History Channel Tees Up ‘Ancient Empires’ Docuseries

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Seven-hour series focusing on the greatest empires of all time debuts September 4

The History Channel will explore the greatest empires of all time in a new docuseries set to debut September 4.

The seven-hour Ancient Empires series will look at the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the stories of the three iconic rulers who shaped them, including Alexander The Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, said the network.

The series, which will air over three consecutive nights, will feature expert interviews weaved around dramatic narrative sequences and premium battle scenes that will chronicle each ruler’s rise to influence and the events that eventually led to their downfall, according to the network.

Ancient Empires is executive produced by Ari Mark, Phil Lott, Joey Allen, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.