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22:55

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

23:55

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

00:00

Ancient Betrayals S1 E3

After Rome betrayed a peace treaty and brutalised her family, Queen Boudica united Britain's tribes in a violent uprising. Roman cities burned, many were killed, and imperial rule nearly collapsed.

01:00

Ancient Betrayals S1 E3

After Rome betrayed a peace treaty and brutalised her family, Queen Boudica united Britain's tribes in a violent uprising. Roman cities burned, many were killed, and imperial rule nearly collapsed.

01:10

Ancient Betrayals S1 E4

Caligula's reign began with reform and celebration but descended into cruelty and paranoia. Turning power into theatre, he humiliated senators and terrorised Rome, creating enemies at every level.

02:10

Ancient Betrayals S1 E4

Caligula's reign began with reform and celebration but descended into cruelty and paranoia. Turning power into theatre, he humiliated senators and terrorised Rome, creating enemies at every level.

02:25

Ancient Betrayals S1 E5

In 337 BCE, Philip's marriage to Cleopatra Eurydice and a rival heir threatened Alexander's claim to the throne. Philip was assassinated, leaving Alexander to eliminate rivals and ascend the throne.

03:25

Ancient Betrayals S1 E5

In 337 BCE, Philip's marriage to Cleopatra Eurydice and a rival heir threatened Alexander's claim to the throne. Philip was assassinated, leaving Alexander to eliminate rivals and ascend the throne.

03:35

Ancient Betrayals S1 E6

Herod the Great secured his throne, but suffered from paranoia. Manipulated by family intrigue, he ordered the execution of his wife Mariamne and later his sons, convinced they plotted against him.

04:35

Ancient Betrayals S1 E6

Herod the Great secured his throne, but suffered from paranoia. Manipulated by family intrigue, he ordered the execution of his wife Mariamne and later his sons, convinced they plotted against him.

04:45

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E3

Seti I is still in his prime when he dies in 1279 B.C. / B.C.E.; despite his short reign, it proves brilliant and gives Prince Ramses ample time to perfect his education for his future role as king.

05:45

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E3

Seti I is still in his prime when he dies in 1279 B.C. / B.C.E.; despite his short reign, it proves brilliant and gives Prince Ramses ample time to perfect his education for his future role as king.

06:00

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E1

1323 B.C. / B.C.E.: Egypt is still in chaos left by Akhenaten's attempted religious revolution when his son, the young king Tutankhamun, dies; the 18th dynasty comes to an end in a state of disorder.

00:10

The Masters of the Reich S1 E3

We look at the conversations at the heart of German power; the deciphering of archive images allows us to understand the motivations of the Nazi regime in their conquest of Europe.

00:15

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

01:15

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

01:20

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

02:20

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

02:30

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E3

In 373 BCE, the Greek city of Helike disappeared beneath the waves; according to legend, Poseidon destroyed the city. It's similar to the myth of another ancient civilisation - Atlantis.

03:30

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E3

In 373 BCE, the Greek city of Helike disappeared beneath the waves; according to legend, Poseidon destroyed the city. It's similar to the myth of another ancient civilisation - Atlantis.

03:35

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E4

In 2334 BCE, the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire; archaeologists try to find out how they became so powerful and why they collapsed.

04:35

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E4

In 2334 BCE, the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire; archaeologists try to find out how they became so powerful and why they collapsed.

04:45

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E4

Ramses the Great has earned the distinction of being the most feared and respected pharaoh when he signs the first true peace treaty in human history with longstanding foes the Hittites.

05:45

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E4

Ramses the Great has earned the distinction of being the most feared and respected pharaoh when he signs the first true peace treaty in human history with longstanding foes the Hittites.

05:55

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E4

Ramses the Great has earned the distinction of being the most feared and respected pharaoh when he signs the first true peace treaty in human history with longstanding foes the Hittites.

00:05

The Masters of the Reich S1 E4

We look at the Nazi hegemony from 1941 to its decline in 1945; deciphered archives show us the greatest offensive of the 20th century in the East as well as the apocalypse of a ruined Germany.

00:15

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E5

In 1200 BCE, the Bronze Age period of history collapsed - what was to blame? Evidence points to waves of marauders who became known as the Sea People - could they be responsible?

01:15

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E5

In 1200 BCE, the Bronze Age period of history collapsed - what was to blame? Evidence points to waves of marauders who became known as the Sea People - could they be responsible?

01:20

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E6

From around 900 CE, the Maya's luck ran out and their great cities were largely abandoned; archaeologists are looking for any clues to help explain the spectacular collapse of the Maya civilisation.

