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How Children Were Prepared For World War II | Thirties In Color
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Social historians and those with direct connections to the footage explore the last year before war officially began to reveal insights into child refugees and bomb attack drills.
Social historians and those with direct connections to the footage explore the last year before war officially began to reveal insights into child refugees and bomb attack drills.
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The Search For The Missing Victims Of The Anglo-Irish War | 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.
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Cao Cao's Tomb: Ancient Secrets Of The Three Kingdoms | Mysteries Of China
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In Anyang, Henan the discovery of an ancient tomb sent shockwaves throughout the archaeological world. Some believed it to be the final resting place of Cao Cao, one of China’s most
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In Anyang, Henan the discovery of an ancient tomb sent shockwaves throughout the archaeological world. Some believed it to be the final resting place of Cao Cao, one of China’s most divisive characters from the time of the Three Kingdoms. What can this ancient find reveal about one of the most celebrated epochs of Chinese history?
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The Ancient Dinosaur Graveyards Of Australia's Outback | Dinosaurs In The Outback
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This documentary is about the evidence - real, scientific, and often dramatic - which proves that the Outback of Australia was once a place where dinosaurs roamed in vast numbers. Using
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This documentary is about the evidence - real, scientific, and often dramatic - which proves that the Outback of Australia was once a place where dinosaurs roamed in vast numbers. Using live action and 3D animation, these compelling reconstructions tell the story of these grand creatures that roamed the land.
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The Dark Mysteries Of Hitler's Nazi Manifesto | Mein Kampf
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Today, Adolf Hitler’s autobiography cum Nazi manifesto is still sold all over the world, under the counter, on the internet or simply at the bookshop. This 700 page book, published in
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Today, Adolf Hitler’s autobiography cum Nazi manifesto is still sold all over the world, under the counter, on the internet or simply at the bookshop. This 700 page book, published in 1925, was re-edited numerous times since the death of the author. This documentary plunges deep into the secrets of Mein Kampf. A simple book of paradoxes: famous but unknown, fascinating and repulsive.
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Atomic Bomb: The Rise Of The Nuclear Superpowers | M.A.D. World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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The Crashed WWII Plane Hidden In A Coral Reef | Search For The Mystery Bomber
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More than 200 Allied planes crashed in Australia's north during World War Two. Some are still missing, their exact whereabouts still unknown - all the crew died in the crashes. No
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More than 200 Allied planes crashed in Australia's north during World War Two. Some are still missing, their exact whereabouts still unknown - all the crew died in the crashes. No survivors, no witnesses, no position to report. Now, Australian marine explorer Ben Cropp is lifting the veil on at least one of these lost warbirds.
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The Man Who Captured War On Camera | Harry Birrell Presents Films Of Love & War
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In 1928 and at the age of eleven, Harry Birrell was given his first cine camera. ‘The greatest toy a child could ever receive,’ he would say. His obsession with making movies would span the rest of his life, despite the onset of blindness.
In 1928 and at the age of eleven, Harry Birrell was given his first cine camera. ‘The greatest toy a child could ever receive,’ he would say. His obsession with making movies would span the rest of his life, despite the onset of blindness.
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How Hawaii Became America's 50th State | Hawaii: The Stolen Paradise
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How did Hawaii go from an independent nation to a United State? Explore the controversial nature of Hawaii's statehood in this documentary, tracing the history of Hawaii's control at the hands of the U.S.
How did Hawaii go from an independent nation to a United State? Explore the controversial nature of Hawaii's statehood in this documentary, tracing the history of Hawaii's control at the hands of the U.S.
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The Men Who Dominated The World | Titans Of The 20th Century
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Lenin dies in 1924 and up steps Josef Stalin; FDR is Secretary of the U.S. Navy; Hitler ends the war in a military hospital; Churchill struggles to resume a political career. The first of the titans to emerge grabs power - Benito Mussolini.
Lenin dies in 1924 and up steps Josef Stalin; FDR is Secretary of the U.S. Navy; Hitler ends the war in a military hospital; Churchill struggles to resume a political career. The first of the titans to emerge grabs power - Benito Mussolini.
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H Bomb: The Cold War Weapon That Could Wipe Out All Life | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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How Hitler Manipulated The Law To Solidify His Power | Nazi Law: Legally Blind
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A sobering look at how Hitler and the Nazi party manipulated laws to further their hate-filled agenda. People who were considered physically or racially inferior or disloyal to the state
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A sobering look at how Hitler and the Nazi party manipulated laws to further their hate-filled agenda. People who were considered physically or racially inferior or disloyal to the state were deprived of their rights and often their lives under these Nazi laws. When Germany was ultimately defeated, Nazi leaders were charged with crimes against humanity in the Nuremberg Trials, in an attempt by the world community to restore the rule of law.
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The Rise And Fall Of Ancient Sparta | The Spartans: Complete Series
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Chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations in history. Join Bettany Hughes as we journey into the history of ancient Sparta and every stratum of its society is laid bare.
Chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations in history. Join Bettany Hughes as we journey into the history of ancient Sparta and every stratum of its society is laid bare.
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How Hitler Exploited The Great Depression To Seize Power | Titans Of The 20th Century
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Franklin D. Roosevelt reaches the Oval Office. The crash of 1929 morphs into the Great Depression. Titans rise and fall in the era of unemployment and hunger - Hitler becomes chancellor
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Franklin D. Roosevelt reaches the Oval Office. The crash of 1929 morphs into the Great Depression. Titans rise and fall in the era of unemployment and hunger - Hitler becomes chancellor in Germany, Mussolini secures absolute power, and Stalin tightens his grip.
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Nuclear Crisis: The Escalation Of The Cold War | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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Was Treasure Island Based On A True Story From History? | The Real Treasure Island
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The Real Treasure Island follows Alex Capus as he travels to exotic locales to unlock the true story behind a literary masterpiece. From the foggy Scottish Highlands to the sun-kissed
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The Real Treasure Island follows Alex Capus as he travels to exotic locales to unlock the true story behind a literary masterpiece. From the foggy Scottish Highlands to the sun-kissed islands of the South Pacific, Capus follows a treasure trail of clues -each one triggering dramatic recreations that tell the true story behind Stevenson's tale.
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What Is This Mysterious Sunken Object Beneath The Baltic Sea? | The Mystery Beneath
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Treasure hunters Peter and Dennis were out on a typical day exploring the Baltic Sea when a very unusual image appeared on the sonar. A nearly 200-foot cylindrical object was something
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Treasure hunters Peter and Dennis were out on a typical day exploring the Baltic Sea when a very unusual image appeared on the sonar. A nearly 200-foot cylindrical object was something that had never been seen before. This documentary takes you on an extraordinary journey to find out what the object could be. Reviewed by multiple disciplines of scientists, and using advanced equipment, could this object be an ancient crash site from an advanced civilization millions of years ago?
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Why World War 2 Actually Started In Asia In 1937 | Titans Of The 20th Century
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War reaches Ethiopia with the Italian invasion and threatens Europe with the German occupation of the Rhineland and annexation of Austria. Spain and China plunge into civil wars. Mao and Chiang Kai-shek unite to face Japan's invasion.
War reaches Ethiopia with the Italian invasion and threatens Europe with the German occupation of the Rhineland and annexation of Austria. Spain and China plunge into civil wars. Mao and Chiang Kai-shek unite to face Japan's invasion.
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The Harrowing Story Of 1944 Treblinka's Last Survivors | Treblinka’s Last Witness
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Samuel Willenberg was the last survivor of the Treblinka death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, out of only 67 people who were known to have survived the camp, and where an estimated
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Samuel Willenberg was the last survivor of the Treblinka death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, out of only 67 people who were known to have survived the camp, and where an estimated 900,000 Jews were murdered in a 13-month period during World War II. Still haunted by the horrors he witnessed there, Samuel retells his story with extraordinary intensity and has immortalised his harrowing experiences in a series of bronze sculptures.
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The Hunt For Canada's Great Dinosaur Graveyards | Dino Trails
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The Dino Trails series reveals the latest dinosaur discoveries in Canada that are making headlines around the world and explains why these locations are famous.
The Dino Trails series reveals the latest dinosaur discoveries in Canada that are making headlines around the world and explains why these locations are famous.
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The Mightiest WW2 Battleships Of The German Kriegsmarine | Great German Battleships
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Using archive footage, stills and interviews with German ex-Naval officers and seamen, Great German Battleships concentrates on the exploits of the famous Bismarck. This is followed by
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Using archive footage, stills and interviews with German ex-Naval officers and seamen, Great German Battleships concentrates on the exploits of the famous Bismarck. This is followed by an in-depth portrait of the mightiest and most famous German warships of World War Two, including the big sea battles they encountered.
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1937: Chamberlain's Last Gamble To Stop World War II | Titans Of The 20th Century
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The Spanish civil war reaches a bloody climax; Neville Chamberlain invents "shuttle diplomacy" at Munich, joining Hitler and Mussolini; peace is the last thing on Hitler's mind.
The Spanish civil war reaches a bloody climax; Neville Chamberlain invents "shuttle diplomacy" at Munich, joining Hitler and Mussolini; peace is the last thing on Hitler's mind.
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The Man Who Risked His Life To Interview Castro | Finding Fidel
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A young cameraman from Canada risks his life to interview Fidel Castro in pre-revolutionary Cuba and launches a career as one of the world's top war cameramen.
A young cameraman from Canada risks his life to interview Fidel Castro in pre-revolutionary Cuba and launches a career as one of the world's top war cameramen.
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What Would Marco Polo's Journey Look Like Today? | A Very Modern Journey: Full Series
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In this three part series we retrace Marco Polo’s legendary journey from Venice to the far reaches of the Mongol Empire, which he started in 1271. His travels 700 years ago revealed an
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In this three part series we retrace Marco Polo’s legendary journey from Venice to the far reaches of the Mongol Empire, which he started in 1271. His travels 700 years ago revealed an exotic world of riches the west had little knowledge of. But how does his journey look today?
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How The Leaders Of WWII Managed Their Public Personas | Titans Of The 20th Century
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Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo, their military leaders and their opponents to dominate both public and daily life; Eisenhower is still in the game; 26-year-old John F. Kennedy's PT 109 sinks in the Solomon Islands.
Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo, their military leaders and their opponents to dominate both public and daily life; Eisenhower is still in the game; 26-year-old John F. Kennedy's PT 109 sinks in the Solomon Islands.
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The Mayor Who Survived For 30 Years Hiding In His Walls | 30 Years Of Darkness
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Exploring the life of Manuel Cortés, the former mayor of Mijas, who, after the end of the Spanish Civil War, spent 30 years completely hidden in a small hole in the wall of his house.
Exploring the life of Manuel Cortés, the former mayor of Mijas, who, after the end of the Spanish Civil War, spent 30 years completely hidden in a small hole in the wall of his house.
