Viasat History

Martin Bormann operates in the shadows - inconspicuous, ambitious and unscrupulous, he becomes the man who pulls the strings behind Hitler's power.

We look at the US codebreakers who cracked Japan's seemingly unbreakable WWII code and turned the War in the Pacific in America's favour.

We explore the monumental challenge of deciphering a mysterious ancient language; unlocking its secrets is a 50-year obsessive journey that rewrites history.

The Allies continue their eastward push from Normandy and close on the German border. In the east the Soviet Union unleashes the greatest offensive of the war, Operation Bagration.

Hitler retreats into his bunker as the Allies advance on Nazi Germany; the Fuhrer issues frantic orders to non-existent armies as he loses his grip on reality.

We examine key movements in the Pacific Theatre - the Fall of Singapore, the Battle of Midway and the Kokoda Campaign - Rommel's offensives in Africa, and the Allied bombing campaign over Europe.

What makes a successful war leader? Influential leaders of warfare all share a vision and the ability to inspire others to follow their orders, but how they lead differs hugely.

We look at the US codebreakers who cracked Japan's seemingly unbreakable WWII code and turned the War in the Pacific in America's favour.

We explore the monumental challenge of deciphering a mysterious ancient language; unlocking its secrets is a 50-year obsessive journey that rewrites history.

How could their tragic destinies share so many similarities?

Secrecy in war can mean the difference between victory and defeat; from spies to sabotage, military commanders often turn to secret plans at the height of war in order to gain a strategic advantage.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

Martin Bormann operates in the shadows - inconspicuous, ambitious and unscrupulous, he becomes the man who pulls the strings behind Hitler's power.

We look at the US codebreakers who cracked Japan's seemingly unbreakable WWII code and turned the War in the Pacific in America's favour.

We explore the monumental challenge of deciphering a mysterious ancient language; unlocking its secrets is a 50-year obsessive journey that rewrites history.

Secrecy in war can mean the difference between victory and defeat; from spies to sabotage, military commanders often turn to secret plans at the height of war in order to gain a strategic advantage.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.

Martin Bormann operates in the shadows - inconspicuous, ambitious and unscrupulous, he becomes the man who pulls the strings behind Hitler's power.

We look at the US codebreakers who cracked Japan's seemingly unbreakable WWII code and turned the War in the Pacific in America's favour.

We explore the monumental challenge of deciphering a mysterious ancient language; unlocking its secrets is a 50-year obsessive journey that rewrites history.

Secrecy in war can mean the difference between victory and defeat; from spies to sabotage, military commanders often turn to secret plans at the height of war in order to gain a strategic advantage.

The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

An astonishing discovery has been made in the barren desert of northern Egypt: a pyramid with a sealed burial chamber. The contents have been disturbed, but there are no signs of entry...

The Allies succeed in crossing the Rhine and fight their way through Germany as the Red Army finally forces Axis troops from Soviet territory and closes on the capital, Berlin.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.

Secrecy in war can mean the difference between victory and defeat; from spies to sabotage, military commanders often turn to secret plans at the height of war in order to gain a strategic advantage.

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

The greatest 20th-century commanders understood warfare at both strategic and tactical level; some instilled loyalty in their troops through fear and intimidation while others inspired confidence.

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

An astonishing discovery has been made in the barren desert of northern Egypt: a pyramid with a sealed burial chamber. The contents have been disturbed, but there are no signs of entry...

The greatest 20th-century commanders understood warfare at both strategic and tactical level; some instilled loyalty in their troops through fear and intimidation while others inspired confidence.

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

An astonishing discovery has been made in the barren desert of northern Egypt: a pyramid with a sealed burial chamber. The contents have been disturbed, but there are no signs of entry...

The greatest 20th-century commanders understood warfare at both strategic and tactical level; some instilled loyalty in their troops through fear and intimidation while others inspired confidence.

This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

Two sites are emblematic of legionary life in Ancient Roman times: the fort of Vindolanda and the garrison of Lugdunum. Excavations have unearthed objects that shed light on the life of these sites.

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

2021 m. vasaris. Į šiaurę nuo Pompėjos randamas beveik nepaliestas Romėnų apeiginis vežimas. Kaip jis galėjo būti naudojamas ir kaip galėjo atrodyti eismas Pompėjos gatvėse?

