The Waffen SS
Founded in 1925, the Schutzstaffel, German for “Protective Echelon,” initially served as Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler’s personal bodyguards, and later became one of...
What the Ancients Knew: India
India is one of the oldest and richest civilizations in the world. It is home to the world's first planned cities, where every house...
Brazil: An Inconvenient History
At first glance Brazil appears to be an alluring playground of exciting carnivals, sultry samba, divine football and a vibrantly diverse people. But behind...
Inside the Medieval Mind
The Middle Ages is a fascinating period in history, and understanding the way people thought during that time is crucial to understanding the culture...
Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition
A documentary about Shackleton's trip to reach the south pole.
The First World War – Shackled to a Corpse
The conflict on the Eastern Front, which saw soldiers battle for years in harsh conditions, enduring avalanches and frostbite as well as relentless enemy...
Poor Us: An Animated History
If we want to make poverty history, we need to understand the history of poverty. A funny and sinister animated odyssey through time. The...
Salem Witch Trials
In 1693, the village of Salem, Massachusetts was overcome with superstitious hysteria. At the peak of the madness some 150 people, male and female,...
Legacy: The Origins of Civilization
What can the past teach us about the present? Come along as charismatic historian Michael Wood (The Story of India) travels the globe to...
The Truth About Immigration
Its the dead of night off the choppy waters of the south coast, Nick Robinson is setting out to try and solve a political mystery....
