WHY ANCIENT EGYPT FELL
Sunday 21 December at 9.00pm (UK Only)

The fall of Ancient Egypt, some 4,000 years ago, has long baffled the world. How could such a powerful empire collapse so entirely? Was it political infighting that brought it to its knees? Was it invading Arab armies that killed the last great dynasty?

Now, scientists have developed a new theory and it’s a chilling prophecy for our own time. Was the great empire of Egypt destroyed by global warming?

SCANDALS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Wednesday 3 December at 10pm (UK Only)

Pharaohs and Egyptian Kings live on as symbols of the greatest rulers of all time. But the road to eternal glory was riddled with betrayal, mystery and scandal.

Men and women, capable of both greatness and weakness, imposed their vision of the world on their subjects and slaves alike. Just like ours, their society was rife with affairs, scandals, uncertainties and rifts.

This one-off special gives us a candid look back in time at the sex, drugs, celebrity scandals, military mishaps and murders found throughout ancient Egyptian history. New technology, recently discovered writings and fresh theories explain the how and why behind the most salacious events of early civilisations, taking us on an eye-opening journey back in time.

Related Links:

- Find out more about Ancient Egypt
- Discover why the afterlife was a no brainer in Anatomy of a Mummy
- Play Enigma to test your knowledge of Ancient Egypt