History documentaries
America: 1000 Years of History
America’s defining historical moments, from its indigenous roots to its dominance as a world superpower, are revealed in this compelling documentary. It details the incredible story of how th is remarkable country was formed and grew to become the powerhouse we see today, home to 327 million people, a major player in culture worldwide and the center of global capitalism.
Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits
How The Victorians Built Britain
The Victorian era was one of marvels. Everything from impressive industrial technology to the invention of summer holidays completely changed Great Britain. Michael Buerk travels around the UK to find out how so much of modern Britain was created by the pioneering Victorians. He delves into the 19th century to investigate the reasons why this was such a transformative, historic age.
Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed
Professor Alice Roberts follows a decade-long historical quest to reveal a hidden secret of the famous bluestones of Stonehenge. Using cutting-edge research, a team of archaeologists led by Prof Mike Parker Pearson have painstaking compiled evidence.
Scotland: 1000 Years of History
An epic journey through 1000 turbulent years of Scottish history. From the tension and rivalries that threatened to tear it apart centuries ago, to the present-day nation, a major player both economically and politically. Just why did the relationship between England and Scotland grow so fraught and how did this little nation shape so much of the world we live in today?