The Complete History of the Ancient World's Greatest Wars: Greece, Persia & Rome

From the brutal, blood-soaked fields of Troy to the ultimate collapse of the Persian Empire, Ancient Greece was a civilization built on radical extremes. While its philosophers transformed the human mind and its writers founded Western literature, its fierce warriors and ambitious princes conquered the known world. How did a fractured network of rival city-states defeat the largest empire on earth and forever alter the course of 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. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

Watch this podcast episode from our sister channel, The Ancients, all about the dramatic fall of Babylon. The year is 539 BC. The greatest city of the ancient world has fallen. Babylon has opened it's gates to a new conqueror: the mighty Persian king Cyrus the Great. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined once again by friend of the show Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones to uncover the dramatic fall of Babylon and the ascent of Persia’s Achaemenid empire. From the final decades of Babylonian rule to Cyrus’ blood-stained triumph and the city’s remarkable survival under a new regime, they discover how one of history’s most iconic capitals lost its crown - a seismic chapter in the tumultuous story of the Ancient Near East. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

Long before the rise of the Roman Empire, Europe was dominated by a vast network of fierce tribes, mysterious priests, and legendary warriors: The Celts. From human sacrifice and druidic rituals to the devastating sack of Rome itself, their centuries-long struggle against Roman domination shaped the ancient world. In this comprehensive documentary, we explore the epic history of Rome’s ancient rivals. Journey through the bloodiest chapters of antiquity—from Brennus’s legendary invasion of Italy and Julius Caesar’s tactical siege of Vercingetorix at Alesia, to Queen Boudica’s brutal uprising in Roman 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. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and

In 1066, a fleet of warships crossed the English Channel and changed the global balance of power forever. But who were the rugged warriors who turned a fractured island into a unified kingdom? In this premium, feature-length documentary from Odyssey, we trace the extraordinary 200-year evolution of the Normans. Discover how a band of pagan Scandinavian raiders traded their longboats for Frankish crowns, embraced a fierce brand of militant Christianity, and engineered a system of administrative and architectural subjugation that redefined medieval 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. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History

From the heretic king who erased Egypt’s gods to a brutal harem conspiracy that ended a dynasty—discover the dark truth behind the living pharaohs. Ancient Egypt is remembered as the greatest civilization of the ancient world, rising from a vast desert through monument, majesty, and absolute power. But behind the golden masks and towering pyramids lies a hidden history of conspiracy, betrayal, murder, and vengeance. 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. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

Did a blind poet named Homer write the world’s greatest epic, or was "The Odyssey" forged by generations of lost oral storytellers? Travel back to 1200 BC—the era of the Trojan War and the catastrophic Bronze Age Collapse. In this premium feature-length documentary, we unearth the real history, archaeology, and dark psychology behind Homer’s Odyssey. From the blood-soaked sands of Troy to the tactical, deceptive homecoming of Odysseus, we decode the ancient secrets of a masterpiece that defined Western literature. 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. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For