Plot: Dr Jago Cooper reassesses the achievements of the Inca Empire. He begins in Peru, where evidence is still being uncovered that challenges preconceptions about its origins and significance.
Plot: Gabon, the sentinels of the forest Gabon's soul lies hidden beneath a thick green mantle, the source of most of the Gabonese traditions, medicines, spirituality and resources. A precious heritage that a small number of men and women protect.
Plot: Professor Alice Roberts and archaeologist Neil Oliver explore the world of the Celts in this three-part documentary. In reviewing the origins and culture of the ancient civilisation, the presenters use drama reconstructions and the latest findings to uncover theories of the relationship between the...
Plot: These are the stories of those who lived through Hitler's Germany. Told only with archival documents, this is a moving account of Germany and the Third Reich through the eyes of the oppressed, as they watched their country be crushed by a dictator.
Plot: Forty million years ago, volcanic eruptions in the Pacific gave rise to the islands of Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia. Arriving from far away, man settled there, and created an alliance with the sea.
Plot: Professor Mary Beard returns to Rome in this documentary exploring another dimension of classical history. In this series, Beard asks what made the Romans special and discusses why they were able to build empires at such a large scale. Myths and legends surrounding the origins of Rome are dissected...