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A mysterious lost WWII submarine, German U-boat U-455 is discovered off the coast of Italy at 120 meters deep. For Lorenzo del Veneziano, an underwater marine archaeologist, it's an
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A mysterious lost WWII submarine, German U-boat U-455 is discovered off the coast of Italy at 120 meters deep. For Lorenzo del Veneziano, an underwater marine archaeologist, it's an amazing sight. The U-boat is intact. It stands almost vertically at the bottom of the sea, its hull stuck in the sediment. What is the story of this ship? The history of U-455 and cause of the sinking are revealed.
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The Story Of South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Press | The Trouble With Truth
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The Trouble with Truth reveals the power of print in the face of oppression. As the South African apartheid government clamped down on free political activity, an independent-minded
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The Trouble with Truth reveals the power of print in the face of oppression. As the South African apartheid government clamped down on free political activity, an independent-minded newspaper protested. The Guardian developed into the intellectual voice of the liberation movement in South Africa, taking on the discriminatory ideology of apartheid and exposing its practices in print and photographs, headlines and provocative cartoons.
The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent; the First Nations of the West were forced to fight for their survival.
The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent; the First Nations of the West were forced to fight for their survival.
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The Mitfords: Communism Vs Fascism In The English Aristocracy | Tale Of Two Sisters
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This documentary focuses on Jessica the Communist and Diana the Fascist. Separated by only a few years in age, but poles apart in ideology. They grew up in a divided Europe at the
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This documentary focuses on Jessica the Communist and Diana the Fascist. Separated by only a few years in age, but poles apart in ideology. They grew up in a divided Europe at the beginning of the 20th Century, a place and time full of great political tension. Old regimes were clinging on to power and new ones were eager to establish themselves. Many citizens of Europe were forced to decide which moral compass they wished to adopt, and both Jessica and Diana were quick to make that decision.
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Michael Lang: The Bizarre Story Behind Woodstock Music Festival | Woodstock
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Even now -- maybe especially now -- Woodstock has deep, lasting meaning. Its mix of music, culture and idealism resonates across the years. It gave youth a voice. It changed the music
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Even now -- maybe especially now -- Woodstock has deep, lasting meaning. Its mix of music, culture and idealism resonates across the years. It gave youth a voice. It changed the music business. It energized activists. From stadium shows to social-justice movements, its legacy is strong: half a century later. Follow the inside story of the event and the history that continues! Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything gets inside this familiar story to shed new light on an iconic event.
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The Vimy Pilgrimage: The Story Of Canada's Legendary Peacetime Armada | Great War Tour
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Norm Christie reveals the extraordinary story of the largest peacetime armada in Canadian history - the spectacular 1936 Vimy Pilgrimage to Europe.
Norm Christie reveals the extraordinary story of the largest peacetime armada in Canadian history - the spectacular 1936 Vimy Pilgrimage to Europe.
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The Story Of The Maliseet's Fight For Survival From The British | Nations At War
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In an age of clashing empires, the Maliseet would fight for their place in North America.
In an age of clashing empires, the Maliseet would fight for their place in North America.
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The Evolution Of The Great British Aircraft | British Aircraft
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Britain has always played a very important role in the aeronautic industry, from Sir George Cayley who designed the first actual model of an aeroplane to Sir Frank Whittle who is credited with single-handedly inventing the turbojet engine.
Britain has always played a very important role in the aeronautic industry, from Sir George Cayley who designed the first actual model of an aeroplane to Sir Frank Whittle who is credited with single-handedly inventing the turbojet engine.
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The Nuclear Revolution: How The Atom Changed The World | The Atom And Us
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Action-packed tour through the history of one of the most controversial subjects of the 20th century – nuclear power – as told by those who experienced it first-hand. Focusing on events
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Action-packed tour through the history of one of the most controversial subjects of the 20th century – nuclear power – as told by those who experienced it first-hand. Focusing on events in the US, UK, France and Germany, it charts its social and political development from the early days of post-war atomic euphoria, through to the struggling ‘nuclear renaissance’ of the present day.
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Was Hitler Really A Drug Addict? | Hitler's Secret Sex Life
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Hitler wanted the world to believe he possessed super-human qualities but in private he was a wreck, hiding shocking secrets that he kept covered for his entire life. This episode
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Hitler wanted the world to believe he possessed super-human qualities but in private he was a wreck, hiding shocking secrets that he kept covered for his entire life. This episode reveals the discovery of archives that confirm Hitler’s genital deformity, the alarming truth about his heavy drug addiction and the Parkinson's that plagued him for the last 10 years of his life.
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The Chieftains Of The Pacific Coast's Alliance With Europe | Nations At War
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A brutal war for the Pacific Northwest would be decided by a single battle.
A brutal war for the Pacific Northwest would be decided by a single battle.
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The Enduring Mystery Of Amelia Earhart | Tale Of Two Sisters
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Looking at how Amelia Earhart's legacy has lived on thanks to her beloved sister, `Pidge', 80 years since her plane disappeared on her historic round-the-world flight.
Looking at how Amelia Earhart's legacy has lived on thanks to her beloved sister, `Pidge', 80 years since her plane disappeared on her historic round-the-world flight.
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What Kind Of President Was Ronald Reagan? | The Reagan Presidency
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This landmark documentary offers a historical portrait of America’s 40th President as told through the recollections, observations and opinions of those who knew him and experts who have
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This landmark documentary offers a historical portrait of America’s 40th President as told through the recollections, observations and opinions of those who knew him and experts who have analyzed the Reagan presidency. The focus of the documentary is the crucial events associated with his two-term presidency and the legacy he left behind.
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The Dark Secrets Of Hitler's Upbringing | Hitler's Secret Sex Life
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Hitler's parents were closely related and in his adult years, he was rumored to have engaged in incest himself. His father was a violent man, though his mother was very fond of her young son.
Hitler's parents were closely related and in his adult years, he was rumored to have engaged in incest himself. His father was a violent man, though his mother was very fond of her young son.
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The Colonial War Between The Metis And The Scots | Nations At War
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The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent. The First Nations of the West were forced to fight for their survival.
The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent. The First Nations of the West were forced to fight for their survival.
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The Time An American City Elected A Socialist Mayor | America's Socialist Experiment
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With renewed debate approaching the 2020 presidential election about the potential impact of socialist influenced policies in America, the successes and failures of Milwaukee's "Sewer
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With renewed debate approaching the 2020 presidential election about the potential impact of socialist influenced policies in America, the successes and failures of Milwaukee's "Sewer Socialists" profiled in America’s Socialist Experiment offer some real-world examples for those who only know socialism as a philosophy or label.
From exiles to conquerors, the Lakota nation would become legends.
From exiles to conquerors, the Lakota nation would become legends.
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What Happened To Russia’s Cold War Nuclear Submarines? | The End Of Red October
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At the end of the Cold War the Russian Navy, bereft of funds, abruptly decommissioned 100 nuclear powered submarines leaving behind a massive nuclear waste disposal problem. This program
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At the end of the Cold War the Russian Navy, bereft of funds, abruptly decommissioned 100 nuclear powered submarines leaving behind a massive nuclear waste disposal problem. This program reviews the progress of the long term project to properly dispose of the submarine's reactor cores and the major challenges those working on the project are dealing with.
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The Highs And Lows Of Ronald Reagan's Presidency | The Reagan Presidency
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The concluding episode of The Reagan Presidency begins in 1985 with Mikhail Gorbachev's rise to General Secretary of the Soviet Union and chronicles the series of Soviet-American summits orchestrated by Reagan and Gorbachev.
The concluding episode of The Reagan Presidency begins in 1985 with Mikhail Gorbachev's rise to General Secretary of the Soviet Union and chronicles the series of Soviet-American summits orchestrated by Reagan and Gorbachev.
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The Depraved Sex Life Hitler Tried To Keep Hidden | Hitler's Secret Sex Life
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Adolf Hitler had a depraved sex life that he tried to hide from the German public. He was said to constantly masturbate, to be a voyeur, and to have sadomasochistic sex with women.
Adolf Hitler had a depraved sex life that he tried to hide from the German public. He was said to constantly masturbate, to be a voyeur, and to have sadomasochistic sex with women.
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How The First Nations Survived North America's Colonial Wars | Nations At War
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For centuries, mass migration turned North America into a battleground. This final episode explores the lasting legacies of North America's colonial history.
For centuries, mass migration turned North America into a battleground. This final episode explores the lasting legacies of North America's colonial history.
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The Engineers Who Died To Keep The Titanic's Lights On | Saving The Titanic
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The story of the engineers who worked tirelessly to keep the electric power running as the Titanic sank. Their selfless actions kept the lights on and the electric lifeboat winches operational to facilitate the survival of others.
The story of the engineers who worked tirelessly to keep the electric power running as the Titanic sank. Their selfless actions kept the lights on and the electric lifeboat winches operational to facilitate the survival of others.
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The Inner Workings Of Nazi Germany: Hitler's Shocking War Factories | War Factories
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The Second World War was fought everywhere; by land, by sea, by air -- and by sheer production power. Here, we examine the industrial mobilisation of Germany's production facilities and
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The Second World War was fought everywhere; by land, by sea, by air -- and by sheer production power. Here, we examine the industrial mobilisation of Germany's production facilities and take an inside look at the many war factories that propped up Hitler's ambitions of conquest.
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What Were The First Airplanes of The Royal Air Force? | Royal Air Force
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The series begins before the First World War when military commanders struggled to understand what uses aviation might have. The Wright Brothers had been the first to fly a powered
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The series begins before the First World War when military commanders struggled to understand what uses aviation might have. The Wright Brothers had been the first to fly a powered aircraft in controlled flight in 1903, but even by 1914 aircraft were still fragile and underpowered. But the WWI saw the aeroplane develop into a formidable weapon capable of carrying bombs for thousands of miles.
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Who Was The Real Franklin D. Roosevelt? | The Wheelchair President
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Host David Reynolds focuses on Roosevelt's private life and how the onerous secrecy surrounding his troubled marriage influenced his presidency.
