Ancient History

Ancient civilizations laid the foundation for our modern world. From the majestic Egyptian pyramids to the sophisticated cities of the Maya, discover the innovations, cultures and daily life of some of history's earliest and most influential societies.

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8 Ancient Empires

8 Ancient Empires You’ve Never Heard Of

Grab your fedora and bullwhip as we unearth 8 amazing yet obscure ancient empires, in this episode of History Countdown.

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