Ancient Worlds
Episode 6: City of Man, City of God
59 minutes on BBC History Channel
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In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Show more
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59 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for years
In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Show more
The death of a young scientist became one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved murders. Now, the case has finally been brought to trial.
As the new year dawns, Berlin is fractured and divided. Street battles intensify, and cracks deepen as the National Socialists have become the strongest party in Germany. Show more
Now Reich chancellor, Hitler embarks on a push to consolidate power. He begins to purge government ministries and the civil service, and takes control of the press and radio. Show more
Hitler stages a grand celebration at Nuremberg, while Germany becomes increasingly isolated abroad. Berlin stands in stark contrast to its former self 12 months ago. Show more
1994. A horrific helicopter crash in the Mull of Kintyre wipes out Northern Ireland's top intelligence personnel. The pilots are blamed, a fight for truth and justice begins.
Michael Scott uses 3D scanning technology to reveal the secrets of Cairo and ancient Egypt: from the Great Pyramid and a hidden Roman fortress to the Arabic citadel of Saladin. Show more
Michael Scott reveals the historical secrets of ancient Athens and tells the story of how this remarkable city created the world's first democracy 2,500 years ago. Show more
Using 3D scanning, Michael Scott reveals the invisible secrets of Istanbul's ancient palaces, aqueducts and Roman chariot-racing track. Show more
The death of a young scientist became one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved murders. Now, the case has finally been brought to trial.
Caesar enters into dangerous alliances and bends the rules of the republic in his bid to become consul, the highest political position in Rome. Show more
Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans and leave him isolated. Pushed into a corner, he makes a decision that will change the course of the republic forever. Show more
Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny. A handful of senators plot to end his rule in the only way they can: by taking his life. But will it be enough to save the republic? Show more
1994. A horrific helicopter crash in the Mull of Kintyre wipes out Northern Ireland's top intelligence personnel. The pilots are blamed, a fight for truth and justice begins.
Simon Schama explores how artists and writers have led the fight for truth and democracy in his lifetime, often at great personal cost. Featuring Ai Weiwei and Nadya Tolokonnikova. Show more
Simon Schama explores how artists and writers have led the fight for equality, generating empathy and mobilising resistance against injustice. Show more
Simon Schama examines how Charlie Chaplin and Ayn Rand created different visions of postwar America, while Rachel Carson drew attention to the destruction of the natural world. Show more
The death of a young scientist became one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved murders. Now, the case has finally been brought to trial.
59 minutes on BBC History Channel
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Historical series looking at the Roman Empire from the bottom up. Professor Mary Beard traces the story of several ordinary yet remarkable Roman citizens. Show more
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Historical series looking at the Roman empire from the bottom up. Professor Mary Beard discovers the crime and slum conditions in the world's first high-rise city. Show more
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Historical series looking at the Roman empire from the bottom up. Mary Beard goes behind the closed doors of Roman homes to explore their family life. Show more
1994. A horrific helicopter crash in the Mull of Kintyre wipes out Northern Ireland's top intelligence personnel. The pilots are blamed, a fight for truth and justice begins.
30 minutes on BBC History Channel
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First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler embarks on an epic journey from Britain to Africa, to investigate the legacy of the Roman Empire. Show more
First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler examines the religious cosmologies which emerged, and died out, under the Roman Empire. Show more
30 minutes on BBC History Channel
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First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler surveys some of the Roman Empire’s most impressive architectural feats and the artworks that characterised the period. Show more
The death of a young scientist became one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved murders. Now, the case has finally been brought to trial.
Lucy's romp through 300 years of love's rituals begins with the Georgian age, when the rules of courtship were being rewritten, and women and men made their own romantic choices. Show more
What started Britain’s century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands. Show more
How did the Black Death change Britain? Lucy Worsley examines the latest science and explores how the huge death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.
Documentary series in which Dan Cruickshank reveals the world's most beautiful man-made treasures. Dan visits the giant Moai, the ruins of Machu Picchu and the statue of Christ in Rio. Show more
Dan Cruickshank's travels take him from ancient Mayan tombs and the giant warriors of Tula in Mexico to Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia and the Statue of Liberty. Show more
In his documentary series revealing the most beautiful things in the world, Dan Cruickshank travels from the Australian outback to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Cambodia. Show more
Dan Cruickshank reveals the most beautiful and precious things in the world. In Japan, he visits a temple with a meditation garden. In China, Dan marvels at the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army. Show more