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Join us in uncovering the rich history of Russia, the world's largest nation. From the Rus' to the Tzars, to Joseph Stalin, Russia has had an impact on the world for many centuries.

Tucked away on the Iberian peninsula, discover how the Roman province of Hispania became the foothold of Islam in Europe in the Medieval Period, before uniting to become the most powerful empire on earth. It's all here. Its all Spain.

More than just Soviets and Swedes, find out more about this technology giant and how they struggled for many centuries to find their feet. It's Finland!

Ireland. The Emerald Isle. From their harsh land they've bred a strong people. Under the yoke of the English for many centuries, discover how Ireland became the prosperous EU member it is today, and... also... how it became split between two nations.

Poland was once among the most powerful nations in Europe. then it disappeared before being thrust into the heart of the eastern front of WW1 and WW2. But how did it get to that point? Find out in the history of this central European nation.

We begin Poland's second episode with a people subjugated by three powerful empires, the so called "Great Crime" of the Polish Partitions. With Napoleon Bonaparte and the Polish poets inspiring a nationalistic sentiment in the population, this central European people would face their greatest test, while being flung into the 20th Century.