About this season
A team of international scientists make ground-breaking discoveries in the Black Sea - a treasure trove of ancient shipwrecks that date back 2500 years to the Greek and Roman empires, and the most complete Roman wreck ever seen.
Episodes (2)
1. Journey to an Ancient Sea
Aired 23 October 2019 • 59 min
A journey to the depths of the Black Sea yields the greatest series of ancient shipwrecks ever discovered. An international team of scientists began a 3-year exploration of the Black Sea in search of evidence of the ancient empires that sailed their ships into unknown waters in pursuit of trade.
2. Secrets of Ancient Empires
Aired 30 October 2019 • 59 min
The team continues to make astonishing discoveries on the floor of the Black Sea. A treasure trove of shipwrecks uniquely preserved that date back two and a half thousand years to the Greek and Roman empires, culminating in maritime archaeology’s greatest ever wreck discovery.