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.
America the Bountiful
Maryland is synonymous with crabs and has been dating back to the 17th century.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
Russia's Wars
Empire of the Czars: Peter and Catherine the Great, conquer Northern Europe, Crimea and the Caucasus. Their heirs later defend against Napoleon and solidify Russia as a major power. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
A team of experts have found evidence of a catastrophe that wiped out a technically advanced Mediterranean civilisation 3,500 years ago. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Battle of Little Bighorn
Witness the day Custer's luck ran out and the fate of Native Americans changed forever.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
Russia's Wars
Empire of the Czars: Peter and Catherine the Great, conquer Northern Europe, Crimea and the Caucasus. Their heirs later defend against Napoleon and solidify Russia as a major power. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
A team of experts have found evidence of a catastrophe that wiped out a technically advanced Mediterranean civilisation 3,500 years ago. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
Battle of Little Bighorn
Witness the day Custer's luck ran out and the fate of Native Americans changed forever.
Russia's Wars
Empire of the Czars: Peter and Catherine the Great, conquer Northern Europe, Crimea and the Caucasus. Their heirs later defend against Napoleon and solidify Russia as a major power. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
A team of experts have found evidence of a catastrophe that wiped out a technically advanced Mediterranean civilisation 3,500 years ago. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Battle of Little Bighorn
Witness the day Custer's luck ran out and the fate of Native Americans changed forever.
Treasures Decoded
A team of experts have found evidence of a catastrophe that wiped out a technically advanced Mediterranean civilisation 3,500 years ago. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. In the northernmost spur of Skye - the Trotternish Peninsula - he visits the Old Man of Storr. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Soviet Union: The Red Army, forged by Leon Trotsky from revolutionary guards and members of the Tsarist troops, becomes the sword of Communist Russia. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Tut's Last Mission: Experts examine a theory that treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb were meant to prepare him for an epic afterlife battle. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Battlefield America
Shiloh: The episode examines the strategic decisions made by Union and Confederate leaders and the intense combat experienced by soldiers. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. In the northernmost spur of Skye - the Trotternish Peninsula - he visits the Old Man of Storr. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Soviet Union: The Red Army, forged by Leon Trotsky from revolutionary guards and members of the Tsarist troops, becomes the sword of Communist Russia. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Tut's Last Mission: Experts examine a theory that treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb were meant to prepare him for an epic afterlife battle. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. In the northernmost spur of Skye - the Trotternish Peninsula - he visits the Old Man of Storr. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
Battlefield America
Shiloh: The episode examines the strategic decisions made by Union and Confederate leaders and the intense combat experienced by soldiers. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Soviet Union: The Red Army, forged by Leon Trotsky from revolutionary guards and members of the Tsarist troops, becomes the sword of Communist Russia. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Tut's Last Mission: Experts examine a theory that treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb were meant to prepare him for an epic afterlife battle. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Battlefield America
Shiloh: The episode examines the strategic decisions made by Union and Confederate leaders and the intense combat experienced by soldiers. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Tut's Last Mission: Experts examine a theory that treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb were meant to prepare him for an epic afterlife battle. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. In the northernmost spur of Skye - the Trotternish Peninsula - he visits the Old Man of Storr. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Russian Federation: Putin's wars in Georgia, Chechnya and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
The discovery of 30 massacred bodies on a Swedish island reveals an ancient Nordic murder mystery - a warrior tribe was brutally murdered by their rivals in a power struggle. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Battlefield America
Vicksburg: Episode 2 highlights the strategic decisions of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Russian Federation: Putin's wars in Georgia, Chechnya and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
The discovery of 30 massacred bodies on a Swedish island reveals an ancient Nordic murder mystery - a warrior tribe was brutally murdered by their rivals in a power struggle. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S).
Battlefield America
Vicksburg: Episode 2 highlights the strategic decisions of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Russian Federation: Putin's wars in Georgia, Chechnya and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
The discovery of 30 massacred bodies on a Swedish island reveals an ancient Nordic murder mystery - a warrior tribe was brutally murdered by their rivals in a power struggle. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Battlefield America
Vicksburg: Episode 2 highlights the strategic decisions of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
The discovery of 30 massacred bodies on a Swedish island reveals an ancient Nordic murder mystery - a warrior tribe was brutally murdered by their rivals in a power struggle. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
Who Killed Ivan the Terrible?
The truth behind the death of one of the most ruthless tyrants in history. (S).
Treasures Decoded
Could the new investigations at Pompeii explain the mystery of dozens of bodies found sheltering in a warehouse - some laden with treasure, others stripped of all worldly goods? (Part 3 of 6) (S).
War Machine
The War of Resources: In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Battlefield America
Chickamauga: Episode 3 showcases the intense fighting and strategic errors in the Battle of Chickamauga leading to significant losses on both sides. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
Who Killed Ivan the Terrible?
The truth behind the death of one of the most ruthless tyrants in history. (S).
Treasures Decoded
Could the new investigations at Pompeii explain the mystery of dozens of bodies found sheltering in a warehouse - some laden with treasure, others stripped of all worldly goods? (Part 3 of 6) (S).
War Machine
The War of Resources: In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
Battlefield America
Chickamauga: Episode 3 showcases the intense fighting and strategic errors in the Battle of Chickamauga leading to significant losses on both sides. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Who Killed Ivan the Terrible?
The truth behind the death of one of the most ruthless tyrants in history. (S).
