Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

2016
Ended
Documentary
~1h / ep
1 season
8.7/10

It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and epic stories and an evolving society of inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher reveals the highs and lows of the most beguiling civilisation in humanity’s rich history in this four-part series made for BBC2.

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E1. The Road to the Pyramids
Jan 4, 2016 · 60m
The first episode of the series travels back in time to the building blocks of Egyptian civilization.
E2. Chaos
Jan 11, 2016 · 60m
The second episode of the series explores the dark ages that followed the Pyramid Age.
E3. Zenith
Jan 18, 2016 · 60m
The third episode of the series deals with the golden age of Ancient Egypt, the growing power of Karnak's priests, and the controversial Amarna period.
E4. Invasion
Jan 25, 2016 · 60m
The fourth and final episode of the series explores how internal strife weakened Egypt, making way for foreign invaders.