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Killer Kings
Ivan The Terrible: A ground-breaking blend of True Crime and Historical documentary, we will vigorously present the case against six formidable Kings who have left an indelible mark on the world. S1 E1
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Oskar Schindler: The Man Behind The List
The amazing story of the Nazi and war profiteer who ultimately saved 1,300 Jews from death.
Inside The Tower of London
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history. S6 E5
Inside The Tower of London
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history. S6 E5
Inside The Tower of London
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history. S6 E6
Inside The Tower of London
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history. S6 E6
Cursed Treasures
In this episode, the hunt takes us to France at the time of the Knights Templar, recent times in a northern English city, 17th Century India and pre-historic Spain. S1 E4
Cursed Treasures
In this episode, the hunt takes us to France at the time of the Knights Templar, recent times in a northern English city, 17th Century India and pre-historic Spain. S1 E4
Time Team
Diving For The Armada, Kinlochbervie: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E3
1776: American Independence
A New World: British troops surrender at Yorktown in 1781, prompting 60,000 war refugees to flee North America. The United States gains vast new territory as a new world order emerges. S1 E6
The Wall
Northern Ireland: Three decades on from the Good Friday Agreement, communities living in the shadow of Northern Ireland's Peace Walls share moving stories of division, hope & lasting peace. S1 E6
Jack The Ripper: Written In Blood
Leather Apron: With Whitechapel in panic, The Star fuels hysteria, naming the killer Leather Apron and inciting antisemitism. As murders continue, Fred Best forges a letter, creating Jack the Ripper. S1 E2
Secrets In The Dark
Shedding light not only on unusual discoveries made in the darkest places on Earth, this series also looks into the realm of the supernatural where unsettling findings turn up unexplained phenomena. S1 E1
Time Team
Naughty Monastery, Chicksands: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E4
1776: American Independence
A New World: British troops surrender at Yorktown in 1781, prompting 60,000 war refugees to flee North America. The United States gains vast new territory as a new world order emerges. S1 E6
The Wall
Northern Ireland: Three decades on from the Good Friday Agreement, communities living in the shadow of Northern Ireland's Peace Walls share moving stories of division, hope & lasting peace. S1 E6
Jack The Ripper: Written In Blood
Leather Apron: With Whitechapel in panic, The Star fuels hysteria, naming the killer Leather Apron and inciting antisemitism. As murders continue, Fred Best forges a letter, creating Jack the Ripper. S1 E2
Secrets In The Dark
Shedding light not only on unusual discoveries made in the darkest places on Earth, this series also looks into the realm of the supernatural where unsettling findings turn up unexplained phenomena. S1 E1
Inside The Tower of London
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history. S6 E5
Inside The Tower of London
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history. S6 E6
Great American Railway Journeys
New Haven, Connecticut To Plattsburgh, New York: Michael Portillo takes a crash course in rowing in New Haven, where college teams from Yale and Harvard have battled for victory on the water since 1852. S3 E8
Australia From Above
The Great Barrier Reef: Beyond the breath-taking scenery, this aerial series will also focus on human activity, whether it's indigenous dance, tourists swimming with whales or a camel road train across the desert. S1 E1
Mysteries From Above
Ocean Mysteries: Aerial views reveal unique perspectives on significant historic and contemporary sites around the world, dramatically changing the way we see ourselves and our surroundings. S2 E4
Aerial Profiles
Western South Africa From Above: Takes viewers to the skies to show how human activity has left its visible mark on our landscape, and how the landscape, in turn, has influenced the development of our countries. S5 E2
Fiji From Above
A cinematic flight presenting the awe-inspiring beauty of the Fijian Islands.
The White House
Power, rivalry, and scandal collide as America's early presidents forge a nation from the new White House. S1 E4
A Thousand Years Of History
China: China's last 1000 years unfold, from global dominance a millennium ago to centuries of decline and near annihilation before its remarkable resurgence. S1 E3
WWII: Battle Of Crete
Invasion: In May 1941, German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island of Crete. S1 E1
Australia From Above
The Great Barrier Reef: Beyond the breath-taking scenery, this aerial series will also focus on human activity, whether it's indigenous dance, tourists swimming with whales or a camel road train across the desert. S1 E1
Mysteries From Above
Ocean Mysteries: Aerial views reveal unique perspectives on significant historic and contemporary sites around the world, dramatically changing the way we see ourselves and our surroundings. S2 E4
Aerial Profiles
Western South Africa From Above: Takes viewers to the skies to show how human activity has left its visible mark on our landscape, and how the landscape, in turn, has influenced the development of our countries. S5 E2
WWII: Battle Of Crete
Invasion: In May 1941, German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island of Crete. S1 E1
Time Team
Naughty Monastery, Chicksands: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E4
Fiji From Above
A cinematic flight presenting the awe-inspiring beauty of the Fijian Islands.
