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- The less known stories about the British royals, their history and their homes.
- Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities.
- Follows Richard Herring chatting with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment.
- The drama led documentary series presents history's most iconic female fighters. Each extraordinary tale of blood, sacrifice and endurance centres on the life of one young woman warrior caught up in the bloody struggles of her time.
- The news and sports news with background, interpretation and analysis.
- Follow the tale of important people in German history. Watch as they go in depth about why they think the way they do, and how they came to make the choices they did in their life time. Watch them as they are forced to choose their own paths, see if those paths lead to victories,or misfortune.
- Drama led documentary follows the life of Signe, an orphaned Chief's daughter, who driven by revenge becomes an explorer and trader in the lands of the Rus Vikings.
- Drama-Documentary in which historian Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to the Battle of Hastings.
- A look at theories, possible motives and suspects behind the mysterious disappearance of two young princes, Edward and Richard, upon the ascension to the throne of their uncle, King Richard III.
- This 3 part series explains the various strategies and battles between the French and English in the Hundred Years' War that took place between the 14 th and 15 th centuries. The host has a Doctorate in Cultural History and she visits the various towns and country area that were sites for events. The host is very articulate and passionate and with a pleasing voice.
- Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, and Great Expectations are just a few of the classic works of fiction that we all know and love. But how well do we really know them? In this series, presenters revisit original manuscripts and diaries of the authors themselves to reveal new insights into classic literature.
- Nearly 70 years ago, on the cusp of the war that threatened to end civilization, explorers discovered three astonishing ancient treasures that would transform our understanding of how civilizations are made.
- The art historian travels in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorer-archaeologists revealing how our understanding of the sites they excavated are still shaped by their interpretations.
- Seasonal specials featuring teams of distinguished graduates rather than current students.
- It is 500 years since the Reformation, when England broke away from the authority of the Catholic Church. This is the story of three books at the heart of the schism. Presented by Dr Janina Ramirez.
- In a series of authored films, some of our most engaging experts reveal their favourite hidden objects, forgotten places and artistic passions.
- When we think of the roots of European civilization it's to Greece and Rome that our thoughts turn. But there is a culture whose effect may be even more profound. Hundreds of years ago in faraway Iceland the Vikings began to write down dozens of stories - called sagas. These sagas are priceless historical documents which bring to life the Viking world.
- Art historians Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke embark upon interesting and unusual cultural city breaks to three cities, seeking out hidden creativity and new ways of enjoying famous sights.
- Through this three part series Art Historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as preserved through stunning illuminated manuscripts from the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection. Dr Ramirez uses her in depth expert knowledge to explore the extraordinary art and culture of the period and decode the manuscripts which remain as vibrant today as when they were first penned. Embellished with gold, painted in jewel-like colours, they took months, even years to produce, and were priceless beyond compare. The series runs chronologically beginning with the unification of England under King Athelstan in the 10th Century, covering the 100 Years War with France, and ending with the brutal magnificence of Henry VIII. Spanning 800 years these amazing documents capture the dynastic struggles each ruler faced.
- Dr Janina Ramirez discovers how monasteries shaped every aspect of medieval Britain.