Series 1

01 Rome Episode 124th November 2025 A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome? 02 Egypt Episode 21st December 2025 The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs? 03 Aztecs Episode 38th December 2025 The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within? 04 Japan Episode 415th December 2025 For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react?