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 Royals: A History of Scandals
Award-winning historian and presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb looks into a series of scandalous royal events and activities. These include suspected murders, tragic deaths, shocking sex scandals, potential occult practices, criminal acts and epic regal spending. She uncovers the fact from the fiction, the myth from the reality and gets to heart of these historical royal incidents.
History of Tanks
When tanks were first used during 1916’s Battle of the Somme to break the deadlock of trench warfare in World War I, military history changed forever. The introduction of the armored combat vehicle changed the course of the Great War. This documentary looks at the tank’s development, from basic early designs to technologically advanced models in the modern combat era.
Thomas Cromwell: A Very Modern Tudor
His life made gripping reading for millions through Hilary Mantel’s bestselling novel Wolf Hall. But who was the real Thomas Cromwell? Historian Tracy Borman presents this two-part documentary which focuses on King Henry VIII’s chief minister. From the son of a lowly blacksmith to one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history, his meteoric rise and spectacular fall are revealed.
Castles: Britain's Fortified History
Castles have always been romanticized, especially in Britain. They have been incorporated into folklore, witnessed bloody battles, played host to the great and the good, and been kept alive in the imagination by the world’s great writers and artists. Historian Sam Willis looks at Britain’s castles from weapons of conquest to fuel for literature and national identity.