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Saint Petersburg: Putin's Hometown
Dan and Sinclair McKay take us through the turbulent history of Saint Petersburg.
The Bronze Age Collapse
Around 3,200 years ago, a vast, interconnected civilisation suddenly collapsed.
How the Nazis Escaped Germany
Following their defeat, Nazi war criminals sought to escape justice by fleeing Europe.
Julius Caesar
Was he really the greatest Roman ruler of all time?
Disasters in the Age of Discovery
The dawn of the age of European exploration in the 16th century was absurdly dangerous
Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir?
A dive into the history behind today's tensions
How Did Genghis Khan Change the World?
How a nomadic Mongol warrior changed the course of human civilisation
Captain Cook
Dan tells the extraordinary tale of Captain James Cook.
The Glorious Revolution
How did the Glorious Revolution change British history?
Why is Timbuktu Famous?
What's the story of the famed city of Timbuktu?
