Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley
Blitz Spirit: Lucy Worsley explores the lives of six people who lived, worked and volunteered during the Blitz. It shows their remarkable resilience, as well as the terrible suffering they endured.
Battle on the Frontline:...
Maginot vs Siegfried: Discover how Line Siegfried and Line Maginot protected Germany and France during World War II using modern technologies. (S).
The Vietnam War
Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968): On the eve of the Tet holiday, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launch surprise attacks throughout the South. (Part 6 of 10) (S).
Battle on the Frontline:...
Maginot vs Siegfried: Discover how Line Siegfried and Line Maginot protected Germany and France during World War II using modern technologies. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Sporting Life: Paul Murton travels from Dunkelf via the Tay river to Balmoral on an 1870s tricycle. (Part 2 of 6).
Egypt's Lost Queens
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).
The Boleyns
Thomas Boleyn, the patriarch of the Boleyns, is determined to elevate the family name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor court. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Egypt's Lost Queens
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Veneer of Civilisation (June 1968-May 1969): Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. (Part 7 of 10) (S).
The Boleyns
Thomas Boleyn, the patriarch of the Boleyns, is determined to elevate the family name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor court. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Veneer of Civilisation (June 1968-May 1969): Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. (Part 7 of 10) (S).
Egypt's Lost Queens
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).
The Boleyns
Thomas Boleyn, the patriarch of the Boleyns, is determined to elevate the family name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor court. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Veneer of Civilisation (June 1968-May 1969): Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. (Part 7 of 10) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
A Walk on the Wild Side: Paul Murton crosses the country from coast to coast and travels through Glen Affric on the way. (Part 3 of 6).
The Boleyns
Thomas Boleyn, the patriarch of the Boleyns, is determined to elevate the family name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor court. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
A Walk on the Wild Side: Paul Murton crosses the country from coast to coast and travels through Glen Affric on the way. (Part 3 of 6).
The Vietnam War
The Veneer of Civilisation (June 1968-May 1969): Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. (Part 7 of 10) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
A Walk on the Wild Side: Paul Murton crosses the country from coast to coast and travels through Glen Affric on the way. (Part 3 of 6).
Alexandria
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).
The Boleyns
Anne has grown into a real beauty. She is dazzling, and the king is caught in the glare. Her family play the long game to catch a king. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Alexandria
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers. (Part 8 of 10) (S).
The Boleyns
Anne has grown into a real beauty. She is dazzling, and the king is caught in the glare. Her family play the long game to catch a king. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers. (Part 8 of 10) (S).
Alexandria
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).
The Boleyns
Anne has grown into a real beauty. She is dazzling, and the king is caught in the glare. Her family play the long game to catch a king. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers. (Part 8 of 10) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton travels from the Firth of Forth estuary into the depths of rural Perthshire in central Scotland. (Part 4 of 6).
The Boleyns
Anne has grown into a real beauty. She is dazzling, and the king is caught in the glare. Her family play the long game to catch a king. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton travels from the Firth of Forth estuary into the depths of rural Perthshire in central Scotland. (Part 4 of 6).
The Vietnam War
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers. (Part 8 of 10) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton travels from the Firth of Forth estuary into the depths of rural Perthshire in central Scotland. (Part 4 of 6).
Ancient Egypt
In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S).
The Boleyns
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Ancient Egypt
In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970 - March 1973): South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. (Part 9 of 10) (S).
The Boleyns
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970 - March 1973): South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. (Part 9 of 10) (S).
Ancient Egypt
In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago. (Part 1 of 2) (S).
The Boleyns
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970 - March 1973): South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. (Part 9 of 10) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
From Burns to Butlins: Paul Murton visits some of the places connected to the life of the poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. (Part 5 of 6).
The Boleyns
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
From Burns to Butlins: Paul Murton visits some of the places connected to the life of the poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. (Part 5 of 6).
The Vietnam War
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970 - March 1973): South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. (Part 9 of 10) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
From Burns to Butlins: Paul Murton visits some of the places connected to the life of the poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. (Part 5 of 6).
Ancient Egypt
In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Nazi Ratlines in Franco's Madrid
European fascists arrive in Madrid, and protected by the Franco regime, they weave a secret web known as ratlines in order to escape the Allied forces. (S).
Ancient Egypt
In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Weight of Memory (March 1973 - Onward): When hundreds of thousands of North Vietnamese troops pour into the South, Saigon descends rapidly into chaos. (Part 10 of 10) (S).
Nazi Ratlines in Franco's Madrid
European fascists arrive in Madrid, and protected by the Franco regime, they weave a secret web known as ratlines in order to escape the Allied forces. (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Weight of Memory (March 1973 - Onward): When hundreds of thousands of North Vietnamese troops pour into the South, Saigon descends rapidly into chaos. (Part 10 of 10) (S).
Ancient Egypt
In The Valley Of The Kings: Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher looks at the mysterious world of the ancient Egyptian afterlife. (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Nazi Ratlines in Franco's Madrid
European fascists arrive in Madrid, and protected by the Franco regime, they weave a secret web known as ratlines in order to escape the Allied forces. (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Weight of Memory (March 1973 - Onward): When hundreds of thousands of North Vietnamese troops pour into the South, Saigon descends rapidly into chaos. (Part 10 of 10) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
The Truth About Franco:...
Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
It's Just Like Switzerland: Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Part 6 of 6).
Nazi Ratlines in Franco's Madrid
European fascists arrive in Madrid, and protected by the Franco regime, they weave a secret web known as ratlines in order to escape the Allied forces. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
It's Just Like Switzerland: Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Part 6 of 6).