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1937: The Chinese Air Force Struggles Against The WW2 Invasion | The Flying Tigers (1/4)
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the Far East led to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. For six months, from December 1941 to June 1942, they provided crucial last ditch aerial defence of China. Only fragments of their story have been told - until now.
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1918: How A Flu Virus Became The World's Deadliest Pandemic | The Spanish Flu
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In April 1918, a disease of unknown origin swept across the five continents. In 18 months, millions of lives that had not been taken by the war were swept away by a virus that would cause the worst pandemic in history: the Spanish flu.
In April 1918, a disease of unknown origin swept across the five continents. In 18 months, millions of lives that had not been taken by the war were swept away by a virus that would cause the worst pandemic in history: the Spanish flu.
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Who Were The Real Winners And Losers Of World War II | Titans Of The 20th Century
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Tells the stories of some of the most powerful individuals of the 20th century, including a look at Roosevelt's death, Churchill's election defeat, Hitler's unaliving, Harry S. Truman's presidency, and Gandhi's assassination.
Tells the stories of some of the most powerful individuals of the 20th century, including a look at Roosevelt's death, Churchill's election defeat, Hitler's unaliving, Harry S. Truman's presidency, and Gandhi's assassination.
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Parliament vs The King: The Untold Story Of The English Civil War | The English Civil War
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament and King. This series tells the story of the war that shaped the course of a nation’s history and laid the foundations of Britain as it is today. Drawing fascinating portraits of the men who were central to the entire tragic story.
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Who Were The American Volunteer Group That Fought For China? | The Flying Tigers (2/4)
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the Far East led to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. For six months, from December 1941 to June 1942, they provided crucial last ditch aerial defence of China. Only fragments of their story have been told - until now.
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The Bizarre History Of The Early Submarines | History Of The Submarine
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For explorers, the means to go into the mysterious depths of the world beneath the waves had always remained a dream. For military strategists, it held a particularly pressing
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For explorers, the means to go into the mysterious depths of the world beneath the waves had always remained a dream. For military strategists, it held a particularly pressing fascination. This full-length documentary tells how the submariner's vessel was developed, from the erratic experimentation of the early days up to the triumphant diving and surfacing of the modern submarine.
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The 16th Century Armada Captain Shipwrecked In Ireland | After The Armada (English Subs)
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Spanish Armada captain Francisco de Cuéllar was shipwrecked off the Sligo coast in September 1588. He spent seven months in war-torn Ireland, trying to escape death and marriage before eventually making his way to Madrid.
Spanish Armada captain Francisco de Cuéllar was shipwrecked off the Sligo coast in September 1588. He spent seven months in war-torn Ireland, trying to escape death and marriage before eventually making his way to Madrid.
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England Divided: Which Counties Sided With The King? | English Civil War
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament and King. This series tells the story of the war that shaped the course of a nation’s history and laid the foundations of Britain as it is today. Drawing fascinating portraits of the men who were central to the entire tragic story.
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The Hump Route: The Deathly WW2 Airspace Above The Himalayas | The Flying Tigers (3/4)
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the Far East led to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. For six months, from December 1941 to June 1942, they provided crucial last ditch aerial defence of China. Only fragments of their story have been told - until now.
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Luftwaffe's Finest: Who Were Nazi Germany's Elite Fighter Aces? | Fighter Aces
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An unbiased account of the top German Fighter Aces of the Second World War. Through exclusive interviews with the surviving few, this film portrays the exploits and achievements of such
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An unbiased account of the top German Fighter Aces of the Second World War. Through exclusive interviews with the surviving few, this film portrays the exploits and achievements of such great Pilots as Adolf Galland, Gunther Rall, Walter Krupinski, Erich Hartmann, Emil Lang and Hans Joachim Marseille.
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Does America Have A Poor History Of Looking After Its Veterans? | For Military Merit
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Explore the world of injured US soldiers - their loss, pain, redemption and rise as they return to an America which is ill-equipped for them. When a missile exploded next to his
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Explore the world of injured US soldiers - their loss, pain, redemption and rise as they return to an America which is ill-equipped for them. When a missile exploded next to his helicopter, Walt Fricke's life changed forever. He left Vietnam crippled & mentally scarred. With the chance to assist other wounded soldiers, he started an initiative that has changed the lives of thousands of veterans.
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Oliver Cromwell vs Ireland: An Endless Cycle Of Violence | English Civil Wars
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament and King. This series tells the story of the war that shaped the course of a nation’s history and laid the foundations of Britain as it is today. Drawing fascinating portraits of the men who were central to the entire tragic story.
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The Unsung American Heroes Of The Chinese Air Force | The Flying Tigers (4/4)
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the
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From their bases in western China, one of the most famous military units in history, the Flying Tigers, changed the course of the Second World War. Some say that their presence in the Far East led to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. For six months, from December 1941 to June 1942, they provided crucial last ditch aerial defence of China. Only fragments of their story have been told - until now.
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How Did Diana Change Throughout Her Years In The Royal Family? | Diana: Where Now?
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The clock is then wound back to the early ’80s, to show a 19-year-old Diana Spencer being pursued by reporters. We watch as she becomes engaged to Prince Charles; marries him in a
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The clock is then wound back to the early ’80s, to show a 19-year-old Diana Spencer being pursued by reporters. We watch as she becomes engaged to Prince Charles; marries him in a spectacular ceremony broadcast around the world; and soon grows into a national figurehead who is celebrated as much as she is criticised.
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1879: The Bloodiest Battles Of The Anglo-Zulu War | History Of Warfare
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This documentary from the History of Warfare series examines the efforts of the 19th century British Empire to tighten its grip on the southern region of Africa. With clips from ZULU
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This documentary from the History of Warfare series examines the efforts of the 19th century British Empire to tighten its grip on the southern region of Africa. With clips from ZULU DAWN, reenactments, and photographs, this film recreates the bloody battles in striking detail.
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First Commonwealth: The Winners And Losers Of The English Civil War | English Civil War
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament and King. This series tells the story of the war that shaped the course of a nation’s history and laid the foundations of Britain as it is today. Drawing fascinating portraits of the men who were central to the entire tragic story.
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Birth Of A Führer: The Rise And Fall Of Adolf Hitler | The Life Of Adolf Hitler
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Carefully chronicling in great detail the early years of Hitler's life and the events that shaped him into the zealous leader of Germany. This documentary offers a critical insight into
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Carefully chronicling in great detail the early years of Hitler's life and the events that shaped him into the zealous leader of Germany. This documentary offers a critical insight into the stealthy rise of the Nazi party and how its racist vision of the world slowly took hold in a disillusioned Germany.
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How Britain Trained Its Troops For The Desert Raids In North Africa | Behind Enemy Lines
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As the war rages in North Africa in 1940, commandos train to wreak havoc behind enemy lines in unforgiving desert conditions.
As the war rages in North Africa in 1940, commandos train to wreak havoc behind enemy lines in unforgiving desert conditions.
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Austerlitz: The Battle That Made Napoleon A Military Legend | History Of Warfare
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This documentary gives an overview of the Napoleonic period, following the man who would be Emperor from his humble beginnings to his legendary victory at Austerlitz. With
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This documentary gives an overview of the Napoleonic period, following the man who would be Emperor from his humble beginnings to his legendary victory at Austerlitz. With reconstructions, period imagery and expert analysis, it goes on to examine the disaster of the Russian campaign and the final defeat at Waterloo in 1815. Narrated by Mike Leighton.
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Inside Britain's Top Secret Codebreaking Organisation That Cracked Enigma | Station X
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During WWII, the fate of the world depended on the codebreakers at Bletchley Park, Britain's super-secret headquarters for cracking the "unbreakable* Enigma machine. Against the odds,
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During WWII, the fate of the world depended on the codebreakers at Bletchley Park, Britain's super-secret headquarters for cracking the "unbreakable* Enigma machine. Against the odds, these schoolboys, academics, and crossword fanatics turned Germany's greatest weapon into its greatest liability. This fascinating documentary offers first-hand accounts of "Station X" and how they cracked the code.
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The Pankhurst Sisters: How The Suffragettes Changed The World | A Tale Of Two Sisters
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Thousands of women gave their all to the Suffrage movement - many endured emotional and physical abuse, and others would pay the ultimate price. Alongside the Pankhursts they all fought
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Thousands of women gave their all to the Suffrage movement - many endured emotional and physical abuse, and others would pay the ultimate price. Alongside the Pankhursts they all fought for “the sisterhood” - but for Christabel and Sylvia their own sisterhood would be strained to the point of breaking.
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Eugene Of Savoy: The Rise Of The Legendary Habsurg Commander | More Than Just Enemies
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It is September 11, 1697 and the Ottoman army is annihilated in the battle of Zenta by the imperial army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy, thus ending the steady rise of the Ottoman Empire
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It is September 11, 1697 and the Ottoman army is annihilated in the battle of Zenta by the imperial army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy, thus ending the steady rise of the Ottoman Empire over the previous centuries. 30 000 die. The super powers of this period are the Habsburg Empire and the Ottomans. The dominance of the Habsburgs is well documented, but the Ottoman Empire was a civilization that was no less developed and whose culture we know only little about.
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The Charge Of The Light Brigade: The Crimean War's Greatest Blunder | History of Warfare
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The Battle of Balaklava took place during the Crimean War (1854-56) on 25 October 1854. It witnessed one of the most famous acts of battlefield bravery, the Thin Red Line, and one of the
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The Battle of Balaklava took place during the Crimean War (1854-56) on 25 October 1854. It witnessed one of the most famous acts of battlefield bravery, the Thin Red Line, and one of the most infamous blunders in military history, the Charge of the Light Brigade.
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Napoleon's Muse: The Remarkable Life Of Josephine de Beauharnais | The Emperor's Darling
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Josephine de Beauharnais was Napoleon's Empress, his muse and his great love. It is next to impossible to imagine him without her or her without him. She survived the death sentence of
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Josephine de Beauharnais was Napoleon's Empress, his muse and his great love. It is next to impossible to imagine him without her or her without him. She survived the death sentence of insurgency and a bomb attack. Her weapons were her razor-sharp mind, her good taste and her body. Josephine de Beauharnais held the love of one of the Europe’ greatest Generals.
Documentary series exploring the motivations of key figures in Hitler's regime, beginning with propaganda master Josef Goebbels.
Documentary series exploring the motivations of key figures in Hitler's regime, beginning with propaganda master Josef Goebbels.
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The Overwhelming Defeat Of The Ottoman Empire At Zenta | More Than Just Enemies
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It is September 11, 1697 and the Ottoman army is annihilated in the battle of Zenta by the imperial army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy, thus ending the steady rise of the Ottoman Empire
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It is September 11, 1697 and the Ottoman army is annihilated in the battle of Zenta by the imperial army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy, thus ending the steady rise of the Ottoman Empire over the previous centuries. 30 000 die. The super powers of this period are the Habsburg Empire and the Ottomans. The dominance of the Habsburgs is well documented, but the Ottoman Empire was a civilization that was no less developed and whose culture we know only little about.
