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The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Episode 1370
People have always looked to the wonders of the ancient world for awe and inspiration. In the Ancient era, people embarked on dangerous pilgrimages t…
2 years, 1 month ago
First Polynesians
Episode 1369
In small wooden canoes and with just the stars for navigation, how did the first Polynesians conquer the largest ocean on earth? For centuries this h…
2 years, 1 month ago
Masters of the Air: WWII in the Skies
Episode 1368
Screenwriter John Orloff joins Dan to talk about the new WWII mini-series 'Masters of the Air'. It tells the true story of the 'Bloody Hundredth', an…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Vandals
Episode 1367
Known for bringing about the fall of the Western Roman Empire - the Vandals have a reputation for violence, destruction, and conquering. Moving from …
2 years, 1 month ago
One Life: The 'British Schindler' Nicky Winton & The Kindertransport
Episode 1366
Nicholas Winton masterminded an effort that saved the lives of 669 Jewish Children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War Two. There's a new mov…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Taj Mahal
Episode 1365
The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic and romanticised buildings on earth. Commissioned by a Mughal ruler to mark the passing of his beloved wife, …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Life and Death of Vladimir Lenin
Episode 1364
Vladimir Lenin died just over 100 years ago, on the 21st of February, 1924. The Russian revolutionary leader fought in no battles, spent much of his …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Battle of Little Big Horn
Episode 1362
Also known as Custer's Last Stand or the Battle of the Greasy Grass, the Battle of Little Bighorn was a pivotal moment in the story of the American W…
2 years, 2 months ago
What if Hitler Had Invaded Britain?
Episode 1361
How prepared was Britain for a Nazi invasion? The common perception is of a country woefully unprepared for war; hastily assembled defences manned by…
2 years, 2 months ago
Lawrence of Arabia
Episode 1360
The famed British officer who fought alongside Arab guerrilla forces in WW1. Best known for his legendary exploits as an intelligence officer in the …
2 years, 2 months ago