Dan Snow breathes new life into incredible archaeological discoveries, including an in-depth exploration of each discovery, delving into the history, myths, and legends surrounding these ancient sites. Through interviews with experts and on-site exploration, Snow brings these fascinating stories to life, offering a fresh perspective on some of the world’s most renowned archaeological wonders.
This fascinating and revealing series of 42 one-hour programs, documents all the political history and events leading up to the outbreak of war; and details all the major campaigns and battles fought on every front during the six year conflict. Presented by various well-known personalities including Max Bygraves, Richard Todd, Robert Hardy, the late Donald Pleasance, and Dame Vera Lynn, this series of films, through archive film, exclusive interviews and personal recollections of War leaders such as Churchill and Field Marshall Montgomery provides a complete insight into the strategy, tactics, personnel, weapons and operations during the conflict.
From the Cold War to COVID, the secret history of the government's Doomsday plans. Based on the book by Garrett M. Graff, the six-part series exposes the U.S. government’s flawed plans to protect its citizens. The show unpacks America’s national security spending on hidden underground cities, a secret air force and a plan to suspend democracy in order to serve the interests of the elite class. The series features interviews with political figures including former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and former National Coordinator for Security.
Swiss Railway Journeys is a captivating series showcasing the beautiful Swiss countryside as seen from its immaculate railways. First stop is Canton Ticino where visitors can admire the Italian influenced architecture before travelling high into the Alps through densely wooded valleys to marvel at this spectacular mountain range. Until the advent of railway engineering in the 1880's it was impossible for travellers to cross the Alpine backbone from Northern Europe to Italy during winter. Now the route can be seen in its entirety from the dramatic scenery from the heart of the Confederation to the Mediterranean in the south. Also on the itinerary is the glamorous resort of St Moritz, the breathtaking Albula Line with its lofty viaducts spiral tunnels and deep gorges and the beautiful Entelbuch valley. Swiss Railway Journeys offers more options than a Swiss Army Knife.
In four chapters, largely based on and illustrated with archaeological finds and sites, Neil Oliver explains how, as far as is known, the Iron Age Celtic tribes known as the Ancient Britains evolved and entered European civilization. Their internecine tribal phase was warlike and partitioned. Overseas contacts, especially metal trade, brought wealth and progress. Ultimately, it attracted the superior Roman empire, which would conquer and pacify Britain into a province, like Gaul shortly before, but Caesar's invasion wasn't the definitive annexation yet, that was left to emperor Claudius; even afterward some Celtic traits and even rebellions remained.
Inside Art' celebrates the UK arts scene, talks to curator, artists and art lovers, and explores the stories behind the artwork. Presenter Kate Bryan conducts the viewer through new and unusual art exhibitions across the United Kingdom.
Leon is counting solely on the kindness of strangers for food, shelter and fuel, he travels around the world on a vintage motorcycle looking for the good in humanity.
An exploration of an industry where individuals without proper education manipulate the minds of people, spreading disbelief into science and traditional medicine, all of which also happens to make these individuals rich.
July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he’s ready to fight all the way to the truth.
Unframed immerses viewers in Lebanon's creative pulse, following independent artists as they navigate their craft, inspirations, and challenges—offering an intimate and unfiltered look at the role of art in a country undergoing constant change.