Culture
Treasures of the Indus
This fascinating BBC history documentary explores the vast melting pot of diverse civilizations, religions, cultures and glorious landscapes that make up the Indian sub-continent.
Join historian Sona Datta as she tells the story of this incredible region, a true wonder of the world.
How have the area’s ancient treasures shaped the region today and influenced the wider world?
Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities of the World
Join Joanna Lumley in this enjoyable 3-part travel series as she explores Berlin, Paris and Rome and discovers cities full of culture and intrigue.
From the Notre-Dame to Trevi Fountain and Sistine Chapel, Joanna visits the famous landmarks but also meets the people that make these incredible cities what they are today. There’s a photographer who captured life in Soviet-controlled East Berlin, a holocaust survivor, a former refugee who became an inner-city beekeeper and Rome’s famous paparazzo.
The Silk Road
Covering 5,000 miles, passing through 13 countries and crossing some of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet, this is the fascinating story of the lucrative trade route which changed the course of civilization forever.
In this extraordinary BBC Silk Road documentary series, Dr Sam Willis explores how the fortunes, ideas and history of the West were shaped and exchanged by travelers from the East.
The Wild West
Heroes, villains and a healthy dose of the pioneer spirit.
Westerns still have an endearing quality that captivates audiences. But is there any truth behind these myths?
Blending fast-paced drama with the latest archaeological, forensic and ballistic research, this American history documentary series brings the Wild West to life, with revelations about iconic figures such as Custer, Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid.
This show is not currently available on BBC Select but see below to browse through more history documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.
Secrets of South America
A fascinating and occasionally disturbing look at the pressures felt by young people in South America today.
Traveling across Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela, reporter Billie JD Porter delves into the darker side of life on the continent in this documentary about South America, where beauty and sex are obsessions and teens will go to extreme lengths to get the perfect body or try to exude the perfect life.
This show is not currently available on BBC Select but see below to browse through more global affairs documentaries available to stream on BBC Select.