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The Rise of Putin
Episode 1771
In September 1999, just weeks after 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Russia’s prime minister, a series of apartment bombings ripped through Russian …
14 hours ago
The Commanders: Eisenhower
Episode 1770
As Supreme Commander, Eisenhower spearheaded the successful Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy and Western Europe. He's consequently one of the …
3 days, 14 hours ago
The Battle of Gettysburg
Episode 1768
In July 1863, the quiet town of Gettysburg became the site of one of the most decisive clashes of the American Civil War. Over three intense days, Un…
1 week ago
Can Air Power Alone Topple Governments?
Episode 1767
With the Iran war still unfolding, we ask the question: Can air power alone topple a government?
From the First World War onward, military strategists…
1 week, 2 days ago
The Commanders: Montgomery
Episode 1766
Celebrated for his victories in North Africa and Europe, Bernard Montgomery built a reputation for meticulous planning and caution that many soldiers…
1 week, 3 days ago
Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson: A Royal Scandal
Episode 1765
In this episode, we explore the dramatic love story between King Edward VIII and the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson - a romance tha…
2 weeks ago
The Commanders: Rommel
Episode 1764
In the sands of North Africa, Erwin Rommel became a battlefield legend. His bold manoeuvres and audacious tactics captured the imagination of friend …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Forbidden City
Episode 1762
At the heart of Beijing sits the Forbidden City, one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. It's the largest palace complex on …
3 weeks ago
NEW SERIES: THE COMMANDERS
Our world is shaped by decisions — bold, reckless, and often irreversible. And nowhere did choices matter more than in the Second World War, the dead…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
The Trial of Charles I
Episode 1761
More than 350 years ago, something unprecedented happened in Britain: a reigning king was arrested, put on trial, and executed. You may have seen man…
3 weeks, 3 days ago