Journal - History Documentaries

This video investigates the discovery of two 2,000-year-old Iron Age men—Croghan Man and Clonycavan Man—found in Irish bogs. Perfectly preserved, their violent deaths and high-status lives reveal fascinating insights into ancient Irish rituals, kingship, and society.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, writer and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar comes to visit Brooklands Museum and re-live one of the most amazing travel experiences he's ever had. 30 years ago Sanjeev won a competition to fly on one of the world's most iconic planes: a Concorde. He got to experience the supersonic wonder and today, is getting to re-board the plane and experience tales of the majestic aircraft from ex-air stewardesses!In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists use modern CT scans and DNA analysis to examine a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy, uncovering hidden clues about royal lineage, disease, and a possible mysterious death. The investigation reveals how one ancient body still holds the power to rewrite the history of the pharaohs.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rail expert Tim Dunn travels the UK exploring the most striking architecture on the railway network. From station buildings to viaducts, hotels to signal boxes, and every structure in between - and all of them have a fascinating story.Heading north of England, Tim Dunn is heading to scale a Scottish railway icon - the Forth Bridge. Almost 2500 meters long and comprising a massive 53,000 tons of steel, the Forth Bridge is without doubt one of the engineering wonders of the world. With privileged access to this steel giant from top to bottom. Along the way he'll hear the incredible tales of the men, the 'Briggers', who built this railway wonder of the world. We'll also explore the National Railway Museum in York, as Tim gets to grips with a lost railway icon - the Euston arch.Click Here To Watch More: https://rb.gy/r6qnmpWatch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Aqeg6QYWZ5DJw34hB239WLZoNRU5C4f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This video explores the discovery of Inca children preserved in ice for over 500 years. Scientists reveal their last meals, health, and the sacred capacocha ritual that led to their deaths, uncovering powerful insights into Inca culture, religion, and society.More episodes available here! : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Aqeg6QYWZ7BiAp2_knRu5ma-VZT4BZJ► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Ward has built a replica, 1920s, cycle car called 'The Jappic'. Over the course of the last six years he has created the ash frame and a futuristic aluminium body work, as well as sourcing dozens of period perfect parts. The original was unfortunately destroyed in a fire but it did manage to race at Brooklands over 100 years ago! Adrian wants to recreate this and his dream is to take it back to the famous circuit!In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode investigates a 130-year-old mummy discovered in the American West, using forensic science and historical records to uncover the identity of a possible gunslinger or outlaw. Bullet wounds, clothing, and preservation clues offer rare insight into crime, justice, and survival on the frontier.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of this series, John McCarthy explores his personal connection to the Bible as an Israeli and Jew but acknowledges the differences between the archaeological evidence and the biblical account. We also explore the discovery of a 19th Century scroll believed to have belonged to the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah and the historical significance of the Jewish people's relationship to the land.Join John McCarthy has he returns to the Holy Land to examine the validity of stories from the Old Testament and challenge excerpts from the Bible. Bringing in history, archaeology and new research, his intriguing journey will take a look into some of the most controversial moments from the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, revealing how entire Roman cities were destroyed and their inhabitants preserved for nearly 2,000 years. Through modern forensic science and archaeology, the final moments of the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum are reconstructed, uncovering one of history’s most powerful natural disasters.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dear friend of Brooklands Museum and an avid bus lover is getting his chance to drive an old-school London bus! He'll be put through the paces by the experts at Brooklands and will also be challenged with putting it through the skid test! Drifting a vintage, double decker London bus - can he do it!?In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A powerful, in-depth documentary examining the 1984–85 UK Miners’ Strike, one of the most divisive conflicts in modern British history. Through firsthand accounts, archival footage, and political analysis, the film explores how the strike reshaped communities, challenged government authority under Margaret Thatcher, and left a lasting legacy on Britain’s economy, politics, and social fabric.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McCarthy continues to share his journey and personal experiences with the bible as well challenging the historical accuracy of the Bible. The focus today is regarding the existence of King Solomon's temple in Jerusalem and his empire.Join John McCarthy has he returns to the Holy Land to examine the validity of stories from the Old Testament and challenge excerpts from the Bible. Bringing in history, archaeology and new research, his intriguing journey will take a look into some of the most controversial moments from the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A son uncovers astonishing secrets about his father’s life, revealing a remarkable hidden history he never knew existed. Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two museum members are fulfilling a life long dream for a dear friend who is also a massive Brookland's advocate and automobile lover. John O'Dell is a key member of the Brooklands family, having been a volunteer for the past 7 years. However due to his mobility requirements, he's never had the chance to fulfil one particular wish of riding in a vintage racing car...until now!In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our historian investigates the life of a man believed to have abandoned his family, uncovering a tragic and emotional backstory that challenges long-held assumptions. Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode with John McCarthy explores the historical validity of Jerusalem as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel during the United Monarchy of David and Solomon. Scholars question the existence of these biblical figures due to the lack of archaeological evidence, particularly in Jerusalem. John McCarthy also discusses how archaeologists have been funded by Jewish settlers to find proof of David and Solomon's rule in Jerusalem, but the archaeological evidence does not align perfectly with the biblical text.Join John McCarthy has he returns to the Holy Land to examine the validity of stories from the Old Testament and challenge excerpts from the Bible. Bringing in history, archaeology and new research, his intriguing journey will take a look into some of the most controversial moments from the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the passing of her mother, a young woman embarks on an emotional journey to uncover her family’s hidden ancestry.Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a historian uncovers a long-buried scandal within a woman’s family tree, generations of carefully guarded secrets begin to unravel.Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McCarthy continues his journey in raising questions about the authenticity of Biblical stories. In this episode we focus on the fact that there are genetic connections between Palestinian Arabs and Jews, suggesting deep ancestral links between the two populations, and the discovery of an Israelite altar on Mount Bal with CER animal bones adds historical evidence to the biblical accounts. Also, new discoveries in the Hill Country of the West Bank, such as the Iron Age site of Hisra, provide insights into the transition of pastoral people to agriculturalists and challenge previous assumptions about the biblical Israelites. Join John McCarthy has he returns to the Holy Land to examine the validity of stories from the Old Testament and challenge excerpts from the Bible. Bringing in history, archaeology and new research, his intriguing journey will take a look into some of the most controversial moments from the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman begins investigating her family history after uncovering clues that suggest a possible connection to legendary musician Elton JohnUsing a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Brooklands, there are two vehicles in their massive collection that still stand out above all the others, as the fastest on the four and two wheels. The first, the epic Napier Railton. A car that was built in 1933, it set the ultimate Brooklands lap speed. Around this same time, an extraordinary motorcycle was also being primed for victory. The Brough Superior was once crowned the fastest bike in the world. It's been a dream for many at Brooklands to see these two titans side by side. Will this dream become a reality?In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2024, the British royal family faced one of its most difficult periods in modern history. With a king battling cancer, a princess undergoing preventative chemotherapy, and the heir to the throne balancing public duty with family privacy, the monarchy confronted unprecedented personal and public challenges. This documentary explores how the royal family navigated illness, pressure, and responsibility during a year that tested the institution like never before.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John discusses the discovery of artifacts and archaeological findings that challenge traditional beliefs from the Old Testament about the ancient Israelite religion. John explores the possibility that ancient Israelites worshiped multiple gods, including a dominant female deity named Asherah. Ranging from evidence include stone inscriptions, as well as altars with possible deities. These findings reveal the possibility that the Biblical history we know could actually be different.Join John McCarthy has he returns to the Holy Land to examine the validity of stories from the Old Testament and challenge excerpts from the Bible. Bringing in history, archaeology and new research, his intriguing journey will take a look into some of the most controversial moments from the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of wondering what happened to a treasured family heirloom, a determined man sets out to track down the lost artifact that once symbolized his family’s legacy.Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May 2018, millions watched Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s fairy tale wedding. But what happened next? We explore their transition into married life and Meghan’s journey from Hollywood actress to senior royal.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join John McCarthy has he returns to the Holy Land to examine the validity of stories from the Old Testament and challenge excerpts from the Bible. Bringing in history, archaeology and new research, his intriguing journey will take a look into some of the most controversial moments from the Old Testament.In this episode, John explores the archaeological evidence to challenge the historical accuracy of the Old Testament account of Jericho's "tumbling" walls. We delve into the discrepancies between biblical narratives and archaeological findings, discussing the influence of politics and nationalism on archaeological interpretations. John also touches upon and discusses religious and secular perspectives on the historical and political implications of these findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back again at Brooklands, Gareth Pemberton is working on his 1930s BSA motorbike back on Brooklands' track for demo days and events. The bike's exposed valves are causing problems meaning he has to engineer a solution. And so he does by building a new lubrication system and putting it to the test. We also follow TV's Queen of the cars, Sara Crabtree and Julian Grimwade, vice chair of Brooklands Members, as they put together a classic car show featuring mighty Metros, vintage Bentleys and much more.In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry has lived a life unlike any other—born into privilege, yet shaped by loss, pressure, and public scrutiny. From the trauma of losing his mother, Princess Diana, to his struggles with identity as the “spare” to Prince William, we uncover the emotional journey behind the headlines. Through rebellion, military service, love, and ultimately stepping away from royal duties with Meghan Markle, it explores how Prince Harry fought to balance duty, freedom, and personal happiness in the shadow of the monarchy.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Located in Jerusalem's Hell Valley a sensational discovery was made after the excavation of an ancient tomb. The discovery of a mysterious shroud could provide vital information into the process of Jesus Christ's burial after his crucifixion. It would help paint a picture of what Jesus' grave would have looked like and what the whole burial process involved. One of the key moments in Christian history is made real and contemporary through this exciting archaeological discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A historian sets out to uncover the truth behind his grandfather’s mysterious disappearance, following a trail of forgotten records, hidden secrets, and long-buried clues. As the investigation unfolds, what begins as a personal quest turns into a remarkable revelation that reshapes his family’s history.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week at Brooklands, 86-year-old pilot, Tom Lecky-Thompson, is reunited with the harrier jet that he flew across the Atlantic ocean during the 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race. He won his category with his flight partner and travelled from the Post Office Tower in London to the Empire State building in New York in under 6 hours and 12 minutes!In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We examine the breakdown of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with the Royal Family, exploring the pressures of royal life, media scrutiny, and internal tensions. Through expert insight and key moments, it unpacks what led to their dramatic departure and the fallout that followed.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient Jewish religious manuscripts that were discovered between 1947 and 1956 in the vicinity of the Dead Sea. These scrolls are some of the oldest known surviving copies of biblical and extra-biblical texts and have provided invaluable insights into the religious and cultural landscape of ancient Judaism and early Christianity. The significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls lies in their contribution to our understanding of the development of Jewish religious thought, the transmission of biblical texts, and the historical context of the Second Temple period (ca. 530 BCE to 70 CE).Meet Jim Charlesworth - professor, entrepreneur and Dead Sea Scroll hunter. A man convinced that a number of the scrolls have yet to come to light, and that he, like a modern-day Indiana Jones can track them down.Many of the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered so far are fragmented, and there are gaps in the texts. This suggests that there could be additional scrolls or portions of scrolls that have not yet been found... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What starts as a simple investigation quickly turns into something far more extraordinary. When a historian begins digging into one woman’s family history, long-forgotten records and hidden connections reveal a past she never could have imagined.As the story unfolds, she’s faced with a legacy that challenges everything she thought she knew about her identity. From surprising discoveries to emotional revelations, this is a journey into history, heritage, and the power of uncovering the truth.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this behind the scenes series, we're invited to the Brooklands museum as we follow the volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world. From cars, motorbikes, buses to bi-planes, all of these are all tuned up and restored using engineering expertise and knowledge that is slowly becoming non-existent.We follow an amazing pre-war race car, the Halford Special, as it's lined up to compete against a stunning Bugatti in a re-run of the first ever British Grand Prix. However, before this can happen, a tune up is required and it ends up revealing problems. Will this once great motor roar once more in time for its showdown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the Bible, The Ark of the Covenant was a box which housed the two tablets of stone inscribed with the Ten Commandments. It was the embodiment of God on Earth. An object of immense power - capable of laying waste to armies, of killing those who dared to touch it in a flash of sparks, and guaranteed victory to those who carried it before them into battle.Over the centuries it has remained an object of great mystery, inspiring books, feature films and infinite questions. But can modern science shed new light on what the Ark really was? This compelling and controversial films aims to shed new light on the Ark of the Covenant and perhaps finally unravel the truth behind one of the greatest biblical mysteries of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When archaeologists excavate a former cemetery at St. George’s in Bristol, they uncover hundreds of burials—but something is unusual. Many of the skeletons show signs of skulls being opened and bones cut apart. As experts investigate, they discover these marks are evidence of 19th-century autopsies and medical dissections.By tracing the story of individuals like an infant named Edmund, the mystery deepens, revealing a world where grieving families, ambitious surgeons, and medical students intersected. In a time of rapid scientific progress and body shortages, even the dead became part of a controversial system that advanced medicine—sometimes without consent.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2021, Harry and Meghan dropped a bombshell from their Californian hideaway after leaving the Royal Family a year prior - a tell all interview with Oprah Winfrey. The relationship between the Markles and the Windsors it seems was at an all time low. The fairy-tale romance and thee coming together of two families appears to be over. But how did we get here?With the Queen scheduling an address to the nation just a day before the interview aired, both sides were now engaged in a war of words that threatened to plunge the monarchy into yet more infighting and controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does it feel to join the Royal Family and suddenly be centre stage in the a real life drama?Two strong, noble families; the Spencer's and the Windsor's. The clash between these two families was among the most high-profile, acrimonious family fallouts in royal history. This drama focused on the most controversial and conflicted royal couple in modern times. Families with fiercely different loyalties and priorities, thrust together by duty and torn apart by love. This film will shed light on the dynamics behind the scenes throughout the union, and feature exclusive unearthed archive of Diana Spencer and Prince Charles, including the revealing moments after that infamous, excruciating engagement interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An intimate and revealing look inside a monarchy at a historic turning point, this documentary follows King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they step into power after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. From the emotional weight of succession to the spectacle and precision of the coronation, cameras capture unprecedented access to royal life—private reflections, high-stakes preparations, and defining public moments. As tradition meets change, the film explores how a new king shapes his reign while honoring a legacy that spans generations.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it really like marrying into the British Royal Family? If any family should have been prepared, it is the Fergusons. Prince Andrew and Sarah were childhood playmates at Windsor Castle with their families being close friends throughout all of Sarah's upbringing. So where did it all go wrong? Did the Royal Family embrace Fergie at the start? And what was the impact on both proud families when the marriage ended in scandal, divorce and controversy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meeting your in-laws for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience. But what if your in-laws were the Royal Family?This exclusive documentary shows us what really happened when the Middletons met the Monarchy. We get an inside look at what it's like to suddenly find yourself and family intimately within the royal orbit, the rules, navigating within the Royal Family itself. The warnings, coaching and tensions that entering this world throws up. What happens when the Royals take you to their heart or take instant dislike - is it a dream or nightmare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From an early start under the shadow of Winshields Crag, Robson undertakes the remaining 46 miles of his journey. With an extra buzz about him after brunching with the bees on his way through the Heather Moors, he crosses the border from Northumbria to Cumbria, at Gilsland. Here, the personalities of the individual Romans who manned the wall begin to shine through, as their penchant for playful graffiti is revealed, and their globe-spanning roots unveiled. He learns how to link a Cumbrian staple, the Cumberland Sausage, takes to the skies for a bird's eye view over Carlisle, and crosses the finish line into a glorious British sunset at Bowness-On-Solway.In this show, Robson Green will walk along one of Britain's most impressive archaeological monuments: Hadrian's Wall. Hadrian's Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. The most famous of all their frontiers, it was made a World Heritage Site in 1987 and spans 73 miles long and has stood since AD 128 after Emperor Hadrian's visit in AD 122. Across this series, our presenter will tread in ancient footsteps - meeting characters, visiting nearby landmarks and taking in dramatic landscapes as they go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this show, Robson Green will walk along one of Britain's most impressive archaeological monuments: Hadrian's Wall. Hadrian's Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. The most famous of all their frontiers, it was made a World Heritage Site in 1987 and spans 73 miles long and has stood since AD 128 after Emperor Hadrian's visit in AD 122. Across this series, our presenter will tread in ancient footsteps - meeting characters, visiting nearby landmarks and taking in dramatic landscapes as they go. From it's easternmost point of Segedunum, Robson sets off on his journey in Hadrian's footsteps. Along the way he discovers the boyish thrill of geocaching, learns of the Roman Frontier's equivalent to Las Vegas and also sees how some thrifty neighbours repurposed the wall for their own needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From fairy-tale wedding gowns to global fashion influence, this documentary explores how royal women use clothing as a powerful form of communication.Focusing on figures like Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, and Princess Diana, it reveals how style becomes strategy within the royal family—signaling identity, diplomacy, and personal expression without saying a word.As Meghan transitions from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, she faces the challenge of balancing royal tradition with modern individuality. Her fashion choices spark global trends, support emerging designers, and subtly challenge centuries-old expectations.Through iconic moments—from historic wedding dresses to headline-making outfits—the film uncovers how royal fashion shapes public perception, influences economies, and tells stories the royals themselves cannot speak aloud.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final episode, Dr James Fox explores the art of the Japanese home. The clean minimalism of the Japanese home has been explored round the world: from modernist architecture to lifestyle stores. The origins of this aesthetic are less known however. They evolved from a system of spiritual and philosophical values which dates back centuries. We get to explore one of the last surviving traditional wooden villages in Japan and also take a deeper look at the unique spirit of Japanese craftsmen who turned joinery into an artform - building houses without the need for nails, screws or even glue.In this landmark series, art historian Dr James Fox takes us on a captivating journey through the art and history of one of the world's most enigmatic cultures. Travelling the length of Japan, James explores every inch from the falling cherry blossoms to the dazzling modern cities. Along the way James will discover for himself the importance of art and aesthetics to the Japanese life and culture. He will learn the secrets behind brush-painting, block-printing, bonsai-trimming as well as the importance of Japanese homes and how their domestication has influenced the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Princess to potential future Queen. This is the story of Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. A now treasured royal figure who seems destined to always be by Prince Charles side. However, her story has many more elements of a Hollywood film than some people may think. This documentary looks at the surprising colourful life of the Queen consort. Who is the woman for whom Charles risked everything? Why did her relationship with the King mysteriously falter? And how did she go from being the most hated woman in Britain, to a loved and adored royal?Before Meghan, was she the original "unsuitable royal bridge"? This documentary charts Charles' and Camila's rollercoaster relationship from the moment they met through the Diana years to their own marriage in Windsor 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the heart of Wexford, a hidden pub packed floor-to-ceiling with antiques reveals a lifetime of forgotten treasures. As the pickers sift through decades of hoarded history, they uncover rare Irish memorabilia, vintage curiosities, and unexpected finds with surprising value.From delicate collectibles to bold statement pieces, every item tells a story—of Ireland’s past, its people, and the changing world around them. But with time, space, and money on the line, every decision counts.As negotiations unfold and deals are struck, the question remains: which discoveries will turn a profit—and which will be left behind?►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr James Fox continues his Japanese art exploration by taking a journey through Japan's mountainous forests, marvels at its zen gardens and admires centuries old Bonsai. He does this to explore the connections between Japanese culture and the natural environment. He examines how the country's two great religions, Shinto and Buddhism, helped shape a creative response to nature which is extremely different to the West. However, Dr James Fox also takes a closer look at modern Japan's changing relationship to the natural world and travels to Naoshima Art Island to see how contemporary artists are finding new ways to engage with nature. In this landmark series, art historian Dr James Fox takes us on a captivating journey through the art and history of one of the world's most enigmatic cultures. Travelling the length of Japan, James explores every inch from the falling cherry blossoms to the dazzling modern cities. Along the way James will discover for himself the importance of art and aesthetics to the Japanese life and culture. He will learn the secrets behind brush-painting, block-printing, bonsai-trimming as well as the importance of the Japanese nature and it's historical value and traditions that surround each element. