Celebrating Ancient Civilizations

From towering pyramids to lost empires, Curiosity Stream has explored ancient history for 10 years

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    For the first time in 70 years, archaeologists have uncovered new areas of ancient Pompeii. With exclusive access to the dig, see how the latest artifacts and DNA science are changing history and discover the real stories of what happened to the unfortunate souls who didn’t escape the city gates.

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    Over the past few decades, significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. Authentic archaeological experiments have been filmed in real-time, revealing ancient techniques and methods, unlocking certain secrets of these ancient great builders.

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    Three centuries after the first discoveries, Egypt still reveals new buried treasures, and its inexhaustible myths continue to exist.

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    Nearly a century after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, archaeologists uncover the lost city of Luxor revealing new details about life in the Golden Era of ancient Egypt.

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    The Celts. A society that thrived over 2000 years ago and continues to fascinate us today. In this series, we uncover their untold story.

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    This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of the industrious Roman civilization.

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    Cleopatra may be the most famous ancient monarch, but she is only one in a long line of Egyptian queens, spanning 3,000 years of history.

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    A fascinating look at how modern day structures and engineering technologies have been inspired by ancient discoveries.

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    An unprecedented archaeological discovery of hundreds of sacrificed children in Peru unlocks the secrets of one of the most powerful and mysterious civilizations in South American history.

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    A historical and scientific investigation into a priceless archaeological relic: a mysterious mummified hand that could be the last remains of ancient Egypt’s legendary queen.

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    Just because a mystery is 4,500 years old doesn't mean it can't be solved. Scientists are on a mission to "see through" the Great Pyramid of Giza and determine, without moving or destroying a single stone, if there are hidden chambers and passages inside. What will they find?