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S1 E2 Alexandria

Documentary

12+

52 minutes

31 Dec 2016

Alexandria, a royal Greek city in the land of the Pharaohs. Along the sandy banks of the Nile delta on the African Mediterranean coast, the most powerful metropolis of its time rose from virtually nothing.Featuring: Alastair Duncan

Season 1, 4 Episodes

Season 1 (4 Episodes)

Metropolis Series - Athens

Athens gave the world its modern political system – the birth of “democracy” is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings.

Metropolis Series - Alexandria

Alexandria, a royal Greek city in the land of the Pharaohs. Along the sandy banks of the Nile delta on the African Mediterranean coast, the most powerful metropolis of its time rose from virtually nothing.

Metropolis Series - Carthage

Carthage came into being as a Phoenician trading base, its strategically favourable location eventually allowing it to develop into a major centre of trade and seafaring. Carthage, Rome‘s fierce adversary, is the gateway to the treasures of Africa.

Metropolis Series - Rome

Rome would never have made it into the history books without the backing of its military apparatus. The life and the incredible luxury the ancient city of over a million inhabitants enjoyed was only made possible through the exploitation of its colonies.

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Metropolis Series

Documentary

12+

1 Season

52 minutes

The series Metropolis takes us to the very heart of urban life in antiquity and in the 15th century.

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