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With behind the scenes access at the British Museum, this series follows passionate metal detectorists as their incredible, and often valuable, discoveries make their way through the fascinating world of the museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of a Greek prince who was an ambitious young sailor and had a promising career full of adventure, tragedy and scandal - all before he fell in love with the Queen. In this tell-all documentary, we'll shine some light on Prince Philip's early life, his playboy father and troubled mother, and an immediate childhood connection that blossomed into a royal romance. Showcasing his achievements in the face of danger as a sailor in the Second World War, and the extraordinary experience of fighting against his aristocratic German brothers-in-law.The programme will explore the extent of the sacrifices he made to marry Elizabeth, as he shed his former life and gave up his Mediterranean titles, becoming a naturalised British citizen and devoting his life to the service of the British crown, always in deference to his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Irish Pickers, the team dives into a 200-year-old Irish mansion packed with forgotten treasures and hidden history. What begins as a routine visit quickly turns into a high-stakes hunt, as rare antiques, mysterious signage, and unexpected collectibles emerge from the dust.Tensions rise at auction when a fierce bidding war erupts over a striking piece linked to a historic venue—testing instincts, budgets, and nerves. Meanwhile, a seemingly ordinary item reveals surprising value, proving that in the world of picking, knowledge can turn overlooked objects into serious profit.From risky gambles to stunning discoveries, this episode captures the thrill of the chase and the stories behind Ireland’s hidden past—where every find could change everything.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr James Fox explores how the artistic life of three great Japanese cities shaped the country's attitudes to past and present, east and west, and helped forge the very idea of Japan itself. The first city he explores is Kyoto, the country's capital for almost a thousand years. We get to explore and understand how the flowering of classical culture produced many great treasures of Japanese art, including "The Tale of Genji", considered to be the first novel ever written. We also venture to the city of Edo, where Tokyo now stands. Dr James Fox continues by visiting Tokyo's more contemporary side and meets street photographer Daido Moriyama and one of the founders of the world famous Studio Ghibli, Isao Takahata, whose anime work in the form of films has helped establish anime as a powerful and serious art form. In this landmark series, art historian Dr James Fox takes us on a captivating journey through the art and history of one of the world's most enigmatic cultures. Travelling the length of Japan, James explores every inch from the falling cherry blossoms to the dazzling modern cities. Along the way James will discover for himself the importance of art and aesthetics to the Japanese life and culture. He will learn the secrets behind brush-painting, block-printing, bonsai-trimming as well as the importance of Japanese cities and their impact on the country as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With behind the scenes access at the British Museum, this series follows passionate metal detectorists as their incredible, and often valuable, discoveries make their way through the fascinating world of the museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A truly remarkable, rarely-told story of the Queen's mother-in-law and Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice of Battenburg. A woman born into a life of privilege in Windsor Castle, in the presence of her great-grandmother Queen Victoria, her extraordinary life would be defined by struggle, tenacity and an indomitable generosity of spirit. She was born deaf and diagnosed with schizophrenia, yet she would learn to read lips in four languages and dedicate her life to helping others. Serving as a nurse on the frontline during World War II, sheltering Jewish refugees during the Holocaust and founding an order of nursing nuns in Greece, before finally coming to live at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II.This definitive documentary sheds new light on the stranger-than-fiction story of Princess Alice, through rarely seen archive, and interviews with those who know her remarkable story best. It will also explore how her parenting and experiences shaped the modern British monarchy through her son Philip, and her own relationship with her daughter-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hidden collection of Titanic-era artifacts, a high-stakes auction battle, and a house frozen in time…As the Irish Pickers head north, they uncover rare Harland & Wolff relics, fight for historic GAA treasures, and negotiate inside a stunning 19th-century-style Irish home.With big risks, fierce competition, and surprising profits, the question is—who will strike gold, and who will miss out?►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet one of Japan's most famous family of potters - the Hamadas. Shoji Hamada was a major figure in the Mingei folk art movement of the 1920s and 30s and helped turn the town of Mashiko into a major center of ceramics, famous for its thick and rustic pottery. Nowadays, his grandson, Tomoo Hamada, continues the family tradition as he painstakingly shapes his pots and fires them in an old style wood-fueled kiln. The art of Japanese pottery is one of the oldest Japanese crafts and dates back thousands of years.Handmade In Japan is a short trilogy of films that take a closer look at the incredible and iconic items that originate from Japan. The Samurai Sword, the Kimono and Japanese Pottery. Each film focuses on the process behind the craft as well as looking at their importance in Japanese culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With behind the scenes access at the British Museum, this series follows passionate metal detectorists as their incredible, and often valuable, discoveries make their way through the fascinating world of the museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wallis Simpson - Judged as a scheming seductress who tore the Royal Family apart, or the most maligned woman in modern history? Wallis Simpson was the original American divorcee to throw a bombshell into the British Royal Family - but she led a rich and colourful life long before she met Prince Edward and became the Duchess of Windsor. From her early years, travelling around China, alone, during which she is rumoured to have had an affair with Count Galeazzo Ciano, later Mussolini's son-in-law and Foreign Minister. On January 10th 1931, Wallis was introduced to Prince Edward and this would lead to an explosive chain of events that would lead to an historic split in the British Royal Family. We reveal all the sides to the notorious Wallis Simpson.'Before They Were Royal' uses expert testimony and reveals archive footage to unveil all the sides to some notorious figures in the Royal Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Ireland’s rugged west coast, the Irish Pickers follow the trail of the Spanish Armada, where legend and history collide.In County Mayo, a remote antiques store reveals extraordinary finds—from political prints that trace the roots of Irish independence to a fully functional vintage barber’s chair flipped for instant profit. But the real prize is something far more extraordinary: a 500-year-old treasure chest believed to be linked to the Spanish Armada.With thousands on the line, Ian faces a high-risk decision—gamble big or walk away.The journey continues in a 200-year-old family-run pub, where hidden relics of Ireland’s past emerge—from rare enamel signs to a remarkable political petition that may have helped change the law.From lost maritime treasure to unexpected historical discoveries, this episode is a reminder that in the world of picking, every object tells a story—and every deal is a risk.