In the 16th century the Spanish Empire controlled the Low Countries of what is today Belgium and the Netherlands. Spain's Hapsburg monarchy had inherited the territory through dynastic intermarriage and Spain's Charles
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Rick and river-searching expert Beau head to Salisbury and explore the wildlife and culture in the River Avon
Rick and river-searching expert Beau explore important landmarks on the shores of the River Wear, a natural fortress protecting Durham and its cathedral.
Dan delves into the rich past of the Tower of London, exploring inside the imposing walls that have witnessed some of the most important events in our history.
Dan ventures behind the battlements of Dover Castle, exploring the underground lairs and a vast network of tunnels that have been used to defend the country for centuries.
The meaning of new finds at Norwich Castle Museum Must Farm Colchester Basing House Silchester.
Dr Alice Roberts goes in search of our elusive Stone Age ancestors. Along the way she visits the Channel island of Jersey where she meets a team of archaeologists hoping to shed new light on the much-maligned Neanderthals.
Setting off from Liverpool, Tony takes a three-day walk inland to Wigan, tracing the story of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal's chaotic construction and its dramatic impact on the development of Lancashire.
In the late 18th century, there was a sure-fire way to earn a living along the Cornish coast: smuggling. The great walking country is home to tiny secretive harbours, beaches and secluded coves which were once ideal for the infamous illicit imports.
Dr Alice Roberts travels back to the Ages of Bronze and Iron to discover what kind of a place Britain was before the Romans invaded.
It was 30 years after the Romans invaded Britain that they were ready to take on the challenge of conquering the Lake District. Tony Robinson tracks their 50-mile walk from Penrith past Ullswater to Ambleside and on to the Irish Sea at Ravenglass.
Alice Roberts visits the shipyards that built the Titanic in Belfast, the UK's most Victorian city.
In Cheltenham, Britain's most Regency town, Professor Alice Roberts attends a period society ball.
Rick and river-searching expert Beau head to Salisbury and explore the wildlife and culture in the River Avon
Rick and river-searching expert Beau explore important landmarks on the shores of the River Wear, a natural fortress protecting Durham and its cathedral.
Alice Roberts shares archaeological discoveries from the west of the UK, including the biggest maritime excavation since the Mary Rose, a Roman bath house and a German camp.
The team search for remains of the crashed WWII Spitfire and discover parts of the cockpit.
Rick Edwards joins YouTuber and detectorist Beau Ouimette on an underwater hunt to discover the secrets of Hadrian's Wall.
Episode 2 of History's Greatest Myths explores how popular culture, entertainment and the all-consuming nature of fame are a feature of our daily lives. And from the lives of storytellers, both artistic and scientific, fertile myths may grow.
Episode 1 of History's Greatest Myths delves into the lives of great inventors and their inventions
Dr Alice Roberts travels back to the Ages of Bronze and Iron to discover what kind of a place Britain was before the Romans invaded.
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