The Valley of the Queens, Egypt. A long-forgotten necropolis filled with more than 90 burials. Today, archaeologists decode ancient inscriptions hidden deep in underground tombs, to discover the lost stories of the most powerful women in Ancient Egypt’s Golden Age. How much power did famous Queens Nefertari, Nefertiti, Tiye and Hatshepsut really wield? How were their spectacular tombs built? And why do so many lie in ruins? We follow investigators venturing inside subterranean tunnels to search for clues. Using cutting-edge CGI, we rebuild the Valley to reveal its ancient splendour… and uncover the surprising power of the Queens of Egypt. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970

The ancient city of Persepolis – in the mountains of Iran – is the capital of the first world empire, Persia. What can it reveal about the scale of this imperial powerhouse? Iranian archaeologist Ali Asadi investigates the ruins to reveal magnificent palaces, halls, and military quarters. How do the Persians conquer most of the known ancient world? And how do they control it for over two centuries? Using stunning CGI we restore Persepolis to its former glory, unearth engineering marvels that span for thousands of miles, and uncover brand-new inventions that revolutionize the world, to discover the secrets of ancient Persia. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More

The Valley of the Queens, Egypt. A long-forgotten necropolis filled with more than 90 burials. Today, archaeologists decode ancient inscriptions hidden deep in underground tombs, to discover the lost stories of the most powerful women in Ancient Egypt’s Golden Age. How much power did famous Queens Nefertari, Nefertiti, Tiye and Hatshepsut really wield? How were their spectacular tombs built? And why do so many lie in ruins? We follow investigators venturing inside subterranean tunnels to search for clues. Using cutting-edge CGI, we rebuild the Valley to reveal its ancient splendour… and uncover the surprising power of the Queens of Egypt. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More