China is one of the oldest civilizations on earth and one of unparalleled continuity. Confucian values still underpin much of society despite the Communist Revolution of the middle of last century which signaled.
China is one of the oldest civilizations on earth and one of unparalleled continuity. Confucian values still underpin much of society despite the Communist Revolution of the middle of last century which signaled.
2x2 The Chinese Empire: The Century of Humiliation Episode overview
Air date
Jan 08, 2022
The last imperial dynasty, the Qing expanded the empire to its greatest extent, presided over the Chinese Enlightenment and left behind iconic sites such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven
The last imperial dynasty, the Qing expanded the empire to its greatest extent, presided over the Chinese Enlightenment and left behind iconic sites such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven
2x3 The Chinese Empire: Modern World, Modern Emperors Episode overview
Air date
Jan 15, 2022
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.
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.
2x4 Ancient Greece: Minoans, Mycenaeans, Greek City States Episode overview
Air date
Jan 22, 2022
We explore the great historic sites of the Minoan civilisation on Crete, Mycenae in the Peloponnese, and the emerging Greek city states such as Corinth.
We explore the great historic sites of the Minoan civilisation on Crete, Mycenae in the Peloponnese, and the emerging Greek city states such as Corinth.
2x10 Conquistadors, War and Revolution: Civil War-Church versus State Episode overview
Air date
May 14, 2022
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
The Ancient Greeks, we explore the great sites of Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and Epidaurus which together form some of the greatest sites in antiquity.
The Ancient Greeks, we explore the great sites of Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and Epidaurus which together form some of the greatest sites in antiquity.
2x8 Conquistadors, War and Revolution: The Spanish Conquest Episode overview
Air date
Oct 06, 2022
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
2x6 Dutch Golden Age - Ep1: The Dutch Revolt, Eighty Years War, Independence Episode overview
Air date
Oct 09, 2022
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
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
2x9 Conquistadors, War and Revolution: The War of Independence Episode overview
Air date
Oct 13, 2022
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
2x11 Conquistadors, War and Revolution: The Mexican Revolution Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2022
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
Throughout its history Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation.
After the Dutch Republic declared its independence from Spain it was cut off from the lucrative spice trades which the Portuguese and Spanish controlled following their successful explorations of the East and West Indies and the Americas.
After the Dutch Republic declared its independence from Spain it was cut off from the lucrative spice trades which the Portuguese and Spanish controlled following their successful explorations of the East and West Indies and the Americas.
The Inca were one of the world's largest civilisations of the late Middle Ages until their conquest by the Spanish in 1533 in modern day Peru and surrounding countries.
The Inca were one of the world's largest civilisations of the late Middle Ages until their conquest by the Spanish in 1533 in modern day Peru and surrounding countries.
