History documentaries
Cromwell's Head
The story of Oliver Cromwell’s head is perhaps the most bizarre, yet least well known, of all tales from English history. This intriguing historical documentary tells the full story of this extraordinary artifact. It’s a strange and grisly saga that runs from dark conspiracy to detective story, touching upon kings, radicals, eccentric collectors, society ladies, strumpets, and forensic scientists.
JFK: The Home Movie that Changed the World
Abraham Zapruder’s home movie capturing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is one of the most remarkable documents in American history. To mark the 60th anniversary of JFK’s murder in November 1963, this revealing documentary focuses on the little-known history of the actual 8mm film that captured the horrific events and spawned endless speculation and conspiracy theories.
Titanic's Tragic Twin: The Britannic Disaster
It’s one of Britain’s greatest untold disaster stories. In the wake of the Titanic disaster, her sister ship Britannic was re-engineered to be even stronger and safer. And yet she suffered the same fate in 1916, sinking in just 55 minutes, three times faster than Titanic. This fascinating history documentary looks at what happened to the Britannic and if the tragedy could have been avoided.
Royal Antiques Revived
Follow the incredible journey of three royal items as they are restored and revived. King George IV’s piano, a car believed to have belonged to the Queen Mother and a rare copy of King Louis XV’s desk are found and fixed. Victoria Coren Mitchell presents this celebration of British skill, as remarkable pieces with curious pasts are restored using techniques as old as the items themselves.
Greeks of the Sea
Greece is the world’s greatest maritime nation. From humble fisherman and expert boat builders to daring sponge divers and billionaire shipowners, this engaging travel documentary discovers a culture rich in history, myth and religion. Immerse yourself in stories and succulent seafood as adventurer Nikos Andronicos shows us why the Greeks believe they ‘have salt running through their veins’.