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Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation in an epic series that runs from the creation of the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
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6. City of Man, City of God
In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
5. The Republic of Virtue
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic, from its mythical beginnings to the all too real violence of its end.
4. Return of the King
Richard Miles examines the legacy of Alexander the Great. In Pakistan he discovers traces of a city where west and east were united in an intriguing new way.
3. The Greek Thing
Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing' - a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand in hand with political discord.
2. The Age of Iron
Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation. He looks at the winners and losers of the Bronze Age collapse, and the powers that emerged in the Iron Age.
1. Come Together
Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the 'mother of all cities', in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt, Anatolia and Greece.
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When is Ancient Worlds next on?
The next broadcast of Ancient Worlds airs at Mon 21 Sep · 23:10(UK: Mon 21 Sep · 23:10) on BBC Four.
Which channel is Ancient Worlds next on?
Ancient Worlds returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
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