The people, stories and rituals that ruled the ancient world
Why rituals and ceremonies enthral us and endure through the ages
One of the oldest works of literature can speak to us even today
The changing image of Japan’s fabled fighters over the centuries
One of the most mind-bending mythological sagas ever written
Progressive, pluralistic and united – the remarkable era of the Koryo Kingdom
The painful route to power for some young boys and men
Historical accounts of the notorious Roman emperor skew our interpretation of his legacy
A history of one of the oldest living languages in the world
The enigma at the centre of ancient Greek religion
An ancient state in the Horn of Africa that is famed for its monumental stelae structures
Why did the once mighty Rome crumble and fall to invaders in 476AD?
Choosing dead heroes from the battlefield, to fight with Odin in the apocalyptic Ragnarok
The story behind the beautiful bust and the powerful woman it represents
Regenerating Yiddish – the language and culture of the European Jews
The nomadic warriors who ruled vast swathes of Asia and Europe and who knew how to party
Uncovering the identity of the bandaged villain of Hollywood legend
The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality
The metaphysical and philosophical manual for Hindus and non-Hindus alike
The classic play from Ancient Greece about civil disobedience
A philosophy for resilience and equanimity
Builders and sculptors of South East Asia's awe-inspiring monuments
How the Acropolis of Athens provided the West with its foundations of politics and drama
How a remote desert town in Mali became world famous
The enigma of the Inca mountain retreat
