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23 Jan
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.
23 Jan
23 Jan
June 1944: the British and Canadians are still short of the objective they planned to capture on D-Day: the city of Caen. This episode tells the story of the bloody fighting for the city.
23 Jan
July 1944: American forces plan a major offensive named Operation Cobra. They would attack near St Lo, achieve a breakthrough, then unleash General Patton and the US Third Army to exploit the opening.
23 Jan
Don Wildman examines the origins of a mythical unicorn featured at a popular circus, the baffling case of a missing U.S. politician, and an attack by one of the deadliest creatures on the planet.
23 Jan
We examine a species of Asian cobra that invaded a small town in Missouri, a carriage that was the site of a bizarre murder, and a wealthy daredevil who swam with sharks to prove they were harmless.
23 Jan
Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore. In this episode, she examines a rare portrait of a working man.
23 Jan
Starring in only a handful of films, Bruce Lee is revered as an icon in popular culture, but Lee died as young and as suddenly as his son. How could their tragic destinies share so many similarities?
23 Jan
Like it or not, warfare, conflict and the need to explore the unknown is the catalyst for human progress in technology. The fact is that mankind is at its most inventive when it's being destructive.
23 Jan
See the origins of the Celts in the Alps of Central Europe, and relive the moment of first contact with the Romans in a pitched battle just north of Rome, that left the Imperial City devastated.
23 Jan
During the first century BC, how did the Gallic warrior Vercingetorix unite the Celtic front and challenge Julius Caesar in an epic battle that would shape the future of Europe?
23 Jan
We examine key movements in the Pacific Theatre - the Fall of Singapore, the Battle of Midway and the Kokoda Campaign - Rommel's offensives in Africa, and the Allied bombing campaign over Europe.
23 Jan
The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.
23 Jan
This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.
23 Jan
We witness the final moments and aftermath of World War II with the establishment of war crime trials - such as the ones in Nuremberg - and move towards peace with the creation of the United Nations.
23 Jan
The 8th of May, 1945: celebrations erupt across the world as the war ends in Europe. It is Victory in Europe Day, but it has been a long and hard race to get here... and war still rages in the Pacific.
23 Jan
Speed becomes a decisive feature of warfare throughout history. A team of experts presents the most significant weapons where speed made a difference: the chariot, the revolver, and the sling.
23 Jan
New and devastating weapons shape the wars of the 20th century. Experts test the catastrophic effects of the three most destructive weapons of our time: the machine gun, hand grenade, and tank.
23 Jan
June 1944: the British and Canadians are still short of the objective they planned to capture on D-Day: the city of Caen. This episode tells the story of the bloody fighting for the city.
23 Jan
July 1944: American forces plan a major offensive named Operation Cobra. They would attack near St Lo, achieve a breakthrough, then unleash General Patton and the US Third Army to exploit the opening.
23 Jan
September 1944: Montgomery proposes a bold plan to cross the Rhine and encircle Germany's industrial heartland. If successful, his plan could end the war by Christmas.
23 Jan
October 1944: the Allies face a major supply crisis - vital fuel and ammunition still has to be landed at the D-Day beaches. When the port of Antwerp is liberated, it seems the crisis might be over.
23 Jan
23 Jan
The Battle for Berlin has begun; the soon-to-be victorious powers advance step by step. On the 30th of April, the Red Flag flies over the Reichstag and Adolf Hitler dies by suicide.
23 Jan
Jennifer and U.S. Navy veteran Jordan Hunter investigate claims that a vortex for supernatural forces has caused ships and planes to vanish without a trace.
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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