Culture
The Story Of The London Underground
London’s beloved Tube was the first underground train system on the planet. Historian Robin Bextor follows the story of its construction in this unique history documentary. Practical, efficient, organized and yet infuriating and confusing, this remarkable public transit system typifies everyday life in London. Most Londoners take it for granted but it’s vital for the efficient running of the city.
The Story of Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations. Its settlements date back to 17000 BC. It was a powerful and influential empire that grew from the Nile River Valley to the eastern Mediterranean. In this fascinating series, Professor of Egyptology Joann Fletcher examines Egypt’s extraordinary rise and fall, from the empire’s humble nomadic beginnings to its zenith as pyramid builders.
Dave Harewood on Blackface: The Hidden History of Minstrelsy
Blackface used music and comedy as a delivery system for racist tropes and became the most popular form of entertainment in the Victorian era. Actor David Harewood explores the origins of Blackface minstrelsy, where white performers grotesquely darkened their skin, in early 19th-century America. How did it shape ideas of blackness in popular culture and why did it endure for so long?
One Cup: A Thousand Stories
Tea is so much more than a refreshing, delicious drink. It has had a significant impact on art, culture, religion, and well-being. Journeying across the beautiful and varied landscapes of China to explore its many teas, this fascinating documentary visits the people who have built a life around tea and explores the culture it has created.
Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore explores the rise and fall and rise again of Jerusalem, one of the world’s oldest cities. In this compelling documentary, the history of this sacred and peerlessly beautiful place in Israel is revealed. He documents how this unique city ca me into being and explains why it became so important to the
Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions.