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Atlantis
Episode 1403
The fictional island of Atlantis has intrigued and eluded us for millennia. First mentioned in the works of Plato, it's a story that captures our col…
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Persia: Rise of the Sasanians
Episode 1402
The Sasanians are renowned as one of Rome's most feared enemies. Founded in third-century Persia by an Iranian noble called Ardashir, their dynasty o…
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The History of the RNLI
Episode 1401
In the tempestuous waters of the 18th century, a revolutionary idea emerged from the depths of despair and necessity: the lifeboat. Born from the gen…
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Warfare in Ancient Greece
Episode 1400
How did warfare work in Ancient Greece? The weapons and armour of the Greek hoplite are legendary, as are the warrior cultures of city-states like Sp…
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Boudica: Queen of the Iceni
Episode 1398
She's the warrior queen who took on the mighty Roman Empire, but who really was Boudica?
Separating facts from the myths we've read can be tricky, but…
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Infiltrating the IRA: Murder & Espionage in Northern Ireland
Episode 1397
With Operation Kenova back in the headlines, we look to the story of Frank Hegarty, an IRA member turned British informant whose assassination led to…
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The Financial Crashes that Changed the World
Episode 1396
Over the last turbulent century, the global economy has suffered the shockwaves of recessions and depressions, bubbles and unchecked investor euphori…
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Oppenheimer vs Einstein
Episode 1395
Today we're talking about two 20th century titans, the physicists J. Robert Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein. Their scientific achievements changed th…
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4. Machu Picchu: The Fall of the Inca Empire
Episode 1394
Part 4/4. The Spanish conquistadors arrived in Peru in 1526 in a bloody pursuit of gold and riches; it was the beginning of the end for the Inca. The…
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3. Machu Picchu: Inca Gods and Human Sacrifices
Episode 1393
Part 3/4. Juanita the Ice Maiden is one of the most famous mummies in the world. She was found in 1991 by anthropologist Johan Reinhard lying out in …
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