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating a traditional Japanese craft, in this short documentary we journey to the remarkable island of Amami Oshima in the southern oceans of Japan, to follow the elaborate handmade production of a traditional Japanese Kimono. A staggering five hundred people are involved in producing the island's famous mud-dyed silk which takes several months to produce. The painstaking process of producing this silk and it then being bound, hand dyed, woven and finally turned into the beautiful, iconic and symbolic Kimono that we all know is documented closely in this documentary. Along the way we not only discover the history of the kimono tradition but also the many difficulties facing the kimono industry in modern Japan.Handmade In Japan is a short trilogy of films that take a closer look at the incredible and iconic items that originate from Japan. The Samurai Sword, the Kimono and Japanese Pottery. Each film focuses on the process behind the craft as well as looking at their importance in Japanese culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using a team of genealogical and historical experts, the British public are helped to find the hidden treasure buried deep in their families' pasts, and everyone involved should expect the unexpected. ►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using newly discovered footage and dramatic personal stories from the firefighters who attended the Windsor Castle fire on 20th November 1992, this documentary creates a minute-by-minute account of the battle to save this iconic building. We see the perspective of many who were there that day, from an apprentice decorator, one of the first to see the fire, and his fearless actions to rescue priceless works of art, to the numerous firefighters who risked their lives. For more than 12 hours, 200 firefighters battled this catastrophic fire as it burnt through the world's oldest inhabited castle. More than a million litres of water were used to combat the blaze. It's also revealed how the Queen reacted, who was initially devastated but philosophical after witnessing the immensity of the fire. In the aftermath of this disaster, the Queen also had to deal with a major row about funding which ended up changing the Royal Family forever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of How the Victorians Built Britain explores the transportation revolution that transformed London and helped create the modern city. From the crowded, chaotic streets of early Victorian London to the construction of the world's first underground railway, the programme follows the engineers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who changed the way people travelled forever. It reveals the immense challenges of building steam-powered railways beneath London's streets, the rise of affordable public transport through trams, and the invention of the deep-level Tube. Along the way, it shows how these innovations gave ordinary people unprecedented freedom of movement, reshaped cities, and laid the foundations for the transport networks we still rely on today.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the island of Kyushu in Japan, one of the country's last remaining families of Samurai sword makers are continuing a tradition their ancestors began nearly three centuries ago. Shiro Kunimitsu and his brother and son are dedicated to perfecting the art of producing swords of exceptional sharpness and durability. This film follows Shiro Kunimitsu and his family as they lovingly craft a sword. This process takes many months, hours of precision and focusing on the fine details. We discover the importance of the sword in the ancient Samurai code, its enduring spiritual and symbolic power, and the challenges facing the dwindling numbers of sword makers in Japan today.Handmade In Japan is a short trilogy of films that take a closer look at the incredible and iconic items that originate from Japan. The Samurai Sword, the Kimono and Japanese Pottery. Each film focuses on the process behind the craft as well as looking at their importance in Japanese culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Butsy head to County Kerry in search of hidden treasures and uncover some remarkable pieces of Irish history. After tough negotiations for rare Gothic convent doors in Dingle, Ian discovers a mysterious Victorian writing slope linked to a forgotten opera singer and an authentic Irish Famine Pot at Kerry Bog Village. Back in Dublin, the team races to uncover the stories behind their finds—and turn them into profit.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of passionate female metal detectorists, known as the Sassy Searchers, gather in the Shropshire countryside in search of hidden history. From Roman artifacts and medieval pilgrim relics to an extraordinary £40,000 gold coin discovery, the episode follows women of all ages whose hobby has become a source of friendship, adventure, and even personal healing. Along the way, young detectorists learn about their finds from experts, proving that archaeology is for everyone.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Told through extraordinary archive footage, this documentary traces the remarkable life of King Charles III, from his childhood as heir to Queen Elizabeth II through decades of royal duty, personal tragedy, public scrutiny and eventual ascension to the throne. Featuring the investiture of the Prince of Wales, his marriage to Princess Diana, their turbulent relationship, Diana's tragic death, his enduring partnership with Camilla, and his long wait to become monarch, the film explores the challenges and controversies that shaped the man destined to be king.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu► Check out our dedicated Royal channel! https://tinyurl.com/42chbtcj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the referendum having taken place, UK politics has never been a more discussed topic globally then it is now. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have a job to establish and maintain relationships with their EU partners as well as international relationships. In this part of 'Inside The Foreign Office' , we are taken behind closed doors as we follow the conversations and meetings that take place to ensure the UK does not tarnish their relationships. From meetings in Paris to Lisbon to Lagos, we'll get an understanding of what it takes and also what the rest of the world thinks about Brexit.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is one of the oldest, most prestigious and yet least understood UK government departments. With 14,000 staff in Whitehall and across 270 glamorous and tough diplomatic missions around the world, its role is to protect and promote any British interest abroad. Over a compelling and turbulent year, film-maker Michael Waldman gains privileged access to the strange, secretive and fascinating side of British politics and diplomat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores how cotton transformed Victorian Britain, turning Manchester into the world's industrial powerhouse. From the Liverpool–Manchester railway and the rise of mass production to dangerous mill work, public parks, libraries, the Manchester Ship Canal, sewing machines and the birth of modern shopping, the story shows how cotton reshaped transport, industry, fashion, cities and everyday life.