Berlin falls and the war in Europe ends. Okinawa falls with terrible losses on both sides as each prepares for the invasion of the first of the major home islands - but a new weapon is unleashed.

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.

The greatest 20th-century commanders understood warfare at both strategic and tactical level; some instilled loyalty in their troops through fear and intimidation while others inspired confidence.

Two sites are emblematic of legionary life in Ancient Roman times: the fort of Vindolanda and the garrison of Lugdunum. Excavations have unearthed objects that shed light on the life of these sites.

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

What defines a successful fighting force? Warfare has changed radically over the last century, and armed forces have had to adapt to new technologies and tactics.

An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.

2021 m. vasaris. Į šiaurę nuo Pompėjos randamas beveik nepaliestas Romėnų apeiginis vežimas. Kaip jis galėjo būti naudojamas ir kaip galėjo atrodyti eismas Pompėjos gatvėse?

Two sites are emblematic of legionary life in Ancient Roman times: the fort of Vindolanda and the garrison of Lugdunum. Excavations have unearthed objects that shed light on the life of these sites.

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

The inter-war years saw the rise of dictators, appeasement and the policies of the Third Reich until the invasion of Poland, and Japan's 1937 invasion of China escalated into a full-scale conflict.

An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.

We witness the final moments and aftermath of World War II with the establishment of war crime trials - such as the ones in Nuremberg - and move towards peace with the creation of the United Nations.

2021 m. vasaris. Į šiaurę nuo Pompėjos randamas beveik nepaliestas Romėnų apeiginis vežimas. Kaip jis galėjo būti naudojamas ir kaip galėjo atrodyti eismas Pompėjos gatvėse?

Two sites are emblematic of legionary life in Ancient Roman times: the fort of Vindolanda and the garrison of Lugdunum. Excavations have unearthed objects that shed light on the life of these sites.

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

What defines a successful fighting force? Warfare has changed radically over the last century, and armed forces have had to adapt to new technologies and tactics.

We witness the final moments and aftermath of World War II with the establishment of war crime trials - such as the ones in Nuremberg - and move towards peace with the creation of the United Nations.

An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

Oppressed peasants led by Wat Tyler demanded change after the Black Death and challenged the English king; initial success turned violent as King Richard II retaliated and crushed the revolt.

Sven dies suddenly less than five weeks after claiming the English throne; his son Cnut the Great believes he can succeed his father as king, but the English people decide otherwise.

The inter-war years saw the rise of dictators, appeasement and the policies of the Third Reich until the invasion of Poland, and Japan's 1937 invasion of China escalated into a full-scale conflict.

An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.

We witness the final moments and aftermath of World War II with the establishment of war crime trials - such as the ones in Nuremberg - and move towards peace with the creation of the United Nations.

What defines a successful fighting force? Warfare has changed radically over the last century, and armed forces have had to adapt to new technologies and tactics.

Oppressed peasants led by Wat Tyler demanded change after the Black Death and challenged the English king; initial success turned violent as King Richard II retaliated and crushed the revolt.

Sven dies suddenly less than five weeks after claiming the English throne; his son Cnut the Great believes he can succeed his father as king, but the English people decide otherwise.

How could their tragic destinies share so many similarities?

Germany seeks to neutralise British strength from the air in the Battle of Britain. The Luftwaffe has been deterred but the Blitz begins. The Germans move to support their allies in North Africa.

The war in Europe is transformed when, on 22nd June 1941, Hitler unleashes Operation Barbarossa. The Nazi invasion of The Soviet Union has begun.

Two sites are emblematic of legionary life in Ancient Roman times: the fort of Vindolanda and the garrison of Lugdunum. Excavations have unearthed objects that shed light on the life of these sites.

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

2021 m. vasaris. Į šiaurę nuo Pompėjos randamas beveik nepaliestas Romėnų apeiginis vežimas. Kaip jis galėjo būti naudojamas ir kaip galėjo atrodyti eismas Pompėjos gatvėse?

January 28th, 1945: the war reaches its climax on German soil. It is the beginning of a hundred days of horror and death, claiming more lives than in all the years of war.

March 6th, 1945: Cologne is the first German city to fall to the Allies. Stalin plans to conquer Berlin before the other Allies arrive; the Wochenschau stokes up fear of the Red Army.

