1000 Years Of History

John Hannah narrates an epic journey through one thousand years of Scottish history. From the tension and rivalries that threatened to tear it apart centuries ago to the present-day Scotland; a major player both economically and politically. We discover why, after the early Scottish monarchs established a border and developed a cordial relationship with its powerful neighbour England, things turned bloody on the battlefield. The Wars of Independence and those who fought them are still revered in Scotland today by all political persuasions ensuring that the nation remained free and sovereign until the Union with England in 1707.

This is a rollercoaster ride through a history of infamous Tsars - including Ivan the Terrible, and the gruesome story of how he earned his nickname; and Peter the Great, who turned Russia into a power to rival the European empires, and Catherine the Great, who would add half of Eastern Europe to Russia’s Empire. But the shocking highs and lows of Tsarist rule were nothing compared to what would come next: one of the most significant events of the 20th century, the Russian Revolution. We’ll tell the story that has come to shape geopolitics for the last 100 years, when the last of the Tsars was executed with his family, and Lenin came to power.

This first episode uncovers the surprising truth about what made ancient China so dominant, and the extraordinary story of its near-collapse, before its recent resurrection to global superpower status. Produced by Lambent Productions.

An epic journey through 10 centuries of Irish history, including royal battles, bloody rebellions, famine, mass emigration and the nation's desire for modern peace.

rom the legendary hero Brian Boru, through centuries of royal battles and ending with the story of the modern-day success of Ireland’s peace process and a booming economy.

depicts America’s defining historical moments and explores the incredible story of how this remarkable country was formed and became the powerhouse we see today home to 327 million people and the centre of global capitalism.