Rome vs Egypt

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.

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.

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.

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

Supported by stunning 3D graphics, Dr. Darius Arya explains the purpose and architectural significance of ancient Roman buildings.

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.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is renowned for its decimation of Pompeii, but nearby, an equally impressive Roman settlement known as Herculaneum was lost to history. Today, the latest in technology is opening a wind to the past, as scientists digitally "unravel" the Herculaneum Scrolls.

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.

International scientists use the latest archaeological technology to scan the Nile river. What secrets will they find?

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

Cracking the Code reveals the greatest codes known to humanity and the brilliant minds that crack them…

The Roman Empire was built by engineers: from the roads and bridges that let its legions conquer half the world, to the aqueducts that brought water to millions of subjects, to the mighty Coliseum, which still stands as a monument to the glory of Rome.

The Ancient Egyptians built canals and irrigation systems to harness the Nile’s life-giving waters, allowing them not just to survive but to thrive in the desert—ultimately producing the glory of the pyramids and the golden treasures of the Pharaohs.

Where are the remains of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Caesar? Missing bodies and mysterious deaths challenge the historical record.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the last of the world’s Seven Ancient Wonders, but the Ancient Egyptians built more than 100 pyramids. Discover why these seven are so exceptional.

Archaeologists uncover the secrets of one of Rome’s largest and most lavish villas, buried in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Modern science reveals the environmental forces that have shaped human history

Explore breakthroughs and milestones in the fields of medicine, natural sciences, engineering, technology, architecture and communications.

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?