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27 Apr
January 28th, 1945: the war reaches its climax on German soil. It is the beginning of a hundred days of horror and death, claiming more lives than in all the years of war.
27 Apr
In decoding Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, the question of why the all-powerful Führer needed a close and constantly available circle at his beck and call is one deserving of examination.
27 Apr
1941: Rudolf Hess, Hitler's right-hand man, crashes a plane into the Scottish Highlands. Why had he come, who was he meeting, and did he really take his own life in Spandau prison?
27 Apr
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27 Apr
We discover an intriguing new theory about Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey; one of the world's oldest mysteries dating back over 12,000 years, we still don't understand who built it or why.
27 Apr
The tragic histories of the political dynasties of the Bhutto family in Pakistan and the Nehru-Gandhi family in India are often compared to that of America's Kennedy family.
27 Apr
The tragic histories of the political dynasties of the Bhutto family in Pakistan and the Nehru-Gandhi family in India are often compared to that of America's Kennedy family.
27 Apr
27 Apr
In decoding Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, the question of why the all-powerful Führer needed a close and constantly available circle at his beck and call is one deserving of examination.
27 Apr
January 28th, 1945: the war reaches its climax on German soil. It is the beginning of a hundred days of horror and death, claiming more lives than in all the years of war.
27 Apr
In 1946, Hermann Goering cheated the hangman by deciding his own fate; how did he manage to get hold of a cyanide capsule in a maximum-security prison? We explore the theories surrounding his death.
27 Apr
1323 B.C. / B.C.E.: Egypt is still in chaos left by Akhenaten's attempted religious revolution when his son, the young king Tutankhamun, dies; the 18th dynasty comes to an end in a state of disorder.
27 Apr
Ramses I's eight-year-old son Seti becomes king and all eyes are on him; the young prince representes the future of the new royal family which has yet to assert its influence over the kingdom.
27 Apr
Seti I is still in his prime when he dies in 1279 B.C. / B.C.E.; despite his short reign, it proves brilliant and gives Prince Ramses ample time to perfect his education for his future role as king.
27 Apr
Ramses the Great has earned the distinction of being the most feared and respected pharaoh when he signs the first true peace treaty in human history with longstanding foes the Hittites.
27 Apr
Ramses reaches the 30th year of his reign as a pharaoh of unparalleled achievements, but he has little time to savour his lengthy tenure on the throne amid the grandeur.
27 Apr
Ramses fortified borders and established peace with other kingdoms during his long reign; his 13th son Merenptah must strive to uphold his father's legacy, but will his efforts prove sufficient?
27 Apr
Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.
27 Apr
This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.
27 Apr
An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.
27 Apr
The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.
27 Apr
Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?
27 Apr
The team uses drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems, and ancient weapons and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the power of the Khmer military.
27 Apr
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