Engineering an Empire

Mankind Decoded

Using dramatic reconstructions, this fascinating documentary series explores the evolution and advancement of the human race, dissecting the key events and changes that have affected and altered various civilisations. Each episode in this 12-part series focusses on a unique transformation of our ancestors, as they discovered more and more about the planet they inhabit. With expert historians offering explanations to these changes, the series reveals how powerful forces of nature compelled humans to adapt, the birth of war, the discovery of fire and metals, and the building of giant structures, among many others.