Documentary. While the Irish divisions fought together at Messines, Ireland was split over the issue of conscription, leading to partition and the creation of two nations. Show more

Documentary revealing how Irish Nationalists and Unionists came together for a common cause at the start of the First World War, with three Irish divisions formed. Show more

How our attitude towards the age of exploration has changed, from marvelling at incredible tales of adventure to the consequences of conquest. Show more

Following the restoration of HMS Caroline, the last remaining ship from the Battle of Jutland in WWI, as it becomes Belfast's newest tourist attraction. Show more

Alice Roberts and Matt Williams present 2014's most outstanding archaeology from Ireland, including some perfectly preserved Iron Age bog bodies. Show more

Saul David uses the BBC archive to examine the most important stories, and how our understanding of them has been re-defined since World War II ended over 70 years ago. Show more

The film follows Brendan Holland who suffers from a condition known as Gigantism, as he explorers the history and genetic nature of his disease. Show more

Using archive film, Vanessa Collingridge examines the life of Elizabeth Tudor - her upbringing, her conflicts with her enemies and her greatest victory against the Spanish Armada. Show more

Art historian Kate Bryan explores the BBC archives to create a television history of a man who has become the embodiment of the 'tortured artist', Vincent Van Gogh. Show more

Shakespeare is often credited with revolutionising English, but is the real story more complex? Dr John Gallagher uncovers the surprising tale of how English conquered the world. Show more