April 16th, 1945: the Red Army begins its offensive on Berlin; the first concentration camps have been liberated by British and US forces; on May 8th, the Second World War comes to an end in Europe.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

An astonishing discovery has been made in the barren desert of northern Egypt: a pyramid with a sealed burial chamber. The contents have been disturbed, but there are no signs of entry...

The Tollund Man is a natural mummy offering a rare face-to-face encounter with the past; who was he, how did he live, and what was he doing here in the peat with a rope around his neck?

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

Martin Bormann operates in the shadows - inconspicuous, ambitious and unscrupulous, he becomes the man who pulls the strings behind Hitler's power.

An astonishing discovery has been made in the barren desert of northern Egypt: a pyramid with a sealed burial chamber. The contents have been disturbed, but there are no signs of entry...

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

France faced a tumultuous journey during and after WWII; this episode captures France's struggle, resilience and rebirth and shows how architecture became a powerful symbol of recovery and renewal.

January 28th, 1945: the war reaches its climax on German soil. It is the beginning of a hundred days of horror and death, claiming more lives than in all the years of war.

March 6th, 1945: Cologne is the first German city to fall to the Allies. Stalin plans to conquer Berlin before the other Allies arrive; the Wochenschau stokes up fear of the Red Army.

April 16th, 1945: the Red Army begins its offensive on Berlin; the first concentration camps have been liberated by British and US forces; on May 8th, the Second World War comes to an end in Europe.

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

Japanese troops occupy Southern Vietnam and Cambodia, but the day that changes the war comes on December 7th when Japanese aircraft attack the American Pacific Fleet at anchor in Pearl Harbor.

Japan's escalation of the War in the East is devastatingly effective, but despite their success it is possible to see their inevitable defeat, and they have roused the military might of the USA.

An astonishing discovery has been made in the barren desert of northern Egypt: a pyramid with a sealed burial chamber. The contents have been disturbed, but there are no signs of entry...

The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher the clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians.

Ramzis II pradėjo statyti dvi šventyklas, skirtas Faraonui ir jo žmonai Nefertarei; kaip egiptiečiai organizavo ir valdė tokį projektą 1500 kilometrų atstumu nuo Nilo deltos?

Martin Bormann operates in the shadows - inconspicuous, ambitious and unscrupulous, he becomes the man who pulls the strings behind Hitler's power.

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

Sven dies suddenly less than five weeks after claiming the English throne; his son Cnut the Great believes he can succeed his father as king, but the English people decide otherwise.

Kokią vietą užėmė vikingų moterys hierarchiniame pasaulyje, kuriame, kaip teigiama, dominavo vyrai? Atskleidžiame sudėtingą visuomenę ir pateikiame išsamų bei tikslų šaltųjų žemių moterų portretą.

An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

France faced a tumultuous journey during and after WWII; this episode captures France's struggle, resilience and rebirth and shows how architecture became a powerful symbol of recovery and renewal.

Egipto archeologai atrado dingusias elitinių moterų kapines iš VIII a. per. Kr., kai Egiptą valdė kušitų karaliai, o valdžia buvo dalijamasi su dievo žmona Amunete.

About 4000 years ago, the land of Kush - now northern Sudan and southern Egypt - saw strong kings rule for over 1500 years, conquer Egypt, and become pharaohs reigning over the lands of Egypt and Kush. Who were these African kings, why did they adopt their neighbours' religion and culture, and what happened to them? All these answers will be given during the preparation of the first and biggest exhibition about the Kush to be exhibited at the Louvre

We discover how climate change has influenced civilisations and find out how the era of the Trojan War and the Exodus was beset by a rapidly cooling climate leading to the collapse of civilisations.

Martin Bormann operates in the shadows - inconspicuous, ambitious and unscrupulous, he becomes the man who pulls the strings behind Hitler's power.

This documentary tells the story of a typical day in 1944 at the concentration camp of Auschwitz; it is based on a unique document which is kept in the Israeli memorial site of Yad Vashem.

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

We discover how climate change has influenced civilisations and find out how the era of the Trojan War and the Exodus was beset by a rapidly cooling climate leading to the collapse of civilisations.

About 4000 years ago, the land of Kush - now northern Sudan and southern Egypt - saw strong kings rule for over 1500 years, conquer Egypt, and become pharaohs reigning over the lands of Egypt and Kush. Who were these African kings, why did they adopt their neighbours' religion and culture, and what happened to them? All these answers will be given during the preparation of the first and biggest exhibition about the Kush to be exhibited at the Louvre

The Devil's Bible has long intrigued experts; who wrote it? In search of the truth, we visit a castle said to house a gate to Hell, huge rock-carved demons, and the palaces of heretical monarchs.

