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The Rise & Fall of the Boleyns
We trace the extraordinary rise and fall of the House of Boleyn.
The Battle of Brunanburh
Dan explains the battle that decided the fate of the British Isles.
The Rise & Fall of Venice
The story of an impossible city that became a medieval superpower.
How Did Japan Become A Superpower?
The story of how 19th-century Japan emerged as a formidable global power.
Investigating the Nazi Massacre at Rumbula
What would it be like to discover that your grandfather was a member of the SS?
The Seven Deadly Sins
We trace the true history of the seven deadly sins.
The Scandalous Life of Lord Byron
We unravel the man behind the scandalous reputation.
Bloody Mary
Was "Bloody Mary" really a ruthless tyrant?
The Black Prince
The story of one of England's most formidable warriors.
The Crusades: The Siege of Acre
The desperate last stand that ended two centuries of crusading in the Holy Land.