Series 1
(2025)
Overview
What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?
Cast
Sophie Okonedo
as Self - Narrator
Episodes
Rome 3.0
November 24, 2025
A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?
Egypt 3.0
December 1, 2025
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its surviva…
Aztecs 2.8
December 8, 2025
The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?
Japan 3.3
December 15, 2025
For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an …