Most of what we know about the ancient world survives by accident. So many of the great historical texts have been lost to time. But what if we could bring just one of these works back?
Five leading historians make their case for the ancient book they'd rescue from oblivion — from a missing insider account of Nero’s court, to the untold epics that could rewrite the legend of the Trojan War.
Each choice reveals a fascinating, mysterious story — and raises the question: how much knowledge of the ancient world are we missing without even knowing it?
Lost Forever: 5 Great Books We Never Got to Read
Epic History TV · Season 12 · Episode 7
Most of what we know about the ancient world survives by accident. So many of the great historical texts have been lost to time. But what if we could bring just one of these works back?
Five leading historians make their case for the ancient book they'd rescue from oblivion — from a missing insider account of Nero’s court, to the untold epics that could rewrite the legend of the Trojan War.
Each choice reveals a fascinating, mysterious story — and raises the question: how much knowledge of the ancient world are we missing without even knowing it?
Five leading historians make their case for the ancient book they'd rescue from oblivion — from a missing insider account of Nero’s court, to the untold epics that could rewrite the legend of the Trojan War.
Each choice reveals a fascinating, mysterious story — and raises the question: how much knowledge of the ancient world are we missing without even knowing it?
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12
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7
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30/Jul/2026
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27 min
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