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Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany episode 1

History / 3 minutes of reading / March 29, 2020 / By HDclump

Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany episode 1: A candid look at what life was really like for those living in, and under Hitler’s Swastika – at home – and abroad, a record not only of what they saw, but of what they knew. Recently discovered home movie footage from 1936 offers a unique and novel insight into what people in Germany were thinking and experiencing. In these prewar days, Germany was on a high and the Hitler Youth seemed like fun and games, but Nazi control was soon to become an all-pervading force, militarising the nation. The […]

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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 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 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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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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Treasures of Ancient Egypt episode 1

Art, History / 5 minutes of reading / March 6, 2020 / By HDclump

Treasures of Ancient Egypt episode 1: In the captivating first episode of Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Alastair Sooke embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel the artistic genius of one of the most fascinating civilizations in human history. With the majesty of Egypt’s greatest historical landmarks as a backdrop, Sooke explores 30 remarkable masterpieces that bring the story of Ancient Egyptian art vividly to life. From the sun-scorched dunes of the Sahara to the life-giving waters of the Nile, he delves deep into the origins of a visual style that continues to inspire awe today.

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Civilisations episode 4 – The Eye of Faith

Art, History / 2 minutes of reading / March 3, 2020 / By HDclump

Civilisations episode 4 – The Eye of Faith: Professor Mary Beard broaches the controversial, sometimes dangerous, topic of religion and art. For millennia, art has inspired religion as much as religion has inspired art. Yet there are fundamental problems, which all religions share, in making god or gods visible in the human world. How, and at what cost, do you make the unseen, seen? Beneath all works of religious art there always lies conflict and risk. And the result is often iconoclasm – the destruction of works of art – which Mary believes can lead on to new forms of

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A History of Scotland episode 5 – Project Britain

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 25, 2020 / By HDclump

A History of Scotland episode 5 – Project Britain: Neil Oliver describes how the ambitions of two of Scotland’s Stuart monarchs were the driving force that united two ancient enemies, and set them on the road to the Great Britain we know today. While Mary Queen of Scots plotted to usurp Elizabeth I and seize the throne of England, her son James dreamt of a more radical future: a Protestant Great Britain. A History of Scotland episode 5 – Project Britain Mary, Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587),

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A History of Scotland episode 4 – Language is Power

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 24, 2020 / By HDclump

A History of Scotland episode 4 – Language is Power: Neil Oliver reveals the story of the infamous Highland/Lowland divide, which was the result of a family struggle. At one time, Gaelic Scotland – the people and the language – was central to the collective identity of Scots. But as Neil Oliver reveals, Scotland’s infamous Highland/Lowland divide was the result of a family struggle that divided the kingdom. This is the story of how the centralising policies of the Stewart royal family in the 15th century led to the Gaels being perceived as rebels and outsiders. A

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A History of Scotland episode 3 – Bishop Makes King

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 23, 2020 / By HDclump

A History of Scotland episode 3 – Bishop Makes King: Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver investigates the role the church played in Robert Bruce’s struggle to secure Scottish independence. Robert Bruce’s 22-year struggle to secure Scottish independence is one of the most important chapters in the country’s history. Neil Oliver explores the crucial role the Scottish church played in promoting the cause of Robert Bruce, how they launched repeated propaganda campaigns, both at home and abroad, and how the famous 1320 Declaration of Arbroath ultimately persuaded the Pope to finally recognise Scotland as an independent nation.

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