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England vs The Spanish Armada: The Defeat Of The Invincible Fleet | History Of Warfare
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Launched in 1588, ‘la felicissima armada’, or ‘the most fortunate fleet’, was made up of roughly 150 ships and 18,000 men. At the time, it was the largest fleet ever seen in Europe and Philip II of Spain considered it invincible.
Launched in 1588, ‘la felicissima armada’, or ‘the most fortunate fleet’, was made up of roughly 150 ships and 18,000 men. At the time, it was the largest fleet ever seen in Europe and Philip II of Spain considered it invincible.
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The Three Lost Treasures Of Ancient China's Buried Tombs | Mysteries Of China Full Series
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Archaeologist Agnes Hsu-Tang, director of New York-based China Institute, goes on a quest to answer three of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries. She visits an ancient kingdom based
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Archaeologist Agnes Hsu-Tang, director of New York-based China Institute, goes on a quest to answer three of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries. She visits an ancient kingdom based in Sichuan, the Nanyue King's Tomb in Guangzhou where a jade suit was found and an ancient tomb that send shockwaves through the world as the possible resting place of Cao Cao.
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Adolf Eichmann: The Nazi Who Orchestrated Hitler's Final Solution | True Evil
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A profile of Adolf Eichmann, the bureaucratic civil servant whose robotic willingness to follow orders led him to design the system that would bring about the holocaust.
A profile of Adolf Eichmann, the bureaucratic civil servant whose robotic willingness to follow orders led him to design the system that would bring about the holocaust.
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Alexander The Great: The Myth Of The Legendary Macedonian Hero | The Macedonian
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A close look at Alexander the Great - from Macedonia to India. Alexander the Great has always enjoyed a unique status in history. To the Greeks and Romans, he was a hero, to the Arabs, he was a prophet, to Westerners, he is a myth.
A close look at Alexander the Great - from Macedonia to India. Alexander the Great has always enjoyed a unique status in history. To the Greeks and Romans, he was a hero, to the Arabs, he was a prophet, to Westerners, he is a myth.
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Brandy Station: The Largest Cavalry Battle Of The American Civil War | History Of Warfare
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The Battle of Brandy Station, also called the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, was the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest ever to take place on American soil.
The Battle of Brandy Station, also called the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, was the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest ever to take place on American soil.
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1805: The Battle That Shattered Napoleon's Invasion Plans | Nelson's Trafalgar
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Nelson’s Trafalgar examines the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson, a complex figure known for his heroic deeds, complex controversies, and his great romance with Lady Hamilton. His death
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Nelson’s Trafalgar examines the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson, a complex figure known for his heroic deeds, complex controversies, and his great romance with Lady Hamilton. His death during the Battle of Trafalgar is immortalized in bronze and stone in Trafalgar Square.
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Hermann Göring: The Mastermind Billionaire Of The German Luftwaffe | True Evil
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A profile of Hermann Goering - the dashing, young, down-on-his-luck war veteran who turned into an extravagant, heartless, obese, drug-addled Nazi billionaire.
A profile of Hermann Goering - the dashing, young, down-on-his-luck war veteran who turned into an extravagant, heartless, obese, drug-addled Nazi billionaire.
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How Did The American Civil War Really Begin? | Great Battles Of The Civil War
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Follow our journey into the horror and heroism of the American Civil War's key battles from 1861-1865. Over 600,000 American patriots would engage in fierce firefights and hand-to-hand
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Follow our journey into the horror and heroism of the American Civil War's key battles from 1861-1865. Over 600,000 American patriots would engage in fierce firefights and hand-to-hand battles that would permanently shape the future of the United States.
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Marston Moor: The Largest Battle Of The English Civil War | History Of Warfare
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The Battle of Marston Moor near York on 2 July 1644 was one of the most important engagements of the English Civil War.
The Battle of Marston Moor near York on 2 July 1644 was one of the most important engagements of the English Civil War.
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The Cold War Superplane That Carried US Nukes | Story Of The Convair B-36
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The unique story of the development of the B-36 the United States' very long range nuclear bomber.
The unique story of the development of the B-36 the United States' very long range nuclear bomber.
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Heinrich Himmler: The Nazi Occultist Of The German Schutzstaffel | True Evil
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Heinrich Himmler, the book-loving loner whose strange mystical beliefs drove him to carry out the most shocking act of genocide in human history.
Heinrich Himmler, the book-loving loner whose strange mystical beliefs drove him to carry out the most shocking act of genocide in human history.
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Ulysses S. Grant Vs Robert E. Lee: Battle For America | Great Battles Of The Civil War
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Follow our journey into the horror and heroism of the American Civil War's key battles from 1861-1865. Over 600,000 American patriots would engage in fierce firefights and hand-to-hand
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Follow our journey into the horror and heroism of the American Civil War's key battles from 1861-1865. Over 600,000 American patriots would engage in fierce firefights and hand-to-hand battles that would permanently shape the future of the United States.
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1861-1865: The Complete Story Of The American Civil War | History Of Warfare
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Less than a century after gaining independence from Great Britain, the United States of America would be wracked by a Civil War as the secessionist Confederate States of the South fought
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Less than a century after gaining independence from Great Britain, the United States of America would be wracked by a Civil War as the secessionist Confederate States of the South fought the Union forces of the remaining loyal states. Four long years of war would result in the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the fate of the Union hung in the balance.
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Britain's Chernobyl: The Nuclear Disaster You've Never Heard Of | Nuclear Winter
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In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons.
In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons.
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The Hunt For The Lost Battlefields Of The Western Front | Lost Battlefields
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Lost Battlefields takes the viewer back to the Western Front with archival footage and memoirs, and by walking the forgotten fields of battle today, captures the feeling and sacrifice of those desperate struggles 80 years ago.
Lost Battlefields takes the viewer back to the Western Front with archival footage and memoirs, and by walking the forgotten fields of battle today, captures the feeling and sacrifice of those desperate struggles 80 years ago.
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Modern Monarchy: The Celebrity Status Of The British Royal Family | The New Royals
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An analysis of the trials of being an up-and-coming royal in the modern world, and how they compares with the life of a celebrity.
An analysis of the trials of being an up-and-coming royal in the modern world, and how they compares with the life of a celebrity.
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The PR Operation To Boost Camilla's Popularity Before Marriage | King Charles & Camilla
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The marriage of Charles and Camilla is shrouded in controversy, especially due to Camilla's involvement in Charles' tragic marriage to Princess Diana. For the monarchy, the marriage is a step into the unknown.
The marriage of Charles and Camilla is shrouded in controversy, especially due to Camilla's involvement in Charles' tragic marriage to Princess Diana. For the monarchy, the marriage is a step into the unknown.
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The Tragic Love Triangle Of Diana, Camilla & Charles | Love, Duty & Betrayal
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Here, we examine the rocky first marriage of King Charles to Diana, the People's Princess. What started out with such excitement and hope would end in scandal, betrayal and ultimately
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Here, we examine the rocky first marriage of King Charles to Diana, the People's Princess. What started out with such excitement and hope would end in scandal, betrayal and ultimately tragedy for one of the royal family's brightest. But from the ashes, a new royal partnership would emerge...
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Should Prince William Have Been The King? | Royal Rivals or Father & Son
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This original programme asks how Charles and William have stayed so visibly fond of each other. A generous son to his father, and a great role model for his brother, William was always
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This original programme asks how Charles and William have stayed so visibly fond of each other. A generous son to his father, and a great role model for his brother, William was always an enormous comfort for his mother. The death of a mother, the alienation of a wife and a lover in the background - these striking events somehow have not broken the love of these two men - father and son.
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The Hunt For The Real Cleopatra | The Last Mystery Of Cleopatra
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New evidence of Cleopatra's reign comes to the surface leading scholars to embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death and lost tomb.
New evidence of Cleopatra's reign comes to the surface leading scholars to embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death and lost tomb.
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How The Actual Victory In Europe Day Unfolded | VE Day - War & Peace
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Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945, marking
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Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945, marking the official end of World War II in Europe in the Eastern Front, with the last shots fired on the 11th.
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The Early Childhood Struggles Of Napoleon Bonaparte | The Man Who Would Rule Europe
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From his birth in the Corsican capital of Ajaccio in August 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte seems to have been marked down for greatness. There was little during his early years to suggest as
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From his birth in the Corsican capital of Ajaccio in August 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte seems to have been marked down for greatness. There was little during his early years to suggest as much however for he came from an ordinary if well-to-do family and had a difficult schooling in France. Joining the military was the making of him and he soon discovered a remarkable gift for impressing people.
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Origins Of War: The Bombardment Of Fort Sumter | American Civil War
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The US Civil War was many years in the making, but like many conflicts it was borne from a flashpoint. As the American nation divided, anticipating the most bitter and bloody period in
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The US Civil War was many years in the making, but like many conflicts it was borne from a flashpoint. As the American nation divided, anticipating the most bitter and bloody period in American history, the touchpaper was finally lit at Fort Sumter. Find out how.
This documentary examines the conflicts between the French and the British in North America during the eighteenth century, with particular focus on the engagements featuring the Native
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This documentary examines the conflicts between the French and the British in North America during the eighteenth century, with particular focus on the engagements featuring the Native American warriors used by both sides. By the end of the fighting, Quebec and Canada were in British hands, and North America became part of the British Empire.
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Poisoned England: The Dioxin Panic Of 90s Britain | The Perfect Poison
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In a major investigation, this documentary exposes the chlorine industry's negligence in tackling a potential time bomb - the poison dioxin.
In a major investigation, this documentary exposes the chlorine industry's negligence in tackling a potential time bomb - the poison dioxin.
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The Rise Of Napoleon: From A Nobody To A Beloved General | The Man Who Would Rule Europe
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Marriage to Joséphine de Beauharnais did little to quell Napoleon's vaulting ambition. Now he had the opportunity to display his military talents, which he showed to full effect during
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Marriage to Joséphine de Beauharnais did little to quell Napoleon's vaulting ambition. Now he had the opportunity to display his military talents, which he showed to full effect during the stunning first Italian campaign - a campaign that saw him win the respect of his officers and gain the love of his men, merely by ensuring that, for the first time in years, they were paid properly.
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The Battle Of Bull Run: The First Major Battle Of The Civil War | The American Civil War
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The second episode looks at the early weeks of the war and explains the events leading up to the battle of First Bull Run - the battle that people thought would decide the outcome of the
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The second episode looks at the early weeks of the war and explains the events leading up to the battle of First Bull Run - the battle that people thought would decide the outcome of the war. We see and hear the story of the battle and how the Confederate defeat sent Washington into a panic.
