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This series reexamines the lives of prominent women throughout history and illuminates the influence their sisters had on their accomplishments.

A Tale of Two Sisters

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Prince Charles leads a truly royal effort to transform a legendary Scottish manor, offering jobs, attracting investment. and building housing.

Prince Charles: The Royal Restoration

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Journey to England in this stunning series featuring its most picturesque landscapes and historic architecture.

England From Above

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Historian David Starkey takes us on an epic journey to understand the oldest surviving political institution in Europe. the British monarchy.

Monarchy with David Starkey

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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 4K

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Historian of the medieval period Helen Castor presents an in-depth and insightful series covering England's early Queens.

She-wolves: England's Early Queens 4K

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Filmed in stunning aerial photography, this series flies over the most beautiful examples of Britain while storytelling its rich history.

Aerial Britain

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This film profiles the servants, consultants, advisers, and guards working for Britain's House of Windsor and their toil to keep the monarchy going.

Serving the Royals: Inside the Firm

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For the first time, the staff of the royal family reveals the extraordinary relationship between the Windsors and their furry companions.

Royals and Animals: Til Death Do Us Part

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Honoring Queen Elizabeth II

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Two wars were fought at the same time on opposite ends of the globe. This was the Second World War. It remade our world in just a few decades.

The Price of Empire

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It is the most highly valued piece of paper in the world, and has changed the course of history.  How do our civil rights measure up today?

Secrets of the Magna Carta

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From scandals to the details of their habits and rituals, this series delves into the private lives of history's most famous royal clan, the Tudors.

The Private Lives of the Tudors 4K

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Modern day treasure hunter Billy Jamieson travels the world searching for valuable ancient relics, macabre artifacts, and strange curiosities.

The Treasure Trader

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Nero's opulent house, the largest building on Earth at the time, was a place of violence, perversion, and the high arts of the Roman Empire.

Nero's Golden House

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The popular British engineer and adventurer, Rob Bell, explores the inner history of ships that changed our world. 

World's Greatest Ships

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Between the two world wars was an age of jazz, prohibition, the talkies, radio, and the motor car. A time that was, in reality, an age of anxiety.

Impossible Peace: The Time Between World Wars

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In the heart of a modern city, an archaeological sensation has been discovered: the harbor of Theodosius, the last ruler of a unified Roman Empire.

The Emperor's Lost Harbour

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In 1918, certain events and personalities helped end World War I, including scheming and brinkmanship from statesmen as loss of human life escalated.

Armistice: The End Game of WWI

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Scientists uncover a mummified dinosaur body, then undertake a radiographic autopsy to discover its last meal and never-before-seen internal organs.

Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy

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This film argues that Orville and Wilbur Wright, who launched their plane in December 1903, may not have been the first to fly. A rival took to the air two years earlier.

First Flight: Conquest of the Skies

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A daunting network of fortified bunkers connected by tunnels and defended by artillery crossfire, the Maginot Line stretched from Belgium to the Alps.

Secrets of the Maginot Line

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Travel back in time to the Netherlands in 1637 to see a blueprint for the speculative frenzies of modern times, and witness the tulip market crash.

The Tulip Bubble

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Adolf Hitler may have believed he was Jewish, pretended to be poor but wasn't, and was fascinated by women. What other secrets are left unrevealed?

Last Secrets of the Third Reich

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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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Four Cold War nuclear accidents around the globe, four stains on the history of the world. These events were hidden for years under a veil of secrets.

Broken Arrows: The Lost Bombs of the Cold War

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The intertwined lives and fates of Mary Stuart of Scotland and Elizabeth I of England are recalled in this opulent costume drama.

Queens: The Virgin and the Martyr

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May 1941: Britain endured one of the most intense bombardments of WW II: the Blitz. This series tells the stories of people caught up in the bombing.

The Blitz: Britain On Fire

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Was Pontius Pilate weak? Did he allow Jesus to be crucified at the demand of others? Perhaps he had his own motives for allowing Jesus's fate.

Pilate: The Man Who Killed Christ

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Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired millions with stirring visions of a post-WWII world. Now witness this intimate biography of a great American president.

The Wheelchair President

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In 1945, the first atomic bomb used in combat was dropped over Hiroshima. Three years before, the same pilot led the first daylight bombing in Europe.

Rouen to Hiroshima: Battle of the Skies

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Dr. Alice Roberts follows archeologists for a year, being there for the greatest discoveries as they dig for the truth of Britain's past.

Digging For Britain

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A comprehensive picture of the SS – how did a small group of thugs rise to be one of the most feared organs of the Nazi state?

Beyond the Myth: the SS Unveiled

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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 4K

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350 years ago, the Great Fire of London was the most devastating fire Britain has ever experienced. But do we actually know what happened?

The Great Fire: In Real Time

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Hidden Gems: History

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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 4K

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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 4k

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This series explores ways the Bible, with its rich narratives, have shaped politics, culture, and the human experience through the ages. 

The Bible: A History 4K

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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 4K

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The fierce warriors known as knights flourished a millennium ago. They lived brutal lives, glorified by tales of chivalry and courtly love.

Knights 4K

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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.

Waking the Titanic 4K

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April 15, 2019, the world holds its breath: Notre-Dame de Paris is in flames. In the midst of this nightmare, a miracle occurs.

The Eternal Notre-Dame 4K

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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 4K

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The Katana sword provides insight into the Samurai traditions. Among the most recognized of all martial arts weapons, the Katana wows audiences.

Samurai Sword: The Making of a Legend 4K

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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 4K

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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 4K

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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 4K

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Mont Saint-Michel is a symbol of resistance against time. Enjoy a visual journey through the history and mysteries of this indomitable fortress.

Mont Saint-Michel: Resistance Through the Ages 4k

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Trace Santa's history as a fusion of cultures and traditions. This jolly old soul with his bag of Christmas gifts is a modern consumer creation.

The Legends of Santa 4k

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Glide over a countryside that unfolds its variety of landscapes and beauty in whole new ways. 

Aerial Odyssey: Germany from Above 4K

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

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