Host David Reynolds focuses on Roosevelt's private life and how the onerous secrecy surrounding his troubled marriage influenced his presidency.
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The Biggest Disaster In US Naval History | USS Indianapolis
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Chronicles the fate of the WWII heavy cruiser the USS Indianapolis. Features exclusive interviews with crew members and their families.
Chronicles the fate of the WWII heavy cruiser the USS Indianapolis. Features exclusive interviews with crew members and their families.
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Blitzkrieg: The Lightning War In Statistics | World War 2 In Numbers
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Docuseries exploring World War 2 through the sheer numbers involved. When the Nazis began their offensive, Britain had lost over 400,000 tonnes of supplies and had only 500 aircraft to fight off their invasion.
Docuseries exploring World War 2 through the sheer numbers involved. When the Nazis began their offensive, Britain had lost over 400,000 tonnes of supplies and had only 500 aircraft to fight off their invasion.
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Why Was The RAF So Poorly Funded For WW2? | Royal Air Force
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The 1920s and 30s were uncertain times for the RAF as well as all other armed services. With peace came cuts in spending on new aircraft development. The RAF found a useful role
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The 1920s and 30s were uncertain times for the RAF as well as all other armed services. With peace came cuts in spending on new aircraft development. The RAF found a useful role 'policing the Empire' - going to far-flung places that would have tied up land forces for months to reach and garrison. But, with the Second World War looming, money began to flow into aircraft design and production.
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The Search For The Frozen Treasures Of The Alps | Frozen Secrets
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The glaciers of the Alps are melting down due to climate change, releasing an invaluable treasure - artefacts, human beings and other testimonies of the past preserved in the ice.
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The glaciers of the Alps are melting down due to climate change, releasing an invaluable treasure - artefacts, human beings and other testimonies of the past preserved in the ice. Historians have found objects from the First World War when the Frontline was over 3,000 metres high. The objects today make us aware of how hard the lives of soldiers were at these altitudes.
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What Really Happened Between Jackie Kennedy And Her Sister? | Tale Of Two Sisters
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The complicated relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, Lee Radziwill. A life of high fashion and parties masked sibling rivalry and tragedy.
The complicated relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, Lee Radziwill. A life of high fashion and parties masked sibling rivalry and tragedy.
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The Supersonic Age Of The Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force
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By the end of the war the RAF had aircraft that could escort bombers to targets deep inside Germany and back. With the Gloster Meteor, the RAF had also entered the 'Jet Age'. Aircraft
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By the end of the war the RAF had aircraft that could escort bombers to targets deep inside Germany and back. With the Gloster Meteor, the RAF had also entered the 'Jet Age'. Aircraft like the Hawker Hunter and F-86 Sabre took the RAF supersonic. This was the era of QRA - Quick Reaction Alert - when aircraft sat at the end of runways ready to launch in minutes to intercept intruders.
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Why Did The Germans Lose The Battle Of Britain? | WW2 In Numbers
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Hitler's bid to launch his full-scale invasion of Britain hinged on the Germans acheiving air superiority. In this episode of WWII In Numbers we take a look at the figures and see why
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Hitler's bid to launch his full-scale invasion of Britain hinged on the Germans acheiving air superiority. In this episode of WWII In Numbers we take a look at the figures and see why this was never achieved during the Battle of Britain in 1940, and how despite common belief, the RAF weren’t as outnumbered as everyone thinks…
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The Crippling Long Term Effects Of The First World War | The Long Shadow Full Series
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David Reynolds examines the legacy of the Great War, across 100 years and 10 different countries, explaining how the war haunted a generation and helped build the peace that followed.
David Reynolds examines the legacy of the Great War, across 100 years and 10 different countries, explaining how the war haunted a generation and helped build the peace that followed.
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The Decisions That Cost Hitler The War | Hitler's Lost Battles
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This episode analyses Hitler’s decisions during the Battle of Britain, which lead to the first major defeat of Nazi Germany, and Operation Barbarossa, the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union.
This episode analyses Hitler’s decisions during the Battle of Britain, which lead to the first major defeat of Nazi Germany, and Operation Barbarossa, the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union.
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Pearl Harbor: When Japan Woke The Sleeping Giant | WWII In Numbers
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In October 1940 President Roosevelt is running for his third term of office. He needs to win the election, and America entering WWII seems all but inevitable. But the US public don't
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In October 1940 President Roosevelt is running for his third term of office. He needs to win the election, and America entering WWII seems all but inevitable. But the US public don't want war. What Japan do next will change all that, entering the US into a war that they didn't want, but in doing so changing the course of history forever.
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Bombing Runs: The RAF, The Lancaster And The Air Raid | Royal Air Force
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By the end of the First World War the RAF had bombers that could fly to Berlin and back. For the first time in a thousand years, British civilians found themselves under direct attack -
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By the end of the First World War the RAF had bombers that could fly to Berlin and back. For the first time in a thousand years, British civilians found themselves under direct attack - by Zeppelin airships and Gotha bombers. The experience left an indelible impression on the public psyche, which was only exacerbated during the Blitz that began in the winter of 1940.
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Karpov v Kasparov: The Soviet Chess Rivalry Of The USSR | Two Kings For A Crown
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Interwoven portraits of Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov, whose 25-year bitter rivalry accompanied the fall of the USSR. The story of a duel between two chess giants, fighting a
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Interwoven portraits of Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov, whose 25-year bitter rivalry accompanied the fall of the USSR. The story of a duel between two chess giants, fighting a personal war in a world gone to ruin. This battle of black and white was more than a face-off over a chessboard.
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The Untold Story Of The RAF's Flying Boats | Royal Air Force
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The RAF's maritime role is often overlooked. Between the wars the RAF operated elegant flying boats to patrol the far flung corners of the Empire. During the Second World War, air sea
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The RAF's maritime role is often overlooked. Between the wars the RAF operated elegant flying boats to patrol the far flung corners of the Empire. During the Second World War, air sea rescue of downed pilots and air crews was a vital role. Large flying boats like the Short Sunderland and PBY Catalina flew long missions far out over the oceans, looking for enemy submarines.
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Alan Turing: The Scientist Who Saved The Allies | Man Who Cracked The Nazi Code
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During the Second World War, the allies' key objective was to crack the German army's encrypted communications code. Without a doubt, the key player in this game was Alan Turing, an interdisciplinary scientist and a long-forgotten hero.
During the Second World War, the allies' key objective was to crack the German army's encrypted communications code. Without a doubt, the key player in this game was Alan Turing, an interdisciplinary scientist and a long-forgotten hero.
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How The US Dominated The WW2 Production War | WWII In Numbers
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In December 1941 Japanese Admiral Yamamoto predicted that if Japan went to war with the US, that they would only last six months. His prediction was incredibly accurate, with the Battle
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In December 1941 Japanese Admiral Yamamoto predicted that if Japan went to war with the US, that they would only last six months. His prediction was incredibly accurate, with the Battle of Midway turning the tide in the Pacific. So what did he know that Japan did not...the power of US industry.
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The Berlin Airlift: How The RAF Aided West Berlin | Royal Air Force
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After the war, RAF transports helped keep Berliners alive during the Soviet blockade of the city in 1948/49. As well as flying round-the-clock operations into the airport, Sunderland
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After the war, RAF transports helped keep Berliners alive during the Soviet blockade of the city in 1948/49. As well as flying round-the-clock operations into the airport, Sunderland flying boats delivered supplies by landing on Lake Havel near the city. During the 1960s the RAF augmented its fixed wing aircraft with helicopters like the Chinook.
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Why Chairman Mao Is Responsible For More Than 45 Million Deaths | Mao's Great Famine
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Based on previously unheard testimony by survivors, archive footage, secret documents and interviews, this landmark film provides insight into the folly of the 1958-1962 Great Leap
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Based on previously unheard testimony by survivors, archive footage, secret documents and interviews, this landmark film provides insight into the folly of the 1958-1962 Great Leap Forward. It examines the decisions that led to possibly the worst famine in modern history under Mao in China.
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1966: The Story Of The Westerners Caught In Mao's Revolution | Inside Mao's China
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At the height of Maoism, China was as closed off as present-day North Korea. But even at that time, some Western foreigners lived in the country and in the summer of 1966, they witnessed
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At the height of Maoism, China was as closed off as present-day North Korea. But even at that time, some Western foreigners lived in the country and in the summer of 1966, they witnessed first-hand the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution. In this time young leftist activists In Western Europe idolized Mao as a harbinger of a utopian society. As China eased out of its age of isolation in the early 1970's, many Westerners outside of China had to face a harsh reality.
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Battle Of Kursk: The Last Tank Battle Of Barbarossa | WWII In Numbers
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The Battle of Kursk was the last major offensive the German army would see on the eastern front in WWII. Despite huge Soviet losses, their ability to replace men with ease, not to
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The Battle of Kursk was the last major offensive the German army would see on the eastern front in WWII. Despite huge Soviet losses, their ability to replace men with ease, not to mention the power of the feared T-34 tank mean that Kursk became one of the most decisive moments in the war, and in history.
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The C-130 Hercules: Legendary Supercarrier Of The RAF | Royal Air Force
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The longest-serving cargo plane of the RAF, the C-130 brings the story of the Royal Air Force into the modern era. Another aircraft to have extended the RAF's capabilities is the C130
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The longest-serving cargo plane of the RAF, the C-130 brings the story of the Royal Air Force into the modern era. Another aircraft to have extended the RAF's capabilities is the C130 Hercules. This aircraft has proved its capabilities in countless environments from resupply to dropping paratroopers. As has been demonstrated many times in recent conflicts, control of the skies remains a deciding factor in the outcome.
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The Nazi Who Tried To Save Nanking From The Japanese | John Rabe
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A German businessman and Nazi Party member efforts to stop the atrocities of the Japanese army during the Nanking occupation and works to protect and help the Chinese civilians during the event.
