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16 Jan
As of the 17th century, France sets the standard for all of Europe. However, the 1848 Spring of Nations is bloodily suppressed; the time is not yet ripe for European dreams of peace and freedom.
16 Jan
Europe dominates the world through its industries and colonies until 1914; after 1945, everything lies in ruins - the USA and the USSR are the new global superpowers vying for pre-eminence.
16 Jan
In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation; an airborne invasion of this scale would never be repeated.
16 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.
16 Jan
Don examines a painting at the centre of an art world scandal, a 19th-century medallion, and a blunderbuss that recalls a pirate who terrorised the high seas.
16 Jan
Don Wildman examines a scorecard connected to a figure skating rivalry, an underwater microphone which detected an unlikely WWII enemy and the skull of a tiny animal behind a decades-old canine curse.
16 Jan
Archaeologists' discovery of King Tut's tomb taught us about a lost civilisation. When death befell several members of the team, rumours of a curse on the tomb spread like wildfire around the world.
16 Jan
The Israel Museum features the most extensive collection of Biblical archaeology in the world; we search for King Herod and uncover a secret kept for centuries by citizens of a seaside Jewish town.
16 Jan
Examine the process of 'destructive creation', the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bonds while stimulating an arms race of technological progress. The result is civilisation.
16 Jan
The secret to the stability of ancient Egypt was religion; when people share beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilisations; it's just as true today.
16 Jan
From pre-war spying and concentration camps on British soil to national landmarks earmarked by the Nazis, we discover what Hitler's plans for Britain really were in this episode.
16 Jan
Hitler had a clear idea of the ideal Third Reich citizen; his regime needed to be incorporated into every aspect of people's lives. We investigate how Hitler implemented his ideals in this episode.
16 Jan
In this episode, learn about Hitler's redesign plans for the German transport system, how he used the car industry for the rearmament of his military, and see his plans for a colossal rail system.
16 Jan
In the aftermath of the Great War, the victors sign the Treaty of Versailles. We begin this series by exploring the 20 years after World War One and the events that led to the birth of World War Two.
16 Jan
In this episode, we explore the first few years on the European battlefield, from the invasion of France and the subsequent Dunkirk evacuation to Hitler's betrayal of his pact with Stalin.
16 Jan
Armies develop ever more effective close combat weapons throughout history; the Roman short sword and the medieval war hammer aim for the severest damage, but bayonets rely on the deterrent effect.
16 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.
16 Jan
In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation; an airborne invasion of this scale would never be repeated.
16 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.
16 Jan
Crete was one of the last places surrendered by the Nazis; it took more than 30 years for 4,000 Germans to be buried on the island, and claims for reparations drag on even to this day.
16 Jan
June 1944 - American, British and Canadian troops stormed the Normandy beaches along a 50-mile stretch. We look at the amphibious tanks and the heavy kit that weighed them down as they waded ashore.
16 Jan
Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories offers novel insight into life and atrocities in Germany and the occupied territories as Hitler's dreams crumble.
16 Jan
1918: after four years of combat, the British invent a new weapon to break the stalemate. Private Chas Rowland joins the Tank Corps and enters the extraordinary world of the Niveleur, a Mark V tank.
16 Jan
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.
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Famed French artist Paul Gauguin was born in Paris on June 7, 1848. The painter was interested in the…
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06.06.1944 1 527 000 soldiers in 47 Allied divisions 4 400 ships and landing craft 11 000 aircraft 15…
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Did you know that Henry VIII was not the firstborn son of Henry VII? The throne of the famous king was…
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With our expert Don Wildman, we will uncover the hidden secrets of museum exhibits. Don examines each…
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In June we have prepared an eclectic mix of historical topics just for you. Choose your favourites and…
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The arrests, trials, and deaths of many innocents –this was the largest witch-hunt in American history!…
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In May of 1692, an affluent New England Salem community convicted 20 young women of being possessed…
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