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The Ancient World episode 5 – The Spartans

History / 3 minutes of reading / March 15, 2020 / By HDclump

The Ancient World episode 5 – The Spartans: Bettany Hughes chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilisations the world has ever seen, one founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality where the onus was on the collective and the goal was to create the perfect state and the perfect warrior. Hughes reveals the secrets and complexities of everyday Spartan life; homosexuality was compulsory, money was outlawed, equality was enforced, weak boys were put to death and women enjoyed a level of social and sexual freedom that was unheard of in the ancient world. It […]

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / March 15, 2020 / By HDclump

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini: Julia’s journey brings her to the glamorous island of Santorini, where she discovers how one of the Aegean’s poorest islands became a playground for the rich and famous. The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist track to explore, immerse herself in local traditions and sample the food. The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast of

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Ancient Aliens – The Immortality Machine episode 8 2020

Conspiracy / 2 minutes of reading / March 15, 2020 / By HDclump

Ancient Aliens – The Immortality Machine episode 8 2020: In the Mojave Desert, there is a structure built to bestow everlasting life – and according to the architect, the blueprint was provided by an extraterrestrial visitor. Known as the Integratron, it has been called a work of genius, but could it actually provide the key to immortality’ Download Ancient Aliens explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode in this hit

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Gardening Australia episode 6 2020

Gardening Australia 2020 / 4 minutes of reading / March 14, 2020 / By HDclump

Gardening Australia episode 6 2020: Sophie Thomson meets a productive gardener on Kangaroo Island, Tino Carnevale visits the home garden of a botanists, Josh Byrne demystifies greywater and we meet Claire Hooper, a comedian with a horticultural background. Gardening Australia has always provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Inspiring, entertaining and full of practical advice, join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they unearth gardening ideas, meet avid gardeners and look at some of the most inspiring gardens from across the country. Gardening Australia episode 6 2020 Island Eden Sophie treks

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 – Corfu

Travel / 5 minutes of reading / March 12, 2020 / By HDclump

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 – Corfu: In the captivating second episode of “The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury,” our beloved television presenter embarks on an enchanting journey to the lush and captivating Ionian island of Corfu. Renowned for its distinct character, Corfu is often deemed as the “least Greek” among the Greek islands, yet it exudes a unique charm that sets it apart. With her deep-rooted connection to Greece through her Greek heritage, Julia uncovers the hidden treasures of Corfu, venturing far from the beaten tourist path to truly immerse herself in the local traditions and

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The Ancient World episode 3 – The Minoans

History / 2 minutes of reading / March 12, 2020 / By HDclump

The Ancient World episode 3 – The Minoans: In this fascinating feature-length documentary historian Bettany Hughes continues her history of the Ancient World with a visit to Crete to recount one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. The story of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth is perhaps the most compelling of all Greek myths. Just over 100 years ago, English archaeologist Arthur Evans went to the ‘Minotaur’s Island’ to explore the roots of this myth and discovered instead a sophisticated Bronze Age civilisation that had been lost to history for thousands of years. He called them The

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / March 11, 2020 / By HDclump

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete: In the first episode of the series, presenter Julia Bradbury visits the picturesque, rustic and rugged island of Crete, exploring the Dikti mountains and its plateau of windmills. She also visits an island that used to be a leper colony. The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist track to explore, immerse herself in local traditions and sample the food. The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete Crete is the largest

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The Ancient World episode 2 – Engineering Ancient Egypt

History / 3 minutes of reading / March 11, 2020 / By HDclump

The Ancient World episode 2 – Engineering Ancient Egypt: Through their superlative buildings, the legacy of the Egyptian empire continues to enthrall people to this day. Yet these incredible structures were made over 4,000 years ago. Historian Bettany Hughes explores what drove the people of this ancient civilisation to build on such a massive scale. The story is told through the reigns of two pharaohs – Khufu and Ramesses II. Separated by 1,200 years, they both ruled during periods of incredible architectural ambition. Under Khufu, the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed; while under Ramesses II the temples

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The Ancient World episode 1 – Alexandria The Greatest City

History / 3 minutes of reading / March 10, 2020 / By HDclump

The Ancient World episode 1 – Alexandria The Greatest City: Three cities dominated the ancient world: Athens, Rome and a third, now almost forgotten. It lies hidden beneath the waters of the Mediterranean and a sprawling modern metropolis. Alexandria was a city built on a dream; a place with a very modern mindset, where – as with the worldwide web – one man had a vision that all knowledge on earth could be stored in one place. Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by

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Ancient Aliens – They Came from The Pleiades episode 7 2020

Conspiracy / 3 minutes of reading / March 9, 2020 / By HDclump

Ancient Aliens – They Came from The Pleiades episode 7 2020: In numerous ancient cultures throughout the world, stories were told of ancestors that came to Earth from the Pleiades star cluster. Could new scientific findings reveal that humankind’s true origins lie not on Earth… but 400 light years away’ Ancient Aliens explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode in this hit HISTORY series gives historic depth to the questions,

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Treasures of Ancient Egypt episode 3 – A New Dawn

Art, History / 5 minutes of reading / March 9, 2020 / By HDclump

Treasures of Ancient Egypt episode 3 – A New Dawn: Episode three of Treasures of Ancient Egypt: A New Dawn brings to light the captivating final chapter of Egyptian art, as presented by the ever-enthusiastic Alastair Sooke. In this episode, Sooke delves into the twilight years of Egypt’s grandeur, a period marked by political decline yet artistic revival and transformation. Through his journey, viewers are invited to witness how art became a bridge between the storied past and a new cultural synthesis shaped by foreign influences. One of the episode’s most striking moments is Sooke’s exploration of the colossal statues

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Treasures of Ancient Egypt episode 2 – The Golden Age

Art, History / 6 minutes of reading / March 8, 2020 / By HDclump

Treasures of Ancient Egypt episode 2: Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Ancient Egypt, where art, history, and human ingenuity converge to tell stories of power, beauty, and transformation. In the second episode of Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Alastair Sooke serves as your expert guide, navigating through an era of unparalleled opulence and cultural innovation. This mesmerizing exploration begins with the compelling, almost haunting, psychological portraits of the tyrant king Senwosret III and culminates in the resplendent golden mask of the boy king Tutankhamun. Along the way, viewers are treated to a kaleidoscope of architectural marvels, exquisite

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