A German businessman and Nazi Party member efforts to stop the atrocities of the Japanese army during the Nanking occupation and works to protect and help the Chinese civilians during the event.
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Channel Islands, 1940: When The Nazis Invaded England | Hitler's England
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Hitler's England tells the story of the British Channel Islands under German occupation from 1940 to 1945. There was collaboration and resistance, heroism and infamy, repression and
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Hitler's England tells the story of the British Channel Islands under German occupation from 1940 to 1945. There was collaboration and resistance, heroism and infamy, repression and violence, denunciation and deportation. But, there was also the everyday life between the conquerors and the conquered. The story that emerges is complex, heart-rending and enthralling. It is the story of ordinary people, many of whom became extraordinary as they lived through the harsh and bitter years of the German Occupation.
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Hitler's End: The Final Months Of World War II In Europe | WW2 In Numbers
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The world's worst war would come to its conclusion, as strategic errors and overstretched resources would culminate in the Axis powers facing the Allies on their own turf.
The world's worst war would come to its conclusion, as strategic errors and overstretched resources would culminate in the Axis powers facing the Allies on their own turf.
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An Idiot's Guide To Becoming President | How To Win The US Presidency
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This whimsical look at rough-and-tumble American politics examines the role of money, religion and even ancient Rome on Presidential campaigns.
This whimsical look at rough-and-tumble American politics examines the role of money, religion and even ancient Rome on Presidential campaigns.
The highwayman: heavily romanticized in literature, these glamorous gangsters became a social menace on the roads and a political thorn in the side of the creaking British state -
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The highwayman: heavily romanticized in literature, these glamorous gangsters became a social menace on the roads and a political thorn in the side of the creaking British state - threatening to steal our wallets and our hearts. But underneath the dashing image of stylish robbers on horseback lay a far darker reality.
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Easter Rising: The Revolt That Paved The Way To Ireland's Independence | Terrible Beauty
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A Terrible Beauty is the story of the men and women of the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916, Irish and British, caught up in a conflict many did not understand and of the innocent men and
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A Terrible Beauty is the story of the men and women of the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916, Irish and British, caught up in a conflict many did not understand and of the innocent men and boys, executed because of what transpired in The Battle of Mount Street Bridge. The British soldiers were the last of the Great War volunteers, who joined up together to fight the Germans. They knew that there was a strong chance they would die in France, but to die in Dublin would never have crossed their minds.
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The Untold Story Of Antarctica's Whaling Industry | Whale Hunters
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In the twentieth century, whaling ships killed 1.5 million whales in Antarctica, bringing the biggest creatures that have ever lived to the brink of extinction. Whalers from Europe led
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In the twentieth century, whaling ships killed 1.5 million whales in Antarctica, bringing the biggest creatures that have ever lived to the brink of extinction. Whalers from Europe led the rush south and were still whaling into the 1960s. This is the unseen story of whaling at the edge of the world.
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General John Monash: The Man Who Changed How Wars Were Fought I Monash & Me
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Peter Greste continues to delve into the life of Australia's greatest General - Sir John Monash, while also discovering the fate of his four Great Uncles who fought under Monash.
Peter Greste continues to delve into the life of Australia's greatest General - Sir John Monash, while also discovering the fate of his four Great Uncles who fought under Monash.
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The Declassified Special Operation Missions Of Nazi Germany | Last Secrets Of The Reich
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Daredevil missions, dangerous assignments, and secret operations continue to mystify WWII experts. We take a fresh look at some of the most notable secret missions of the Second World
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Daredevil missions, dangerous assignments, and secret operations continue to mystify WWII experts. We take a fresh look at some of the most notable secret missions of the Second World War, from the 1943 Gran Sasso mission to free Benito Mussolini to the cold-blooded killing of the American-appointed mayor of Aachen in the last months of the war.
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Karpov vs Korchnoi: Soviet Champion vs Soviet Defector | Closing Gambit
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Fascinating story of the 1978 World Chess Championship between the Soviet Communist Party's protege, Anatoly Karpov and the traitor and Soviet defector, Viktor Korchnoi. One of those instances in life where truth is stranger than fiction.
Fascinating story of the 1978 World Chess Championship between the Soviet Communist Party's protege, Anatoly Karpov and the traitor and Soviet defector, Viktor Korchnoi. One of those instances in life where truth is stranger than fiction.
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The Great War's Best General: The Legacy Of General John Monash | Monash & Me
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War correspondent Peter Greste goes in search of the real man behind the Australian General who changed the way the world fights wars, John Monash. He is remembered to this day as one of the Great War's best military Generals.
War correspondent Peter Greste goes in search of the real man behind the Australian General who changed the way the world fights wars, John Monash. He is remembered to this day as one of the Great War's best military Generals.
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Patient Hitler: Was He Really In Poor Health? | Secrets Of The Reich
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From 1936, Hitler's personal physician Dr Theodor Morell remained at his side, handing out dubious treatments, up to 8 different medications daily, including one containing strychnine.
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From 1936, Hitler's personal physician Dr Theodor Morell remained at his side, handing out dubious treatments, up to 8 different medications daily, including one containing strychnine. Did Morell try to poison his employer? Was Hitler well enough to lead Germany? American psychologist Nassir Ghaemi has doubts. We give an exclusive and surprising insight into a previously unknown side of Hitler.
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Could Hitler's 'Wonder Weapons' Have Won The War For Germany? | Hitler's Secret Science
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In the crucible of World War II, Germany’s most brilliant scientists must race to create an arsenal of terrifying new weapons of mass destruction, even an atomic bomb.
In the crucible of World War II, Germany’s most brilliant scientists must race to create an arsenal of terrifying new weapons of mass destruction, even an atomic bomb.
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Playboy Murderer: The Truth About Lord Lucan's Mysterious Disappearance | Lord Lucan
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The 40-year mystery, uncovered by his wife. This is the story of Lord Lucan, playboy, aristocrat, gambler, and murderer. The public has been transfixed for over 40 years, when on
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The 40-year mystery, uncovered by his wife. This is the story of Lord Lucan, playboy, aristocrat, gambler, and murderer. The public has been transfixed for over 40 years, when on November 7th, 1974 Lucan family nanny Sandra Rivett was killed and he disappeared without a trace. Ever since one voice has remained almost entirely silent; his wife, Lady Lucan. Now she wants to set the record straight.
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The Mystery Of The Lost U-Boat U-513 | Secrets Of The Reich
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On July 27th, 1943, a U.S. patrol plane spots the German U-boat U-513. With no time for the vessel to dive: 2 bombs hit, and only 7 men survive. Until now, the final resting place of
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On July 27th, 1943, a U.S. patrol plane spots the German U-boat U-513. With no time for the vessel to dive: 2 bombs hit, and only 7 men survive. Until now, the final resting place of U-513, and what exactly happened to it, has remained a mystery. The adventurer Vilfredo Schürmann managed to locate the wreck, allowing us to piece together the puzzle of the U-boat's final mission and grisly end.
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How America Got Its Citizens Ready For War | America's War Years: 1941
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In 1941, before Pearl Harbor was attacked, America was providing war materials to its democracies, and its young men were answering the call to service. Throughout America,
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In 1941, before Pearl Harbor was attacked, America was providing war materials to its democracies, and its young men were answering the call to service. Throughout America, "preparedness" was the watchword as the conflict that ignited in 1939 swept through Europe, Africa, and Asia, and a war with Japan loomed closer than ever.
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How The Life And Death Of JFK Changed The World | The Kennedy Half-Century
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The Kennedy Half Century received a 2014 Emmy Award for Best Historical Documentary. It tells the compelling story of how John F. Kennedy's life and administration, as well as his tragic
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The Kennedy Half Century received a 2014 Emmy Award for Best Historical Documentary. It tells the compelling story of how John F. Kennedy's life and administration, as well as his tragic death on November 22, 1963, have influenced the general public, the media, and every president who has followed him.
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Nazi Gold: The Mystery Of The Lost Nazi Treasures | Secrets Of The Third Reich
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In the last weeks of the Third Reich, the Nazi regime goes about hiding their immense riches in the Alps, but was this 'Alpine Fortress' an elaborate bluff or a serious plan for future
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In the last weeks of the Third Reich, the Nazi regime goes about hiding their immense riches in the Alps, but was this 'Alpine Fortress' an elaborate bluff or a serious plan for future Nazi resurgence? What happened to the hidden Nazi treasure? We follow the trail of these old mysteries and uncover what happened in the turbulent last days of the Third Reich.
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America Enters The War: What The People At Home Saw | America's War Years: 1942
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By the time the U.S. entered the war, the Nazi blitzkrieg had flattened France, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Luxembourg, and the Japanese were overwhelming in the Pacific
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By the time the U.S. entered the war, the Nazi blitzkrieg had flattened France, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Luxembourg, and the Japanese were overwhelming in the Pacific Ocean. At home in 1942, our mighty war machine roared to life, and crowds cheered America's first victories in the Doolittle Raid, the Coral Sea, and Midway.
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The Dirty War: The Horrors Of The Argentine Dictatorship | Messenger On A White Horse
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Argentina's 1976-83 dictatorship was one of Latin America's most gruesome. Under the guise of a war on communism, the ruling Armed Forces tortured and "disappeared" thousands of young
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Argentina's 1976-83 dictatorship was one of Latin America's most gruesome. Under the guise of a war on communism, the ruling Armed Forces tortured and "disappeared" thousands of young left-wing students, activists and militants, leaving a trail of devastation that would haunt the country for decades. But a soft-spoken journalist named Robert Cox had the courage to speak out.
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The First Women To Pass Wilderness Training | Women Outward Bound
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Women Outward Bound profiles the first group of young women to participate in an Outward Bound survival school course in 1965, and chronicles their experiences in the wild. It also
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Women Outward Bound profiles the first group of young women to participate in an Outward Bound survival school course in 1965, and chronicles their experiences in the wild. It also captures how one month in the woods taught them they could do more than they ever thought possible.
