Ancient Worlds (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2010, Ancient Worlds is a documentary series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Ancient Worlds stars Richard Miles as Himself - Presenter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Ancient Worlds sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ancient Worlds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ancient Worlds tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ancient Worlds (2010)?
- In US, Ancient Worlds is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ancient Worlds worth watching?
- Ancient Worlds holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ancient Worlds?
- Ancient Worlds stars Richard Miles.
- When was Ancient Worlds released?
- Ancient Worlds was released in 2010.