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The Battle Of Edgehill: The Great Stalemate Of The English Civil War | History Of Warfare
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As the Royalists and Parliamentarian conflict of 17th century England comes to a head, a pitched battle is chosen for both sides to make their stand: Edge Hill. But this battle would
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As the Royalists and Parliamentarian conflict of 17th century England comes to a head, a pitched battle is chosen for both sides to make their stand: Edge Hill. But this battle would prove notable in a way neither side expected in the story of the English Civil War.
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The Year The Sun Turned Black: The Volcanic Winter Of 536 AD | Catastrophe
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A climatic catastrophe rocked the Earth in A.D. 535, causing two years of darkness, famine, drought and disease. Was it a comet? An asteroid? A volcano?
A climatic catastrophe rocked the Earth in A.D. 535, causing two years of darkness, famine, drought and disease. Was it a comet? An asteroid? A volcano?
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1962 Missile Crisis: How A Nuclear WW3 Was Narrowly Averted | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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Battle Of Gettysburg: The Deadliest Conflict Of The US Civil War | The American Civil War
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During four dark years of bitter and bloody fighting between the Northern and Southern states, more than 600,000 troops lost their lives. The country was torn apart as the military,
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During four dark years of bitter and bloody fighting between the Northern and Southern states, more than 600,000 troops lost their lives. The country was torn apart as the military, political, and ideological struggle dragged on and on. For those who lived through it, life would never be the same again.
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1754: The Bloody History Of The French-Indian Wars | History Of Warfare
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The French and Indian War was a theater of the Seven Years' War, which pitted the North American colonies of the British Empire against those of the French, each side being supported by various Native American tribes
The French and Indian War was a theater of the Seven Years' War, which pitted the North American colonies of the British Empire against those of the French, each side being supported by various Native American tribes
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Oppenheimer: The Real History Of The Nuclear Arms Race | Cold War Tech Race
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The American attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki marks the beginning of the Cold War, which is expected to last for decades and bring scientific advances with it. In secret laboratories, American and Soviet experts are working on new methods of warfare.
The American attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki marks the beginning of the Cold War, which is expected to last for decades and bring scientific advances with it. In secret laboratories, American and Soviet experts are working on new methods of warfare.
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Neutron Bomb: When The Nuclear Arms Race Got Out Of Control | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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The Last Days Of The US Confederacy | The American Civil War
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The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union and the Confederacy, the latter formed by states that had seceded.
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union and the Confederacy, the latter formed by states that had seceded.
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On The Ground: D-Day As It Happened | Hidden Side Of World War II
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This section takes a look behind the scenes at D-Day, revealing confidential decisions taken by the rulers, as well as the involvement of top-ranking officers and secret agents in the operations.
This section takes a look behind the scenes at D-Day, revealing confidential decisions taken by the rulers, as well as the involvement of top-ranking officers and secret agents in the operations.
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How The Cold War Superpowers Militarized The Science Industries | Cold War Tech Race
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The superpowers USA and Soviet Union engaged in an arms race during the Cold War and at the same time drove the technological progress of an entire society. Areas of natural science that
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The superpowers USA and Soviet Union engaged in an arms race during the Cold War and at the same time drove the technological progress of an entire society. Areas of natural science that have so far received little attention, such as seismology and meteorology, are now being declared research goals.
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Nukes, Afghanistan & A Missing Plane: The Human Cost Of The Cold War | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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The Duke Of Wellington's Last Pitched Battle Against Napoleon | Waterloo's Warriors
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The army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo is often remembered as an iconic English redcoat force. A little known fact is that most of the men under the Duke of Wellington's command
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The army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo is often remembered as an iconic English redcoat force. A little known fact is that most of the men under the Duke of Wellington's command weren't English at all. Using unpublished accounts, the story of the battle is told from the perspective of those troops - Waterloo's Warriors.
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France Libre: The Liberation Of France From Nazi Germany | Hidden Side Of WWII
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As the momentum for the Allies started to turn in their favour, the next true milestone would come after D-Day. This episode explores the second turning point that led to the end of the war - the liberation of France.
As the momentum for the Allies started to turn in their favour, the next true milestone would come after D-Day. This episode explores the second turning point that led to the end of the war - the liberation of France.
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Atomic Spies: The Cold War Battle For Information | Cold War Tech Race
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In the race between the two superpowers, the USA and the Soviet Union, for supremacy during the Cold War, the development of new technologies was massively promoted. Especially in space
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In the race between the two superpowers, the USA and the Soviet Union, for supremacy during the Cold War, the development of new technologies was massively promoted. Especially in space and aviation. Rockets could be equipped with nuclear weapons and transported satellites into space. The development of computers also took a rapid course and the information age began.
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Communist Revolutionaries: When USSR Came Knocking On Reagan's Borders | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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Arthur Wellesley Vs Napoleon Bonaparte: The Final Battle at Waterloo | Waterloo Warriors
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The army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo is often remembered as an iconic English redcoat force. A little-known fact is that most of the men under the Duke of Wellington's command
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The army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo is often remembered as an iconic English redcoat force. A little-known fact is that most of the men under the Duke of Wellington's command weren't English at all. This second episode covers the climactic final battle between the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo.
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1933: Hitler's Rise To German Government As It Happened | Hidden Side Of World War II
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In this episode, the secrets of Hitler's takeover of power are revealed, and events that led to his 1933 German election victory.
In this episode, the secrets of Hitler's takeover of power are revealed, and events that led to his 1933 German election victory.
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Cold War In Space: The Race To The Moon | Cold War Tech Race
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The Soviet Union sent the first satellite into orbit around the earth in 1957. This came as a shock to the western world. When Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly through space on
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The Soviet Union sent the first satellite into orbit around the earth in 1957. This came as a shock to the western world. When Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly through space on April 12, 1961, the race for supremacy in space seemed decided. But then, in 1969, the Americans became the first nation to set foot on the moon. The race to conquer space continued.
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Gorbachev's USSR: The Events That Led To The Collapse Of The Soviet Union | M.A.D World
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global
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The Cold War: When nuclear weapons kept the entire world on the edge of M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction. As Russia, China and the USA flex their military muscles on the global stage today, ‘M.A.D. World’ takes a close look at the last time we were threatened by the might of world superpowers: The Cold War.
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Dream Of Icarus: The Mission For Man To Fly Like A Bird | When Dreams Take Flight
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The Ornithopter, the self-propelled flapping-flying machine. We explore the mythology and the marriage of artistry and science in a digestible, fun, and unique challenge. This film
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The Ornithopter, the self-propelled flapping-flying machine. We explore the mythology and the marriage of artistry and science in a digestible, fun, and unique challenge. This film follows Todd Reichert and his team of young engineers as they attempt to construct and fly a human-powered ornithopter (a flapping plane).
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Belleau Wood: The US Marines' Bloodiest Conflict Of World War One | History Of Warfare
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The Battle of Belleau Wood occurred during the German spring offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France.
The Battle of Belleau Wood occurred during the German spring offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France.
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The US Volunteer Squadron That Defended WWII China From The Japanese | Flying Tigers
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The American Volunteer Group (AVG), more commonly known as the "Flying Tigers", was a civilian volunteer air force that fought the Japanese in Burma and China before (and just after)
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The American Volunteer Group (AVG), more commonly known as the "Flying Tigers", was a civilian volunteer air force that fought the Japanese in Burma and China before (and just after) America's entry into World War II. The Flying Tigers were a bright spot of victory to both America and China during the early, dark days of the war.
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The Intense Feud Between Lyndon B. Johnson & Robert F. Kennedy | White House Tapes
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Lyndon B Johnson was obsessed with his mistrust of Bobby Kennedy. Audio tapes from the White House illustrate that he was under the Kennedy's shadow throughout his presidency.
Lyndon B Johnson was obsessed with his mistrust of Bobby Kennedy. Audio tapes from the White House illustrate that he was under the Kennedy's shadow throughout his presidency.
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The Battle That Prevented A Nuclear World War Three | Kapyong: The Forgotten War
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On April 24, 1951, following a rout of the South Korean army, the Chinese People Volunteer Army pursued their enemy to the lines of Australian and Canadian troops still digging fall-back
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On April 24, 1951, following a rout of the South Korean army, the Chinese People Volunteer Army pursued their enemy to the lines of Australian and Canadian troops still digging fall-back defences, 39 kilometres to the rear. Here, sometimes at the length of a bayonet, often in total darkness, individual was pitted against individual in a struggle between a superpower and a cluster of other nations from across the world.
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The Complete History Of The Napoleonic Wars | History Of Warfare
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This documentary gives an overview of the Napoleonic period, following the man who would be Emperor from his humble beginnings to his legendary victory at Austerlitz. With
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This documentary gives an overview of the Napoleonic period, following the man who would be Emperor from his humble beginnings to his legendary victory at Austerlitz. With reconstructions, period imagery and expert analysis, it goes on to examine the disaster of the Russian campaign and the final defeat at Waterloo in 1815.
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The Winners and Losers Of The English Civil War | History Of Warfare
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It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After
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It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. And when Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces won the day, their attentions would turn to Ireland and what would be one of the darkest periods of the British Isles.
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How The US Government Deceived A Nation Over Vietnam War | White House Tapes
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This EMMY nominated and awarded series delves into LBJ's hatred of Bobby Kennedy, J. Edgar Hoover's determination to destroy Martin Luther King and the US Government's deceit behind the
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This EMMY nominated and awarded series delves into LBJ's hatred of Bobby Kennedy, J. Edgar Hoover's determination to destroy Martin Luther King and the US Government's deceit behind the beginning of the Vietnam War. All of which are the subjects for three in-depth, dramatized documentaries; 'Obsession', 'Playing with the truth', and 'Uncivil Liberties'.
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Wunderfwaffen: The Hunt For Hitler's Secret Wonder Weapons | Nazi Secret Weapons
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Just prior to the end of WWII, the German military secretly undertook a massive push to design miracle weapons such as colossal tanks and the world's first guided missiles and long-range
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Just prior to the end of WWII, the German military secretly undertook a massive push to design miracle weapons such as colossal tanks and the world's first guided missiles and long-range bombers that could attack New York. The technology advanced generations in little more than a decade and the machines were on a grander scale than reached even today.
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Bliztkrieg Kingpin: The Story Of WWII London's Most Notorious Crime Boss | Wartime Crime
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The rise and fall of crime boss Billy Hill in the chaos of The Blitz on London during WWII.
The rise and fall of crime boss Billy Hill in the chaos of The Blitz on London during WWII.
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How Did Napoleon Become Emperor Of France? | Man Who Would Rule Europe
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By the year 1800, Napoleon's political career was in full swing. However, as First Consul, he was hardly a man of the people - by a stroke of outrageous good fortune he even survived an
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By the year 1800, Napoleon's political career was in full swing. However, as First Consul, he was hardly a man of the people - by a stroke of outrageous good fortune he even survived an assassination attempt in1800, which gave him the perfect excuse to eliminate several political enemies.
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Why Hoover's FBI Was Determined To Destroy Martin Luther King Jr. | White House Tapes
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The film follows J Edgar Hoover's absolute determination to find something to pin on Martin Luther King Jr..