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How Close Did Hitler Come To Nuclear Weapons? | Secrets Of The Third Reich
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US scientists worked feverishly on developing the first atom bomb. They feared Hitler’s Germany was about to build it before them. Later it was reported that the Germans had abandoned
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US scientists worked feverishly on developing the first atom bomb. They feared Hitler’s Germany was about to build it before them. Later it was reported that the Germans had abandoned their plans. According to new documents, allied military reports and existing construction plans, Hitler had already tested a new kind of nuclear weapon in March 1945. How far did the Germans really get?
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The Seedy Underbelly Of The American Presidency | Destination: White House
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This doc probes the presidential campaigns that have changed America through the eyes of former campaigners, journalists and researchers. Find out how financing, crime and corruption,
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This doc probes the presidential campaigns that have changed America through the eyes of former campaigners, journalists and researchers. Find out how financing, crime and corruption, and TV debates play a major role in swaying political opinion on the way to the White House.
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North Africa: The US Victories Against The Axis Powers | America The War Years 1943
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By 1943, the battle turned against North Africa, Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, and plans were laid to bomb Germany. The liberation of Tunisia and the defense of Stalingrad began
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By 1943, the battle turned against North Africa, Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, and plans were laid to bomb Germany. The liberation of Tunisia and the defense of Stalingrad began to crack the myth of Hitler's super-race, while Allied forces fought back against the Japanese in the Aleutians and on New Guinea and Guadalcanal.
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The Hess Enigma: What Really Happened To Hitler's Deputy? | Secrets Of The Third Reich
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On the 17th of August, 1987, Hitler's former deputy Rudolf Hess commits suicide in prison, marking the end of a life of mystery and intrigue. We investigate some of the riddles still
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On the 17th of August, 1987, Hitler's former deputy Rudolf Hess commits suicide in prison, marking the end of a life of mystery and intrigue. We investigate some of the riddles still surrounding Hess. What motivated him to single-handedly fly to Scotland? Did he want to make peace with the UK? And Hess's last mystery: did he really kill himself, or was he murdered?
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The Mystery Of The Infamous Nazi Gold Train | Secrets Of The Third Reich
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For decades after the end of World War II, rumors persisted that the mountains of southwest Poland held a precious secret—a mysterious train laden with tons of gold, rare jewels, and
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For decades after the end of World War II, rumors persisted that the mountains of southwest Poland held a precious secret—a mysterious train laden with tons of gold, rare jewels, and priceless art hidden by the Nazis in a secret labyrinth of tunnels. When 2015 two treasure hunters claimed that they had located “Hitler’s Gold Train” in the area of Walbrzych, and the news made headlines all over the world.
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1944: The Year The Tide Turned Against Hitler | America The War Years 1944
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In the spring of 1944, America and its allies waged global warfare on an unprecedented scale, pushing towards the inevitable fall of Rome and on "the road back" in the Pacific. Here at
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In the spring of 1944, America and its allies waged global warfare on an unprecedented scale, pushing towards the inevitable fall of Rome and on "the road back" in the Pacific. Here at home, months of planning and preparation paid off on June 6th with the D-Day landings in Normandy, unleashing the most massive invasion in history.
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The Incredible True Stories Of The Golden Age Of Piracy | Outlaws
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Sam takes to the high seas in search of the swashbuckling pirates of the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century. Sam also charts the devastating impact these pirates had during an era of colonial expansion.
Sam takes to the high seas in search of the swashbuckling pirates of the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century. Sam also charts the devastating impact these pirates had during an era of colonial expansion.
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The American Workers That Helped The US Dominate WW2 | War Factories Complete Series
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From revolvers to battleships, jetfighters to nuclear bombs, we take a look at some of the giant production enterprises that quickly turned America into the dominant military force of WW2.
From revolvers to battleships, jetfighters to nuclear bombs, we take a look at some of the giant production enterprises that quickly turned America into the dominant military force of WW2.
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The Hidden Secrets Of The Archbishops' Palace | Secrets Of Historic Britain
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Alan Titchmarsh goes behind the scenes at Knole in Kent, Anneka Rice visits Croome Court and Miriam O'Reilly walks in the footsteps of giants on the Jurassic Coast.
Alan Titchmarsh goes behind the scenes at Knole in Kent, Anneka Rice visits Croome Court and Miriam O'Reilly walks in the footsteps of giants on the Jurassic Coast.
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The Story Of Honest Jack Sheppard: Thief, Scoundrel and Public Hero | Outlaws
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In the final episode, Sam looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains. Charmers like
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In the final episode, Sam looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains. Charmers like thief and serial escapee Jack Sheppard, so notorious that almost a quarter of a million people turned up to witness his hanging. Almost as controversial in her lifetime was Mary Toft, a fraudster who managed to convince no less than King George I and his surgeon that she had given birth to rabbits, making her, perhaps, the original 'con' artist.
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How The American Public Heard WWII Ended | America The War Years
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As the Battle of the Bulge raged on into 1945, the U.S. battled stiff resistance on Leyte and Iwa Jima in the Pacific, and Americans brought the war into the Fatherland while mourning
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As the Battle of the Bulge raged on into 1945, the U.S. battled stiff resistance on Leyte and Iwa Jima in the Pacific, and Americans brought the war into the Fatherland while mourning President Roosevelt, who did not live to see their final victory, signaled by the deaths of Mussolini and Hitler and the atomic bombs that defeated Japan.
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Origins: The Triggers That Sparked The Second World War | Price Of Empire
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How were nations worldwide brought to the brink of conflict in 1939? Hear of the triggers that sparked World War II in the first of a major 13-part documentary series.
How were nations worldwide brought to the brink of conflict in 1939? Hear of the triggers that sparked World War II in the first of a major 13-part documentary series.
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The War To End War: Why WWI Was Thought To Be The Last | Great War In Numbers
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The Great War was a conflict driven by quantity and numbers, fought by calculating generals for who no cost was too high. For the first time in history, everything was recorded in
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The Great War was a conflict driven by quantity and numbers, fought by calculating generals for who no cost was too high. For the first time in history, everything was recorded in exacting detail and this documentary reveals the startling facts behind the staggering scale of the war to end all wars.
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The Paradise Inspiration Of Beatrix Potter | Secrets Of The National Trust
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals some surprising facts about Beatrix Potter, Oz Clarke visits a nursery housing some of our rarest plants, Jon Culshaw visits a time capsule in Gloucestershire and Suzannah Lipscomb travels to Blakeney Point.
Alan Titchmarsh reveals some surprising facts about Beatrix Potter, Oz Clarke visits a nursery housing some of our rarest plants, Jon Culshaw visits a time capsule in Gloucestershire and Suzannah Lipscomb travels to Blakeney Point.
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The Phoney War: Why Didn't The Allies Act? | Price Of Empire
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What were the noteworthy events at the beginning of World War II? See rare archive footage and hear remarkable testimony on early advances made by Germany, Italy and the USSR.
What were the noteworthy events at the beginning of World War II? See rare archive footage and hear remarkable testimony on early advances made by Germany, Italy and the USSR.
For over 40 years the Libyan despot terrified, tortured and tricked the world with one horrific act after another. This is the story of Colonel Gaddafi, the Middle East's longest serving
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For over 40 years the Libyan despot terrified, tortured and tricked the world with one horrific act after another. This is the story of Colonel Gaddafi, the Middle East's longest serving dictator from his roots as an idealistic young revolutionary in 1969, to becoming one of the world's most deadly terrorists.
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America B.C: How Far Back Does Native American History Go? | 1491: Before Columbus
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We are introduced to indigenous creation stories; discoveries by archaeologists, geneticists, linguists and anthropologists about the arrival of various indigenous people that are
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We are introduced to indigenous creation stories; discoveries by archaeologists, geneticists, linguists and anthropologists about the arrival of various indigenous people that are believed to arrive via the land bridge from what is now Russia and Alaska and also via boat and sailing down the N. American coast, settling in many areas and then developing differing languages, cultures and customs.
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Darkest Hour: When Britain Faced The Axis Powers Alone| Price Of Empire
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Dogfights over the English Channel in 1940 led to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. Meanwhile, Italian troops entered North Africa. This epic World War II retrospective expounds.
Dogfights over the English Channel in 1940 led to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. Meanwhile, Italian troops entered North Africa. This epic World War II retrospective expounds.
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Adolf Hitler: The Origin Of A Despot | Evolution Of Evil
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Adolf Hitler is the very personification of evil. Yet somehow, he managed to convince a nation of sophisticated, civilized people to be complicit in his horrific crimes. What made him
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Adolf Hitler is the very personification of evil. Yet somehow, he managed to convince a nation of sophisticated, civilized people to be complicit in his horrific crimes. What made him this way? What terrible forces turn a man born like any other into the most terrifying dictator the world has ever seen?
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How The Native Americans Learned To Master Their Environment | 1491: Before Columbus
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Indigenous people created significant changes to their environment through resource harvesting, farming, urban development, irrigation, controlled burning, and deforestation.
Indigenous people created significant changes to their environment through resource harvesting, farming, urban development, irrigation, controlled burning, and deforestation.
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The Lost Sunken Wreck Of The British Royal Charter | Royal Wreck
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The Royal Charter was wrecked in one of the worst storms ever to hit Britain; the loss of life and gold on board was immense; gold hunter Vince Thurkettle is on a mission to recover the Royal Charter's lost treasure.
The Royal Charter was wrecked in one of the worst storms ever to hit Britain; the loss of life and gold on board was immense; gold hunter Vince Thurkettle is on a mission to recover the Royal Charter's lost treasure.
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What Made Hitler's Blitzkrieg Almost Unstoppable | Price Of Empire
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'Blitzkrieg' was an innovative tactic devised by the German military. Hear how it became the new word in warfare after the Nazis' swift invasions of Holland, Belgium and France.
'Blitzkrieg' was an innovative tactic devised by the German military. Hear how it became the new word in warfare after the Nazis' swift invasions of Holland, Belgium and France.
