Seasons

Building a Super Power E1

Building a Super Power

Aired Sep 13, 2023

The truth behind the Ancient Egyptian superpower known today. It tells the story of the Great Pyramid at Giza, and how one discovery is rewriting what is now known about how the pyramids were built.

60 min
Death and the Afterlife E2

Death and the Afterlife

Aired Sep 20, 2023

An exploration of the ancient Egyptian obsession with death and the afterlife, including the secrets behind Egyptians' worship of the pyramid shape.

60 min
Crime & Punishment E3

Crime & Punishment

Aired Sep 27, 2023

An exploration of crime and punishment in ancient Egypt. The topic features homicidal royalty, rampant tomb raiding and acts of extreme punishment.

60 min
Egypt's Elite E4

Egypt's Elite

Aired Oct 4, 2023

Using cutting-edge science, experts unravel the mysteries of Ancient Egypt's Elite, such as how Ramesses battled a biblical drought.

60 min
Decline And Fall E5

Decline And Fall

Aired Nov 11, 2023

Scientists and historians join forces to investigate whether colossal volcanoes topped an ancient dynasty and reveal the true face of an ancient mummy.

60 min
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E6

Belief and Superstition

Aired Oct 5, 2024

Science reveals new insights into belief and superstition in the land of the Pharaohs, from finding the long-lost "Land of Punt" to Tutankhamun.

60 min
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E7

Health and Wealth

Aired Oct 9, 2024

With the help of modern science, uncover the secrets of health and wealth in ancient Egypt from Queen Hatshepsut's death to a case of breast cancer.

60 min
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E8

Egyptian Genius

Aired Oct 5, 2024

Journey back in time to understand the brainpower behind Ancient Egypt's revolutionary breakthroughs in every field, from medicine to engineering.

60 min
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E9

Ancient Icons In The Modern Age

Aired Oct 8, 2024

Explore the truth and lies behind Ancient Egypt's best known and loved icons, including the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun and more.

60 min
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E10

Villainy and Vice

Aired Oct 12, 2024

Science shines a light on the dark side of Ancient Egypt l, from a 5,000-year-old homicide to drug-fuelled debauchery - and one very shocking revelation.

60 min