10 x 60 min

The chronicles of history are brimming with tales of secret plots, shadowy villains, and shocking crimes. And Ancient Justice is the investigative series that brings them all to life. With insights from leading experts, original 2D animation, and detailed evidence analysis, every episode presents four riveting stories that expose the raw underbelly of humanity's age-old quest for power and justice.

Resurecting gripping tales of crime and punishment—from ancient Egypt and Asia to Medieval Europe and the mighty Roman Empire—it’s a time-travel exposé of the most infamous cases and outrageous penalties that altered the course of history, and that still shape our laws today. Featuring stories of daring coups, royal conspiracies, slave rebellions, and more, discover a world where human sacrifice was sanctioned by law, adultery was punishable by death, and where rogue assassins became revered heroes overnight.