History

Andrew Marr’s History of the World
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Andrew Marr’s History of the World

Andrew Marr’s History of the World presents an ambitious journey through 70,000 years of human civilisation. This eight-part series, hosted by British journalist and broadcaster Andrew Marr, traces the development of human so...
Slavery by Another Name
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Slavery by Another Name

Slavery by Another Name explores the continuation of slavery long after the Emancipation Proclamation. Challenging the preconceived notion that slavery ended in the United States at the conclusion of the American Civil War, t...
Soviet Storm: WW2 in the East
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Soviet Storm: WW2 in the East

Soviet Storm: WW2 in the East is an eighteen-part series that recounts Russia’s epic military role on the Eastern Front of the Second World War. It begins with the German invasion of the USSR in June 1941, known as Operation...
The Story of Ireland
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The Story of Ireland

The Story of Ireland is a five-episode series that aims to uncover the country’s history by exploring the myths, legends, and people that laid the foundations of Irish culture. Presented by Fergal Keane, it travels across thr...
Building the Great Cathedrals
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Building the Great Cathedrals

The Gothic cathedrals are marvellous human achievements in architecture and artistry. Building the Great Cathedrals investigates how medieval architects were able to conceive and construct grand religious buildings such as Be...
Third Reich: The Rise & Fall
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Third Reich: The Rise & Fall

Third Reich: The Rise & Fall examines Hitler’s Germany through newsreels and interviews with people who lived under the regime. Painstakingly researched, it provides a comprehensive picture of what motivated people in Ger...
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Cave of Forgotten Dreams is a 3D documentary by Werner Herzog that explores a remote cave in France known as the Chauvet Cave. This cave is home to many ancient human-made images, tens of thousands of years old. The cave is f...
America Before Columbus
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America Before Columbus

When most people think of pre-Columbian America, they picture an idyllic wilderness dotted with small native villages and settlements. America Before Columbus tells the story of what Columbus really discovered when he landed...
Ancients Behaving Badly
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Ancients Behaving Badly

Ancients Behaving Badly is an eight-part series that recounts the antics of rulers throughout history. Each episode examines the actions of a single ruler, educating the audience about the individual through consultations wit...
A History of Christianity
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A History of Christianity

A History of Christianity follows Diarmaid MacCulloch, a professor of history at Oxford University, as he travels to some of the most historically rich places on the planet and examines their impact on the growth, identity an...
World War II in Colour
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World War II in Colour

World War II in Colour presents the history of the 20th century’s greatest conflict in stunning detail by utilising the latest film colourisation technology. Narrated by legendary English actor Robert Powell, the documentary...