The Vietnam War
The Weight of Memory (March 1973 - Onward): When hundreds of thousands of North Vietnamese troops pour into the South, Saigon descends rapidly into chaos. (Part 10 of 10) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
It's Just Like Switzerland: Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Part 6 of 6).
Berlin
Berlin has always welcomed outsiders. But it has also been a battleground invaded by the French, taken over by the Nazis, occupied by the Russians and then divided down the middle. (Part 1 of 2).
Berlin
Berlin has always welcomed outsiders. But it has also been a battleground invaded by the French, taken over by the Nazis, occupied by the Russians and then divided down the middle. (Part 2 of 2).
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Romantic Ideal: Paul Murton travels from the Trossachs out to Iona and then the fabled Isle of Staffa. (Part 1 of 6).
Icons of Conquest
We look at how many famous icons of conquest were removed, what made them special and the debate on whether, when, and how they should be returned.
A Short History of the Moors
In A Short History of the Moors we explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, the dynasties that built an empire, and what they left behind.
Berlin
Berlin has always welcomed outsiders. But it has also been a battleground invaded by the French, taken over by the Nazis, occupied by the Russians and then divided down the middle. (Part 1 of 2).
Berlin
Berlin has always welcomed outsiders. But it has also been a battleground invaded by the French, taken over by the Nazis, occupied by the Russians and then divided down the middle. (Part 2 of 2).
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Romantic Ideal: Paul Murton travels from the Trossachs out to Iona and then the fabled Isle of Staffa. (Part 1 of 6).
The Vietnam War
Déjà Vu (1858-1961): Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem's untested regime in the South. (Part 1 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
Riding the Tiger (1961-1963): President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. (Part 2 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
The River Styx: Hardliners in Hanoi send combat troops to the South, accelerating the insurgency. President Johnson escalates America's military commitment. (Part 3 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
Resolve (January 1966-June 1967): As an antiwar movement builds back home, soldiers and Marines discover that the war in Vietnam is nothing like their fathers' war. (Part 4 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
This is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967): As body counts mount, Hanoi plans a surprise offensive, and the Johnson administration attempts to reassure the American public. (Part 5 of 10) (S).
A Short History of the Moors
In A Short History of the Moors we explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, the dynasties that built an empire, and what they left behind.
A Short History of the Moors
In A Short History of the Moors we explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, the dynasties that built an empire, and what they left behind.
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Romantic Ideal: Paul Murton travels from the Trossachs out to Iona and then the fabled Isle of Staffa. (Part 1 of 6).
Berlin
Berlin has always welcomed outsiders. But it has also been a battleground invaded by the French, taken over by the Nazis, occupied by the Russians and then divided down the middle. (Part 1 of 2).
Berlin
Berlin has always welcomed outsiders. But it has also been a battleground invaded by the French, taken over by the Nazis, occupied by the Russians and then divided down the middle. (Part 2 of 2).
Icons of Conquest
We look at how many famous icons of conquest were removed, what made them special and the debate on whether, when, and how they should be returned.
A Short History of the Moors
In A Short History of the Moors we explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, the dynasties that built an empire, and what they left behind.
Los Angeles
the City: In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S).
Los Angeles
the City: In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6).
Wellington vs Napoleon
Aftermath of Waterloo: We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
Great Forts of the...
Mediterranean: Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Los Angeles
the City: In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S).
Los Angeles
the City: In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6).
Wellington vs Napoleon
Aftermath of Waterloo: We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
The Vietnam War
Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968): On the eve of the Tet holiday, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launch surprise attacks throughout the South. (Part 6 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
The Veneer of Civilisation (June 1968-May 1969): Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. (Part 7 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers. (Part 8 of 10) (S).
The Vietnam War
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970 - March 1973): South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. (Part 9 of 10) (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6).
Great Forts of the...
Mediterranean: Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Great Forts of the...
Mediterranean: Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Grand Tours of Scotland
The Feminine Touch: Paul Murton uncovers the stories of pioneering female tourists determined to travel north. (Part 2 of 6).
Los Angeles
the City: In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S).
Los Angeles
the City: In the space of less than 150 years LA has transformed itself from a little lawless cow town into one of the biggest cities on the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Wellington vs Napoleon
Aftermath of Waterloo: We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
Great Forts of the...
Mediterranean: Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Vichy and the Nazis
Summer 1942: A real manhunt took place in Paris. Close to 80 000 Jews were rounded-up and deported to the concentration camps. Almost none of them ever returned. (S).
The USS Indianapolis
Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
A Walk on the Wild Side: Paul Murton crosses the country from coast to coast and travels through Glen Affric on the way. (Part 3 of 6).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Inside Japan's War
Rising Sun: Episode One explores the origins of Japan's involvement in WW2. (Part 1 of 4).
The USS Indianapolis
Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Scotland in Miniature - the Isle of Arran: Paul Murton explores this island that has something for everyone - old castles, rugged mountains, stunning wildlife and even a nudist beach. (Part 1 of 6).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Inside Japan's War
Rising Sun: Episode One explores the origins of Japan's involvement in WW2. (Part 1 of 4).
The USS Indianapolis
Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea. (S).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Inside Japan's War
Rising Sun: Episode One explores the origins of Japan's involvement in WW2. (Part 1 of 4).
Vietnam
Picture: \"The girl in the photo\" retraces the extraordinary story of the young burnt girl whose terrible photo will contribute, by its power, to overturn world opinion about the Vietnam War.