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is one of the oldest, most prestigious and yet least understood UK government departments. With 14,000 staff in Whitehall and across 270 glamorous and tough diplomatic missions around the world, its role is to protect and promote any British interest abroad. Over a compelling and turbulent year, film-maker Michael Waldman gains privileged access to the strange, secretive and fascinating side of British politics and diplomat.In the opening episode, we look at whether or not the UK can maintain its influence on the world stage and in doing so protect the UK's security. During a time when the foreign office is headed by Boris Johnson, there is a lot at stake. We follow the diplomats as they wrestle with a series of crises and challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Butsy head to County Cork, where a haunted 1,000-year-old castle yields mysterious treasures, including a carved stone head linked to local history. They strike deals on rare antiques, discover a historic Irish post box and a ship's captain's cabinet, while Vintage Vinnie joins the hunt at Bantry Market. Back in Dublin, Alli uncovers surprising stories behind their finds that could turn good deals into big profits.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of passionate female metal detectorists, known as the Sassy Searchers, gather in the Shropshire countryside in search of hidden history. From Roman artifacts and medieval pilgrim relics to an extraordinary £40,000 gold coin discovery, the episode follows women of all ages whose hobby has become a source of friendship, adventure, and even personal healing. Along the way, young detectorists learn about their finds from experts, proving that archaeology is for everyone.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the story of one of the most extraordinary feature films ever made. Produced in Iraq in the midst of one of the bloodiest conflicts of modern times, the Iran-Iraq War. The film - ""Clash Of Loyalties"" was bank rolled on the orders of one of the most formidable tyrants of modern times - Saddam Hussein.With a huge budget, Hussein demanded Hollywood production values in the Middle East desert. He wanted a propaganda film to swell nationalist pride and tell the story of Iraq's uprise from Imperialist Britain in the early 1930s, with the hope to rally his people in times of war. It would employ the best Iraqi producers and Directors, and marry them with the best of the British Film industries cast and crew. The finishing touch would be the movies star, the enfant terrible of British cinema, Oliver Reed.What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This documentary explores how Princess Diana transformed royal motherhood through her devotion to William and Harry. From breaking protocol and putting her children first, to protecting them during the collapse of her marriage, the film examines how Diana’s love, childhood wounds and parenting style shaped her sons — and how her legacy lives on in the way they parent today.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu► Check out our dedicated Royal channel! https://tinyurl.com/42chbtcj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of this documentary about Australia's remarkable history, we explore the humans who have migrated to Australia throughout the years. Throughout the last hundred years, the lifestyles of Australia's population have transformed. We'll also explore the meteoric rise to where the country finds itself today. Rapid urban expansion, extensive mining of natural resources, and the tourism boom have created huge wealth but may also have contributed to colossal climate change challenges the country now faces.Join us through our journey of Australia's defining historic moments featuring expert interviews and incredible archive footage. In this two part series, we will chart the incredible history of this remarkable country. From its aboriginal origins and the first European landing in 1606, to the conflict and disease brought by the arrival of the British in 1788. As we continue the journey we'll explore the 19th century gold rush, the birth of democracy in 1840 and the creation of Commonwealth in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During Queen Victoria's reign, Britain underwent a technological revolution that transformed everyday life. From gas lighting and cookers to refrigerators, bathrooms, central heating, electricity and the world's first practical light bulb, Victorian inventors and engineers laid the foundations of the modern home. Exploring groundbreaking innovations, pioneering inventors such as Joseph Swan and William Armstrong, and the rise of mass-produced household appliances, this documentary reveals how Victorian ingenuity created many of the comforts and technologies we still rely on today.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing the epic story of China's last 1000 years, this episode reveals the role that Britain played in ending China's dominance, launching The Opium Wars, before the Second World War took China to the brink of collapse. And we'll see how in just the last 70 years, Chairman Mao tried to rebuild the country to become a country that will dominate this century, and all our futures.Telling the epic story of China's last 1000 years, we'll unpick its past to understand how a supposedly communist country could become one of the most successful capitalist nations on earth. From being on a top of the world a millennium ago, only for it to come crashing down centuries later as it faces annihilation, before then making the most astonishing comeback in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal detectorist Sue Washington makes an extraordinary discovery in Buckinghamshire when she uncovers two rare Anglo-Saxon bronze bowls that lead archaeologists to a remarkable 1,500-year-old grave. Excavations reveal an unusually tall and powerful warrior buried with a sword, spears, grooming tools, and high-status grave goods. Further analysis suggests the man was an influential Anglo-Saxon leader whose existence could reshape historians' understanding of power and society in the Thames Valley after the fall of Roman Britain. Despite a physical disability, evidence indicates he may have been a mounted warrior and one of the region's most important figures.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What shaped Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary sense of duty? This documentary explores the defining moments that influenced her reign, from the abdication crisis of Edward VIII to Princess Margaret's forbidden romance, the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage, Prince Andrew's scandals, and Prince Harry's departure from royal life.