The film follows J Edgar Hoover's absolute determination to find something to pin on Martin Luther King Jr..
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Power Play: The German Princesses At The Heart Of The Russian Empire | The Last Tsarinas
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From Catherine the Great (1729 – 1796) up until the last Russian Empress all the ‘Russian’ Tsarinas were, in fact, German. This was not because the path of true love led them straight to
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From Catherine the Great (1729 – 1796) up until the last Russian Empress all the ‘Russian’ Tsarinas were, in fact, German. This was not because the path of true love led them straight to Petrograd, but the result of European power play at the highest level. Splendour and Misery of the Last Tsarinas, starting with Princess Charlotte (1798 – 1860), tells the dramatic stories of these young women – torn between strategic marriages, the longing for true love and the shackles of European power politics.
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Docteur Satan: The Serial Killer Doctor Of Nazi-Occupied Paris | Wartime Crime
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Known for his dubious medical practices and shady financial deals, the Nazi occupation liberated Dr. Marcel Petiot's murderous instincts, enabling him to embark on a shocking killing spree.
Known for his dubious medical practices and shady financial deals, the Nazi occupation liberated Dr. Marcel Petiot's murderous instincts, enabling him to embark on a shocking killing spree.
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Napoleon's Rage: The Peninsular War For Spain And Portugal | Man Who Would Rule Europe
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The Emperor's determination to impose the Continental System on the whole of Europe was the driving force behind the decision to invade Spain and Portugal. This was the long and bloody Peninsular War.
The Emperor's determination to impose the Continental System on the whole of Europe was the driving force behind the decision to invade Spain and Portugal. This was the long and bloody Peninsular War.
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Automata: The Extraordinary "Robots" Designed Hundreds Of Years Ago | Mechanical Marvels
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Documentary presented by Professor Simon Schaffer which charts the amazing and untold story of automata - extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and
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Documentary presented by Professor Simon Schaffer which charts the amazing and untold story of automata - extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and recreate life. The film brings the past to life in vivid detail as we see how and why these masterpieces were built.
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"Black Jack": How General John J. Pershing Inspired A Nation | Pershing's Paths Of Glory
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This presentation of inspiration and American history combines the past glory and achievements of General John J. Pershing with his modern-day impact upon young Americans.
This presentation of inspiration and American history combines the past glory and achievements of General John J. Pershing with his modern-day impact upon young Americans.
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The Hesse Heist: The WWII Treasures Stolen From Kronberg Castle | Wartime Crime
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When the US military takes over the German Kronberg Castle in 1945, a scandalous affair between a US Army Captain and Air Force Officer ensues, resulting in one of the most elaborate treasure heists of all time.
When the US military takes over the German Kronberg Castle in 1945, a scandalous affair between a US Army Captain and Air Force Officer ensues, resulting in one of the most elaborate treasure heists of all time.
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Napoleon's Greatest Failure: A Winter Campaign In Russia | The Man Who Would Rule Europe
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With the Peninsular War still raging, Napoleon made a fateful decision - in 1812, the Grand Armee began an invasion of Russia. Nothing could have prepared then for what lay ahead as they
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With the Peninsular War still raging, Napoleon made a fateful decision - in 1812, the Grand Armee began an invasion of Russia. Nothing could have prepared then for what lay ahead as they marched towards Moscow and little did they know that of the half a million men who crossed the Russian border, fewer than fifty thousand would ever see their homeland again.
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Oppenheimer's Atomic Bomb: The Nuclear Weapons That Could Wipe Out All Life | M.A.D World
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This compilation of four M.A.D World episodes explores the events that shaped the early years of the Cold War and the nuclear age, from the first atomic bomb to Cuban Missile Crisis. A
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This compilation of four M.A.D World episodes explores the events that shaped the early years of the Cold War and the nuclear age, from the first atomic bomb to Cuban Missile Crisis. A single bomb with the power of 20 000 tons of TNT flattens Hiroshima and creates a horrific burst of nuclear radiation. This terrible new weapon stuns the world and the nuclear age begins.
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Life In Auschwitz: The Extraordinary Stories Of Six Survivors | Swimming in Auschwitz
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This documentary follows the stories of six female Holocaust survivors, each a former prisoner at Auschwitz-Birkenau. The women, from various countries, arrived at the camp with
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This documentary follows the stories of six female Holocaust survivors, each a former prisoner at Auschwitz-Birkenau. The women, from various countries, arrived at the camp with different backgrounds -- one was the daughter of labor activists, another was studying to be nurse and another was the child of a Prague industrialist. As the film splices current interviews with archival footage, each woman explains how she was able to remain hopeful and to survive in the face of unimaginable horror.
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The Zoot Suit Riots: The WWII Race Riots Of Los Angeles | Wartime Crime
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During WW2 in Los Angeles, white servicemen and civilians attack Hispanic and other minority youths who are seen as unpatriotic due to the style of clothes they wear.
During WW2 in Los Angeles, white servicemen and civilians attack Hispanic and other minority youths who are seen as unpatriotic due to the style of clothes they wear.
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Battle Of Waterloo: The Day That Napoleon Fell | Napoleon: The Man Who Would Rule Europe
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During his enforced exile on the island of Elba he busied himself building forts and bridges and winning the support of the local population and making plans for a return to France. But
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During his enforced exile on the island of Elba he busied himself building forts and bridges and winning the support of the local population and making plans for a return to France. But there was to be no glorious ending to the tale - it ended in spectacular and bloody failure in June 1815, on the famous field of Waterloo.
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How The Roman Empire Was Built On Brutality & Fratricide | Rome: Empire Without Limit
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Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the deep-rooted psyche of the people of Rome - a city born through fratricide and r***.
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Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the deep-rooted psyche of the people of Rome - a city born through fratricide and r***. But from the very beginning, Rome was also an asylum for outcasts and exiles and because of this, it adopted a uniquely inclusive approach towards its neighbours and defeated enemies. The expansion of the city brought territory in first in Italy and Sicily, where Rome first came head to head and eventually defeated her great rival, Carthage.
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Who Was The Mind Behind Nazi Germany's Lebensborn Program? | Hitler's Most Wanted
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James is retracing the story of Heinrich Himmler to find out how the middle class son of a schoolteacher became one of the main architects of Nazi evil. Second only to Hitler, Himmler
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James is retracing the story of Heinrich Himmler to find out how the middle class son of a schoolteacher became one of the main architects of Nazi evil. Second only to Hitler, Himmler was the criminal mastermind behind the Aryan breeding program known as Lebensborn, and the infamous death camps. Today, James picks up disturbing signs of fascism's resurgence in contemporary Munich.
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Monsters In The Dark: The Hunt For The Blitz Blackout Serial Killer | Wartime Crime
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During the WW2 blackouts in Berlin and London, police race to catch serial killers who use the darkness as cover.
During the WW2 blackouts in Berlin and London, police race to catch serial killers who use the darkness as cover.
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Matteo Ricci: The Man Who Brought Christianity To The Forbidden City | Empire Of Time
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Matteo Ricci, a young Jesuit would be the first European to enter China at the end of the 16th century. Trained in geometry and algebra, he would soon discover that cosmology and the art
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Matteo Ricci, a young Jesuit would be the first European to enter China at the end of the 16th century. Trained in geometry and algebra, he would soon discover that cosmology and the art of measuring time was at the very centre of Chinese civilization and imperial authority, the Emperor’s Mandate of Heaven.
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What The Day-To-Day Life Was Really Like In Ancient Rome | Rome: Empire Without Limit
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In the second episode, Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire, and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Setting out in the footsteps of the emperor Hadrian,
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In the second episode, Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire, and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Setting out in the footsteps of the emperor Hadrian, she discovers a vast empire bound together by a common material culture, and a globalised economy of such scale that evidence of its side-effects can still be seen today, thousands of miles away from Rome.
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The Minister Of Propaganda: Joesef Gobbels' Campaign Of Hate | Hitler's Most Wanted
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James Ellis explores how the virulently anti-Semitic minister of propaganda Josef Goebbels orchestrated a campaign of hate that paved the way for the Holocaust.
James Ellis explores how the virulently anti-Semitic minister of propaganda Josef Goebbels orchestrated a campaign of hate that paved the way for the Holocaust.
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Mafia Vs Mussolini: How Gangsters Helped Overthrow Fascist Italy | Wartime Crime
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Incensed by their treatment under Mussolini's regime and anxious to reestablish their European criminal network, a number of mafioso, including incarcerated kingpin Charles "Lucky"
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Incensed by their treatment under Mussolini's regime and anxious to reestablish their European criminal network, a number of mafioso, including incarcerated kingpin Charles "Lucky" Luciano, offered their full support to American intelligence officers.
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The European Missionaries Who Fought For Power In The Forbidden City | Empire Of Time
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Over a century, three Jesuits would fight for power in the Forbidden City. Through dramatic historical recreations and unparalleled access to the world’s time labs, The Empire of Time
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Over a century, three Jesuits would fight for power in the Forbidden City. Through dramatic historical recreations and unparalleled access to the world’s time labs, The Empire of Time brings to life the story of how China’s enduring pursuit of perfect time brought East and West together.
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What Defined Roman Identity Within Ancient Rome's Society? | Rome: Empire Without Limit
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In the third episode Mary takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. What did it mean to be, or to become, Roman, and how did the very different parts of the empire react to Roman rule?
In the third episode Mary takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. What did it mean to be, or to become, Roman, and how did the very different parts of the empire react to Roman rule?
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Goering: The Man At The Head Of The Gestapo | Hitler's Most Wanted
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Goering: The Man At The Head Of The Gestapo | Hitler's Most Wanted
Goering: The Man At The Head Of The Gestapo | Hitler's Most Wanted
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Titanic Of The Skies: The Chaos Of The Hindenburg Disaster | The Hindenburg
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A recounting of the infamous 1937 airship disaster and its subsequent investigation.
A recounting of the infamous 1937 airship disaster and its subsequent investigation.
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The Red Baron: The Life & Death Of WW1's Legendary Fighter Ace | Baron Von Richthofen
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Manfred Von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was the greatest fighter ace of World War One and perhaps the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Credited with 80 air combat victories, more
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Manfred Von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was the greatest fighter ace of World War One and perhaps the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other WWI pilot, he was a brilliant tactician and led his "Flying Circus" to unparalleled success before being shot down and killed in April 1918 at the age of just 25.
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The Fall Of Ancient Rome: The Events That Ended The Romans | Rome: Empire Without Limit
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In the fourth and final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? Surveying the massive walls and fortifications of Britain and Germany,
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In the fourth and final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? Surveying the massive walls and fortifications of Britain and Germany, she discovers an empire under pressure, struggling to control its borders.
