08: The Egyptians | What the Ancients Did for Us

02: Egypt | Civilisations: Rise and Fall

The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen...

04: Hatshepsut | Queens that Changed the World

Hatshepsut, the female King, developed trade, oversaw pioneering architecture and brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

Marriage and family in Ancient Egypt | Learning Zone

Joann Fletcher describes the ceremony 'Bringing the Bundle', which was a kind of marriage proposal. Joann then finds abo...

S01E07: Deciphering the Rosetta Stone | Days That Shook the World

In 1822, Jean-Francois Champollion cracked the ancient Egyptian code behind hieroglyphs.

S01E07: Tutankhamun's Tomb | Days That Shook the World

On November 4, 1922, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun.

02: How Do We Look? | Civilisations

Mary Beard explores images of the human body in ancient art, from Mexico and Greece to Egypt and China.

03: Learning Zone | Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings

A compilation of short films made specially for schools based on the BBC Two history series. Dr...

Ancient Egypt | Learning Zone

A visit to Ancient Egypt, and life 5000 years ago begins by exploring houses and homes, and contrasting them with our homes today.

Daily life in Ancient Egypt | Learning Zone

Dr Joann Fletcher visits the village of Pa-Demi to discover more about the daily lives and tombs of Kha and Merit.

Mummification in Ancient Egypt | Learning Zone

Dr Joann Fletcher outlines the removal of the brain and organs, as well as explaining why the heart was left inside the body.

The afterlife in Ancient Egypt | Learning Zone

Dr Joann Fletcher explains the importance of the afterlife for Ancient Egyptians. She looks at some of the items that would be...

Tombs in Ancient Egypt | Learning Zone

Dr Joann Fletcher takes a look at an unfinished tomb and examines some of the tools that would have been used to build it.

Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy

Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton investigates evidence that the Boy King's mummy was burnt, and uncovers clues that may solve the en...

02: The Nile, Food and Farming | Landmarks

Jamie Theakston and Marcelle Duprey find out more about the land of the pharaohs. A look at evidence of ancient Egyptian food, far...

03: Everyday Lives | Landmarks

Jamie Theakston and Marcelle Duprey find out more about the land of the pharaohs. What are `shabti', and why are they buried in tombs?

04: Pyramids and Temples | Landmarks

Jamie Theakston and Marcelle Duprey find out about the land of the pharaohs. In this edition, they visit the monuments of Giza, Luxor an...

02: Death | Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. She...

05: Pharaohs and Gods | Landmarks

Jamie Theakston and Marcelle Duprey find out more about the land of the pharaohs. In this film, they visit the Cairo Museum, the tomb of Tu...

S01E13: This is Your Reign: Queen Cleopatra | Horrible Histories

Sorting Cleopatra's tangled family tree.

01: Life | Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings

Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ag...