Treasures Decoded
Could the new investigations at Pompeii explain the mystery of dozens of bodies found sheltering in a warehouse - some laden with treasure, others stripped of all worldly goods? (Part 3 of 6) (S).
War Machine
The War of Resources: In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Battlefield America
Chickamauga: Episode 3 showcases the intense fighting and strategic errors in the Battle of Chickamauga leading to significant losses on both sides. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Could the new investigations at Pompeii explain the mystery of dozens of bodies found sheltering in a warehouse - some laden with treasure, others stripped of all worldly goods? (Part 3 of 6) (S).
War Machine
The War of Resources: In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
War Machine
The War of Resources: In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton sets out to visit the myriad of islands that hug our coastline. He heads straight for Britain's two remotest island communities, Foula and Fair Isle in Shetland. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
China
Empire: Explore the tombs of China's Han Dynasty. Within lie opulent artworks, including terracotta armies, civilians, and livestock, all crafted and now excavated to reveal their story. (S).
Treasures Decoded
A stunning discovery in the Mediterranean reveals a lost Roman city - and the untold story of an industrial capital made rich by supplying every corner of the empire. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Kim Il Sung: Witness Kim Il Sung's transformation from guerilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton sets out to visit the myriad of islands that hug our coastline. He heads straight for Britain's two remotest island communities, Foula and Fair Isle in Shetland. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
China
Empire: Explore the tombs of China's Han Dynasty. Within lie opulent artworks, including terracotta armies, civilians, and livestock, all crafted and now excavated to reveal their story. (S).
Treasures Decoded
A stunning discovery in the Mediterranean reveals a lost Roman city - and the untold story of an industrial capital made rich by supplying every corner of the empire. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton sets out to visit the myriad of islands that hug our coastline. He heads straight for Britain's two remotest island communities, Foula and Fair Isle in Shetland. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Kim Il Sung: Witness Kim Il Sung's transformation from guerilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
China
Empire: Explore the tombs of China's Han Dynasty. Within lie opulent artworks, including terracotta armies, civilians, and livestock, all crafted and now excavated to reveal their story. (S).
Treasures Decoded
A stunning discovery in the Mediterranean reveals a lost Roman city - and the untold story of an industrial capital made rich by supplying every corner of the empire. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Kim Il Sung: Witness Kim Il Sung's transformation from guerilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
A stunning discovery in the Mediterranean reveals a lost Roman city - and the untold story of an industrial capital made rich by supplying every corner of the empire. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
Paul Murton sets out to visit the myriad of islands that hug our coastline. He heads straight for Britain's two remotest island communities, Foula and Fair Isle in Shetland. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland's magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
Russia's Wars
Empire of the Czars: Peter and Catherine the Great, conquer Northern Europe, Crimea and the Caucasus. Their heirs later defend against Napoleon and solidify Russia as a major power. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Soviet Union: The Red Army, forged by Leon Trotsky from revolutionary guards and members of the Tsarist troops, becomes the sword of Communist Russia. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Russian Federation: Putin's wars in Georgia, Chechnya and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
Playing to Survive
Cramm vs Hitler: Gottfried von Cramm, a tennis star, defied the Nazis, facing threats from Hitler, imprisonment for being gay, and combat on the Eastern Front. (S).
Russia's Wars
Empire of the Czars: Peter and Catherine the Great, conquer Northern Europe, Crimea and the Caucasus. Their heirs later defend against Napoleon and solidify Russia as a major power. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Soviet Union: The Red Army, forged by Leon Trotsky from revolutionary guards and members of the Tsarist troops, becomes the sword of Communist Russia. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
Russia's Wars
The Russian Federation: Putin's wars in Georgia, Chechnya and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
America's Great War 1917-1918
The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and English troops. (S).
Playing to Survive
Cramm vs Hitler: Gottfried von Cramm, a tennis star, defied the Nazis, facing threats from Hitler, imprisonment for being gay, and combat on the Eastern Front. (S).
Rum & Revolution
of Havana: Havana shines as a vibrant metropolis. Beneath the allure lies a city controlled by the American mafia, where luxury contrasts sharply with the poverty endured by most Cubans. (S).
Legends and Luxury...
History of Marrakesh: Marrakesh, hailed as the most enchanting city in the Maghreb, captivated Western elites with its almost mystical allure. (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland's magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland's magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland's magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
War Machine
The War of Resources: In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles
In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland's magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Tut's Last Mission: Experts examine a theory that treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb were meant to prepare him for an epic afterlife battle. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
The discovery of 30 massacred bodies on a Swedish island reveals an ancient Nordic murder mystery - a warrior tribe was brutally murdered by their rivals in a power struggle. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Could the new investigations at Pompeii explain the mystery of dozens of bodies found sheltering in a warehouse - some laden with treasure, others stripped of all worldly goods? (Part 3 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
A stunning discovery in the Mediterranean reveals a lost Roman city - and the untold story of an industrial capital made rich by supplying every corner of the empire. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Egypt's Apocalypse Volcano: A massive volcanic eruption in 44 B.C. may have hastened the end of the ancient Egyptian empire. (Part 5 of 6) (S).
Treasures Decoded
Crucifixion Mystery: The stunning discovery of an executed man in Northern Italy reveals the brutal truth behind the Roman practice of crucifixion. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
War Machine
War on Land: During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
War Machine
War at Sea: Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
War Machine
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. (Part 3 of 4) (S).