The Grimaldi family has held their posts as sovereigns of Monaco with the utmost grace, but one thing they have missed time and again is good luck in the love department.

The Lost Japanese Treasure is thought to have been buried under the Philippines by retreating Japanese forces at the end of WWII; it is said to include relics, artwork, and gold melted down into bars.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

Oppressed peasants led by Wat Tyler demanded change after the Black Death and challenged the English king; initial success turned violent as King Richard II retaliated and crushed the revolt.

Sven dies suddenly less than five weeks after claiming the English throne; his son Cnut the Great believes he can succeed his father as king, but the English people decide otherwise.

The invasion of Poland forces even resistant nations into declaring war. Chamberlain is replaced by Winston Churchill. Now hardly-remembered early naval encounters start to shape the war.

We look at the amphibious tanks and the heavy kit that weighed them down as they waded ashore.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

Oppressed peasants led by Wat Tyler demanded change after the Black Death and challenged the English king; initial success turned violent as King Richard II retaliated and crushed the revolt.

Sven dies suddenly less than five weeks after claiming the English throne; his son Cnut the Great believes he can succeed his father as king, but the English people decide otherwise.

The Mark 1 tank was first used in 1916 to give the Allies an advantage in the trenches; it changed how battles were fought and became the foundation of a century of innovation in armoured vehicles.

We look at the amphibious tanks and the heavy kit that weighed them down as they waded ashore.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

When atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the world entered a new era suddenly dominated by the fear of nuclear apocalypse.

Cnut won the English throne; now he must win their hearts. With the help of his new wife - Queen Emma of Normandy, the widow of the former king - Cnut quickly becomes a skilled Christian ruler.

We travel back to the Europe of over a thousand years ago to discover what it meant to be a Viking during the Viking age and explore one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent times.

The invasion of Poland forces even resistant nations into declaring war. Chamberlain is replaced by Winston Churchill. Now hardly-remembered early naval encounters start to shape the war.

Amidst the smouldering ruins of WWII, Japan faced devastation unlike any the world had ever seen; the nation rebuilt itself to become a beacon of modern ingenuity, resilience, and remembrance.

We look at the amphibious tanks and the heavy kit that weighed them down as they waded ashore.

The Mark 1 tank was first used in 1916 to give the Allies an advantage in the trenches; it changed how battles were fought and became the foundation of a century of innovation in armoured vehicles.

Cnut won the English throne; now he must win their hearts. With the help of his new wife - Queen Emma of Normandy, the widow of the former king - Cnut quickly becomes a skilled Christian ruler.

We travel back to the Europe of over a thousand years ago to discover what it meant to be a Viking during the Viking age and explore one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent times.

The Grimaldi family has held their posts as sovereigns of Monaco with the utmost grace, but one thing they have missed time and again is good luck in the love department.

Apparently imprinted with an image of Jesus' crucified body, the Turin Shroud is one of Christianity's most famous holy relics; scientists battle to try to prove if it's genuine or a fake.

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

When atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the world entered a new era suddenly dominated by the fear of nuclear apocalypse.

Cnut won the English throne; now he must win their hearts. With the help of his new wife - Queen Emma of Normandy, the widow of the former king - Cnut quickly becomes a skilled Christian ruler.

We travel back to the Europe of over a thousand years ago to discover what it meant to be a Viking during the Viking age and explore one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent times.

War explodes across Western Europe. The Germans' mobile armour, airborne troops and airpower on the battlefield makes their assault unstoppable. France is ready to fall to the Nazis.

This episode tells the story of the bloody fighting for the city.

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

When atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the world entered a new era suddenly dominated by the fear of nuclear apocalypse.

Cnut won the English throne; now he must win their hearts. With the help of his new wife - Queen Emma of Normandy, the widow of the former king - Cnut quickly becomes a skilled Christian ruler.

We travel back to the Europe of over a thousand years ago to discover what it meant to be a Viking during the Viking age and explore one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent times.

A series that views the most violent and significant episodes in modern history from a fresh perspective - not as two world wars, but as a continuous narrative of error, ambition, and courage.

This episode tells the story of the bloody fighting for the city.

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.