Ancient Powers (2023): S01E03 – Making Money

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 To pay for armies and other costs, the ancient powers had to tax territories and monetise their assets. But in…

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

To pay for armies and other costs, the ancient powers had to tax territories and monetise their assets. But in this world of commerce, ancient societies stored their wealth in different ways.

Ancient Powers Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 21 July 2023.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.