Empire Builders
Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Ancient Egyptians
09-02-2018Travel through time to appreciate 3000 years of ancient Egyptian history through the amazing stories of ten of its most famous and spectacular buildings. It's a journey of discover...
- Ep 2
2.Ottomans, Mughals and Moors
16-02-2018In the seventh century, a great new religion was born and rose up in the deserts of what is now Saudi Arabia. Within 200 years, the religion had spread throughout the Middle East a...
- Ep 3
3.Byzantium, Crusaders and Venice
28-02-2018In this episode explore sites that made history. We visit Bryzantium's greatest church, the Haghia Sophia in modern day Istanbul, the Crusaders' greatest fortress, and many more. A...
- Ep 4
4.Kings of Europe - France, The Habsburgs & The Russian Tsars
09-03-2018In this episode we explore the historic legacy of three of Europe's greatest powers, the French, Russian and Habsburg Empires. Their royal palaces, cathedrals, and other great buil...
- Ep 5
5.The British Empire
05-04-2018In the 18th century, European powers combed the South Seas, searching out unexplored lands, treasures, and people. British ships, commanded by celebrated navigators, such as Captai...
- Ep 6
6.Japan
09-04-2018In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world's most unique and diverse ancient cultures, Japan, traveling through time to explore the pa...
- Ep 7
7.The Spanish Empire
10-04-2018Until the 15th century, Spain was in many ways an unremarkable European country and only an object of conquest. But by the 15th century Spain was a devoutly Christian and Catholic...
- Ep 8
8.The American Empire
11-04-2018From the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall, through to tech solutions of Silicon Valley: America has shaped the world we live in, all the while shaping its own ident...
- Ep 9
9.The Roman Empire
04-07-2018The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time and became one of the largest empires in world history. In this epi...
- Ep 10
10.The Maya
05-07-2018In this episode of Empire Builders, we explore the remarkable history of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations: the Maya. Traveling through the remote jungles of Centra...
- Ep 11
11.Kings of Europe: End of Empires
06-07-201848mWe explore the last hurrah of Europe's Imperial dynasties - in France, Russia, and the Austrian Habsburg empire - whose royal palaces, cathedrals and other great public buildings o...
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