In medieval England, the North was ruled from York. Dan Jones explores the history of its castle, from the Viking Jorvik and the Normans, through the dark days of the anti-Jewish pogrom and the imprisonment of the Knights Templar, to one of its most colourful inmates - the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin.
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With the aid of dramatic reconstruction, Dan Jones explores the 900-year history of the beautiful Leeds Castle in Kent, from its origins as a royal Saxon family's manor and Norman stronghold to the private property of six medieval queens.
In medieval England, the North was ruled from York. Dan Jones explores the history of its castle, from the Viking Jorvik and the Normans, through the dark days of the anti-Jewish pogrom and the imprisonment of the Knights Templar, to one of its most colourful inmates - the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin.
Dr Alice Roberts investigates British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country.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.
After aborting his mission last season, lone wolf prospector David Muise returns undeterred and looking for a partner. The unexplored back door entrance into David's hidden valley has Adam intrigued and up for a new adventure.
Adam, Kru and his ‘little' brother Tony follow the path of a failed 1982 Vancouver news team led by a Slumach gold hunter and mystic dowser. A series of unexplained events bear striking similarities to those of the crew decades before.
The final part of Britain's Secret Islands starts in the Isles of Scilly, strewn with shipwrecks, ancient ruins and dramatic fortifications.
Dr Alice Roberts joins a team of archaeologists as they attempt to restage a Roman cavalry tournament.
Andy heads to the home of palaeontology on the Jurassic Coast and braves the collapsing cliffs of Lyme Regis to bring back one of its many fossils.
Tony takes in the wonderful seascapes of the North Norfolk coast, determined to uncover how it remained so unchanged through the Victorian age of industry.
With 3D recreations of the wreck, discover the story of the ship said to have sailed ablaze within the Northumberland Strait.
Uncover the story of the SS Atlantic's deadly 1873 crash through intriguing stories and 3D recreations of the wreck.
Over the centuries, the mystery of death has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals and launched complex religious beliefs. By investigating their approach to death, this series casts new light on the secrets of ancient civilisations.
Over the centuries, the mystery of death has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals and launched complex religious beliefs. By investigating their approach to death, this series casts new light on the secrets of ancient civilisations.
Dan Jones explores the history of Cardiff castle over more than 2,000 years and reveals how it became transformed from a strategically important Roman and Norman stronghold to a lavish fairy-tale Victorian home.
Edinburgh's handsome hilltop bastion is Scotland's most popular paid tourist attraction. With a slew of sieges to its name, it is no surprise that the site boasts some formidable defences, and Dan puts one heavy duty cannon through its paces.
Dr Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Army's cavalry as she journeys across Hadrian's Wall.
Dr Alice Roberts joins a team of archaeologists as they attempt to restage a Roman cavalry tournament.
Over the centuries, the mystery of death has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals and launched complex religious beliefs. By investigating their approach to death, this series casts new light on the secrets of ancient civilisations.
Over the centuries, the mystery of death has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals and launched complex religious beliefs. By investigating their approach to death, this series casts new light on the secrets of ancient civilisations.
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