Easter Island Origins
Documentary exploring how new evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew about Easter Island and the nearly 900 giant stone statues scattered across this remote Pacific island.
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History
Video documentaries about history of the world
Queen Victoria’s Letters: A Monarch Unveiled episode 1
Examining the first half of Queen Victoria’s life, biographer AN Wilson embarks on a quest to uncover the true essence of a monarch often misrepresented.
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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World – Georgia
Bettany Hughes embarks on a fascinating journey, delving into the legendary tale of Jason and the Argonauts and uncovering the captivating story of Tamar, the queen who rose to become a king.
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Vasa – The Ghost Ship
The Vasa, a majestic galleon and a symbol of Sweden’s burgeoning naval power, met a tragic fate on her maiden voyage in 1628.
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D-Day: The Unheard Tapes episode 3
D-Day+1 dawns with the first light of June 7, 1944, casting an eerie glow over the rugged and unfamiliar terrain of Normandy.
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D-Day: The Unheard Tapes episode 2
On a fateful day in June 1944, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops embarked on one of the most ambitious military operations in history, landing on five beaches along the Normandy coast.
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D-Day: The Unheard Tapes episode 1
As night cloaks the sky, Allied soldiers embark on a mission shrouded in secrecy, marking the commencement of the largest amphibious invasion in history.
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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World – Estonia
Bettany Hughes, the renowned historian and broadcaster, embarks on a captivating journey to Estonia, uncovering a wealth of hidden treasures
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D-Day 80: We Were There
Eighty years after the historic D-Day landings, the BBC has been diligently gathering first-hand accounts from the UK’s surviving D-Day veterans—remarkable individuals, many now centenarians.
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 11
A detailed exploration into the dedicated teams responsible for the meticulous care of two historically significant houses, which once served as pivotal launchpads for the grand ambitions of their illustrious owners, offers a fascinating glimpse into heritage preservation.
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 10
The National Trust safeguards some of the most significant legacies in British history, ranging from an aristocrat’s trove of invaluable treasures to a humble family home replete with everyday items from the 1920s middle-class life.
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 9
After two centuries of absence, a hidden gem in the art world has finally found its way back to its rightful place.
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