Dan explores the turbulent history that took place within the well-preserved walls of Warwick Castle, touching on tales of betrayal, bloodshed, murder and financial woe.
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Alice tries some eel pie and investigates the origins of modern surgery as she explores the Norman period of British history by examining the town of Winchester.
Dan is in the heart of Snowdonia exploring a Caernarfon Castle - built not only as an impenetrable fortress but also as a lavish royal palace fit for a fairy tale.
Dan explores the turbulent history that took place within the well-preserved walls of Warwick Castle, touching on tales of betrayal, bloodshed, murder and financial woe.
Professor Alice Roberts explores 2018's best archaeological finds from the east of the UK: a monument as old as Stonehenge, a dig at the site of Britain's first tank battle, and some disturbing Roman burials.
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 Final Evidence is a two part series exploring the mystery behind the assassination of President John F Kennedy. His family, his foes, and who may have had motive to conspire to kill. Dr David J Hall returns to unravel the evidence, alongside accounts from those who stood by, and experts looking back with new knowledge.
The Final Evidence is a two part series exploring the mystery behind the assassination of President John F Kennedy. His family, his foes, and who may have had motive to conspire to kill. Dr David J Hall returns to unravel the evidence, alongside accounts from those who stood by, and experts looking back with new knowledge.
Alice explores the English Civil War through the history of Oxford, the city at the heart of a battle between an autocratic king and his rebellious parliament.
Dr Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Army's cavalry as she journeys across Hadrian's Wall.
Tony traces the Norman conquest of this part of Wales, which still feels more English than the rest of the country, nearly 1000 years later.
Tony sets out on the trail of St Cuthbert across the ancient kingdom of Northumbria stretching across its 7th-century extent from Edinburgh to York.
The great Cleopatra VII was not the only Egyptian queen to bear that name. Exploring the shocking story of two other Cleopatras, who ruled Egypt jointly with Ptolemy VIII. It's a grim tale of incest, murder, rape, mutilation and war.
Umberto 'Albert' Anastasia, once the chief of the notorious 'Murder Incorporated' crime firm, winds up the target of a mob hit in a barber shop chair.
Despicable duo Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck team up to con lonely women across the nation, posing as siblings to rob them of their riches.
A chance archaeological discovery in Germany's Tollense Valley unearthed thousands of bones, skulls, and weapons from the Bronze Age.
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 team search for remains of the crashed WWII Spitfire and discover parts of the cockpit.
Dr Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Army's cavalry as she journeys across Hadrian's Wall.
12th century Ireland, essentially a “Game of Thrones” society where provincial kings vie for supremacy. When two of these power players drive a rival into exile, he seeks help from Henry II, the Anglo-Norman king of England.
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