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12 Jan
View the birthplace of civilisation - the Middle East, site of the world's first cities from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation.
12 Jan
Rome: the greatest city of the ancient world. We unveil the secrets of Roman architecture and the incredible talent of its builders; explore the Pantheon, Emperor Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
12 Jan
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.
12 Jan
Japan's escalation of the War in the East is devastatingly effective, but despite their success it is possible to see their inevitable defeat, and they have roused the military might of the USA.
12 Jan
1940-1945: early victories, then stalemate and genocide, whether watching your neighbours being packed off or being a victim. Twelve years of terror would end in devastation and division.
12 Jan
The Lost Japanese Treasure is thought to have been buried under the Philippines by retreating Japanese forces at the end of WWII; it is said to include relics, artwork, and gold melted down into bars.
12 Jan
J. Paul Getty was renowned for his wealth and frugality as well as his lack of empathy and compassion for his family. He would marry four times and sire five sons, but he died old and alone.
12 Jan
The Grimaldi family has held their posts as sovereigns of Monaco with the utmost grace, but one thing they have missed time and again is good luck in the love department.
12 Jan
Don Wildman investigates the chain of events that led to the Miracle on the Hudson River, uncovers the origins of a legendary statue, and examines a musical invention that struck a major chord.
12 Jan
Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history, investigates the remains of a terrifying beast, and inspects a watch linked to a presidential scandal.
12 Jan
12 Jan
World-renowned ballistics genius Gerald Bull is a man who dreams big, but building the world's biggest gun puts Bull in a dangerous position, and his obsession will eventually cost him his life.
12 Jan
Weapons designed for everyone are a decisive advantage at war. International experts test the three most important weapons that can be learned very quickly: the crossbow, pike, and Kalashnikov.
12 Jan
Moscow's State Historical Museum tells the story of Russia and her people from Stone to modern age; we visit the torture chamber of Ivan the Terrible and investigate why Vladimir Lenin drove a Rolls.
12 Jan
View the birthplace of civilisation - the Middle East, site of the world's first cities from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation.
12 Jan
Rome: the greatest city of the ancient world. We unveil the secrets of Roman architecture and the incredible talent of its builders; explore the Pantheon, Emperor Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
12 Jan
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.
12 Jan
Japan's escalation of the War in the East is devastatingly effective, but despite their success it is possible to see their inevitable defeat, and they have roused the military might of the USA.
12 Jan
1940-1945: early victories, then stalemate and genocide, whether watching your neighbours being packed off or being a victim. Twelve years of terror would end in devastation and division.
12 Jan
12 Jan
Protected by a series of actions to slow down the German advance, thousands of Allied soldiers embarked on a march across Crete to meet the Royal Navy, taking them 400 miles across the Mediterranean.
12 Jan
Computer engineer Dr Shane Todd is found dead in Singapore and Yahia El Mashad is killed in a Paris hotel room; could El Mashad's murder be connected to his work for Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein?
12 Jan
James Holland uncovers the truth behind Hitler's feared Panzer divisions and explores how the German obsession with over-engineering their armoured vehicles brought about their downfall.
12 Jan
12 Jan
Brings history to life with captivating documentaries that take a fresh, modern look into history. We take our viewers on a powerful journey through time with intelligent, well researched programmes that entertain and challenge their minds. The focus is on european history, revealing the secrets of the past and how it defines us today.
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