History documentaries
Union with David Olusoga
National identity, social class, inequality. The modern fault lines dividing the UK can be found in the nation’s formation many centuries ago. Renowned historian David Olusoga reveals the human stories behind one of the world’s most influential but fragile unions: the United Kingdom. How does the fractured way that the nation formed reflect the issues that the UK faces today?
The Incredible Human Journey
Dr. Alice Roberts travels the globe to discover the incredible story of how humans left Africa to colonize the world, overcoming hostile terrain, extreme weather and other species of human. In this groundbreaking documentary, she pieces together precious fragments of bone, stone and new DNA evidence and discovers how this journey changed these African ancestors into the people of today.
Julius Caesar The Making of a Dictator
Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of ancient Roman democracy in just 16 years. His was an ambitious power-grab that turned to tyranny and, ultimately, tragedy. This innovative drama-documentary recounts Caesar’s path to dictatorship, the alliances he made and the enemies he created. What drove this man to cling onto power at all costs?
The War at Sea
The North Sea was a vital strategic position for the forces fighting the First World War. With both Britain and Germany at the technical cutting edge of what was possible at sea, the naval battles waged there were unlike anything seen before. Historian David Hayman investigates the use of the naval forces during World War I, including how German U-boats brought the USA into the conflict.
Lost Temples of Cambodia
The incredible religious structures in the nation of Cambodia are some of the most impressive buildings on the planet. Archaeologist Pauline Carroll travels to Cambodia, meeting experts and exploring the breath-taking, world-famous temple sites. She tries to piece together the history of the great Khmer civilization and learns what life was like for these ancient societies.