Lost Civilizations (10 Parts)

Synopsis

Filmed over a 3 year period in 26 countries, this 10 volume set depicts the events, legends, ceremonies and customs of the lost ancient civilizations of Egypt, the Mayas, Mesopotamia, the Aegean, Greece, China, Rome, Africa, the Incas and Tibet. Dramatic reconstruction, location footage and digital effects technology combined with recent research, discoveries and evidence from experts are all used to explore seven thousand years of history.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2005

Year of production

1995

Notes

Broadcast on the History Channel from 1/9/01 onwards

Subjects

Archaeology; History

Keywords

ancient civilisations; China; Egypt; Greece - classical; Incas; Maya; Roman Empire; Tibet; Mesopotamia

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£29.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

500 minutes

Year

2005

Sections

Title

Aegean - Legacy of Atlantis

Synopsis

This episode focuses on the Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations that flourished in the Aegean in the Bronze Age.

Duration

50 mins

Title

Africa - a History denied

Synopsis

This episode uncovers the history of Africa’s great coastal kingdoms and their mysterious counterparts in the heartland of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

Duration

50 mins

Title

China - Dynasties of Power

Synopsis

This edition focuses on ancient China, its great rulers, military tactics and weapons technology, and on the building of the Great Wall that would unify the country

Duration

50 mins

Title

Egypt - Quest for Immortality

Synopsis

This episode explores the legend of the great Egyptian civilisation.

Duration

50 mins

Title

Greece - a Moment of Excellence

Synopsis

This episode focuses on ancient Greece and its enduring legacy to Western civilisation

Duration

50 mins

Title

Inca - Secrets of Ancestors

Synopsis

This episode focuses on ancient civilisations of South America - Paracas, Moche and Nazca - which existed long before the Incas

Duration

50 mins

Title

Maya - The Blood of Kings

Synopsis

This edition explores the golden age of the Mayan culture. In AD800, its cities matched the sophistication and power of those in Europe, but the civilisation went into decline a century later

Duration

50 mins

Title

Mesopotamia - Return to Eden

Synopsis

This edition focuses on Mesopotamia, where the world’s oldest urban civilisation emerged in the fourth millennium BC

Duration

50 mins

Title

Rome - the ultimate Empire

Synopsis

This programme focuses on the Roman Empire, which at its zenith covered most of modern-day Europe, Egypt, Turkey and Syria

Duration

50 mins

Title

Tibet - The End of Time

Synopsis

This programme focuses on Tibet, whose extraordinary culture was quashed by China in 1959. Buddhist lamas ruled this country on the roof of the world presided over by their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama

Duration

50 mins

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Time-Life Video

Phone

020 7438 4719

Address

Direct Entertainment UK Ltd
Brettenham House
Lancaster Place
London
WC2E 7TL