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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.

How Did Ancient People Travel Without Maps? examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. The invention of maps is a fascinating chapter in human history beginning 5,000 years ago. People throughout history and across the globe all attempted to create a picture of our world. How do human beings know what lies beyond the sea? Did Marco Polo have an atlas to show him the route to China? Did the Romans record the borders of their vast empire on maps? For thousands of years, unknown distant lands guarded their secrets and yet, they were described in travel books. The Face of The World has fascinated people of every age and culture.

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

Joined by historian Honor Cargill-Martin, Tristan Hughes explores the real sex lives of ancient Rome. From popular series to kinky paintings, there is a recurring image today of Romans as sex-mad degenerates. And although there are sex stories in the dozens from the Roman period, when it comes to their sex lives there is a lot to unpack. In this video, Tristan Hughes takes a deep dive into the topic. Get ready: there are sexual references aplenty. He investigates the stories told by Roman authors and explores erotic imagery found in Roman sites across the Mediterranean and beyond. Who was it acceptable for Romans to marry? And why did gladiators become sex symbols? 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

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.

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.