Meet the Ancestors episode 4
In the fourth episode of “Meet the Ancestors,” archaeologist Julian Richards takes us on a captivating journey into the heart of Malmesbury Abbey.
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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
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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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