The wonders of Egypt were built on the shoulders of more than 200 pharaohs over 3000 years. Who were these god-like rulers? Ramses II and Cleopatra are iconic. Others have their own intriguing stories to tell. And now they can be told – through new research, original graphics, and expert insights.

This series promises to lift the veil on the lives, reigns and legacies of six iconic pharaohs: Djoser, Khufu, Ramses II, Ramses III, Alexander the Great and Cleopatra. Each episode explores the life, reign, and achievement of one of these pharaohs while illuminating their relationship with other Pharaonic figures.