Explores the period from the birth of the Chinese republic in 1911 to the civil war, bloody Japanese occupation, the coming to power of Mao and the Communist Party, the Cultural Revolution, up to the present day.
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Frontline Dorset: Tony Robinson winds back the clock to 1940 for a walk along Dorset's Jurassic Coast, revealing the county's World War II role as the frontline against Hitler.
Presenters Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks continue their look at how weapons and body armour were developed, examining the impact of the Battle of Towton during the Wars of the Roses.
Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks explore how weapons and body armour were developed, beginning with a look at the impact of the 1645 Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War.
From the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Britain in the early Middle Ages, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding Franz Ferdinand's car, Lindow Man and more.
From a hidden tomb in Turkey to a death bed in Norway, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding the Karun Treasure, Edvard Munch's The Sick Child paintings and more.
The archaeologists get more than they bargained for while exploring the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey.
Dr Alice Roberts explores a secret location in the Cotswolds, which gives up a very precious and fragile artefact.
Professor Alice Roberts looks at the rise of the Roman Empire, asking what was the secret to Rome's success?
Stone Age Technology: Dr Alice Roberts uncovers some incredible finds from North Britain, including Scottish man-made islands that help paint a picture of Stone Age tech.
From India at the time of the Mughal Empire to the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding the Koh-i-Noor, the Neo-Assyrian Stele and more.
From rural Spain in the 1800s to Russia during World War II, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding Goya's Black Paintings, the Amber Room and more.
Alice is in Lincoln, getting to grips with life in medieval England. She visits the magnificent cathedral that was once the tallest building in the world and re-lives the battle at Lincoln Castle.
Alice Roberts explores the story of Stewart Britain by visiting Stirling, the home of the Scottish royals.
From revolutionary Russia to ancient Egypt, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding the Fabergé Eggs, the Unlucky Mummy and more.
From Nazi Germany to mid-west America during the cretaceous period, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding the Gurlitt Collection, Stan the T-Rex and more.
Al Murray is joined by legendary master of stand-up, Anuvab Pal, to explore the truth about Britain's rocky relationship with India.
What kind of society includes Bram Stoker, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and H.P. Lovecraft as a member? The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was a secret society that dabbled in the occult.
The Freemasons have been meeting since the 14th century and its members have included the likes of Winston Churchill and Rudyard Kipling.
Al and comic Kevin Kropinyeri reveal that Captain Cook was not really a Captain and explore the Aboriginal history of Australian cricket.
Al Murray is joined by legendary master of stand-up, Anuvab Pal, to explore the truth about Britain's rocky relationship with India.
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