History documentaries
Nazi Killing Fields
March 1945 and for the Germans, the war is long lost. But a special unit of the SS orders a massacre of wandering forced laborers, which resulted in 208 murdered men, women and children left buried in the Arnsberg Forest. It was a war crime that was never fully resolved and is largely forgotten. But as this unflinching history documentary reveals, it continues to have an effect today.
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is known as the frivolous, callous queen who epitomized the decadence of the French monarchy and paid the ultimate price at the guillotine. But is this a fair assessment? This fascinating history documentary attempts to explode the myth of the vilified Queen of France. Drawing on original documents and contemporary analysis, a true picture of this controversial figure is revealed.
Phil Spencer's History of Britain in 100 Homes
Real estate guru and property expert Phil Spencer travels around the UK visiting 100 houses to explore the architectural history of the nation in this charming documentary, Phil visits various kinds of residence, from social housing to cottages, stately homes and castles. He explores the story behind the construction of the properties and considers the lives of the original and current occupants.
Queens That Changed The World
So much of history is dominated by men. But some queens wielded extraordinary power, and ruled in ways that far surpassed their male counterparts. This illuminating history documentary series looks at queens such as Victoria, Elizabeth I, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Hatshepsut. It investigates what drove these women, how they asserted their authority and what they did to stay in power.
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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?