In the third season of Ancient Apocalypse, we return to the question of the collapse of civilisations. On every continent, dusty ruins hold the secrets of once-great empires – and the reasons for their demise. In season three, we start by exploring two theories that might explain the collapse of the Roman Empire. Did they lose their edge after sharing their world-conquering military expertise with Germanic tribes, or was it simply the spread of disease ? Was the Old Kingdom of Egypt, which had mastered the art of water engineering, brought down by drought ? And finally, did the leaders of Ancient Carthage make the fatal mistake of posing a threat to the Roman Empire ?
The series serves as a powerful warning from history and uncovers the intricate factors behind the fall of some of the world’s most influential civilisations.
