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Oswald Mosley & Fascism in Britain
Episode 1548
This is the story of British fascism seen through the life of its leader, Oswald Mosley. We explore his charismatic yet deeply flawed personality, hi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ian Fleming's Commandos
Episode 1547
Amid the chilling tension of the Cold War, Ian Fleming captured readers with his character James Bond, whose missions were based on his experiences …
1 year, 3 months ago
Escapees of Alcatraz
Episode 1545
Alcatraz was the jewel in the crown of America's prison system. The wind-swept island fortress was the final stop for the nation's most dangerous cri…
1 year, 3 months ago
The True Story of London's Blitz
Episode 1544
Dan explores stories of London's Blitz, beyond the stiff-upper-lip stereotypes and discovers an unexpected world of crime, sexual revolution and desp…
1 year, 4 months ago
Gladiators: The Praetorian Guard
Episode 1543
The true nexus of power in the Roman Empire wasn't in the Emperor's box but in the shadowy ranks of the Praetorian Guard. First established in 27 BCE…
1 year, 4 months ago
Gladiators: The Real Spartacus
Episode 1542
Spartacus is probably the most famous gladiator in history but how much of his legend is actually true? Dan is joined by Dr Rhiannon Evans, from Melb…
1 year, 4 months ago
Gladiators: Myths vs Reality
Episode 1541
Join Dan at Rome's Colosseum as he separates fact from fiction in the world of the gladiators. He traces the origins of gladiatorial fighting from fu…
1 year, 4 months ago
Gladiators: The Colosseum
Episode 1540
Join Dan on an adventure in Rome as he traces the true history of the gladiators. He begins his story in 64 AD with the great fire of Rome that left …
1 year, 4 months ago
Shackleton's Endurance Expedition
Episode 1538
In this dramatic episode, Dan tells the incredible story of how Shackleton saved every single man on the fated Endurance expedition from perishing in…
1 year, 4 months ago
Coming Soon! Gladiators Mini Series!
From the 10th of November 2024, join Dan on an adventure to Rome to discover the true history of the gladiators: from the brutal training schools to …
1 year, 4 months ago