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01 Mar
Explore the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II and the creation of the Underground Army, a resistance movement that became the most powerful of its kind in Europe.
01 Mar
As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.
01 Mar
In this first episode, our experts look at the ways in which Henry VIII's traumatic childhood would affect his personality, from his older brother's death to the early death of his beloved mother.
01 Mar
Henry's infamous relationship with Anne Boleyn turns from infatuation to deadly hatred, while his obsession with marrying Anne results in a cataclysmic break with the Roman Catholic Church.
01 Mar
Henry develops an agonising ulcer on his leg which has a terrible effect on his mental health and his moods; he also loses his once-athletic figure and becomes overweight and obese.
01 Mar
01 Mar
Christopher Clark explores the cultural wealth of Southeast Asia - the temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the old royal cities of Hue in Vietnam and Luang Prabang in Laos.
01 Mar
A metropolis was built in the heart of North America over 1000 years ago; larger than Paris and London at the time, it was known as Cahokia and is one of the best-kept secrets of western archaeology.
01 Mar
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.
01 Mar
The 7th of December, 1941: the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii is attacked by 350 Japanese planes that sink four American battleships, destroy 188 aircraft, and kill more than 2,000 Americans.
01 Mar
As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.
01 Mar
We chart the developments that led us to a technologically sophisticated society; discover the first data recording device and that electric cars were invented a hundred years earlier than you think.
01 Mar
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.
01 Mar
Nestled in the Jordanian desert, Petra is regarded as the eighth wonder of the world; scientists are still fascinated by its facades carved into the rock, its temples, and its unique hydraulic system.
01 Mar
We learn how Alexander the Great's General Ptolemy founded a new Hellenistic-Egyptian dynasty. Yet, in the second half of the dynasty's reign, a crisis arose that even Cleopatra could not overcome.
01 Mar
Is a 2,000-year-old weathered jar discovered on an Iraqi excavation really the world's oldest battery, and why is a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy screaming?
01 Mar
A metropolis was built in the heart of North America over 1000 years ago; larger than Paris and London at the time, it was known as Cahokia and is one of the best-kept secrets of western archaeology.
01 Mar
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.
01 Mar
The 7th of December, 1941: the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii is attacked by 350 Japanese planes that sink four American battleships, destroy 188 aircraft, and kill more than 2,000 Americans.
01 Mar
As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.
01 Mar
In this first episode, our experts look at the ways in which Henry VIII's traumatic childhood would affect his personality, from his older brother's death to the early death of his beloved mother.
01 Mar
Henry's infamous relationship with Anne Boleyn turns from infatuation to deadly hatred, while his obsession with marrying Anne results in a cataclysmic break with the Roman Catholic Church.
01 Mar
Henry develops an agonising ulcer on his leg which has a terrible effect on his mental health and his moods; he also loses his once-athletic figure and becomes overweight and obese.
01 Mar
The key machine in the Blitzkrieg was the GM Opel Blitz; this episode tells the story of the Blitz and the American-owned war factories that would produce them and put business before country.
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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