History series

Auschwitz - One Day

Auschwitz - One Day

This documentary tells the story of a typical day in 1944 at the concentration camp of Auschwitz; it is based on a…

Hitler's Most Wanted

Hitler's Most Wanted

As knowledge of the Third Reich slowly fades among younger generations, we draw parallels between the past and the present; how were…

Nazis: Threads of Evil

Nazis: Threads of Evil

We discover how economic turmoil, wounded national pride, and 'charismatic' leadership gave rise to unprecedented brutality during WWII shaped by the men…

Killer Kings

Killer Kings

Were some of history's most reviled kings truly merciless murderers? We expose the truth behind the myths of Caligula, Ivan the Terrible,…

Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas

Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas

Marie-Anne Dieu-le-veut, Mary Read, Anne Bonny, Louise Antonini: meet four female pirates, pioneers of freedom long overshadowed in history by their male…

The Rise of the Dictators

The Rise of the Dictators

Told through six themed episodes, this series explores how dictators rise to power in a compelling insight into the fragility of democracy…

Treasures with Bettany Hughes

Treasures with Bettany Hughes

Professor Bettany Hughes travels across the world to investigate the story of humanity; making new discoveries along the way, she lifts the…

Reinventing China

Reinventing China

Discover the evolution of modern China through 150 years of history and key figures; the country lost its position of leadership but…

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