History documentaries
The Incredible Human Journey
Dr. Alice Roberts travels the globe to discover the incredible story of how humans left Africa to colonize the world, overcoming hostile terrain, extreme weather and other species of human. In this groundbreaking documentary, she pieces together precious fragments of bone, stone and new DNA evidence and discovers how this journey changed these African ancestors into the people of today.
Julius Caesar The Making of a Dictator
Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of ancient Roman democracy in just 16 years. His was an ambitious power-grab that turned to tyranny and, ultimately, tragedy. This innovative drama-documentary recounts Caesar’s path to dictatorship, the alliances he made and the enemies he created. What drove this man to cling onto power at all costs?
The War at Sea
The North Sea was a vital strategic position for the forces fighting the First World War. With both Britain and Germany at the technical cutting edge of what was possible at sea, the naval battles waged there were unlike anything seen before. Historian David Hayman investigates the use of the naval forces during World War I, including how German U-boats brought the USA into the conflict.
Lost Temples of Cambodia
The incredible religious structures in the nation of Cambodia are some of the most impressive buildings on the planet. Archaeologist Pauline Carroll travels to Cambodia, meeting experts and exploring the breath-taking, world-famous temple sites. She tries to piece together the history of the great Khmer civilization and learns what life was like for these ancient societies.
Resistance in a Hostile Environment: Uprising
One single incident, an arson attack in London, led to a series of events that changed British race relations forever. In this award-winning documentary, Oscar winner Steve McQueen investigates how the Black community in Brixton fought back against prejudice and bigotry. The development of the British Black Power movement and the treatment of Black children in state schools is also explored.