Is Ancient Apocalypse coming back?

Ancient Apocalypse ended on December 12, 2023, on ZDFinfo. The series concluded its second season, which aired on that date, after its first season premiered on December 26, 2021.

Ancient Apocalypse was a history documentary series that explored six catastrophic stories of how some of the world's greatest civilizations collapsed. The show examined the scientific reasons behind the disappearance of societies such as the Akkadian Empire, the Maya Civilisation, and the Lost City of Helike, among others. Each episode investigated natural disasters and environmental factors that contributed to these societies' decline, offering insights into their final moments.

The series featured a cast of experts and narrators including Alisdair Simpson as the narrator, Mary-Ann Ochota as a social anthropologist, and Iain Stewart as a geologist. The episodes had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes each.