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Adolf Eichmann: The Nazi Who Claimed To Be 'Just Following Orders' | Hitler's Most Wanted
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James is on the trail of Adolf Eichmann, the notorious Nazi bureaucrat who escaped justice for 15 years until his trial made the Holocaust a household name. Under oath, Eichmann insisted
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James is on the trail of Adolf Eichmann, the notorious Nazi bureaucrat who escaped justice for 15 years until his trial made the Holocaust a household name. Under oath, Eichmann insisted he was a powerless middle manager who was simply following orders, and James is determined to find out if there's any truth to his defense.
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The Search For The Bible's Sinful Cities Lost For 2,000 Years | Sodom & Gomorrah
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Sodom and Gomorrah – the names of these two Biblical cities have long since become bywords for sexual immorality and licentious behaviour. Home of excess and wickedness, they were
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Sodom and Gomorrah – the names of these two Biblical cities have long since become bywords for sexual immorality and licentious behaviour. Home of excess and wickedness, they were destroyed by a vengeful God under a hail of fire and brimstone. However, most people regard the story as a metaphorical warning against sin as no strong archaeological evidence for the existence of Sodom and Gomorrah has been found – until now...
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The Dark Age Origins Of The First Viking Raiders | The Vikings
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They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. They opened trade routes, founded cities and captured ancient hubs. The Saxons of England feared them but mocked their
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They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. They opened trade routes, founded cities and captured ancient hubs. The Saxons of England feared them but mocked their careful grooming habits. In short, they were pirates with style. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries that turn Viking history on its head.
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The Gruesome WW1 Trench Warfare Of Ypres Salient | The Great Underground War
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The story of how a unique British tunneling technique developed for the mud of Flanders was employed to win the strategic ground during the gruesome trench warfare of the Ypres Salient.
The story of how a unique British tunneling technique developed for the mud of Flanders was employed to win the strategic ground during the gruesome trench warfare of the Ypres Salient.
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China On Film: The Rare Films That Captured Life In The Pre-WW2 Republic Of China
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Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection.
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Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection. These never-seen-before films provide new insights into China’s momentous changes, from the first ever Chinese film in the Qing dynasty through to the Communist era.
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The Real Bloody Story Of The English Civil War | The English Civil Wars
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament
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A nation divided. It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in England - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between Parliament and King. This series tells the story of the war that shaped the course of a nation’s history and laid the foundations of Britain as it is today. Drawing fascinating portraits of the men who were central to the entire tragic story.
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Queen Elizabeth II: The Life Of Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch | Continuity & Change
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This is the story of a remarkable life of a remarkable woman. The Queen's stability and continuity allowed Britain to shed an empire and create a new and prosperous identity against all the odds and expectations.
This is the story of a remarkable life of a remarkable woman. The Queen's stability and continuity allowed Britain to shed an empire and create a new and prosperous identity against all the odds and expectations.
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The Lost Bombproof German Bunkers Of World War One | The Great Underground War
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An exploration of newly discovered fortresses, dugouts, and bunkers tells the story of the innovative German engineering that made defenses resistant to massive bombardments.
An exploration of newly discovered fortresses, dugouts, and bunkers tells the story of the innovative German engineering that made defenses resistant to massive bombardments.
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China On Film: The Rare Films That Captured The Japanese Invasion Of 1937
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Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection.
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Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection. These never-seen-before films provide new insights into China’s momentous changes, from the first ever Chinese film in the Qing dynasty through to the Communist era.
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The Hidden World Of The Fearsome Viking Weaponry | The Vikings
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They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. They opened trade routes, founded cities and captured ancient hubs. The Saxons of England feared them but mocked their
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They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. They opened trade routes, founded cities and captured ancient hubs. The Saxons of England feared them but mocked their careful grooming habits. In short, they were pirates with style. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries that turn Viking history on its head.
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Isandlwana: The First Time The British Met The Zulus In Combat | Zulu Wars
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The stories of the dramatic battles in Zululand in the late nineteenth century are forever locked in the public imagination. With the help Hollywood films and countless books, legends
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The stories of the dramatic battles in Zululand in the late nineteenth century are forever locked in the public imagination. With the help Hollywood films and countless books, legends have grown around the principal characters and the main events. The Zulu Wars tells the full true story of a war that, even by the standards of the day, contained not the faintest trace of legality and costs the lives of many brave men on both sides.
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How A Small French Town Became The Heart Of WW1 Mine Warfare | The Great Underground War
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For three years the Germans and French blew each other up with massive explosions, using a maze of underground galleries and tunnels. The whole story is told through the preserved
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For three years the Germans and French blew each other up with massive explosions, using a maze of underground galleries and tunnels. The whole story is told through the preserved diaries of Herman Hoppe, a German engineer who built many of the tunnels.
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Knights Templar: The Hidden History Of The Warrior Monks | Knights Templar: Rise & Fall
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Eons ago, an enigmatic group of warrior monks made history. In the 21st Century we are still looking back upon their history and mystery with wonder and speculation. They are linked to
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Eons ago, an enigmatic group of warrior monks made history. In the 21st Century we are still looking back upon their history and mystery with wonder and speculation. They are linked to the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant and even the bloodline of Jesus Christ. They discovered a shocking artifact buried deep beneath the Temple of Solomon and held mankind's greatest secret of all by banding together to protect it for centuries, they are the Knights Templar.
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Why Did The Vikings Become Brutal Raiders Who Terrorised The Globe? | The Vikings
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The Vikings are famous not only for the brutality of their raids but also for the sheer scale of the area that they operated in. But why did the Vikings move so far beyond their native
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The Vikings are famous not only for the brutality of their raids but also for the sheer scale of the area that they operated in. But why did the Vikings move so far beyond their native Scandinavia and how did they come to ultimately dominate much of the globe?
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What Was It Like To Be A Paratrooper On The D-Day Landings? | Guy Martin: D-Day Landing
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Perhaps the most famous part of D-Day is the landings themselves, but that is far from the whole story. Discover what it was like to be a Paratrooper, the allied troops who began the offensive that would ultimately liberate Europe.
Perhaps the most famous part of D-Day is the landings themselves, but that is far from the whole story. Discover what it was like to be a Paratrooper, the allied troops who began the offensive that would ultimately liberate Europe.
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WW1 In The Alps: The High-Altitude Battle For The Dolomites | The Great Underground War
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A personal account of the tragic battles that unfolded amid the sharp gullies and ravines of the Dolomites, requiring men to perform the nearly impossible: excavate and tunnel through solid granite in freezing weather.
A personal account of the tragic battles that unfolded amid the sharp gullies and ravines of the Dolomites, requiring men to perform the nearly impossible: excavate and tunnel through solid granite in freezing weather.
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How The Cold War Brought The World To The Brink Of Atomic Apocalypse | Cold War Tech Race
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Cold War: The Tech Race tells the story of the war's most influential front: the race for scientific supremacy. It was a war that brought the world to the brink of destruction. But from
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Cold War: The Tech Race tells the story of the war's most influential front: the race for scientific supremacy. It was a war that brought the world to the brink of destruction. But from under the looming threat of mass annihilation came some of our most incredible scientific and engineering achievements.
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From Raiders To Kingdoms: What Happened When The Vikings Stayed | The Vikings
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The Vikings are perhaps best known as Raiders, but perhaps their most enduring legacy is that of settlers. Many of Europe's nations owe a great debt to the Vikings and wouldn't be the
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The Vikings are perhaps best known as Raiders, but perhaps their most enduring legacy is that of settlers. Many of Europe's nations owe a great debt to the Vikings and wouldn't be the same countries we know today without the influence of these warriors from the north.
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Isandlwana: What Caused One Of The Colonial Age's Worst Defeats For Britain? | Zulu Wars
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Isandlwana has gone down in history as one of Britain's worst military defeats during its colonial period. How did these Zulu warriors overcome the British forces and how did it impact the rest of the Zulu Wars?
Isandlwana has gone down in history as one of Britain's worst military defeats during its colonial period. How did these Zulu warriors overcome the British forces and how did it impact the rest of the Zulu Wars?
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How WW1 Mine Warfare Destroyed A Mountain In The Dolomites | The Great Underground War
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The largest mine blown on the Italian front literally destroyed half the mountain side of this strategic point in the Dolomite mountains. We explore trenches and tunnels and interview
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The largest mine blown on the Italian front literally destroyed half the mountain side of this strategic point in the Dolomite mountains. We explore trenches and tunnels and interview descendants of the Austrians and Italians who fought under and above this treacherous terrain.
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Iran's Last Monarch: The Events That Led To The Islamic Revolution | Last Persian Shah
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Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's story begins with good ideas and ideals and ends in bloody chaos. On the one hand, he helped carry Iran into modernity. His wealth was legendary, and his
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Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's story begins with good ideas and ideals and ends in bloody chaos. On the one hand, he helped carry Iran into modernity. His wealth was legendary, and his marriages made tabloid headlines for years. However, his name also stands for a time of human rights violations, vicious oppression and intolerance.
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How Far East Did The Vikings Manage To Reach? | The Vikings
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The Viking's domination of western Europe is well known, but what about their expansion eastwards? Discover the seismic impact the Vikings had on Eastern Europe and beyond and just how far these raiders from Scandinavia reached.
The Viking's domination of western Europe is well known, but what about their expansion eastwards? Discover the seismic impact the Vikings had on Eastern Europe and beyond and just how far these raiders from Scandinavia reached.
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The Last Flight Of Britain's Cold War Nuclear Bomber | Last Flight Of The Vulcan Bomber
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The Last Flight Of Britain's Cold War Nuclear Bomber | Last Flight Of The Vulcan Bomber
The Last Flight Of Britain's Cold War Nuclear Bomber | Last Flight Of The Vulcan Bomber
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Did WWI Propaganda Lead Millions To The Slaughter? | The Last Voices of WW1
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The declaration of war in August 1914 was greeted with a wave of patriotic euphoria as the British Expeditionary Force was dispatched to Belgium and two million men volunteered for
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The declaration of war in August 1914 was greeted with a wave of patriotic euphoria as the British Expeditionary Force was dispatched to Belgium and two million men volunteered for service. War seemed like a glorious adventure. But the experience of battle and the horror of the trenches was very different to what these men expected.
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The Rise & Fall Of Tutankhamun's Extraordinary Dynasty | Private Lives Of The Pharaohs
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For nearly 3000 years, ancient Egypt was the greatest civilization on Earth. And in their ancient tombs and artifacts, they left a detailed record of their lives, but many mysteries
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For nearly 3000 years, ancient Egypt was the greatest civilization on Earth. And in their ancient tombs and artifacts, they left a detailed record of their lives, but many mysteries remain. Due to advances in technologies and techniques, we are now able to learn more about one of the greatest Egyptian leaders, Tutankhamen. When Howard Carter found the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun in 1922, he also found the remains of two fetuses buried in the pharaoh's tomb.