02:20

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E6

From around 900 CE, the Maya's luck ran out and their great cities were largely abandoned; archaeologists are looking for any clues to help explain the spectacular collapse of the Maya civilisation.

02:30

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

03:30

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

03:35

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

04:35

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

04:45

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E5

Ramses reaches the 30th year of his reign as a pharaoh of unparalleled achievements, but he has little time to savour his lengthy tenure on the throne amid the grandeur.

05:45

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E5

Ramses reaches the 30th year of his reign as a pharaoh of unparalleled achievements, but he has little time to savour his lengthy tenure on the throne amid the grandeur.

06:00

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E3

Seti I is still in his prime when he dies in 1279 B.C. / B.C.E.; despite his short reign, it proves brilliant and gives Prince Ramses ample time to perfect his education for his future role as king.

00:05

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E1

The inter-war years saw the rise of dictators, appeasement and the policies of the Third Reich until the invasion of Poland, and Japan's 1937 invasion of China escalated into a full-scale conflict.

01:10

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E2

The invasion of Poland forces even resistant nations into declaring war, Chamberlain is replaced by Winston Churchill, and hardly-remembered early naval encounters start to shape the war.

02:15

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E3

War explodes across western Europe; the Germans' mobile armour, airborne troops and airpower on the battlefield makes their assault unstoppable, and France is ready to fall to the Nazis.

03:20

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E4

Germany seeks to neutralise British strength from the air in the Battle of Britain; the Luftwaffe has been deterred, but the Blitz begins as the Germans move to support their allies in North Africa.

04:30

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E5

The war in Europe is transformed when Hitler unleashes Operation Barbarossa on the 22nd of June 1941; the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union has begun.

05:55

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E4

Following the success of Hernán Cortés over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the Incas, the largest civilisation in the Americas.

00:25

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E1

The driving force behind Germany's attempt to breed a master race, we learn how Heinrich Himmler orchestrated the genocide of millions.

01:20

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E2

We look into the twisted mind of Josef Goebbels, Hitler's minister of propaganda who orchestrated the brainwashing of Germany that paved the way for the Holocaust.

02:15

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E3

Retracing the story of Hermann Goering, we learn how a revered fighter pilot of the First World War could emerge as a psychopathic war criminal in World War II.

03:10

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E4

We go 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.

04:05

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E5

The architectural mastermind of the Third Reich, Albert Speer escaped the noose at the end of the Second World War; is there a monstrous truth behind Speer's carefully crafted lies?

05:00

Forbidden History S7 E3

What happened to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection of Jesus? We follow history enthusiasts in southern France on their quest to find the remains of the saint in a place no-one has searched before.

05:55

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E5

Ramses reaches the 30th year of his reign as a pharaoh of unparalleled achievements, but he has little time to savour his lengthy tenure on the throne amid the grandeur.

06:10

Forbidden History S7 E3

00:05

Emperor: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty S1 E1

The first empress of Rome, the ruthless Livia Drusilla, carved a corpse-strewn path to putting her own son on the emperor's throne before her golden dynasty descended into an age of terror.

01:05

Emperor: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty S1 E2

Livia, the first empress of Rome, came to regret the scheming that put her son Tiberius on the throne as he and his heir Caligula dragged the empire into an age of tyranny and shocking depravity.

02:05

Emperor: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty S1 E3

Claudius rose to the throne but was poisoned by his wife; after his successor Nero alienated Rome, Livia Drusilla's dynasty ended with brutal power struggles but having changed the course of history.

03:00

Secret Lives of the Roman Emperors with Mary Beard

Acclaimed classicist Mary Beard explores what it was really like to be emperor of Rome, taking us behind palace walls to reveal the hidden world of the Roman imperial court and lifestyle.

04:15

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E6

Tracing the origins of his sadistic pseudo-science, we investigate Josef Mengele, the notorious demon doctor of Auschwitz.

05:10

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E1

This episode focuses on Guernsey, an island which Hitler occupied and fortified over the course of five years.

00:05

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

01:15

Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma S1 E1

Cleopatra, the seventh of her name, is history's most famous Ptolemy - heir to a Greek dynasty ruling Egypt for centuries. How did these foreign pharaohs blend Greek and Egyptian traditions?

02:20

Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma S1 E2

Egypt's last queen was a brilliant strategist. In a Mediterranean world under Roman domination, Cleopatra succeeded in ascending to the throne despite facing numerous obstacles.