The White House
Power, rivalry, and scandal collide as America's early presidents forge a nation from the new White House. S1 E4
A Thousand Years Of History
China: China's last 1000 years unfold, from global dominance a millennium ago to centuries of decline and near annihilation before its remarkable resurgence. S1 E3
Time Team
Furnace In The Cellar, Shropshire: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E5
Fiji From Above
A cinematic flight presenting the awe-inspiring beauty of the Fijian Islands.
The White House
Power, rivalry, and scandal collide as America's early presidents forge a nation from the new White House. S1 E4
A Thousand Years Of History
China: China's last 1000 years unfold, from global dominance a millennium ago to centuries of decline and near annihilation before its remarkable resurgence. S1 E3
Helicopter Warfare
The Taliban Gambit: When a young Royal Navy pilot comes under fire from a tank, he soon finds himself engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse. S1 E3
Greatest Tank Battles
The Six Day War: Battle For The Sinai: The history of the most notable armored fighting vehicle engagements is told. S1 E17
Rise Of The Nazis
Stalingrad: The Nazis have lost in Moscow. Hitler and Stalin take charge of their armies. In Stalin, Hitler has met his match, and it's now a fight to the death. S2 E2
History Of Warfare
The Viking Wars: During the bleak years of the Dark Ages, Britain was ravaged by fierce warriors of Scandinavia. It was the Age of the Vikings and this is their story. S1 E9
Time Team
Furnace In The Cellar, Shropshire: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E5
Myths - The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity
El Dorado: El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, eluded Spanish conquistadors. Today, treasure hunter Thierry Jamin and archaeologists Jose Perez-Gomez and Juan Quintero trace clues to uncover its origins. S3 E1
Castles From Above
Spain: Returns for a second series of spectacular aerial journeys around Europe's most picturesque castles. S2 E1
Ancient Greece: The Dark Chronicles
Legends And Blood: This five-part series shows another side of Greek history, including menacing gods, oppressive laws, and brutal wars. S1 E1
The Train
The Granville Rail Disaster: 40 years after it happened, this is the never before told true story of the courage and compassion, the heartbreak and heroes.
Conquistadors: The Rise And Fall
The Caribbean Conquest: Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola have been killed by the indigenous Taino; a chain of brutal colonisation begins. S1 E2
Myths - The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity
El Dorado: El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, eluded Spanish conquistadors. Today, treasure hunter Thierry Jamin and archaeologists Jose Perez-Gomez and Juan Quintero trace clues to uncover its origins. S3 E1
Helicopter Warfare
The Taliban Gambit: When a young Royal Navy pilot comes under fire from a tank, he soon finds himself engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse. S1 E3
Greatest Tank Battles
The Six Day War: Battle For The Sinai: The history of the most notable armored fighting vehicle engagements is told. S1 E17
Rise Of The Nazis
Stalingrad: The Nazis have lost in Moscow. Hitler and Stalin take charge of their armies. In Stalin, Hitler has met his match, and it's now a fight to the death. S2 E2
History Of Warfare
The Viking Wars: During the bleak years of the Dark Ages, Britain was ravaged by fierce warriors of Scandinavia. It was the Age of the Vikings and this is their story. S1 E9
Time Team
Furnace In The Cellar, Shropshire: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E5
Castles From Above
Spain: Returns for a second series of spectacular aerial journeys around Europe's most picturesque castles. S2 E1
Ancient Greece: The Dark Chronicles
Legends And Blood: This five-part series shows another side of Greek history, including menacing gods, oppressive laws, and brutal wars. S1 E1
The Train
The Granville Rail Disaster: 40 years after it happened, this is the never before told true story of the courage and compassion, the heartbreak and heroes.
Conquistadors: The Rise And Fall
The Caribbean Conquest: Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola have been killed by the indigenous Taino; a chain of brutal colonisation begins. S1 E2
Time Team
Cheshunt Park, Hertfordshire: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E6
Castles From Above
Spain: Returns for a second series of spectacular aerial journeys around Europe's most picturesque castles. S2 E1
Ancient Greece: The Dark Chronicles
Legends And Blood: This five-part series shows another side of Greek history, including menacing gods, oppressive laws, and brutal wars. S1 E1
The Train
The Granville Rail Disaster: 40 years after it happened, this is the never before told true story of the courage and compassion, the heartbreak and heroes.
