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Empire Builders Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2018 - 2018
Episode 1
The Ancient Egyptians
Sun, Apr 1, 2018 50 mins
The premiere travels back in time, across 3000 years of ancient Egyptian history told through the stories of 10 of its most famous and spectacular buildings. It's a journey of discovery that includes ancient Egypt's greatest pyramids and obelisks, and its magnificent temples and tombs.
Episode 2
Japan
Mon, Apr 9, 2018 52 mins
A look back at various empires and the buildings that remain.
Episode 3
Roman Empire
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 52 mins
Join us as we explore the sites that made the Roman Empire such a powerful force.
Episode 4
Moslem Empires: Ottomans, Mughals & Moors
Sun, Apr 8, 2018 50 mins
Ten historic sites that chronicle the rise and fall of the great Muslim empires are visited. Included: the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem; the great Mosque of Damascus, home of the Umayyad dynasty; the Mezquita Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, arguably the greatest building in Moorish Spain; and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, home of the Ottoman sultans for hundreds of years.
Episode 5
Mayans, Aztecs and Incas
Wed, Apr 3, 2019 52 mins
Travel through the remote jungles of Central America to discover the extraordinary history of the grandest and most spectacular cities inhabited by the Maya.
Episode 6
Spanish Empires
Wed, Mar 27, 2019 52 mins
Explore 10 sites that chart the rise of the crusading Catholic empire of Spain, beginning in the walled and highly religious medieval city of Avilla.
Episode 7
Christian Empires: Byzantium, the Crusades and Venice
Sun, Apr 15, 2018 52 mins
Ten sites that made history. Included: Byzantium's greatest church, the Haghia Sophia, in Istanbul; the Crusaders' greatest fortress, Crac de Chevalier in modern-day Syria; and St. Marks Basilica in Venice.
Episode 8
Kings of Europe
Wed, Mar 6, 2019 52 mins
The story of Europe's greatest empires through 10 incredible sights including St Basil's Cathedral, the Palace of Versailles and Schonbrunn Palace.
Episode 9
British Raj
Wed, Feb 13, 2019 52 mins
An exploration of 10 sites that defined the power, wealth and brutality of the British Empire's rise and fall.
Episode 10
America
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 52 mins
From bustling ports and strategic forts, to cultural quirks and cathedrals of commerce, this episode tells the story of the US through 12 key sites.