper classes. But what about ordinary people? What was the lived experience of an average person in ancient Egypt? 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.

Joann Fletcher investigates what she believes to be a female, Egyptian mummy. However, the truth turns out to be far more mysterious and shocking. 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.

Following his disastrous attempts to turn Egypt into a monotheistic country, Akhenaten was shunned by his successors. His monuments were destroyed, his faith abandoned and his tomb desecrated. Or was it? Where does his body now lie if it exists at all and has his tomb ever been found? 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.

Israel's ground is full of buried treasures from the time of Christ and beyond. Join field experts as they investigate several exciting archaeological sites from when Jesus walked the earth. 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 about the mummies of ancient Egypt, but what about Peru? Doctor Joann Fletcher investigates an enigmatic Peruvian mummy as the team try to work out who this person was and how they lived. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

Ancient Egypt's gods are an icon of the ancient world. However, these were nearly all thrown away by one Pharaoh, Akhenaten. However, transforming Egypt in a monotheistic nation would have disastrous consequences for this King's legacy. 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.

Crime and punishment in ancient Egypt could often be grisly and painful. But perhaps the harshest punishment of all was that which would rob you of your peace in the afterlife. Is this decapitated mummy the victim of such a fate? Doctor Joann Fletcher investigates. 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 Pharaohs are more controversial than Akhanaten. The mysterious figure who, along with his Queen Nefertiti, completely changed Egypt and the religion that bound the kingdom together. 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 metropolises of Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Carthage all stand as monuments to the incredible achievements of the ancient peoples who created them. What do they tell us about how these people lived and the values of their societies? 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 are in Cumbria investigating the incredible Samian pottery found beneath a Time Team fan's back garden. But can Tony Robinson and the team answer why the Romans were there? 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 Beaker People are a group of Bronze Age people about which much remains showed in mystery. This episode, Time Team goes international as they investigate a beaker settlement in Spain. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

The Egtved girl was a remarkably well-preserved bronze-age woman found in Denmark. This specimen has allowed archaeologists to piece together what normal life may have been like for the normal people of bronze-age 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.

Carthage was at one point the Roman Empire's greatest rival and perhaps the thing that transformed them into a global superpower. Discover the ups and downs of the Punic Wars and how Rome ultimately set about wiping Carthage from the face of the Earth. 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 fall of the Roman Empire sent shockwaves around the world, being felt by both the wealthiest and poorest in society. Time Team investigate one of the largest roman villas they ever tackled and uncover the sort of homes Roman Britains may have enjoyed just before the fall of Rome. 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 the 60s, some of Egypt's most sacred sites faced destruction from the creation of a high Dam at Aswan. A multi-national alliance stepped in to help save these ancient sites, leading to one of history's most ambitious engineering projects. 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 an Iron Age settlement at the Sommerset levels. At first, this site would appear to hold an ancient walkway, but the discovery of human remains calls this into question. What was the real purpose of this area? 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 world's most valuable archaeology sites in the world, but it is at risk from the very volcano that made it so famous. Join a crack team of archaeologists as they delve deeper into the mysteries of Pompeii than ever before with the help of modern technology. But how can scientists protect this roman town from falling victim to Vesuvius for the second time? 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.

Could this British army base hide an undisturbed Roman masterpiece? Tony Robinson and the time team investigate a Roman villa that up until now has been almost entirely inaccessible to archaeologists, being buried underneath a military facility. 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.

Jason and the Argonauts are one of the ancient world's most famous myths. Follow along with David Adams as he retraces the legendary journey taken by Jason in search of the golden fleece through the remote and mysterious country of Georgia. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

The Ulster Cycle is one of the most iconic works of Irish mythology, but its ties to real history have always been foggy. Now, Time Team are investigating the site that could be one of the palaces of Conchobar mac Nessa. Is there any truth to this myth or have the Time Team stumbled across something else entirely? 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 are investigating a field in East Anglia that has turned up hundreds of Roman finds. But why? Time Team are here to find out what exactly stood here in a dig site that is absolutely littered with finds. Grab your trowels! 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 North of England was at the very extremity of the Roman world. What sort of defences did the Romans have to guard their Empire? Time Team have travelled to Ribchester to investigate some of these very fortifications and to examine what life must have been like for these soldiers, so very far from home. 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.

Two episodes of "Archeology", focusing on some of our earliest ancestors. Who were the peoples who first conquered North America's southwest? New archaeological techniques are allowing us to delve further than ever into the history of these unique people and the sort of lives they led. However, what is the controversial history behind this Archeological practice? The second part delves into the mystery of the neanderthal and why they vanished from the face of the Earth. 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.

Is There Really A Roman Temple Buried Beneath This Church? | Time Team | 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.

A group of modern celebrities are sent back to the iron age to see if they can survive this harsh period of human history. Every-day tasks are a struggle, with this time period pushing members of the group to breaking point. 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 have travelled to Oxford to piece together an ice age landscape, revealing the sort of world our earliest ancestors may have lived in. 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.

