Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible
For over 130 years, the Eiffel Tower has stood as a majestic presence, dominating the skyline of Paris and capturing the imagination of millions.
Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible Read More »
French Revolution
Paris episode 1 – City of Dreams
Art historian Sandrine Voillet narrates the captivating evolution of Paris, chronicling its transformation from the turbulent aftermath of the French Revolution to its emergence as the world’s foremost modern metropolis within just a century.
Paris episode 1 – City of Dreams Read More »
Napoleon episode 3
Napoleon episode 3: Historian Andrew Roberts charts the fall of Napoleon, a defining moment in global history, which saw him taken to the remote island of St Helena in the Atlantic Ocean in 1815 as a prisoner of the British. It had taken just a year for the monarchies of Europe, the anti-Napoleonic powers of the world, to
Napoleon episode 3 Read More »
Napoleon episode 2
Napoleon episode 2: This episode of the series charts the transformation of a political leader of the French to emperor and global statesman, from a son of the French Revolution to husband of the daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor, the most powerful, conservative, monarchist nation on earth. In 1805, when Napoleon was crowned King of Italy, he
Napoleon episode 2 Read More »
Napoleon episode 1
Napoleon episode 1 : The first of three documentaries telling the story of Napoleon. With access to a unique archive of Napoleon’s personal letters, many of which have never been published before, historian Andrew Roberts journeys through the history and geography of Europe to bring this story vividly to life as he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader himself.
Napoleon episode 1 Read More »
The French Revolution: Tearing up History
A journey through the dramatic and destructive years of the French Revolution, telling its history in a way not seen before – through the extraordinary story of its art. Our guide through this turbulent decade is the constantly surprising Dr Richard Clay, an art historian who has spent his life decoding the symbols of power and authority. Dr
The French Revolution: Tearing up History Read More »