Megapolis: The Ancient World

Thousands of years after it began to form on abandoned land, the city of Athens bloomed into one of the most significant cities in history.

The perfect geometric design of Alexandria led to the influx of 1 million residents and revolutionised how people thought about urban planning.

Explores the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, which was inhabited for over a thousand years, and contained nearly 12,000 buildings.

Explores the secrets of Roman architecture and the incredible skills of the city's builders, featuring the Pantheon, Nero's Palace and the Colosseum.