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Elizabeth I is said to have carried on an affair with a nobleman, and new evidence suggests that his wife was assassinated so that they could marry.

Elizabeth I: Killer Queen

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This drama-documentary series takes us back in time to some of the most shocking murder cases in history.

Murder Maps

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Feel the stone beneath your feet and the shelter of the iron and wood doors in this majestic history of Ireland's imposing and impressive castles.

Tales of Irish Castles

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Human bones can hide the most shocking of secrets. Join Dr. Tori Herridge as she examines some of the UK's most mysterious archeological burial sites.

Bone Detectives

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Helen Castor explores how the people of the Middle Ages handled the most fundamental moments of transition in life: Birth, marriage and death.

Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death

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The newly independent Netherlands rode an upswing in the 17th century until its trade, science, navy, and art were the most acclaimed in the world. 

Empire Builders: Dutch Golden Age

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Hans Holbein witnessed and recorded the most notorious era in British history, painting most of the major characters of the 16th century Tudor Era.

Holbein: Eye of the Tudors

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Orphaned and abused as a child, Tzar Ivan became a volatile ruler. He committed his first murder at 13 and was feared for his random acts of violence.

Ivan the Terrible

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This award-winning film explores the ruthless tactics employed by the 15th century English monarch Henry VII to hold onto the Royal Throne of England.

Henry VII: The Winter King

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Explore the culture and values that have made China such a resilient civilization and their impacts on the current state of the nation.

Empire Builders: China

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New England, 1692: religious hysteria infects the people of small-town Salem. Dozens of innocent people are accused of sorcery and executed.

Witch Hunt in Salem

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Explore how Greek civilization has affected the Western world with its contributions to science, philosophy, architecture, politics, and drama.

Empire Builders: The Ancient Greeks

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Chambord is a French castle of superlative features. For more than five centuries, it has aroused curiosity. Was it designed by Leonardo da Vinci?

Chambord: The Leonardo Da Vinci Mystery

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Join host Tony Robinson as he uses video drones to see Britain, the country he knows and loves. From bunkers to caves, see these for the first time.

Hidden Britain by Drone

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Discover the tumultuous journey of this painting, its model, Irène Cahen d’Anvers, and its connection to the dark hours of the Nazi regime.

Renoir and the Girl with a Blue Ribbon

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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express comprises 17 unique 1920s carriages. It has carried many elite individuals across Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey.

The World's Most Famous Train

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Legendary warlike cultures were known for their achievements on the battlefield, their military strategy, and innovative weapons and armor.

Warrior's Way: The Original Superheroes

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Experience the action and history of the 17th century Dutch and English warships that waged battles and raids across the sea.

Broadside: Empires Collide

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Most of the precious artifacts of King Tut's tomb were safely kept out of sight, and have been reconstituted at the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

King Tut: Forgotten Treasure

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The Scottish King Robert Bruce sought to drive the British out of their homeland, sparking the long war for Scottish independence.

After Braveheart

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Behind Dumas' renowned novel about the adventures of a man betrayed and abandoned lies a true, dreadful story. Learn the facts behind the fiction.

The Count of Monte Cristo: The True Story

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How can it be that the people of remote Iceland are be happier than the people in sun-blessed Italy and Spain?

Iceland: On Top of the World

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Explore the story of the monarchy through the places that bore witness to murder, romance, politics, execution, and celebration.

Royal Britain: An Aerial History of the Monarchy

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How did St. Nicholas become Santa Claus? This film sorts myths from facts about this much-loved character.

In Search of Santa Claus

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Join this marvelous investigation as Egyptologists and architects reveal the ranking of seven of Ancient Egypt’s most impressive stone giants.

Ancient Egypt: Top 7 Pyramids

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In 1586, Elizabeth I was in fear for her life. In a gripping account, the remarkable events unfold across eight weeks, when danger was at its height.

Elizabeth I: War on Terror

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This tragedy reveals the ordinary lives of the Irish community. The 14 passengers followed in this film gave up everything for their tickets.

History

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