Name: Empire Builders
Released: 2018-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jonathan Phillips, Michael Broers, Richard Campanella

TV Show · Documentary · History

From the Romans to the Raj, history's empires have left behind extraordinary legacies. Explore the sites that defined their achievements and legacies.

2018 · 52m

Starring Jonathan Phillips, Michael Broers, Richard Campanella

Director Ian Cross, Chris Ledger

EPISODE 1

The Ancient Egyptians

The civilisation of ancient Egypt lasted more than 3,000 years, much more than any other in history; ancient Egypt's great heritage is evident in historic sites such as the pyramids, Valley of the Kings and the temples of Luxor and Karnak.

43m
EPISODE 2

Moslem Empires: Ottomans, Mughals, Moors

Exploring historic sites of the Moslem Empire including The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, the Red Forts of Agra and Delhi, and Spain's Granada, Cordoba and Malaga.

43m
EPISODE 3

Christian Empires: Byzantium, Crusaders and Venice

Exploring historic sites significant to the Christian Empires including The Doge's Palace and Basilica San Marco, the Venetian forts of Cyprus and Crete, the Crusader forts of Crac de Chevaliers in Rhodes and Malta, and Constantinople's Hagia Sophia.

44m
EPISODE 4

Kings of Europe: France, the Austro-Hungarians and the Russian Tsars

Battles, intrigue and revolution were the pillars that inspired great European buildings such as The Palace of Versailles and the Louvre in Paris, Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and the Winter Palace in St Petersburg.

44m
EPISODE 5

The British Empire

Exploring historic sites significant to the British Empire including The Viceroy's Palace in Delhi, and the cities and sites of Calcutta, Rangoon, Melbourne and Singapore.

43m
EPISODE 6

Japan

Exploring the remarkable history of one of the world's most unique and diverse ancient cultures, travelling through time to explore the past 1500 years of Japan's history through 10 of its most famous and spectacular buildings.

44m