Civilisations and wonders
The people, stories and rituals that ruled the ancient world
Rituals: Our anchors in a changing world
Why rituals and ceremonies enthral us and endure through the ages
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The Epic of Gilgamesh: A quest for immortality
One of the oldest works of literature can speak to us even today
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Samurai: Japan’s elite warrior class
The changing image of Japan’s fabled fighters over the centuries
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The Popol Vuh: Central American epic that survived Spanish conquest
One of the most mind-bending mythological sagas ever written
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The Koryo Kingdom: Medieval dynasty that united Korea
Progressive, pluralistic and united – the remarkable era of the Koryo Kingdom
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Eunuchs and empires
The painful route to power for some young boys and men
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Emperor Nero: Bad boy of Ancient Rome
Historical accounts of the notorious Roman emperor skew our interpretation of his legacy
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Aramaic: An imperial language without an empire
A history of one of the oldest living languages in the world
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Eleusinian Mysteries: Secret ceremonies promising happiness
The enigma at the centre of ancient Greek religion
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The Kingdom of Aksum: Africa's trading empire
An ancient state in the Horn of Africa that is famed for its monumental stelae structures
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The Fall of the Roman Empire
Why did the once mighty Rome crumble and fall to invaders in 476AD?
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Valkyries: Fierce women of war
Choosing dead heroes from the battlefield, to fight with Odin in the apocalyptic Ragnarok
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Nefertiti: The beguiling Egyptian Queen
The story behind the beautiful bust and the powerful woman it represents
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Yiddish: A story of survival
Regenerating Yiddish – the language and culture of the European Jews
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The Scythians: Masters of the steppe
The nomadic warriors who ruled vast swathes of Asia and Europe and who knew how to party
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Imhotep: The man behind The Mummy
Uncovering the identity of the bandaged villain of Hollywood legend
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The Spartans: Ancient Greece’s fighting machine
The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality
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The Bhagavad Gita: A guide to spiritual wisdom
The metaphysical and philosophical manual for Hindus and non-Hindus alike
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Antigone: A drama of defiance
The classic play from Ancient Greece about civil disobedience
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Calm in the chaos: The story of the Stoics
A philosophy for resilience and equanimity
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Cambodia's ancient Khmer Empire
Builders and sculptors of South East Asia's awe-inspiring monuments
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The Acropolis: Cradle of democracy
How the Acropolis of Athens provided the West with its foundations of politics and drama
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The tales of Timbuktu
How a remote desert town in Mali became world famous
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Machu Picchu: The secrets of a forgotten city
The enigma of the Inca mountain retreat
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