Ancient Powers (2023): S01E01 – Origins

Introduction Ancient Powers is a six-part high-end documentary series on ancient history produced by BBC Studios1. It focuses on the rise and fall of five great ancient civilisations: Egypt, China, Rome, India, and Greece. Outline Telling the extraordinary story of how ancient civilisations developed. Reveals the tools, technologies, strategies and systems that decided the fate…

Andrew Marshall

12/02/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary

Introduction

Ancient Powers is a six-part high-end documentary series on ancient history produced by BBC Studios1.

It focuses on the rise and fall of five great ancient civilisations: Egypt, China, Rome, India, and Greece.

Outline

Telling the extraordinary story of how ancient civilisations developed. Reveals the tools, technologies, strategies and systems that decided the fate of ancient powers as they fought wars, battled the climate and established rich cultures.

Ancient Powers Series

You can find a full index and overview of Ancient Powers here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 07 July 2023.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.