03:30

The Black Pharaohs

About 4000 years ago, strong kings ruled for over 1500 years in the land of Kush (now northern Sudan and southern Egypt) - who were these African kings and what happened to them?

04:50

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E7

Nazi naval commander Karl Donitz claimed after the Second World War that he'd only been a sailor following orders, but we set out to prove that he earned his bloody role as Hitler's successor.

05:55

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

00:00

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E3

The Spanish island of Villa Winter was suspected of being a port for German U-boats and part of a larger plan to invade the United States.

00:55

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E3

The Spanish island of Villa Winter was suspected of being a port for German U-boats and part of a larger plan to invade the United States.

01:55

Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma S1 E3

French explorer Franck Goddio has been working on a 3D reconstruction of an ancient monument resting beneath the Mediterranean Sea: the remains of the temple of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt.

03:10

Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma S1 E4

How did Cleopatra die? Where is her tomb located? To get closer to the answers, one must understand ancient Egyptian funerary rites. Leading experts help us decipher the traditions of Cleopatra's era.

04:25

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E8

Known as the Butcher of Poland, Hans Frank warped the law to encourage persecution, enslavement, starvation, and genocide - we want to know more.

06:00

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E6

Tracing the origins of his sadistic pseudo-science, we investigate Josef Mengele, the notorious demon doctor of Auschwitz.

00:25

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

02:30

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

03:50

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

04:50

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E9

We discover how Hitler's master spy Wilhelm Canaris was both a committed Nazi and a double agent who provided secrets to the Allies and helped Jews escape from Germany.

00:10

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E1

For more than 3,000 years, the Maya civilisation flourished in Mesoamerica, developing cities, a sophisticated writing system, and an advanced understanding of time, astronomy, and the natural world.

01:15

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E2

In the eastern Maya Lowlands, a dynasty once shrouded in mystery gradually emerges as the most powerful political force of the Classic Maya world: the Kaanul, identified by their serpent emblem.

02:25

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E3

The rivalry between Calakmul and Tikal reached its climax. Warfare, once a source of strength, became a catalyst for instability. This set the stage for the decline of the Classic Maya world.

03:45

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E4

The Serpent dynasty's dominance ended. Under Jasaw Chan K'awiil, Tikal briefly led, but instability grew. Political, ecological and social pressures caused the gradual collapse of the age of Classic Maya.

04:55

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E10

We visit Italy to investigate Benito Mussolini, the brutal dictator whose violent path to power set the template for the rise of Nazi Germany.

05:55

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

06:00

Forbidden History S7 E3

00:50

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E6

Japanese troops occupy southern Vietnam and Cambodia, but the day that changes the war comes on December 7th when Japanese aircraft attack the American Pacific Fleet at anchor in Pearl Harbor.

01:55

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E7

Japan's escalation of the War in the East is devastatingly effective; despite their success, it is possible to see their inevitable defeat as they have roused the military might of the USA.

03:10

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E8

The war turns in favour of the Allies; Montgomery turns the tables on the Afrika Corps at El Alamein, the Japanese are defeated at Guadalcanal, and the Germans are defeated at Stalingrad.

04:25

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E9

The Allied leaders meet for their first conference to discuss the coordination of their efforts, a Japanese division is destroyed at sea, and the Red Army begins its advance towards Berlin.

06:00

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E9

We discover how Hitler's master spy Wilhelm Canaris was both a committed Nazi and a double agent who provided secrets to the Allies and helped Jews escape from Germany.

00:30

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E6

Tracing the origins of his sadistic pseudo-science, we investigate Josef Mengele, the notorious demon doctor of Auschwitz.

01:25

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E7

Nazi naval commander Karl Donitz claimed after the Second World War that he'd only been a sailor following orders, but we set out to prove that he earned his bloody role as Hitler's successor.

02:25

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E8

Known as the Butcher of Poland, Hans Frank warped the law to encourage persecution, enslavement, starvation, and genocide - we want to know more.

03:15

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E9

We discover how Hitler's master spy Wilhelm Canaris was both a committed Nazi and a double agent who provided secrets to the Allies and helped Jews escape from Germany.

04:10

Hitler's Most Wanted S1 E10

We visit Italy to investigate Benito Mussolini, the brutal dictator whose violent path to power set the template for the rise of Nazi Germany.

05:05

Forbidden History S7 E5

The remains of 7,000 humans were discovered in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Malta's Neolithic temple; could the temple reveal the mystery of who they belonged to and what happened to its owners?

