The Korean War
The Korean War led to 2.5 million deaths, and almost a third world war. What is the story?
- 51 mins
- 29 Apr 2024
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- Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. What is his real story?
- 54 mins
- 22 Apr 2024
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- 31 mins
- 15 Apr 2024
- The Aztecs
The Aztecs arrived into central Mexico in the 1300s. What is their real story?
- 52 mins
- 08 Apr 2024
- The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme was supposed to be the offensive to win WW1. What's the story?
- 45 mins
- 01 Apr 2024
- The Founding Fathers of the United States
The founding of the USA, 4th July, 1776 changed the world. Who were the founding fathers?
- 45 mins
- 25 Mar 2024
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of the First Lady of the United States.
- 54 mins
- 18 Mar 2024
- St Patrick
St Patrick is honoured by millions worldwide every year, what is his real story?
- 47 mins
- 17 Mar 2024
- The Real Pirates of the Caribbean
In the late 17th and early 18th Century, the Caribbean was crawling with pirates....
- 45 mins
- 11 Mar 2024
- The French Revolution (Part 2)
How did the relationship between king and people deteriorate so badly in France?
- 47 mins
- 06 Mar 2024
- The French Revolution (Part 1)
The French Revolution introduced radical new ideas to Europe. But how did it come about?
- 47 mins
- 04 Mar 2024
- The Nile
The Nile is perhaps the most famous river on Earth. But what drew emperors to its banks?
- 47 mins
- 26 Feb 2024
- The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a time of innovation. But how did it shape the modern world?
- 50 mins
- 19 Feb 2024
- The Ninja
The masters of secrecy and assassination. What is the real Ninja story?
- 43 mins
- 12 Feb 2024
- Michelangelo
Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists of his time. What's his story?
- 49 mins
- 05 Feb 2024
- Queen Victoria
One of the most iconic and beloved monarchs, but who was the real Queen Victoria?
- 53 mins
- 29 Jan 2024
- Petra
Lost for 1,000 years, and rediscovered by a Swiss explorer... the ancient city of Petra
- 47 mins
- 22 Jan 2024
- Boudica
The legend of Boudica has survived for two millennia. What is her real story?
- 45 mins
- 15 Jan 2024
- The Indian Ocean Tsunami
Dec 26th 2004, Sumatra, Indonesia. The deadliest natural disaster of the 21st Century
- 50 mins
- 08 Jan 2024
- Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali - the greatest boxer of all time?
- 48 mins
- 01 Jan 2024
