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Ancient Empires

7.320231 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

ProducersJoey Allen·Hamid Herraf

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Alexander the Great
Sep 4, 2023 5.0
E2
Julius Caesar
Sep 5, 2023
E3
Cleopatra
Sep 6, 2023 5.0

Cast

SCScott Cohen
Scott Cohen
Narrator
SCSimone Collins
Simone Collins
Cleopatra
PW
Patrick Wyman
Self
AI
Aaron Irvin
Self
SSSimon Sebag-Montefiore
Simon Sebag-Montefiore
Self
SH
Shelley Haley
Self
RC
Robert R. Cargill
Self
NL
Nicola Denzey Lewis
Self

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Ancient Empires — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ancient Empires?

Ancient Empires is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ancient Empires on Netflix?

No, Ancient Empires is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Ancient Empires on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ancient Empires isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Ancient Empires for free?

Ancient Empires is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

How many seasons are in Ancient Empires?

Ancient Empires has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of Ancient Empires out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Ancient Empires are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Ancient Empires?

No — Ancient Empires ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.