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Tojo Hedeki: Fanatical Terror Of The Rising Sun | Evolution Of Evil
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Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo authorizes the attack on Pearl Harbor and the torture of thousands of prisoners of war during World War II.
Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo authorizes the attack on Pearl Harbor and the torture of thousands of prisoners of war during World War II.
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The Great Agricultural Riches Of Ancient Native America | 1491: America Before Columbus
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Maize from MesoAmerica, Potatoes from the Andes, biodiversity of the Amazon, Camus from the Plains, seal hunting of the Arctic, whale hunting of the NWCoast, Bison jumps, and Fishing weirs.
Maize from MesoAmerica, Potatoes from the Andes, biodiversity of the Amazon, Camus from the Plains, seal hunting of the Arctic, whale hunting of the NWCoast, Bison jumps, and Fishing weirs.
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Barbarossa: How Hitler Sent 3 Million Soldiers To Take The Soviet Union | Price Of Empire
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The wars of east and west that fused to become the Second World War remade the political map of the world. This is the story of how a world, centuries in the making, was completely remade in a couple of decades.
The wars of east and west that fused to become the Second World War remade the political map of the world. This is the story of how a world, centuries in the making, was completely remade in a couple of decades.
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Stalin: The Man Who Had 7,000,000 Of His Own People Killed | Evolution Of Evil
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Iron-fisted ruler Josef Stalin leads the Soviet Union for 30 years, eliminating anyone who stands in his way.
Iron-fisted ruler Josef Stalin leads the Soviet Union for 30 years, eliminating anyone who stands in his way.
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How The Native Americans Built A Legendary Civilisation | 1491: America Before Columbus
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Architecture and urban design. Whether living a nomadic existence or in sprawling urban centres, indigenous people throughout the Americas created their homes and community structures to fulfill the needs and values of their society.
Architecture and urban design. Whether living a nomadic existence or in sprawling urban centres, indigenous people throughout the Americas created their homes and community structures to fulfill the needs and values of their society.
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A Day In Infamy: The USA Enters The War | Price of Empire
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America's entry into WWII in December 1941 would prove to be vital to Allied success. Discover how the United States' involvement shaped the course of the conflict in 1942.
America's entry into WWII in December 1941 would prove to be vital to Allied success. Discover how the United States' involvement shaped the course of the conflict in 1942.
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Saddam Hussein: The Revolutionary Turned Butcher | Evolution of Evil
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This is the story Saddam Hussein, a man thought to be more sadistic than Hitler, and how he rules Iraq with an utter contempt for humanity for 23 years. This historical documentary looks
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This is the story Saddam Hussein, a man thought to be more sadistic than Hitler, and how he rules Iraq with an utter contempt for humanity for 23 years. This historical documentary looks at how the extreme pleasure he derives from limitless cruelty plays a significant part in his transformation from a violent young street thug to one of the most notorious dictators in the Middle East.
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Native America's Rich History Of Science And Medicine | 1491: America Before Columbus
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Early indigenous people in North America were using the number 0 before any other people, had mapped the planets and stars and had their own calendars and writing methods. We also see
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Early indigenous people in North America were using the number 0 before any other people, had mapped the planets and stars and had their own calendars and writing methods. We also see how the herbs and plants that they used often are utilized in our modern drugs, as in the Yew tree bears components in Tamoxifen for cancer treatment today and the Willow tree has acetylsalicylic acid for aspirin.
He was the man who would define the start of the 19th century. He has more documented victories than any other battlefield commanders in history. From a relatively humble background, he
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He was the man who would define the start of the 19th century. He has more documented victories than any other battlefield commanders in history. From a relatively humble background, he rose to become master of Europe. This is the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Featuring historians Dr Michael Rowe, Professor Pamela Pilbeam and Professor David Andress.
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1942: The Year The Tide Began To Turn For The Allies | The Price Of Empire
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Discover how the political map of the world was remade by WWII. Recalling the spread of Japanese invasion in the Pacific and the bombing of German cities by British planes.
Discover how the political map of the world was remade by WWII. Recalling the spread of Japanese invasion in the Pacific and the bombing of German cities by British planes.
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Mao Zedong: Great Leap Forward At Any Cost | Evolution of Evil
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Supreme Leader of China for almost 3 decades, his merciless policies made him one of the most ruthless tyrants of the 20th Century. A communist leader obsessed with power and violence; a
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Supreme Leader of China for almost 3 decades, his merciless policies made him one of the most ruthless tyrants of the 20th Century. A communist leader obsessed with power and violence; a sadist intoxicated by others' pain; and a dictator convinced that politics had to be violent. He presided over the deaths of more people than Hitler and Stalin combined. The Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong.
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The Buried Cistercian Mysteries Of Fountain's Abbey | Secrets Of Historic Britain
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the secrets of the Cistercian monks who lived at Fountain's Abbey in North Yorkshire over 800 years ago, and visits its neighbour - the spectacular Studley Royal
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the secrets of the Cistercian monks who lived at Fountain's Abbey in North Yorkshire over 800 years ago, and visits its neighbour - the spectacular Studley Royal Water Garden. Anneka Rice is at Mottisfont in Hampshire and Britain's last working water-driven spade mill. Miriam O'Reilly joins a bat watch on the South Downs, and Dan Jones treads in the footprints of Giants in County Antrim.
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What System Of Government Did The Native Americans Use? | 1491: Before Columbus
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In this episode, we look take a deep dive into the political infrastructure of Indigenous America. How did the Native Americans decide upon their leadership? Wha kind of intricate and sophisticated systems did they develop for trade?
In this episode, we look take a deep dive into the political infrastructure of Indigenous America. How did the Native Americans decide upon their leadership? Wha kind of intricate and sophisticated systems did they develop for trade?
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The Fatal Mistake That Cost Hitler Stalingrad | Price Of Empire
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WWII 1942: Hitler makes his move on Stalingrad. But before he does he makes the decision that some think to be his worst...splitting up his force. With the Crimea taken he sent army
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WWII 1942: Hitler makes his move on Stalingrad. But before he does he makes the decision that some think to be his worst...splitting up his force. With the Crimea taken he sent army group A along the Black Sea coast, aiming for the oil cities of Maikop, Grozny and Baku, leaving army group B to advance on Stalingrad by themselves.
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Benito Mussolini: The Father Of Fascism | Evolution of Evil
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The rise and fall of Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, whose involvement in the creation of fascism made him a role model to Adolf Hitler and other 20th-century dictators.
The rise and fall of Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, whose involvement in the creation of fascism made him a role model to Adolf Hitler and other 20th-century dictators.
During the middle of WWII in 1943, the end was in sight for the Allied leaders. With this, thoughts turned to the post war age, and what would happen to the world the war left behind.
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During the middle of WWII in 1943, the end was in sight for the Allied leaders. With this, thoughts turned to the post war age, and what would happen to the world the war left behind. Over a series of conferences these great leaders changed the fate of the world forever.
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The Buried Mysteries Of Native American Art | 1491: Before Columbus
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The real story behind Native American art. We learn about art in various native communities before 1492. We see their hand paintings and paintings of animals. We see the baskets that
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The real story behind Native American art. We learn about art in various native communities before 1492. We see their hand paintings and paintings of animals. We see the baskets that were woven and the pottery designs. We are shown the masks that were made and how they played a part in ceremonies.
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The British Workers That Secured Allied Victory In WW2 | War Factories Complete Series
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The Second World War was won not just on the battlefield. From Vickers to Lancaster, here we examine the great war factories that powered Britain's production war.
The Second World War was won not just on the battlefield. From Vickers to Lancaster, here we examine the great war factories that powered Britain's production war.
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The Ancient Native American Struggle For Survival | Before Columbus
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We are informed about the indigenous perspective on cultural traditions and the concern about native languages becoming extinct.
We are informed about the indigenous perspective on cultural traditions and the concern about native languages becoming extinct.
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Imperial Japan: The Oldest Hereditary Monarchy In The World | Asia's Monarchies
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The Japanese Imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world, dating back to the sixth century BC. However, its central role Japan has not prevented controversy in recent
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The Japanese Imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world, dating back to the sixth century BC. However, its central role Japan has not prevented controversy in recent years. Through personal scandals, and vagaries of the hereditary system, even to their own biology, it’s been a rocky time. But what is left if every tradition is changeable?
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The Battle Of Marathon: Ancient Athens' Finest Hour | For Athens
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Up against seemingly insurmountable odds, Ancient Athens faces down an ancient superpower in the Persian Empire. Find out the incredible story behind one of history's most infamous battles.
Up against seemingly insurmountable odds, Ancient Athens faces down an ancient superpower in the Persian Empire. Find out the incredible story behind one of history's most infamous battles.
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Free France: The Liberation Of WWII Paris | Price Of Empire
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World War II: Germany's retreat. The Germans begin to retreat from Russia; the war in the Pacific advances at Saipan and Guam; kamikaze pilots; Rome falls; D-Day landings; Free France leader Charles de Gaulle leads his troops in liberating Paris.
World War II: Germany's retreat. The Germans begin to retreat from Russia; the war in the Pacific advances at Saipan and Guam; kamikaze pilots; Rome falls; D-Day landings; Free France leader Charles de Gaulle leads his troops in liberating Paris.
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The Mystery Of The Vampire Skeletons Buried In Ireland | Vampire Skeletons
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In summer 2007, at a site in Ireland, archaeologists were uncovering layers of graves. They were astonished to find two skeletons with large stones lodged in their jaws. This was
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In summer 2007, at a site in Ireland, archaeologists were uncovering layers of graves. They were astonished to find two skeletons with large stones lodged in their jaws. This was exceptional; all the other skeletons in the cemetery had been normal Christian burials.
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Lost Stories From Victorian England's Brutal Workhouses | Secrets From The Workhouse
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What was it really like in an old Victorian Workhouse? In the first of a two-part documentary, presenter Fern Britton, actor Brian Cox, and more famous faces go on an emotional journey
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What was it really like in an old Victorian Workhouse? In the first of a two-part documentary, presenter Fern Britton, actor Brian Cox, and more famous faces go on an emotional journey uncovering how their ancestors were driven to the Victorian workhouse by poverty.
