Category: Around The Globe

1991 Gulf War
Join hosts Peter and Dan Snow for a look at the decisive conflicts of the 20th century. The intricacies of these crucial battlesstrategies, weapons,...

Episode 11 The Wrong Empire
From the dawn of civilization to the 20th centuryA History of Britain re-animates familiar tales and illuminates overlooked aspects of England's past. Hosted by...

St. Paul’s Cathedral
Certain landmarks have captured the imagination and awe of modern architects and engineers around the world as they work to solve the mystery of...

Episode 6 Soldiers of Pharaohs
Each half hour episode looks at a major fighting people or force and charts the reasons for their rise to dominance and subsequent fall....

Searching for the Neanderthal
John Rhys-Davies hosts this 1991 series that explores various archeological subjects and their link to stories of the past. The show explores the efforts...

Episode 6 Chimerica
In The Ascent of Money Niall Ferguson traces the evolution of money and demonstrates that financial history is the essential back story behind all...

David and Goliath
Bible Mysteries is a series of programs exploring great figures and events from biblical times. Historicalarchaeological and anthropological evidence combined with stylish drama re-enactments,...

Episode 3 The Not So Dark Ages
Britain AD - which accompanies and expands on Britain BC Francis Pryor traces the story of King Arthur back to its ancient origins. Putting...

Murder at Canterbury
The history of Britain and the aspirations of her Christian communities can be traced in the glorious excesses of the cathedrals. From Norman grandeur...

Episode 8 The Future of Christianity
History of the Christian faithlooking at its origins, development and turbulent past. High profile British personalities examine a religion that has particular resonance for...