10 years have passed since Persia's defeat at the hands of the Greeks at the Battle of Marathon. Undeterred, the Persians launch a new offensive to take revenge. Will Athen's fall and will the Greeks be able to band together to smash their enemy at 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.

Time Team are investigating what they believe to be an early monastic community. However, the reality turns out to be far older and more mysterious. The only catch? This archaeological site is only accessible by zip line. 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.

Up against seemingly insurmountable odds, Ancient Athens faces down an ancient superpower in the Persian Empire. Find out the incredible story behind one of history's most infamous battles. 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 are in Litlington this week and they're going after a potentially huge Roman property. First investigated by a local Vicar many years ago, the town has become fixated upon its Roman past. Can Tony and the team clear up the mystery? 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.

Who Were The Greatest Caesars Of Ancient Rome? | Romans with Tony Robinson | 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.

Time Team investigate Finlaggan Island in Scotland, expective to uncover a medieval site, but what they found is much, much older and potentially much more exciting. 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.

While the Colosseum was far from the earliest Roman Amphitheatre, it was certainly the largest. Discover the miracles of construction contained within this marvel of engineering as well as how modern conservationists continue to maintain one of the world's most iconic locations. 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 an iron age Fugou, a sort of underground chamber, whose purpose remains a mystery. Tony Robinson and the gang are trying to see if this subterranean complex extends further than previously thought and if there are any remnants of the iron age settlement that accompanied 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

In one of their most important yet, Time Team gets to investigate an area of land that, up until recently, had been underwater. The discoveries there prove hugely important for Dartmoor archaeology, with the site hiding a previously unknown stone circle. 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.

Roman Cemeteries, bathhouses and more, these hills in Dorset have it all! Time Team are called in when a pig uncovers a Roman mosaic. What follows is an extraordinary slew of finds. Can Time Team uncover them all before their three days are up? 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.

An Ancient Roman Villa just outside the backdoor? Time Team are investigating what could possibly be the largest Roman Villa in all of Sussex, although they're going to have to go through several back gardens to find out. 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.

Iron Age, Roman Forts and more! These Hills in Oxford have it all. Time Team investigate the iconic Wittenham clumps and the multiple eras of archaeology hidden within. The digs prove to be one of the largest ever undertaken by Time Team, if they're able to avoid any problems with the local newts that is. 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.

Neolithic sites are some of the rarest in all of British archaeology. In this episode of Time Team, the gang tries to save one of Britain's most valuable neolithic sites before it disappears forever. But can the team overcome rapidly rising tides, quicksand and an unusual new method of excavation? 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.

Tony Robinson investigates Green Island for a lost iron age port. Along the way, they discover artefacts that point to this site holding Britain's earliest ever iron age forge. But will the team find the evidence they need to prove the port's existence before time runs out? 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 is in Kent to test a theory that a hillside near Syndale hides the earliest Roman fort ever found in Britain. However, the dig proves a challenging one, with the site holding puzzles and mysteries for the team to solve before their three days are up. 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 mysterious bronze age man-made island in a Scottish loch. Could this be the key to some of the most significant prehistoric finds in Scotland, with the team investigating a whole host of neolithic sites in the surrounding area including a possible miniature stone henge? 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's a race against time to uncover a mysterious Bronze Age cemetery in Fife before the whole site is lost forever under a new housing development. These graves hold secrets all of their own- why are many of them empty and where are the grave goods? 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.

Stuff gets lost down the end of the garden all the time. But have you ever misplaced an ancient Roman bathhouse? Staunton manor in Sommerset is said to hold a hidden Roman Villa. However, a young archaeology student thinks the records are all wrong, and that something altogether different lurks just below the earth. Join Tony and the team as they uncover a rare Roman bathing pool. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

Time Team examines a mysterious cave in Derbyshire where cavers have found several skeletons, some of them newborn babies and the earliest dated to the Stone Age. Finds from the cave have also provided dates from the Iron Age and the Roman period. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

Unearthed between 1947 and 1956 in eleven caves in and around the Wadi Qumran. The texts are of great religious and historical significance, as they are practically the only known surviving Biblical documents written before AD 100. The Dead Sea scrolls comprise roughly 825-872 documents, including texts from the Hebrew Bible. We'll explore the Qumran area where the scrolls were discovered. We'll be joined by Dead Sea Scroll editors, archaeologists and historians. The Scrolls will come to life as we ask some tough questions. Was John the Baptist an Essene as some claim? Did he belong to this secret closed sect of Judaism? Recent excavations shed new light on this controversial topic. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

Time Team visit Bath to investigate parch marks seen in the park lawn of the Royal Crescent, indicating the presence of a large Roman road, possibly local remains of the Fosse Way. They also look behind the Crescent for Roman sarcophagi and wall lines found by builders of the now-gone St. Andrew's Church in the 1870s and noted by an antiquarian at the time. Featuring from Time Team: Tony Robinson, Mick Aston, Phil Harding, Stewart Ainsworth, John Gater, Guy de la Bédoyère, Henry Chapman, Alice Roberts, Ceinwen Paynton, Sophie Jackson, Catherine Edwards, Jim Mower. 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. Subsribe so you don't miss out!