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Battle of Salamis: Ancient Greece's Climactic Naval Battle With Persia | For Athens
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Follows in the footsteps of Themistocles and his fearsome adversary Xerxes, through two spectacular military engagements, one on land, the other naval: the battles of Marathon (490 BC)
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Follows in the footsteps of Themistocles and his fearsome adversary Xerxes, through two spectacular military engagements, one on land, the other naval: the battles of Marathon (490 BC) and Salamis (480 BC). Themistocles against Xerxes, the story of a duel and the exceptional parallel careers of two men of a similar age, but whose origins, beliefs, and cultures were very different: the son of a king and the son of democracy itself.
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Was It Possible To Escape Life In A Victorian Workhouse? | Secrets From The Workhouse
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Brian Cox finds out how his ancestors escaped the shadow of the Victorian workhouse and Felicity Kendal discovers her great-grandmother was forced into the institution by her husband after her affair.
Brian Cox finds out how his ancestors escaped the shadow of the Victorian workhouse and Felicity Kendal discovers her great-grandmother was forced into the institution by her husband after her affair.
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The Witch-Hunter King: James I's Crusade On Witchcraft | War on Witches
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In the late 16th century Europe was in the grip of a witch hunt fever, where thousands were tortured and burnt at the stake. The church was fully behind this terrifying crusade. In
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In the late 16th century Europe was in the grip of a witch hunt fever, where thousands were tortured and burnt at the stake. The church was fully behind this terrifying crusade. In France and Germany alone up to 40,000 people may have been killed as witches. But England and Scotland were almost untouched by witch persecutions until King James himself decided to launch his own, personal war on witchcraft.
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The Mystery Of The 2,000,000 Year Old Human Remains | Mystery Of Our Ancestors
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The Mystery of Remote Ancestors looks at the possible origins of the Chinese people. Starting with the discovery of 'Dragon Bone' over a hundred years ago, the Three Gorges region of
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The Mystery of Remote Ancestors looks at the possible origins of the Chinese people. Starting with the discovery of 'Dragon Bone' over a hundred years ago, the Three Gorges region of China has yielded fascinating evidence of a long-gone past. Combining over a century of scientific study, the film focuses on the controversial findings of ancient human remains that date back over two million years.
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How Has The Warship Evolved Throughout Military History? | Warships
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With its 80 warships, France has one of the most powerful naval forces. These surface combat ships which double up as firing platforms are brimming with all the latest technology. Using
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With its 80 warships, France has one of the most powerful naval forces. These surface combat ships which double up as firing platforms are brimming with all the latest technology. Using archive images, expert accounts, and 3D modeling, this film takes us back in time - from the galleys of the 17th century to the battleships of WWII - to explore the technologies that today's ships have inherited.
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The Grim Haunted History Of England's Tower Of London | Historic Hauntings
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England's history has been steeped in ambition, greed, treachery and betrayal. Its castle walls have witnessed centuries of bloodshed. The anguished wales of the forlorn still echo
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England's history has been steeped in ambition, greed, treachery and betrayal. Its castle walls have witnessed centuries of bloodshed. The anguished wales of the forlorn still echo through the corridors. Cut off by tragic death these restless spirits have been trapped in limbo between heaven and hell. This program presents stories in a riveting tour of England's ghostly heritage.
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The Mystery Of The 2,000-Year-Old Tools Frozen In The Yukon | Secrets From The Ice
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A mystery is emerging out the Yukon ice: human hunting tools hidden for as long as 9,000 years have started to melt out. And each new find is another piece to the puzzle of who these people were.
A mystery is emerging out the Yukon ice: human hunting tools hidden for as long as 9,000 years have started to melt out. And each new find is another piece to the puzzle of who these people were.
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The Real Story Of The Women Of The Bible: Eve, Delilah, Bathsheba, Jezebel & Esther
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The women in the bible have always been portrayed as the downfall of their male counterparts. Eve makes Adam eat the apple, Delilah cuts Samson's hair... but what does the text really
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The women in the bible have always been portrayed as the downfall of their male counterparts. Eve makes Adam eat the apple, Delilah cuts Samson's hair... but what does the text really say about these women? Notorious Women of the Bible investigates the historical, geographical, cultural and theological context of the stories surrounding the infamous women of the bible: Eve, Delilah, Bathsheba, Jezebel & Esther. In a patriarchal society, they challenged, seduced, tricked, took risks and even staked their lives.
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The Dark Mysteries Of Scotland's Most Haunted Castles | Historic Hauntings
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Scotland is a land that has witnessed a bloody history of intrigue and betrayal. The victims of cruel torture and untimely death have become restless spirits doomed to linger in its
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Scotland is a land that has witnessed a bloody history of intrigue and betrayal. The victims of cruel torture and untimely death have become restless spirits doomed to linger in its haunted castles. Cursing the generations that follow their suffering echos down the years.
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A Royal Coup: The Bloody Fall Of House Shah | Asia's Monarchies
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In 2008, Nepal's royalty were ousted from power, forced out of their palaces, and the country began a new era as a republic. The story of the fall of the House of Shah is one of
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In 2008, Nepal's royalty were ousted from power, forced out of their palaces, and the country began a new era as a republic. The story of the fall of the House of Shah is one of bloodshed, betrayal and intrigue. The transformation from kingdom to republic was swift, dramatic, and leaves huge questions unanswered about the future.
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The 3,000 Year-Old Girl Buried In An Oak Coffin | Egtved Girl
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The Egtved Girl is one of the best-known figures from prehistory. One summer’s day in 1370 BC she was buried in an oak coffin that was covered by the barrow Storehøj near Egtved, west of
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The Egtved Girl is one of the best-known figures from prehistory. One summer’s day in 1370 BC she was buried in an oak coffin that was covered by the barrow Storehøj near Egtved, west of Vejle. Although not much is left of the Egtved Girl, her tale is a captivating story of the Bronze Age people.
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The Mystery Of Wales' Most Haunted Castles | Historic Hauntings
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Deep in Wales' long memory is a history of violence and bloody curses. Acts of treachery and vengeance leave their stain within Wales' haunted castles.
Deep in Wales' long memory is a history of violence and bloody curses. Acts of treachery and vengeance leave their stain within Wales' haunted castles.
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The Untold Story Of The Americas Before Columbus | 1491: Full Series
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This series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn
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This series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn about their art, architecture, archaeology, Science and Technology etc.
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The Dark Mysteries Of Ireland's Haunted Ruins | Historic Hauntings
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From haunted castles to dark and dangerous woodlands, Ireland's dark history of magic, ritual and prime evil worship.
From haunted castles to dark and dangerous woodlands, Ireland's dark history of magic, ritual and prime evil worship.
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The Hidden Mysteries Of Ancient Native American Civilizations | 1491: Before Columbus
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This series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn
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This series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn about their art, architecture, archaeology, Science and Technology etc.
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The Mission To Restore Ancient Rome's Colosseum | Colosseum
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Two thousand years after it was built, the Colosseum is in dire need of repair; a look at how the worlds of science, fashion, archaeology and culture are coming together for a renovation.
Two thousand years after it was built, the Colosseum is in dire need of repair; a look at how the worlds of science, fashion, archaeology and culture are coming together for a renovation.
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Why Ancient Athens Was The Beginning Of Modern Society | Metropolis
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Athens gave the world its modern political system – the birth of “democracy” is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings. The
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Athens gave the world its modern political system – the birth of “democracy” is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings. The city beneath the Acropolis becomes the very cradle of western culture.
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The Pressure On The Sultan Of Brunei To Give Up The Throne | Asia's Monarchies
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Brunei may be one of the richest nations in the world, but financial problems have beset even their royal house. The sultan has recently made moves towards some form of partial
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Brunei may be one of the richest nations in the world, but financial problems have beset even their royal house. The sultan has recently made moves towards some form of partial democracy. However, it is up to him whether or not he introduces it. Why did he make a move to do so, and then let it drop?
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The History Of The First World Map | Face Of The World
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How does mankind find its way around the planet? How do people know where roads lead and what lies on the far side of the ocean? Did Marco Polo have an atlas showing the way to China?
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How does mankind find its way around the planet? How do people know where roads lead and what lies on the far side of the ocean? Did Marco Polo have an atlas showing the way to China? Did the Romans mark the borders of their empire on maps? For thousands of years distant lands and foreign nations were mysteries. And yet accounts of these mysteries were available – in travel books and on maps of the world.
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The Genius Construction Of Ancient Rome's Colosseum | Colosseum
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The story behind the creation of the world's most famous monument, from its genesis and ancient beginnings to its upkeep, preservations and renovations, despite a storm of controversy.
The story behind the creation of the world's most famous monument, from its genesis and ancient beginnings to its upkeep, preservations and renovations, despite a storm of controversy.
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The Victorian Hospital Of Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man | Hidden History Of Britain
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Michael Portillo visits four abandoned locations that were at the centre of relatively unknown historical events, examining their place and importance in Britain's past. He begins at the
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Michael Portillo visits four abandoned locations that were at the centre of relatively unknown historical events, examining their place and importance in Britain's past. He begins at the Royal London Hospital in the East End, which closed its doors on 2013 but pioneered medical breakthroughs and healthcare for generations of men, women and children from its founding in 1740. It was also the home of Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, who spent the last three years of his life as a resident.
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The Mad Genius Of George III: Britain's Longest Reigning King | Mad King George
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After 200 years under lock and key, all the personal papers of one of our most important monarchs are seeing the light of day for the first time. In the first documentary to gain
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After 200 years under lock and key, all the personal papers of one of our most important monarchs are seeing the light of day for the first time. In the first documentary to gain extensive access to the Royal Archives, Robert Hardman sheds fascinating new light on George III, Britain's longest-reigning king.
