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Season 5 Episode 125
Throughout the late 17th and early 18th Century, the waters of the Caribbean were crawling with pirates. Stories about swash-buckling buccaneers, and…
2 years, 2 months ago
The French Revolution, Part 2 of 2
Season 5 Episode 124
It’s simple enough to pinpoint the beginnings of the French Revolution in 1789, but far more difficult to mark its end. Following the initial outbrea…
2 years, 3 months ago
The French Revolution, Part 1 of 2
Season 5 Episode 123
During the late 18th Century, a series of political, social, cultural, and economic issues reached breaking point, exploding in what is now known as …
2 years, 3 months ago
River Nile
Season 5 Episode 122
Snaking across 4,000 miles and 11 African countries, the River Nile is perhaps the most famous river on planet earth. The 80 billion gallons of water…
2 years, 3 months ago
Industrial Revolution
Season 5 Episode 121
During the years 1760 to 1830, British industry exploded. Thanks to advances in machinery, and forward-thinking inventions, the country shifted from …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Ninja
Season 5 Episode 120
Remembered in popular culture as the ultimate type of assassin, the Ninja were ancient masters of secrecy, operating for just 200 years in central Ja…
2 years, 3 months ago
Michelangelo
Season 5 Episode 119
Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of his time, with works such as the Sistine Chapel and his sculpture of David, earning him an enduring p…
2 years, 4 months ago
Queen Victoria
Season 5 Episode 118
Queen Victoria was Britain's longest reigning monarch until Queen Elizabeth II - her great great granddaughter. Born fifth in line to the throne, at …
2 years, 4 months ago
Petra
Season 5 Episode 117
The ancient city of Petra, in south-west Jordan, is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Founded over two millennia ago, it was a key…
2 years, 4 months ago
Boudica
Season 5 Episode 115
The legend of Boudica has survived for two millennia, although much of her life still remains a mystery - some historians dispute whether she existed…
2 years, 4 months ago