Meet the Ancestors episode 3
This time, he joins a team of experts at a construction site in Bristol, where they have uncovered something truly extraordinary—a massive stone coffin.
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Mozart: Rise of a Genius episode 1
In 1777, at just 21 years old, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart made a life-changing decision. Already famous from the age of four for his prodigious musical talent, Mozart was no stranger to the limelight.
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London: A Tale of Two Cities
Dan Cruickshank embarks on a fascinating journey through time, retracing the steps of John Stow and John Strype—two of London’s most revered historians and chroniclers.
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Under Siege episode 6 – Newark 1643-1646
The story of the battles for Newark, a strategically vital town in Nottinghamshire, exemplifies the brutal nature of siege warfare during the long and bitter conflict of the English Civil War.
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Under Siege episode 5 – Leningrad 1941: The 900 Days
The Siege of Leningrad remains one of the most harrowing episodes of World War Two, a devastating chapter in the history of a city known for its resilience.
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Under Siege episode 4 – Verdun 1916
The Battle of Verdun, one of the most grueling and catastrophic sieges in modern history, unfolded throughout most of 1916. It became known as “The Mincer,” a fitting nickname for the infernal and attritional nature of the fighting.
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Meet the Ancestors episode 2
This captivating episode takes place along the rugged coastline of Donegal, Ireland, where an ancient burial site was discovered beneath shifting sand dunes.
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Meet the Ancestors episode 1
In the heart of the rugged Yorkshire Dales, a group of potholers makes an astonishing discovery deep within a cave—remnants of human burials and ancient prehistoric footprints, preserved for thousands of years.
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Thatcher & Reagan episode 2 – A Very Special Relationship
Esteemed journalist and biographer Charles Moore delves into one of the most iconic political alliances of the 20th century: the extraordinarily close bond between British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S.
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Under Siege episode 3 – Petersburg 1864
Under Siege episode 3 – Petersburg 1864: The Battle of the Crater, fought during the grueling Siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War, remains one of the most tragic and bizarre episodes in military history. Petersburg, a strategic railroad hub in Virginia, should never have endured such a prolonged and devastating siege. In June 1864, Union forces, under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant, had the opportunity to seize the town and potentially end the war swiftly. However, due to a series of miscommunications, strategic blunders, and a failure of leadership, the Union army failed to capture Petersburg.
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Thatcher & Reagan episode 1 – A Very Special Relationship
In Thatcher & Reagan episode 1, journalist Charles Moore delves into one of the most compelling political alliances of the 20th century: the extraordinary partnership between British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
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Under Siege episode 2 – Ciudad Rodrigo 1812
The Peninsular War, spanning from 1807 to 1814, stands as one of the bloodiest and most grueling chapters in the Napoleonic Wars.
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