Conquistadors: The Rise And Fall
The Caribbean Conquest: Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola have been killed by the indigenous Taino; a chain of brutal colonisation begins. S1 E2
Helicopter Warfare
Duel In The Desert: When a covert US Navy seal needs to be rescued from a Taliban ambush, the crew must fly at night using night vision goggles, hugging every contour of the mountain pass. S1 E4
Greatest Tank Battles
The October War: Battle For The Sinai: The history of the most notable armored fighting vehicle engagements is told. S1 E18
Rise Of The Nazis
The Home Front: Facing defeat on the Eastern Front, Hitler retreats. Deep rifts emerge as his inner circle vies for power and an enemy from within plots of kill Hitler. S2 E3
History Of Warfare
The Somme 1916: On July 1, 1916, the men of Kitchener's army went over the top for the first time. By the end of the day, almost 60,000 troops were casualties. S1 E10
Time Team
Cheshunt Park, Hertfordshire: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E6
Myths - The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity
Cleopatra: Cleopatra, the epitome of beauty and power, remains a legend. For over 2,000 years, stories about the Egyptian queen have fascinated many. Will recent archaeological finds reveal her true story? S3 E2
Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead
Igoro Hanging Burials, Catacombs Of El Shoqafa, Kurgan Mounds: An investigation into the secrets of ancient civilisations, using their approach to death and the hereafter to shed new light on the great beyond. S2 E3
The Maya: War Of The Kingdoms
In the 6th Century, Central America was divided into kingdoms locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. This series tells their story. S1 E1
Ancient Secrets Of Althorp
Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, historian and brother of Princess Diana, invites an archaeological dig to Althorp, his ancestral home, in search of a lost Anglo Saxon village.
Churchill
A Gathering Storm: This definitive six-part series will explore every facet of Britain's most legendary prime minster. S1 E3
Myths - The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity
Cleopatra: Cleopatra, the epitome of beauty and power, remains a legend. For over 2,000 years, stories about the Egyptian queen have fascinated many. Will recent archaeological finds reveal her true story? S3 E2
Helicopter Warfare
Duel In The Desert: When a covert US Navy seal needs to be rescued from a Taliban ambush, the crew must fly at night using night vision goggles, hugging every contour of the mountain pass. S1 E4
Greatest Tank Battles
The October War: Battle For The Sinai: The history of the most notable armored fighting vehicle engagements is told. S1 E18
Rise Of The Nazis
The Home Front: Facing defeat on the Eastern Front, Hitler retreats. Deep rifts emerge as his inner circle vies for power and an enemy from within plots of kill Hitler. S2 E3
History Of Warfare
The Somme 1916: On July 1, 1916, the men of Kitchener's army went over the top for the first time. By the end of the day, almost 60,000 troops were casualties. S1 E10
Time Team
Cheshunt Park, Hertfordshire: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E6
Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead
Igoro Hanging Burials, Catacombs Of El Shoqafa, Kurgan Mounds: An investigation into the secrets of ancient civilisations, using their approach to death and the hereafter to shed new light on the great beyond. S2 E3
The Maya: War Of The Kingdoms
In the 6th Century, Central America was divided into kingdoms locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. This series tells their story. S1 E1
Ancient Secrets Of Althorp
Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, historian and brother of Princess Diana, invites an archaeological dig to Althorp, his ancestral home, in search of a lost Anglo Saxon village.
Churchill
A Gathering Storm: This definitive six-part series will explore every facet of Britain's most legendary prime minster. S1 E3
Time Team
Iron Age Market, Cornwall: A team of specialists dig deep to uncover as much as they can in three days about a U.K. site's archaeology and history. S9 E7
Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead
Igoro Hanging Burials, Catacombs Of El Shoqafa, Kurgan Mounds: An investigation into the secrets of ancient civilisations, using their approach to death and the hereafter to shed new light on the great beyond. S2 E3
The Maya: War Of The Kingdoms
In the 6th Century, Central America was divided into kingdoms locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. This series tells their story. S1 E1
Ancient Secrets Of Althorp
Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, historian and brother of Princess Diana, invites an archaeological dig to Althorp, his ancestral home, in search of a lost Anglo Saxon village.