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?
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.
Secrets of the Lost Liners
From art deco icons to symbols of fascist dictatorships, working ships to luxury floating palaces, these extravagant vessels were some of the most amazing and notorious ocean liners ever made. But one by one, they would all be lost in tragic and sometimes mysterious circumstances. Featuring exclusive footage, this compelling maritime history documentary series reveals their stories.