Secrets of Ancient Empires

Exploring how archaeological findings reshape the understanding of the very first civilizations.

Exploring the hierarchical societies that evolved into modern trades and professions and more.

Trade is the driving force behind change and progress.

In ancient times, great warriors made their reputations through fighting for glory and protecting their lands from foreign invasion. This episode reveals the truth behind the savagery of ancient battle, how weapons were made and developed as well as how sophisticated tactics were introduced to the first armies.

Human sacrifice; ritual infanticide; exchanging money for sex in the temples; flood myths.