Synopsis:

This series from Time-Life details the histories, legends and customs of history's most fascinating societies. Using original location footage in 25 countries, digital effects technology and vivid reenactments, the series looks at pivotal developments in the respective cultures, re-creating rituals and events, from the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress. Included are "Mesopotamia: Return to Eden," "Ancient Egypt: Quest for Immortality," "Aegean: Legacy of Atlantis," "Greece: A Moment of Excellence," "China: Dynasties of Power," "Rome: The Ultimate Empire," "The Maya: The Blood of Kings," "The Inca: Secrets of the Ancestors," "Africa: A History Denied," and "Tibet: The End of Time."