05:55

Pharaohs at War S1 E4

Cleopatra conquers the Egyptian throne by allying with powerful men to regain power; facing Octavian at the Battle of Actium, nothing goes to plan and leads to her downfall and his rise as emperor.

00:05

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E1

1323 B.C. / B.C.E.: Egypt is still in chaos left by Akhenaten's attempted religious revolution when his son, the young king Tutankhamun, dies; the 18th dynasty comes to an end in a state of disorder.

01:05

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E2

Ramses I's eight-year-old son Seti becomes king and all eyes are on him; the young prince representes the future of the new royal family which has yet to assert its influence over the kingdom.

02:10

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E3

Seti I is still in his prime when he dies in 1279 B.C. / B.C.E.; despite his short reign, it proves brilliant and gives Prince Ramses ample time to perfect his education for his future role as king.

03:15

Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile

Ramses II launched the construction of two temples dedicated to the Pharaoh and to his wife Nefertari; how did the Egyptians organise and manage such a project 1,500 kilometres from the Nile delta?

04:35

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E1

Adolf Hitler had set his mind on making Germany into a great empire. In the process, he wanted to rid the world of Bolshevism and Jews; but his invasion of Poland tipped the world into a violent war.

05:55

Lost Mummies of the Incas S1 E1

Archaeologists hunt for clues to the origins and explosive rise of the mighty Inca Empire - at their height, the largest empire in the world.

06:00

Forbidden History S7 E5

The remains of 7,000 humans were discovered in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Malta's Neolithic temple; could the temple reveal the mystery of who they belonged to and what happened to its owners?

00:00

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E4

Ramses the Great has earned the distinction of being the most feared and respected pharaoh when he signs the first true peace treaty in human history with longstanding foes the Hittites.

01:10

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E5

Ramses reaches the 30th year of his reign as a pharaoh of unparalleled achievements, but he has little time to savour his lengthy tenure on the throne amid the grandeur.

02:05

Ramses: The Great King of Egypt S1 E6

Ramses fortified borders and established peace with other kingdoms during his long reign; his 13th son Merenptah must strive to uphold his father's legacy, but will his efforts prove sufficient?

03:10

The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

04:30

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E2

Stalin, betrayed by Hitler, was fighting the German army. Meanwhile, the harsh German occupation policies led to the rise of ghettos and the first extermination policies of 'undesirables'.

05:55

Lost Mummies of the Incas S1 E2

Archaeologists hunt for clues to how the mysterious Inca conquered much of South America, and why, when Europeans arrived, the mighty empire crumbled.

00:00

Cleopatra's Secret Tomb S1 E1

The life and death of Cleopatra is shrouded in mystery; the discovery of this legendary queen's last resting place could shed new light on her personal and political trajectory.

01:10

Cleopatra's Secret Tomb S1 E2

A burning story of love and power took place in Alexandria's sumptuous palaces; this ancient jewel of the Mediterranean brings to light relics that allow us to reconstruct the queen's true face.

02:20

Cleopatra's Secret Tomb S1 E3

Cleopatra did not hesitate to eliminate her enemies... even if they were family members; archaeologists enter the only Ptolemaic mausoleum ever discovered to shed light on the queen's family.

03:30

Cleopatra's Secret Tomb S1 E4

After delving in the Battle of Actium, this final episode takes us to Alexandria, where Cleopatra and her lover ended their lives; will this investigation finally lead to the legendary queen's tomb?

04:40

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E3

Occupants in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland took the brunt of Hitler's forces' cruelty. Extermination became industrialised with the creation of the first concentration camps.

00:00

Pharaohs at War S1 E1

After Hatshepsut's death, Thutmose III proved himself at Megiddo against Canaanite kings; from Deir el-Bahari to Karnak to the fortress, discover the battle that made him Egypt's most warlike pharaoh.

01:15

Pharaohs at War S1 E2

1274 B.C. / B.C.E.: The Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II and Hittite King Muwatalli II clash in one of the greatest battles of antiquity at Qadesh in a story of spies, surprises and reversals of fortune.

02:25

Pharaohs at War S1 E3

Hellenistic pharaohs fought the Seleucids for centuries; Ptolemy IV faced Antiochos the Great at Raphia with 100,000 men and war elephants. Discover the combatants, naval strategy and consequences.

03:35

Pharaohs at War S1 E4

Cleopatra conquers the Egyptian throne by allying with powerful men to regain power; facing Octavian at the Battle of Actium, nothing goes to plan and leads to her downfall and his rise as emperor.

04:50

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E4

The Red Army developed strength and Hitler's Spring Offensive was stopped at Stalingrad. In the largest ghetto, the inhabitants revolted and fought back in the Warsaw Uprising.

