Secrets of the Nazi War Machine - Season 1

James Holland explores the U-boat fleet - from one-man torpedoes to the Type XXI - and uncovers how Hitler's failure to understand maritime warfare held the key to the outcome of World War II.

Secrets of the Nazi War Machine - Season 1

From Lugers to MG42 machine guns and the Pak40 anti-tank gun, James Holland uncovers how the craftsmanship of German weapons engineering was totally unsuited to fighting a long attritional war.

Cursed Bloodlines - Season 1

No other family in 20th-century America has held higher status than the Kennedys, but as blessed as they seemingly were, they were also cursed by a series of tragic and bizarre events.

Cursed Bloodlines - Season 1

The House of Romanov had imposed 300 years of strict Imperial rule, but royal authority was in question for the first time. The future of the Romanov dynasty was in danger.

Forbidden History - Season 6

Apparently imprinted with an image of Jesus' crucified body, the Turin Shroud is one of Christianity's most famous holy relics; scientists battle to try to prove if it's genuine or a fake.

End of Empire - Season 1

Charlemagne creates a united Europe at a time of political chaos, only for his family to rip it apart as sons turn on their fathers and brother fights brother.

History of Weapons - Season 1

Ranged weapons guarantee the warriors' best chance of survival; experts demonstrate the most important ranged weapons in history in experiments. We look at the Roman spear, longbow, and minié ball.

History of Weapons - Season 1

Warfare enters a new dimension with the attack from above; experiments reveal the secret of weapons that became keys to transport war up in the air. We discuss the birth of arrows, rockets, and bombs.

Mysteries Decoded - Season 1

Jennifer and ufologist Ryan Sprague investigate an unexplained crash in Roswell in the summer of 1947; the investigation could reveal one of the greatest government cover-ups of the 20th century.

Mysteries Decoded - Season 1

In 1967, following the deadliest bridge collapse in U.S. history, rumours began swirling around that the appearance of a mysterious winged creature may have been a warning of the impending disaster.

Mysteries Decoded - Season 1

In the 1980s, stories circulated that the U.S. government was conducting experiments on young children; Jennifer and Sam Tripoli investigate one of the most puzzling conspiracy theories of all time.

Machinery of War - Season 1

As the scale of war grew over time, so too did the size of machinery. The shape of war was changed forever from the moment the British tanks of WWI broke through the stalemate of trench warfare.

Machinery of War - Season 1

Delving into the world of covert operations and strategic strikes, this episode explores stealth technology from camouflage to the high-tech capabilities of the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit.

The Story of Europe - Season 1

A continent defined more by cultures than by geography, Europe derives its name from the mythic seduction of Queen Europa by Zeus, king of the ancient Greek gods. From there, all roads lead to Rome...

The Story of Europe - Season 1

Since the Middle Ages, Europe has seen Christianity as central to its Western identity. While true, many beliefs and ideas shaping Europe - including Christianity - originate in the Orient.

The Story of Europe - Season 1

Famine and war spread misery across Europe during the Middle Ages. The Renaissance finds inspiration in this shared suffering and sparks a rediscovery of art and science, paving the way to modernity.

The Story of Europe - Season 1

Europeans conquer the world from the 15th century; Columbus discovers America, the Conquistadors unleash destruction on the New World, and Europe enjoys a 'Golden Age' on the backs of its colonies.

Cursed Bloodlines - Season 1

The story of how Persia morphed into Iran is very much the story of one family, the Pahlavis. Their reign would prove short-lived for a dynasty, but it was the most tumultuous in the nation's history.

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Our World War - Season 1

1916: friends across the country join up to fight together in new battalions known as 'Pals'. Paddy Kennedy joins the Manchester Pals Battalion alongside his friends Henry, Andy, and Jim.

Mysteries Decoded - Season 1

In 1967, following the deadliest bridge collapse in U.S. history, rumours began swirling around that the appearance of a mysterious winged creature may have been a warning of the impending disaster.