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The Buried Mysteries Of The Gotland Mass Grave | Medieval Dead
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Tim Sutherland and the team make a return trip to Sweden, where they hunt for clues to a battle that took place on the island of Gotland. They travel battlegrounds and battlefields,
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Tim Sutherland and the team make a return trip to Sweden, where they hunt for clues to a battle that took place on the island of Gotland. They travel battlegrounds and battlefields, towns and villages, churches and burial grounds to search for clues hidden in the bones of the dead from medieval time.
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The Gruesome Mystery Of The Tadcaster Castle Skeleton | Medieval Dead
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Experts try to piece together a gruesome jigsaw when the skeleton of a medieval woman is found at Tadcaster Castle in Yorkshire.
Experts try to piece together a gruesome jigsaw when the skeleton of a medieval woman is found at Tadcaster Castle in Yorkshire.
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The Untold Story Of Ancient Egypt's Greatest Queen | Nefertari: Egyptian Queen
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Nefertari was Known as “Lady of Grace,” “Lady of All Lands,” “Wife of the Strong Bull,” “Great of Praises” and many other nicknames, Queen Neferati was one of the most famous Egyptian
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Nefertari was Known as “Lady of Grace,” “Lady of All Lands,” “Wife of the Strong Bull,” “Great of Praises” and many other nicknames, Queen Neferati was one of the most famous Egyptian queens and an iconic women of Ancient Egypt. Ramesses II, like other kings of Egypt, had a large harem of wives.
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Britain's Secret Anti-Nuclear War Base | Hidden History Of Britain
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Michael Portillo unlocks the doors to four extraordinary abandoned locations. For almost a century, Orford Ness was owned by the MOD, a lens into a bygone era of secrets, spies and
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Michael Portillo unlocks the doors to four extraordinary abandoned locations. For almost a century, Orford Ness was owned by the MOD, a lens into a bygone era of secrets, spies and superpowers. When it closed in 1993, its buildings were still shrouded in secrecy.
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The Last Days Of Queen Marie Antoinette | Marie Antoinette
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An ambitious film that unveils how Marie Antoinette was transformed into one of the greatest symbols of France. It only took three days and two nights to convict the last Queen of France
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An ambitious film that unveils how Marie Antoinette was transformed into one of the greatest symbols of France. It only took three days and two nights to convict the last Queen of France but the outcome was known in advance. Previously unseen documents have revealed a shocking truth about the trial: It was rigged.
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The Lost City Of Knowledge: What Life Was Like In Ancient Alexandria | Metropolis
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Alexandria, a royal Greek city in the land of the Pharaohs. Along the sandy banks of the Nile delta on the African Mediterranean coast, the most powerful metropolis of its time rose from
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Alexandria, a royal Greek city in the land of the Pharaohs. Along the sandy banks of the Nile delta on the African Mediterranean coast, the most powerful metropolis of its time rose from virtually nothing. The Hellenistic culture mingled with the legacy of the Pharaohs and bore the fruits of a glorious new heritage.
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The Hunt For The Lost Survivors Of Carthage | Lost Warriors
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Combing through the Amazon wilderness, archeologists made an amazing discovery: artifacts of ancient seafaring people from the Iberian Peninsula. They may have fled the carnage of the
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Combing through the Amazon wilderness, archeologists made an amazing discovery: artifacts of ancient seafaring people from the Iberian Peninsula. They may have fled the carnage of the Roman Empire's war on Carthage, called by some historians the Roman holocaust. This documentary investigates the claim that South America was discovered and settled by Mediterranean peoples over 2,000 years ago.
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The Most Gruesome Diseases Of The Middle Ages | Medieval Dead
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Diseases inevitably belonged to life in the Middle Ages; there was virtually no hygiene and sanitation, making it difficult to survive near-perpetual diseases.
Diseases inevitably belonged to life in the Middle Ages; there was virtually no hygiene and sanitation, making it difficult to survive near-perpetual diseases.
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The Hunt For The Sunken Wreck Of The HMS Audacious | Deep Wreck Mysteries
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Deep-sea divers investigate the wreck of the 'unsinkable' First World War British battleship, HMS Audacious. The pride of the Royal Navy was laid low by a single unexpected blow, and now lies 14 miles off the northern tip of Ireland.
Deep-sea divers investigate the wreck of the 'unsinkable' First World War British battleship, HMS Audacious. The pride of the Royal Navy was laid low by a single unexpected blow, and now lies 14 miles off the northern tip of Ireland.
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Ancient Rome's Greatest Rival: The Rise And Fall Of Carthage | Metropolis
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Carthage came into being as a Phoenician trading base, its strategically favourable location eventually allowing it to develop into a major centre of trade and seafaring. Carthage, Rome's fierce adversary, is the gateway to the treasures of Africa.
Carthage came into being as a Phoenician trading base, its strategically favourable location eventually allowing it to develop into a major centre of trade and seafaring. Carthage, Rome's fierce adversary, is the gateway to the treasures of Africa.
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The 17th Century Prison That Became WW2 Britain's Death Row | Hidden History Of Britain
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Michael explores Shepton Mallet prison which over its 400-year history has seen executions and escape attempts, been used as a store for historical documents during wartime and became the U.S. military's WWII death-row.
Michael explores Shepton Mallet prison which over its 400-year history has seen executions and escape attempts, been used as a store for historical documents during wartime and became the U.S. military's WWII death-row.
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Haunting In Connecticut: The Girl Who Could Speak To A Dead Man | A Haunting
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This Halloween, we bring you true haunted house stories from Georgia and Connecticut.
This Halloween, we bring you true haunted house stories from Georgia and Connecticut.
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U-Boat 480: The Hunt For Nazi Germany's Rubber Stealth Submarine | Deep Wreck Mysteries
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The waters surrounding the islands of Britain and Ireland serve as some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Discover the incredible maritime history hidden beneath their waves.
The waters surrounding the islands of Britain and Ireland serve as some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Discover the incredible maritime history hidden beneath their waves.
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What Made The Ancient Roman Empire So Successful? | Metropolis
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Rome would never have made it into the history books without the backing of its huge military apparatus. The life and the incredible luxury the ancient city of over a million inhabitants
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Rome would never have made it into the history books without the backing of its huge military apparatus. The life and the incredible luxury the ancient city of over a million inhabitants enjoyed was only made possible through the exploitation of its colonies, a course of action that never would have been possible without its troops.
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The Mystery Of The Mule Ship Disaster | Deep Wreck Mysteries
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The SS Armenian was sunk in June 1915 by a German U-boat, killing 29 people on board. For nearly a century the location of the wreck remained a mystery, until now.
The SS Armenian was sunk in June 1915 by a German U-boat, killing 29 people on board. For nearly a century the location of the wreck remained a mystery, until now.
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The Bizarre World Of Lost Medieval Inventions | Medieval Fight Book
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Follow the close analysis of an ancient fight master's manuscript depicting combat techniques and devices used over 500 years ago.
Follow the close analysis of an ancient fight master's manuscript depicting combat techniques and devices used over 500 years ago.
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The Story Of Young Napoleon's Campaign For Egypt | Napoleon: Egyptian Campaign
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In 1798, a vast French armada - led by the young general Napoleon Bonaparte - left Toulon on a mysterious military expedition to Egypt.
In 1798, a vast French armada - led by the young general Napoleon Bonaparte - left Toulon on a mysterious military expedition to Egypt.
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The Hunt For The Lost Cold War Nuke At The Bottom Of The Pacific Ocean | Lost Nuke
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In February, 1950 the world's largest bomber takes off on a secret Cold War mission from Alaska. Its cargo - a MK IV nuclear bomb. Halfway through the mission three engines catch fire
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In February, 1950 the world's largest bomber takes off on a secret Cold War mission from Alaska. Its cargo - a MK IV nuclear bomb. Halfway through the mission three engines catch fire while the bomber is flying near Canada's west coast. Forced to abandon the mission, the crew puts the plane on autopilot, a course that will take the crippled bomber out into the Pacific. Despite the largest search and rescue mission in US Air Force history, the aircraft, five crewmen and their nuclear weapon are presumed lost in the depths of the Pacific Ocean - until now.
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The Sunken Mysteries Of Britain's Wartime Shipping Lanes | Deep Wreck Mysteries
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Within sight of the coast of France lies a sunken allied troop ship. Remnants of the 2nd world wreck scatter the sea bed, evidence of a forgotten tragedy. Nearly 800 American soldiers
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Within sight of the coast of France lies a sunken allied troop ship. Remnants of the 2nd world wreck scatter the sea bed, evidence of a forgotten tragedy. Nearly 800 American soldiers lost their lives, the event surrounded by secrecy and mystery. The waters surrounding the islands of Britain and Ireland serve as some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Discover the incredible maritime history hidden beneath their waves.
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The Real History Of Charlemagne's Christian Europe | Charlemagne
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After conquering Europe, Charlemagne orders a common-language translation of the Bible and converts Saxon leader Widukind to Christianity.
After conquering Europe, Charlemagne orders a common-language translation of the Bible and converts Saxon leader Widukind to Christianity.
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A Life After Death: What Happened After Diana's Untimely Death? | Princess Diana
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Princess Diana: A Life After Death is different from many of the recent programs commemorating the anniversary of Princess Diana's death. It is not just an anniversary programme. It is a
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Princess Diana: A Life After Death is different from many of the recent programs commemorating the anniversary of Princess Diana's death. It is not just an anniversary programme. It is a powerful summary of Princess Diana's historical, political and social legacy.
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When Napoleon Attempted To Conquer Egypt | Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign
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Spring of 1798: Napoleon sets out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt. He also brought along 167 men of science and arts to start a scientific mission to explore the
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Spring of 1798: Napoleon sets out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt. He also brought along 167 men of science and arts to start a scientific mission to explore the land. It is the beginning of a scholarly encounter between the West and the Muslim world.
