The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

Alastair Sooke presents a moving and intimate portrait of Henri Matisse, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists, who famously moved from paint to collage late in life. Show more

Travel series. Simon begins his journey on the island of Hispaniola and its two very different countries - the Dominican Republic, a tourist hotspot, and Haiti. Show more

Series looking at American art. The first episode is set in the Wild West and begins with the sublime art of the Hudson River School. Show more

David Olusoga explores the relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa. David uncovers a history that is as surprising as it is revealing. Show more

During World War II, thousands of men and women from the Caribbean colonies volunteered to join the fight against Hitler. They tell their extraordinary stories in their own words. Show more

Series exploring the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde. The Robert E Lee was one of the most famous Clydebuilt blockade-running paddle steamers. Show more

Dan Snow, Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Albert Lin investigate a series of earth-shattering discoveries at a mighty tomb guarded by the Terracotta Warriors in China. Show more

Travel series. Simon begins his journey on the island of Hispaniola and its two very different countries - the Dominican Republic, a tourist hotspot, and Haiti. Show more

Series looking at American art. The first episode is set in the Wild West and begins with the sublime art of the Hudson River School. Show more