History documentaries
What Happened at Auschwitz
The Holocaust is a moment in history that shocked the world. But as BBC journalist Jordan Dunbar discovers, it’s a story that’s being diluted through disinformation and cultural amnesia. In this moving documentary marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, survivors of the camp explain what happened at the largest mass murder site in human history.
London: 2000 Years of History
2000 years ago, London was an uninhabited swampy wasteland. Now it is one of largest, busiest and most inspiring cities on the planet. How did London transform into a vibrant metropolis? Historians Dan Jones, Suzannah Lipscomb and engineer Rob Bell, tell the glorious, and sometimes gory, story of the city’s meteoric rise to power to the thriving megacity we know today.
Auschwitz: Countdown to Liberation
Eighty years ago, the gates to Auschwitz were opened, revealing the darkest depths of human cruelty. But what happened in those final months before liberation? Did the inmates sense that freedom was imminent? And what about their Nazi captors? Using testimony from those who were present and unique archive footage, the story of how the infamous concentration camp was finally liberated is revealed.
The Inca: Masters of the Clouds
Archaeologist Dr. Jago Cooper explores the origins, history, achievements and nature of ancient South America’s Inca Empire. Traveling from the highlands of Ecuador to the peaks of the Andes, he reveals how their mighty civilization was established, how they mastered their landscape to produce food for millions, and how a brutal civil war and pandemics led to their ultimate destruction.
Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry
It’s history, but not as you know it! British comedian and national treasure Stephen Fry presents the best sketches from hit children’s show Horrible Histories, created by the team that brought you Ghosts. As well as unexpected and hilarious deep dives into history’s most notable figures, including Shakespeare, Joan of Arc and Caesar, Stephen provides his own fascinating knowledge nuggets.