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What Ignited The Ongoing Palestine vs Israel Conflict | Promises & Betrayals
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This is how British double-dealing during WW1 ignited the conflict between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East. This is a story of intrigue among rival empires; of misguided strategies;
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This is how British double-dealing during WW1 ignited the conflict between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East. This is a story of intrigue among rival empires; of misguided strategies; and of how conflicting promises to Palestine and Israel created a legacy of bloodshed which determined the fate of the Middle East.
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When Did The Zulu Realise Their War With The British Was Lost? | Zulu Wars
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After a series of skirmishes that proved costly to both sides, the Zulu commanders began to realise the true desperation of their situation. The Zulu realised that they needed to bet
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After a series of skirmishes that proved costly to both sides, the Zulu commanders began to realise the true desperation of their situation. The Zulu realised that they needed to bet everything on the next battle or else face the slow erosion of the support from their country men and inevitable defeat.
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Survivors' Accounts Of The Brutal Reality Of The Somme | The Last Voices of World War One
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and heartbreak of the years from 1914 to 1918. Most of these men had never been interviewed before or since. All the voices are now silent.
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Who Really Built The Great Egyptian Pyramids? | Private Lives Of The Pharaohs
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The pyramids of Giza were, up until the 20th century, the largest structures in the world. For over 4000 years, they have aroused all kinds of speculation in all who have seen them. How were they built? And who built them?
The pyramids of Giza were, up until the 20th century, the largest structures in the world. For over 4000 years, they have aroused all kinds of speculation in all who have seen them. How were they built? And who built them?
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London's Worst Epidemic: How Did The Great Plague Start? | The Great Plague
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With pandemics still in recent memory, we examine the last time London was gripped by disease, The Great Plague. Discover where the plague began and the devastating forces it unleashed.
With pandemics still in recent memory, we examine the last time London was gripped by disease, The Great Plague. Discover where the plague began and the devastating forces it unleashed.
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How The World's First Tank Changed Warfare Forever | Guy Martin's WW1 Tank
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Tanks are now such a fundamental part of modern warfare that it's hard to imagine a time without them and yet one morning in 1916, tanks rolled into battle for the first time. How did
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Tanks are now such a fundamental part of modern warfare that it's hard to imagine a time without them and yet one morning in 1916, tanks rolled into battle for the first time. How did these juggernauts redefine combat and what did it take to build them in the first place?
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The Grim Reality Of WW1 Front-Line Nurses & Doctors | The Last Voices of World War One
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and heartbreak of the years from 1914 to 1918. Most of these men had never been interviewed before or since. All the voices are now silent.
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How The Narcotic Blue Lotus Seduced Ancient Egypt | Private Lives Of The Pharaohs
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In the tombs that ancient Egyptians prepared for their deaths, they left a record of how they lived more than 3,000 years ago, today. But the full meaning of many of the images remains a
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In the tombs that ancient Egyptians prepared for their deaths, they left a record of how they lived more than 3,000 years ago, today. But the full meaning of many of the images remains a mystery. In almost every Egyptian tome one image stands out - the blue lotus.
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Black Death: How Did 17th Century Londoners Combat The Plague? | The Great Plague
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As the black death ravaged London, the people of the 17th century began to turn to more and more outlandish ways to deal with the pestilence. How effective were these measures and how do they compare to how we've dealt with modern pandemics?
As the black death ravaged London, the people of the 17th century began to turn to more and more outlandish ways to deal with the pestilence. How effective were these measures and how do they compare to how we've dealt with modern pandemics?
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Neutron Bomb: The Toxic Warhead Designed For Maximum Radiation | M.A.D World
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This compilation of four M.A.D World episodes explores the events that shaped the latter years of the Cold War and the nuclear age, from the neutron bomb to the fall of the Soviet Union.
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This compilation of four M.A.D World episodes explores the events that shaped the latter years of the Cold War and the nuclear age, from the neutron bomb to the fall of the Soviet Union. The most chilling weapon of the Cold War is tested in Nevada and sends headlines of horror across the globe. The Neutron Bomb uses an intense burst of radiation to maximise casualties while minimising damage to property.
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Horror In The Mud: What Was It Like To Fight At Ypres? | The Last Voices of World War One
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and heartbreak of the years from 1914 to 1918. Most of these men had never been interviewed before or since
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Banteay Chhmar: The Ancient Temple Lost In Cambodia's Jungle | The Forgotten Temple
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Deep in the jungle of Cambodia, lies a jewel from the Khmer period: the Banteay Chhmar temple. Covered in grown over jungle plants, the 800-year-old temple has been forgotten by the
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Deep in the jungle of Cambodia, lies a jewel from the Khmer period: the Banteay Chhmar temple. Covered in grown over jungle plants, the 800-year-old temple has been forgotten by the world. On their own initiative, the villagers of Banteay Chhmar are slowly restoring the temple, dreaming of it becoming a destination for travellers who want to get to know the real Cambodia rather than a mass tourist site, like Angkor Wat.
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How The Great Plague Overwhelmed London | The Great Plague Series
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As the plague ravaged London, the city quickly became overwhelmed. Find out how this ancient city dealt with the vast quantity of dead, the medical procedures that were undertaken to try
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As the plague ravaged London, the city quickly became overwhelmed. Find out how this ancient city dealt with the vast quantity of dead, the medical procedures that were undertaken to try and cure the plague and the ultimate sacrifice one village made.
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The Secret Mission To Kill Hitler & His Nazi Officers | Stalking Hitler's Generals
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Allied Special Forces launched daring wartime missions to capture or kill Nazi generals where they were stationed on the front lines of war. This film captures the real-time drama felt
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Allied Special Forces launched daring wartime missions to capture or kill Nazi generals where they were stationed on the front lines of war. This film captures the real-time drama felt as the Special Forces ordered these dangerous and complicated missions to exotic locations.
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The Loneliness And Paranoia Of WW1's Home Front | The Last Voices of World War One
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and heartbreak of the years from 1914 to 1918. Most of these men had never been interviewed before or since.
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Napoleon's 007: The Outrageous Life Story Of Karl Schulmeister | Napoleon's Legendary Spy
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Karl Ludwig Schulmeister - a true supporter of the emperor, a real Bonapartist, a minister’s son with a longstanding career as a smuggler. He was an Austrian double agent who was
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Karl Ludwig Schulmeister - a true supporter of the emperor, a real Bonapartist, a minister’s son with a longstanding career as a smuggler. He was an Austrian double agent who was responsible for conquering cities and spearheading a battle that led to the destruction of the Roman Empire. While he was acting chief policeman in Vienna, he was an escaped fugitive being hunted for under other aliases - his tricks and skills in the art of disguise were legendary.
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Why Did The Germans Destroy Their Own Fleet After WW1? | Sinking the German Battle Fleet
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Dreadnoughts were some of the most expensive war machines ever created and everyone wanted more of them. Following World War 1 German faced loosing their entire fleet, leaving their
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Dreadnoughts were some of the most expensive war machines ever created and everyone wanted more of them. Following World War 1 German faced loosing their entire fleet, leaving their admiral with an impossible choice. What did he choose to do and how did he do it?
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Septimius Severus: The Roman Emperor Who Invaded Scotland | Britain's African Emperor
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Nearly two thousand years ago most of Britain was a settled province of the Roman Empire. But those in the north held out against the world superpower and insurrection flared across
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Nearly two thousand years ago most of Britain was a settled province of the Roman Empire. But those in the north held out against the world superpower and insurrection flared across Hadrian’s Wall. So, in 208AD, the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus marched into Scotland with 40,000 men - one of the largest invasion armies Rome ever mobilised.
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The Boys Sent To Fight In The Last Year Of WW1 | The Last Voices of World War One
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and
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This award-winning factual series draws on a unique collection of one hundred interviews with World War One veterans in which the soldiers and their loved ones relive all the heroism and heartbreak of the years from 1914 to 1918. Most of these men had never been interviewed before or since.
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Diana & Dodi's Crash: What Really Happened On The Night They Died? | Diana: The Inquest
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Diana: The Inquest takes a remarkable look at the mysterious beginnings and proceedings of the British inquest into the crash of Princess Diana, Dodi Al-Fayed and their driver Henri
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Diana: The Inquest takes a remarkable look at the mysterious beginnings and proceedings of the British inquest into the crash of Princess Diana, Dodi Al-Fayed and their driver Henri Paul. The film highlights the important questions that the inquest aimed to answer.
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Fire And Death: Why 1666 Was The Worst Year To Be A Londoner | Fire & Fever
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1666 was the year of both the black death and the great fire of London. Was this year the worst time to be a Londoner and how did this tumultuous period reshape England's capital?
1666 was the year of both the black death and the great fire of London. Was this year the worst time to be a Londoner and how did this tumultuous period reshape England's capital?
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Why Eisenhower Didn't Race For Berlin At The End Of WW2 | Ten Days To Victory
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Ten characters, ten dramatic stories, ten extraordinary days, all leading to one historic event: the end of the greatest war the world has ever known. Combining large-scale
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Ten characters, ten dramatic stories, ten extraordinary days, all leading to one historic event: the end of the greatest war the world has ever known. Combining large-scale reconstructions with traditional documentary storytelling to evoke the climactic last moments of the Second World War.
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The Many Attempts To Assassinate Adolph Hitler | Europe's Secret Armies
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Delve behind the many attempts to take down Adolph Hitler from inside Nazi Germany. Throughout World War 2 a number of factions had their reasons for wishing to eliminate Hitler and a
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Delve behind the many attempts to take down Adolph Hitler from inside Nazi Germany. Throughout World War 2 a number of factions had their reasons for wishing to eliminate Hitler and a variety of different plans to try and achieve this. Discover how they attempted to go about this and how Hitler ultimately survived until the end of the war.
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The Rise & Fall Of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte | The Man Who Would Rule Europe
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This detailed documentary digs into the private life of the nineteenth century's most extraordinary character - Napoleon Bonaparte. Comprehensive and authoritative but above all
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This detailed documentary digs into the private life of the nineteenth century's most extraordinary character - Napoleon Bonaparte. Comprehensive and authoritative but above all entertaining, the documentary provides a compelling portrait of the man and the legend from the early years of his life, through the glorious Imperial years, to the misery of defeat at Waterloo and exile on Elba.
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How Lyndon B. Johnson Took On John F. Kennedy's Legacy | A Time For Greatness
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The fascinating story of a president who knew how to harness the nation's grief over JFK's assassination, and become an unlikely champion of Civil Rights. The film includes rarely seen
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The fascinating story of a president who knew how to harness the nation's grief over JFK's assassination, and become an unlikely champion of Civil Rights. The film includes rarely seen footage, secret White House tapes, and personal testimony from LBJ's advisors, biographers, friends, and family.
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The Final Days Of WW2 Inside Hitler's Bunker | Ten Days To Victory
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Their diaries, letters and interviews provide unique insight into the dramatic events of some of the most gripping and terrifying days in history. For these individuals, as for millions
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Their diaries, letters and interviews provide unique insight into the dramatic events of some of the most gripping and terrifying days in history. For these individuals, as for millions of others, the German surrender on 8th May 1945 marks the end of everything that has consumed their lives for six long years.