00:00

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed S1 E1

We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a century ago and reveal new secrets about Egypt's famous rulers.

01:05

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed S1 E2

We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a century ago and reveal new secrets about Egypt's famous rulers.

02:10

Lost Secrets of the Pyramid S1 E1

Join archaeologists decoding a newly unearthed pyramid worker's 4500-year-old journal; can they reconstruct an ancient boat and unlock the long-lost secrets of how the Great Pyramid was built?

03:15

Lost Secrets of the Pyramid S1 E2

As archaeologists decode the 4500-year-old journal of a pyramid worker, they uncover new clues about how the Great Pyramid was built; can they transport a heavy stone block using manpower alone?

04:25

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E5

In Kursk, a 'battlefield' the size of Wales, the tide turned and the Soviet Army pushed back. But as Germany retreated, they obliterated all evidence of their genocidal activities.

00:15

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E11

The Allies continue their eastward push from Normandy and close on the German border; in the east, the Soviet Union unleashes Operation Bagration, the greatest offensive of the war.

01:20

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E12

The Allies succeed in crossing the Rhine and fight their way through Germany as the Red Army finally forces Axis troops from Soviet territory and closes on the capital, Berlin.

02:30

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E13

Berlin falls and the war in Europe ends. Okinawa falls with terrible losses on both sides as each prepares for the invasion of the first of the major home islands - but a new weapon is unleashed.

03:35

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E1

In the aftermath of the Great War, the victors sign the Treaty of Versailles. We begin this series by exploring the 20 years after World War One and the events that led to the birth of World War Two.

04:45

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E2

In this episode, we explore the first few years on the European battlefield, from the invasion of France and the subsequent Dunkirk evacuation to Hitler's betrayal of his pact with Stalin.

05:55

Queens That Changed The World S1 E1

It was Elizabeth's tolerance and wisdom that allowed peace, prosperity, and English culture to flourish; her response to numerous threats saw her become one of the most powerful leaders in history.

06:05

Forbidden History S7 E5

The remains of 7,000 humans were discovered in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Malta's Neolithic temple; could the temple reveal the mystery of who they belonged to and what happened to its owners?

00:15

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E1

Britain and France declare war when Hitler invades Poland; in May 1940, the Germans attack Holland and Belgium as a decoy. As the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe strike in force, the French seem trapped.

01:20

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E2

1940: France has fallen and Hitler orders Operation Sealion - the invasion of Great Britain - to commence, but first the Luftwaffe must defeat the RAF for seaborne landings to succeed.

02:25

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E3

When Japan's expansion in the Pacific reaches fever pitch, Roosevelt must act. Instead of having them back down by cutting off oil supplies, he pushes them to attack the US fleet in Pearl Harbor.

03:35

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E4

In the aftermath of Japan's attack at Pearl Harbor, the Navy moves in for a knockout blow. Japan's next strike is thrown into chaos when its plans are unearthed by an American codebreaker.

04:40

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E5

1942: Hitler pits the forces of the German Fatherland against those of the Soviet Motherland at Stalingrad. Stalin's fiercely patriotic army will fight the Nazis to the last drop of blood.

06:05

Titans of the Cold War S2 E2

In February 1972, Nixon made a ground-breaking trip to China to meet Mao; China had been slowly opening up to the West while their partnership with the Soviets had been souring for years.

00:05

Killer Kings S1 E1

We track the life of Ivan the Terrible as we investigate if he set the tone for future rulers of Russia; was he a merciless murderer or no more than expected in a time when violence was the norm?

00:55

Killer Kings S1 E2

Known through the ages as 'Bad' King John, was the Plantagenet ruler of England and France the buffoon depicted in tales of Robin Hood or a sadistic killer fuelled by his insecurity?

01:55

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E1

A legendary conqueror, Alexander the Great left his mark on Egypt; this episode explores the mystery surrounding his tomb that symbolises the eternal appeal of his story.

02:55

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E2

Djoser, a pharaoh of the third dynasty, is famous for the construction of the first step pyramid; his reign was marked by monumental achievements and the resolution of a famine.

03:55

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E6

Hitler's war moved to its endgame as the Soviets crossed the German border, and concentration camps were liberated. With a death toll of over 40 million, a new, scarred Europe emerged.

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Secret Nazi Bases S3 E5

The Nazis spent the war pillaging museums, emptying coffers, and stealing everything of value; with so much still missing, where did the Nazis hide their stolen hoards?