Go inside the ancient walls of Beijing's fabled Forbidden City, the seat of Chinese Emperors for hundreds of years, and until recently off-limits to Westerners.

His name is equated with barbarism and terror, but the ancient Mongol warlord was as effective a ruler as he was a conqueror.

Trek deep into the dangerous jungles of Cambodia and come face to face with one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures and mysteries.

Visit the ancient monastery where martial arts began, and see masters of many disciplines demonstrate their jaw-dropping skills. 100 mins.

From their ancient origins in Feudal Japan to the terrifying fighters of Hollywood blockbusters, here is the story of the legendary warriors known as samurai.

Two thousand years before THE JOY OF SEX, the KAMA SUTRA detailed every aspect of the lovers' experience. Here is the fascinating story of this remarkable text. 50 mins.

In a shadowy world of Ninjas, Samurais and intrigue, they were the most feared and respected men of all this is the thrilling story of Japan's ancient Shoguns. 50 mins.

A saga of blood and honor, the story of the fabled samurais and shoguns of feudal Japan comes to life in this definitive program.