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The Secret Mission That Stopped Germany Creating The Nuke | Europe's Secret Armies
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In 1943, the Allies were fearful that the Germans would soon be able to create a nuclear weapon. To prevent this from happening a top-secret operation was greenlit to enter occupied
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In 1943, the Allies were fearful that the Germans would soon be able to create a nuclear weapon. To prevent this from happening a top-secret operation was greenlit to enter occupied Norway to try and prevent the Third Reich from ever obtaining a super weapon.
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The Real Inglorious Basterds: The Men Who Hunted Nazi Soldiers Behind Enemy Lines
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Is there any truth behind Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds'? Discover the real story of the Jewish Americans who went behind enemy lines to exact revenge on Nazi soldiers.
Is there any truth behind Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds'? Discover the real story of the Jewish Americans who went behind enemy lines to exact revenge on Nazi soldiers.
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Sherlock Holmes: The Detective That Influenced Criminology | The Real Sherlock Holmes
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For the first time, the fascinating hidden side of Holmes’ legacy is revealed through exclusive interviews – including BBC ‘Sherlock’ creator Mark Gatiss – reconstructions and memorable
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For the first time, the fascinating hidden side of Holmes’ legacy is revealed through exclusive interviews – including BBC ‘Sherlock’ creator Mark Gatiss – reconstructions and memorable clips from popular Sherlock productions. Top NASA scientists, pop culture experts and front-line detectives uncover his incredibly widespread impact – without Holmes there would be no inspiration for Bond, Batman or much of the crime investigation entertainment that is so popular today.
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The Secret Submarine Corridor That Defined The Cold War | Iceland: Cold War Frontier
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The Cold War is often seen as a titanic struggle between superpowers, but that wasn't always the case. Discover how the small island nation of Iceland came to shape this enormous global conflict.
The Cold War is often seen as a titanic struggle between superpowers, but that wasn't always the case. Discover how the small island nation of Iceland came to shape this enormous global conflict.
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Six Years Under Hitler: The Story Of The Polish Resistance | Europe's Secret Armies
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World War 2 in Europe truly began with the dual invasion of Poland by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. However, Poland's story doesn't end with this quick defeat at the hands of two
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World War 2 in Europe truly began with the dual invasion of Poland by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. However, Poland's story doesn't end with this quick defeat at the hands of two military great powers. Discover how the Polish resistance would go on to fight a brutal and punishing campaign to try and save their country.
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Stonehenge: The Mysterious Origins Of England's Ancient Megalith | Lost Treasures
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Stonehenge is one of the most enigmatic monuments of the Ancient world. Almost everything about it is a mystery. Why was it built, who by and how? Delve into the world of Stonehenge and
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Stonehenge is one of the most enigmatic monuments of the Ancient world. Almost everything about it is a mystery. Why was it built, who by and how? Delve into the world of Stonehenge and discover all we knew about this monument and why some questions can be left unanswered.
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How A Small Fire In A Bakery Burned London To The Ground | The Great Fire: In Real Time
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Over 350 years after the fact, 'The Great Fire' explores exactly what went down, hour by hour, street by street as the fire spread and destroyed almost every building within London's
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Over 350 years after the fact, 'The Great Fire' explores exactly what went down, hour by hour, street by street as the fire spread and destroyed almost every building within London's city walls. From the spark that set everything off at a bakers near Pudding Lane, to the warehouses by the Thames, to the blazing inferno that engulfed the entire city, the hosts present both old and new evidence to document the tragedy that caused £37 billion worth of property damage.
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Why Was Iceland On The Front Lines Of The Cold War? | Iceland: Cold War Frontier
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The Cold War was a truly global conflict, but one area of the map that sometimes gets ignored is the small island nation of Iceland. Find out how this small, artic nation found itself on
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The Cold War was a truly global conflict, but one area of the map that sometimes gets ignored is the small island nation of Iceland. Find out how this small, artic nation found itself on the front lines between east and west during the second half of the 20th century.
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How These Odd Victorian Traditions Inspired Modern Christmas | Victorian Farm: Christmas
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A three-part companion to BBC's historical documentary series "Victorian Farm" tells how the Victorians prepared for and celebrated Christmas. Re-creating life in the mid-19th century
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A three-part companion to BBC's historical documentary series "Victorian Farm" tells how the Victorians prepared for and celebrated Christmas. Re-creating life in the mid-19th century are archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Gunn and historian Ruth Goodman, who return to the same farm in Shropshire, England, where the original series was filmed. There, they make traditional food, gifts, games and decorations.
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What Life Was Like On The Frontier Between The Romans & The Barbarians | Lost Treasures
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The construction of Hadrian's Wall began in 122AD, to separate the Romans from Barbarians, and was built under the direct orders of Emperor Hadrian. Hadrian's Wall took over a decade to
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The construction of Hadrian's Wall began in 122AD, to separate the Romans from Barbarians, and was built under the direct orders of Emperor Hadrian. Hadrian's Wall took over a decade to complete and was built out of stone. The wall is over 73 miles long and marks the northern border of the Roman Province of Britain, running between the North Sea and the Irish Sea. This fascinating program provides a glimpse of military life during the Roman occupation.
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1666: How A Catastrophic Inferno Engulfed London | The Great Fire: In Real Time
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Dan Jones follows the path of the fire on the worst day of its rampage as it swept through some of London's iconic buildings. Suzannah Lipscomb finds evidence in the archives of who was
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Dan Jones follows the path of the fire on the worst day of its rampage as it swept through some of London's iconic buildings. Suzannah Lipscomb finds evidence in the archives of who was blamed and who escaped scot free. Rob Bell visits Imperial College London for more information about the spread of the fire and to re-create the intense heat it generated.
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What Life Was Like For Normal People In Biblical Times | Living In The Time Of Jesus
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Taking a historical journey through first-century Judea, which explores the emblematic events of the Christian Bible and focuses on the daily life of the ordinary people of the time.
Taking a historical journey through first-century Judea, which explores the emblematic events of the Christian Bible and focuses on the daily life of the ordinary people of the time.
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The Stark Inequality That Made Victorian Life Possible | Life in Victorian Times
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The Victorian period has often been called the beginning of the modern world, but these huge leaps forward could only be made on the back of staggering inequality. Discover what life was really like in Victorian times.
The Victorian period has often been called the beginning of the modern world, but these huge leaps forward could only be made on the back of staggering inequality. Discover what life was really like in Victorian times.
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How Were The Magnificent Pyramids Of Ancient Egypt Built? | Lost Treasures
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Thousands of years have passed since the Egyptian Pharaohs of antiquity built the spectacular tombs which are known to history as the Great Pyramids. Yet time has not dimmed their
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Thousands of years have passed since the Egyptian Pharaohs of antiquity built the spectacular tombs which are known to history as the Great Pyramids. Yet time has not dimmed their magnificence. Even today, visitors from all over the world are awe-struck by their power, fascinated by their history, and excited by the air of mystery which surrounds these unique monuments.
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How London Was Rebuilt From Its Ashes | The Great Fire: In Real Time
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Dan reveals why Londoners were desperate to stop the fire reach the Tower, Rob looks at the bizarre 17-century methods of treating burns and Suzannah examines a controversial new theory
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Dan reveals why Londoners were desperate to stop the fire reach the Tower, Rob looks at the bizarre 17-century methods of treating burns and Suzannah examines a controversial new theory about how many people died. They also examine how the authorities dealt with the 100,000 people who had lost everything and how a new city was built from the ashes.
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Oliver Cromwell's Head: The Gruesome Story Of England's Most Bizarre Artefact
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The story of Oliver Cromwell’s head is perhaps the most bizarre, yet least well known, of all tales from English history. This documentary tells the full story of this extraordinary
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The story of Oliver Cromwell’s head is perhaps the most bizarre, yet least well known, of all tales from English history. This documentary tells the full story of this extraordinary artefact. It’s a strange and grisly saga that runs from dark conspiracy to detective story - touching upon kings, radicals, eccentric collectors, society ladies, strumpets, and forensic scientists.
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Is There Historical Evidence Of Moses Parting The Red Sea? | The Exodus Revealed
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The documentary follows the footsteps of the children of Israel in an unforgettable journey of discovery. A journey that reveals physical evidence for the Exodus including: the remains
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The documentary follows the footsteps of the children of Israel in an unforgettable journey of discovery. A journey that reveals physical evidence for the Exodus including: the remains of 3,800 year old Hebrew settlements in Egypt's Nile Delta; Egyptian records of the Israelites bondage under Pharaoh; the precise route they may have followed to freedom; their crossing site on the shore of the Red Sea; and the location of Mt. Sinai.
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What Life Was Like In Pompeii During Ancient Rome's Glory Days | Lost Treasures
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This documentary traces the history of Pompeii, the seaside city which was buried beneath a mountain of volcanic ash following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 78 AD. Pompeii - along
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This documentary traces the history of Pompeii, the seaside city which was buried beneath a mountain of volcanic ash following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 78 AD. Pompeii - along with 2000 of its entombed citizens - was rediscovered in 1748, and computer animated graphics are used here to recreate it in all its glory.
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The Rise & Fall Of Rome's Greatest General | Julius Caesar Revealed
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Julius Caesar is the most famous Roman of them all: brutal conqueror, dictator and victim of a gruesome assassination on the Ides of March 44 BC. 2,000 years on, he still shapes the world.
Julius Caesar is the most famous Roman of them all: brutal conqueror, dictator and victim of a gruesome assassination on the Ides of March 44 BC. 2,000 years on, he still shapes the world.
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Was The Medieval Anglo-Saxon Period Really A Dark Age? | Life In Anglo-Saxon Times
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This is a unique look into what the world was like during the time period we now consider the Dark Ages. This film features authentic, atmospheric reconstructions of everyday life,
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This is a unique look into what the world was like during the time period we now consider the Dark Ages. This film features authentic, atmospheric reconstructions of everyday life, expert commentary, and covers laws and religion, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, and Alfred the Great.
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Henry VII: The Secret Life Of England's Most Sinister Monarch | The Winter King
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Author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, to his
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Author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, to his secret death and the succession of his son Henry VIII, this programme reveals the ruthless tactics Henry VII used to win - and cling on to - the ultimate prize, the throne of England. Exploring magnificent buildings and long-lost documents, Penn reveals the true story of this suspicious, enigmatic and terrifying monarch.
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Aztecs & Mayans: The Ancient Civilisations Shrouded In Mystery | Lost Treasures
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This documentary focuses on the ancient civilisations of the Aztecs and Mayans. It brings their incredible architectural acheivments to life through use of 3D graphics and stylish
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This documentary focuses on the ancient civilisations of the Aztecs and Mayans. It brings their incredible architectural acheivments to life through use of 3D graphics and stylish reconstructions of city life, and includes concise comment and analysis from various experts on the subject.
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