Overview
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles traces the development of Western civilization, from the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. In this six-part series, Miles travels through the Middle East, Egypt, Pakistan and the Mediterranean to discover how the challenges of society -- religion and politics, art and culture, war and diplomacy, technology and trade -- were dealt with and fought over in order to maintain a functioning civilization. Stories are told of disappeared, ruined and modern cities, from ancient Iraq to modern Damascus, to reveal how successes and failures of the ancients shaped the world today.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Richard Miles
Himself - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles traces the development of Western civilization, from the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. In this six-part series, Miles travels...
Ancient Worlds has 1 season with 6 episodes.
Ancient Worlds premiered on November 10, 2010.
No, Ancient Worlds has ended. The final episode aired on December 15, 2010.
Ancient Worlds originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Ancient Worlds has a rating of 9.0/10 based on user reviews.
Ancient Worlds is classified as Documentary.