History Hit Reveals New Ancient Adventures: Libya Documentary

History Hit has debuted Ancient Adventures: Libya, which is the first historical documentary produced in the country since 2011.

“Libya is one of the most extraordinary places I’ve ever filmed,” said Dan Snow, founder and creative director of History Hit. “Its history is staggering—layer upon layer of ancient civilizations, remarkably preserved yet rarely seen. To walk through sites that have been almost untouched for years and to meet the archaeologists bringing these stories back to life was a privilege. I’m thrilled we can finally share this forgotten corner of the ancient world with viewers.”

History Hit’s Ancient Adventures: Libya, a 50-minute exploration of one of the world’s least-seen archaeological frontiers, is made by the first international documentary team in 15 years to gain access and film the ancient Greek and Roman sites of Cyrenaica, Libya, following years of civil war and instability.

History Hit worked closely with Ubisoft to incorporate the unique visual reconstruction of the ancient city into the documentary. Ancient Adventures: Libya is now available to stream exclusively on History Hit.

“This film represents not only a major production achievement but a rare opportunity to document history that has been out of reach for far too long, and shed light on some of the great work being done in Libya to preserve and record ancient sites,” said Bill Locke, executive producer at History Hit. “Our team worked closely with dedicated local and international partners to capture Libya’s immense archaeological wealth with the respect and care it deserves, and with Ubisoft to really bring the setting to life. Ancient Adventures: Libya stands as one of the most unique and important documentaries History Hit has ever produced.”

The film was made in collaboration with Ulster University, University of Benghazi, World Monuments Fund, the British Council Cultural Protection Fund and the Department of Antiquities of Libya.