Bronze Age Apocalypse
Delves deep into the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, as empires from Greece to ancient Egypt were wiped off the map. It explores the various theories and hypotheses that have emerged to explain their sudden downfall, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a once-thriving era of human history. Through invasions, mega-droughts, natural disasters, and rebellions, we discover the complex web of factors that were involved. With stunning visual imagery, expert interviews and immersive storytelling, this film offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most pivotal and enigmatic periods of human history. And it warns that we could be facing a similar combination of threats today.
Episodes
A look at how the great powers of the Late Bronze Age began to unravel, as warfare, migration and political instability triggered the first waves of collapse.
Experts trace how drought, famine, earthquakes and failing trade networks combined into a full systems breakdown that ended the Bronze Age world.
