Empire Builders
Exploring the great empires that have come and gone through the ages.
The Ancient Egyptians
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The civilization of ancient Egypt lasted more than 3,000 years, much more than any other in history; ancient Egypt's great heritage is evident in historic sites such as the pyramids, Valley of the Kings and the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Japan
S1 E2
Exploring the remarkable history of one of the world's most unique and diverse ancient cultures, traveling through time to explore the past 1500 years of Japan's history through 10 of its most famous and spectacular buildings.
The Roman Empire
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Exploring historic sites relating to the Roman Empire including Pompeii, the Colosseum, the Aqueducts of Pont du Gard and Segovia, Hadrian's Wall and Maison Carée, Nîmes.
Moslem Empires: Ottomans, Mughals, Moors
S1 E4
Exploring historic sites of the Moslem Empire including The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, the Red Forts of Agra and Delhi, and Spain's Granada, Cordoba and Malaga.
The Maya
S1 E5
Exploring historic sites significant to the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas including Tulum and Palenque, Templo Mayor, Machu Picchu and Cusco.
The Spanish Empire
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Exploring historic sites significant to the Spanish Empire including The Old Town of Avilla: fortress of the Inquisition, the Colonial Cities of Antigua, Guatemala and Granada in Nicaragua, Toledo Cathedral and Barcelona's Sagrada Família.
Christian Empires: Byzantium, Crusaders and Venice
S1 E7
Exploring historic sites significant to the Christian Empires including The Doge's Palace and Basilica San Marco, the Venetian forts of Cyprus and Crete, the Crusader forts of Crac de Chevaliers in Rhodes and Malta, and Constantinople's Hagia Sophia.
The British Empire
S1 E9
Exploring historic sites significant to the British Empire including The Viceroy's Palace in Delhi, and the cities and sites of Calcutta, Rangoon, Melbourne and Singapore.
America
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Exploring historic sites of America including Mounts Vernon and Rushmore, Arlington National Cemetery, the Empire State Building and Kennedy Space Center.
The Ancient Greeks
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Exploring the great empires that have come and gone through the ages.