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The Sunken Wreck Of The Worst Naval Collision Of WWII | Deep Wreck Mysteries
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Deep-sea divers locate the British warship Curacoa, which was rammed and sunk by the most famous liner in the world, the Queen Mary. The Curacoa lies at a depth of 400 feet, 50 miles off
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Deep-sea divers locate the British warship Curacoa, which was rammed and sunk by the most famous liner in the world, the Queen Mary. The Curacoa lies at a depth of 400 feet, 50 miles off the coast of Ireland. This extreme dive expedition provides, for the very first time, an opportunity to solve the mysteries surrounding this terrible and fatal wartime collision.
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The Story Of Charlemagne And His Saxon Nemesis | Charlemagne
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This is the story of the dramatic and violent life of the Middle Ages' most important emperor: Charlemagne. But, one man seemed to evade Charlemagne's grasp: Widukind. The Saxon's
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This is the story of the dramatic and violent life of the Middle Ages' most important emperor: Charlemagne. But, one man seemed to evade Charlemagne's grasp: Widukind. The Saxon's legendary leader boldly resisted conversion to Christianity in the face of the Holy Roman Emperor. How did Charlemagne finally defeat the "child of the forest"?
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Ancient Mysteries: The Search For Three Legendary Cities | Lost Worlds
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In this series, we travel to the buried remains of some of the Ancient World's most enduring mysteries. From the Angkor Wat, to the buried legions of the Terracotta Army, to the long-lost city of Troy.
In this series, we travel to the buried remains of some of the Ancient World's most enduring mysteries. From the Angkor Wat, to the buried legions of the Terracotta Army, to the long-lost city of Troy.
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A Brief History Of Modern Football | Soccer With Alfie Allen
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Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen sets off around the UK to explore the defining moments of football, from a visit to The Oval, the venue for the first FA Cup Final, to the near-mythical Christmas Day truce matches on the front lines of World War I.
Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen sets off around the UK to explore the defining moments of football, from a visit to The Oval, the venue for the first FA Cup Final, to the near-mythical Christmas Day truce matches on the front lines of World War I.
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The Hero Of WWII That No One Knows | Churchill's Secret Son
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Brendan Bracken was Winston Churchill's closest advisor for over 30 years. Was Brendan Bracken Churchill's illegitimate son? In the 1920's even Winston's wife had to ask. This documentary tells the truth about this remarkable man.
Brendan Bracken was Winston Churchill's closest advisor for over 30 years. Was Brendan Bracken Churchill's illegitimate son? In the 1920's even Winston's wife had to ask. This documentary tells the truth about this remarkable man.
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Inside Kremlin: The Years That Led To The Fall Of The Soviet Union | Heart Of The Kremlin
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The Moscow Kremlin; chief seat of power of the Russian state. But what kind of secrets does it hide? What inspired its chimera architecture and what secrets of state hides within its walls?
The Moscow Kremlin; chief seat of power of the Russian state. But what kind of secrets does it hide? What inspired its chimera architecture and what secrets of state hides within its walls?
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The Buried Secrets Of The Empire Behind The Angkor Wat | Angkor Rediscovered
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The stunning Khmer temples like the Angkor Wat built during the 13th century Angkor Empire's era capture the imagination of all. As experts try to unravel the temples' significance, they
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The stunning Khmer temples like the Angkor Wat built during the 13th century Angkor Empire's era capture the imagination of all. As experts try to unravel the temples' significance, they uncover mysterious facts about them. From five-headed Lord Shiva to the shrine of the God of Death Yama, to the discovery of ritual human sacrifices, go on a journey of thrilling exploration of one of the largest cities in the world.
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Four Great Megacities Of The Ancient World | Metropolis
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The series takes us to the very heart of urban life in the Mediterranean area, the hub of the ancient world. The mighty metropolises of antiquity evolved here from a scattering of
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The series takes us to the very heart of urban life in the Mediterranean area, the hub of the ancient world. The mighty metropolises of antiquity evolved here from a scattering of settlements. And not one city is like the next. Each developed in its own characteristic fashion, each uniquely marked by its geographical location, its cultural environment, and the prevailing historical circumstances.
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What Life Was Like In Ancient Pompeii Before Its Destruction | Pompeii: Life After Death
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Mary Beard takes us on a fascinating journey to find out about the everyday lives of the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.
Mary Beard takes us on a fascinating journey to find out about the everyday lives of the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.
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What Did Divers Find In This Sunken Ancient Village? | The Mystery Of Atlit-Yam
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In 1984, off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, marine archaeologist Ehud Galili discovered an ancient settlement that had been submerged for millennia. It turned out to be the biggest and
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In 1984, off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, marine archaeologist Ehud Galili discovered an ancient settlement that had been submerged for millennia. It turned out to be the biggest and best preserved prehistoric site ever discovered along the Mediterranean shoreline. Atlit Yam – a stone age village dating from at least 9,000 years ago.
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What Is It Like To Be A Paleontologist | Dinosaur Hunt: A Time Team Special
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Robinson and Harding travel to the Rocky Mountains in Montana, USA, for this special programme on dinosaurs and the professional and private 'dinosaur hunters' who seek and recover
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Robinson and Harding travel to the Rocky Mountains in Montana, USA, for this special programme on dinosaurs and the professional and private 'dinosaur hunters' who seek and recover fossil remains. Accompanying several digs, they soon learn that the methods used by the dinosaur hunters turn out to be similar to those employed by archaeologists.
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Were There Really Ancient Egyptians Living In Pompeii? | Egyptian Secrets At Pompeii
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Discover the history & treasures of ancient Egyptians who lived in Pompeii in the shadow of mount Vesuvius. Were there really a sizeable number of Ancient Egyptians living in Pompeii before its destruction?
Discover the history & treasures of ancient Egyptians who lived in Pompeii in the shadow of mount Vesuvius. Were there really a sizeable number of Ancient Egyptians living in Pompeii before its destruction?
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The Battle Of Cable Street: Unions Vs Fascists | 1936: Thirties In Color
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When Oswald Mosley tried to march his fascists through Central London in 1936, an epic two-hour battle would ensue between ordinary working Britons. A fully realized look at the world in
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When Oswald Mosley tried to march his fascists through Central London in 1936, an epic two-hour battle would ensue between ordinary working Britons. A fully realized look at the world in the run-up to World War II. In colourized film, thousands of people attend a homecoming parade in Hull to celebrate local hero Amy Johnson, the first British woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia.
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Could This Ancient Cretan Relic Be A Fake? | The Secret Of The Phaistos Code
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The film examines one of the greatest archaeological scandals ever. In 1908, the "Phaistos Disc" was discovered by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier. Since then, the disc has
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The film examines one of the greatest archaeological scandals ever. In 1908, the "Phaistos Disc" was discovered by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier. Since then, the disc has aroused scientific debates. Is the Phaistos Disc a clever fake? Among other experts, art historian Jerome Eisenberg is convinced that it is. The search for the truth starts in the ancient Cretan palace complexes of Phaistos.
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The Lost City At Jinsha: A Kingdom Buried Under A Chinese Suburb | Mysteries Of China
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Archaeologist Agnes Hsu-Tang, director of New York-based China Institute, goes on a quest to answer one of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries. An ancient kingdom based in Sichuan
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Archaeologist Agnes Hsu-Tang, director of New York-based China Institute, goes on a quest to answer one of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries. An ancient kingdom based in Sichuan has been uncovered. Found at Jinsha - an excavation site in a Chengdu suburb - are a gold mask, bronze masks, jade daggers, and tons of ivories. Who were these people? What did they believe in? And why did they bury such exquisite objects along with their dead?
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What Was Life In Europe Like Between The World Wars? | Thirties In Colour
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Documentary series brings the 1930s vividly back to life. Social historians and people with direct connections to the footage explore what everyday life was like.
Documentary series brings the 1930s vividly back to life. Social historians and people with direct connections to the footage explore what everyday life was like.
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The Secret World Of History's First Pope | St Peter's Holy Relics: The Quest
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The first of Jesus' apostles, guardian of the gates of Paradise, founder of the Christian Church, the first pope in history… Peter is a key figure of the Christian religion. Yet, there remain many unsolved questions regarding his incredible life.
The first of Jesus' apostles, guardian of the gates of Paradise, founder of the Christian Church, the first pope in history… Peter is a key figure of the Christian religion. Yet, there remain many unsolved questions regarding his incredible life.
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Unmarked Graves: The Human Cost Of Ireland's Independence | In The Name Of The Republic
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For some the Anglo-Irish War is viewed through rose tinted glasses, a heroic struggle against an Imperialist monster and the Civil War a brave and honourable attempt to disentangle the
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For some the Anglo-Irish War is viewed through rose tinted glasses, a heroic struggle against an Imperialist monster and the Civil War a brave and honourable attempt to disentangle the country from an ill judged Treaty that did not deliver on the nation’s aspirations. But there is a much darker story to be told of the often innocent men shot as spies and made to disappear. In The Name of the Republic is a two part documentary series following eminent Historian, Professor Eunan O’Halpin as he explores this dark side of Irish republicanism.
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The Mystery Of The Jade Suit Tomb | Mysteries Of China
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Agnes Hsu-Tang explores the Nanyue King's Tomb in Guangzhou where a jade suit – the kind only bestowed upon Hahn Emperors was found. There was no historical record of an Emperor entitled
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Agnes Hsu-Tang explores the Nanyue King's Tomb in Guangzhou where a jade suit – the kind only bestowed upon Hahn Emperors was found. There was no historical record of an Emperor entitled to such a burial, so who was this man and what was the kingdom he ruled over? In Anyang, Henan the discovery of an ancient tomb sent shockwaves throughout the archaeological world.
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J. Edgar Hoover: The Man Who Rebuilt The FBI | Dark Side Of The FBI
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Since its foundation, the FBI has always been shrouded in mystery. When J. Edgar Hoover took over, he made it into one of the most brilliant search engines of our time. Hoover was at the
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Since its foundation, the FBI has always been shrouded in mystery. When J. Edgar Hoover took over, he made it into one of the most brilliant search engines of our time. Hoover was at the helm of the agency for nearly fifty years and survived eight presidents of the United States, as well as many attempts to get rid of him. What made this man so powerful?
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