Ancient Worlds
Series Overview
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles traces the development of Western civilization, from the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. In this six-part series, Miles travels through the Middle East, Egypt, Pakistan and the Mediterranean to discover how the challenges of society -- religion and politics, art and culture, war and diplomacy, technology and trade -- were dealt with and fought over in order to maintain a functioning civilization. Stories are told of disappeared, ruined and modern cities, from ancient Iraq to modern Damascus, to reveal how successes and failures of the ancients shaped the world today.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Wed, Nov 10, 2010
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “City Of Man, City Of God”
In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. At the height of its power, the Roman Empire extended the benefits of its civilization to a 60 million citizens and subjects in a swathe of territory that extended from Hadrian's Wall to the banks of the Euphrates. Even under the rule of mad, bad and dangerous emperors, the imperial system proved to be robust, buttressed by the support of elite families in the far-flung corners of the empire whose loyalty was ensured by a system of cultural aspiration, economic opportunity and military coercion. But the material benefits of the 'good order' delivered by Roman rule provided its citizens and subjects with the security to ask profound questions about the meaning of life, questions that the pragmatic, polytheistic Roman belief system was ill-equipped to answer. Christianity grew to fill the spiritual vacuum at the heart of Roman civilization, eventually claiming an Emperor, Constantine, as its greatest prize. The City of Man would be eclipsed the City of God.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ancient Worlds.
Shows Similar to Ancient Worlds
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.4
7.7
6.8
6.0
7.4
1.5
7.0
7.2
More Series Like Ancient Worlds
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancient Worlds
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Ancient Worlds about?
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles traces the development of Western civilization, from the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. In this six-part series, Miles travels through the Middle East, Egypt, Pakistan and the Mediterranean to discover how the challenges of society -- religion and politics, art and culture, war and diplomacy, technology and trade -- were dealt with and fought over in order to maintain a functioning civilization. Stories are told of disappeared, ruined and modern cities, from ancient Iraq to modern Damascus, to reveal how successes and failures of the ancients shaped the world today.
How many seasons does Ancient Worlds have?
Ancient Worlds comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ancient Worlds?
Key cast members in Ancient Worlds include Richard Miles.
Who created or directed Ancient Worlds?
Ancient Worlds was developed and directed by Not specified.