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beginning where the last episode ended, at the Iron Gates of the Danube where the river breaks a path between the Carpathian mountains to the east and the Balkan mountains to the west. A war theme is extremely present in this episode as Nick takes us through a journey from 100 AD, to 1999 when the NATO bombing began including some of Nick's own personal experience being a reporter there.A river that flows through 10 countries, starting from Germany's Black Forest and ending in the Black Sea, the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe. Flowing through much of Central and South-eastern Europe, no other river in the world runs through as many countries making it so unique. Containing rich history from World War II and beyond, to offering a variety of wildlife, the Danube is truly an impressive sight. Nick Thorpe takes us on a journey up and down the Danube to explore all the greatness that it holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This documentary explores how the Victorians invented the Great British seaside holiday. From Blackpool's famous piers, tower and trams to dazzling illuminations, grand ballrooms and spectacular entertainment, discover how Victorian engineering and innovation transformed a quiet fishing town into Britain's entertainment capital.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Telling the epic story of China's last 1000 years, we'll unpick its past to understand how a supposedly communist country could become one of the most successful capitalist nations on earth. From being on a top of the world a millennium ago, only for it to come crashing down centuries later as it faces annihilation, before then making the most astonishing comeback in history.This episode begins as we reveal the secrets behind China's extraordinary advancement at the time. This was a country that had built The Great Wall, and was on top of the world, inventing and trading in a way that Europeans at the time could never have imagined. With education being a key to rising above the masses and commerce being king, this is all visible for all to see today - in a country that has become the factory of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From their fairytale wedding to years of public scandals, this documentary explores the extraordinary relationship between Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. It reveals how controversy, financial troubles, media scrutiny and Jeffrey Epstein transformed the once-popular royal couple into two of the monarchy's most divisive figures—while their remarkable bond endured.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we travel upstream through Bulgaria and Romania, where the Danube dresses in her best clothes, to prepare for the mountains ahead. And communities carve out their own happiness as they live off the river and have done for thousands of years. Visiting old war prisons, meeting the Calderash Gypsies who are historic blacksmiths and the magical island lost beneath the waters, Ada Kaleh.A river that flows through 10 countries, starting from Germany's Black Forest and ending in the Black Sea, the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe. Flowing through much of Central and South-eastern Europe, no other river in the world runs through as many countries making it so unique. Containing rich history from World War II and beyond, to offering a variety of wildlife, the Danube is truly an impressive sight. Nick Thorpe takes us on a journey up and down the Danube to explore all the greatness that it holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the grand stories of Henry VIII to uncover the brutal reality of everyday life in Tudor England. From executioners and kitchen workers to farmers, soldiers, alewives and sailors aboard the Mary Rose, discover how ordinary people survived poverty, war, disease and the demands of a ruthless king.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

120 metres above the largest onshore wind farm in Europe, host Nick Thorpe can see all the way to the Black Sea to the east, while Germany is in sight when looking west. In this episode, we learn about the history that lives up and down this historical river. From political prisoners who were forced to excavate the Danube canal in the hard winters in the 1950s, to the Russians who took refuge in Ottoman Turkey from the religious persecution they faced in their Russian homeland.A river that flows through 10 countries, starting from Germany's Black Forest and ending in the Black Sea, the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe. Flowing through much of Central and South-eastern Europe, no other river in the world runs through as many countries making it so unique. Containing rich history from World War II and beyond, to offering a variety of wildlife, the Danube is truly an impressive sight. Nick Thorpe takes us on a journey up and down the Danube to explore all the greatness that it holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Butsy head to Tipperary and Limerick, where a former antique dealer living in a ruined castle proves a tough negotiator. They uncover a military officer's trunk, a rare Croke Park stadium seat, and an Oliver Cromwell engraving before striking gold in a vast collection of music memorabilia. Later, a visit to a centuries-old religious restoration workshop leads to an extraordinary discovery — a forgotten mould of Irish revolutionary Pádraig Pearse that could generate profits for years to come.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Olympic equestrian and kidnapping survivor to the royal family’s hardest-working member, Princess Anne has spent decades placing duty before popularity. This documentary explores her private struggles, public controversies and remarkable service to the Crown—asking whether she might have made a formidable queen.►Subscribe https://tinyurl.com/ycx48se6► Check out our dedicated War channel! - https://tinyurl.com/yc8m39yu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A river that flows through 10 countries, starting from Germany's Black Forest and ending in the Black Sea, the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe. Flowing through much of Central and South-eastern Europe, no other river in the world runs through as many countries making it so unique. Containing rich history from World War II and beyond, to offering a variety of wildlife, the Danube is truly an impressive sight. Nick Thorpe takes us on a journey up and down the Danube to explore all the greatness that it holds.Winter in the delta. Dalmatian pelicans with their magnificent red beaks, the biggest birds in Europe, swim on the open water. We travel to Sfantu Gheorghe - the southernmost tip of the Delta, where the land ends and the Danube begins. With stunning drone photography, we explore the humour and hardness of life of the last fisherman of the delta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another epic journey through Australia's defining historic moments featuring expert interviews and incredible archive footage. In this two part series, we will chart the incredible history of this remarkable country. From its aboriginal origins and the first European landing in 1606, to the conflict and disease brought by the arrival of the British in 1788. As we continue the journey we'll explore the 19th century gold rush, the birth of democracy in 1840 and the creation of Commonwealth in 1901.In this first episode we'll explore this meteoric rise to where the country finds itself today as we journey through the Aboriginal community origins to the importance of immigration and how through that, Australia became the beautiful country it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices