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The Nile

The Nile is perhaps the most famous river on Earth. But what drew emperors to its banks?

• 47 mins

The French Revolution (Part 1)

The French Revolution introduced radical new ideas to Europe. But how did it come about?

• 47 mins

The French Revolution (Part 2)

How did the relationship between king and people deteriorate so badly in France?

• 47 mins

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean

In the late 17th and early 18th Century, the Caribbean was crawling with pirates....

• 45 mins

St Patrick

St Patrick is honoured by millions worldwide every year, what is his real story?

• 47 mins

Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of the First Lady of the United States.

• 54 mins

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

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

The Aztecs

The Aztecs arrived into central Mexico in the 1300s. What is their real story?

• 52 mins

Introducing... The Curious History of Your Home

The Curious History of Your Home is available now on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Sounds

• 31 mins

Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. What is his real story?

• 54 mins

The Korean War

The Korean War led to 2.5 million deaths, and almost a third world war. What is the story?

• 51 mins

Polynesian Exploration

The Polynesian exploration has been compared to missions into space. What's the story?

• 46 mins

The Great Wall of China

Built over 2,000 years, China's great wall has been the subject of legend for centuries.

• 50 mins

Mahatma Gandhi

How did a shy schoolboy turn into one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century?

• 56 mins

Martin Luther King Junior

A pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. What's Martin Luther King's legacy?

• 45 mins

Mount Rushmore

Designed to be a shrine of democracy, what is the real Mount Rushmore story?

• 45 mins

The Taj Mahal

The ‘Crown of the Palace’. The Taj Mahal is a wonder, visited by millions every year

• 55 mins

The Dambusters

The top-secret Dambusters mission... What is the story?

• 45 mins

The First Persian Empire

For over 200 years the First Persian Empire ruled over a vast expanse across 3 continents

• 52 mins

Princess Diana

Princess Diana. How should we remember the ‘People’s Princess’ today?

• 58 mins

Dr David Livingstone

Dr Livingstone was an adventurer, doctor, and Christian missionary. What's his story?

• 54 mins

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart defined the course of classical music, and his name still sells out concert halls.

• 53 mins

The Beatles

The Beatles - the biggest band the world has ever seen. What's their story?

• 30 mins

The Ancient Olympics

How did the Olympic Games begin? And why did the Games die out for over a thousand years?

• 50 mins

The Modern Olympics

The Modern Olympics has developed into the largest sporting festival in the world... How?

• 52 mins

Constantinople

Constantinople, the bridge between East and West, where ideas, trade, & people converged.

• 52 mins

The Northwest Passage

Who were the men who gave up everything to find the Northwest Passage?

• 52 mins

The Scramble for Africa

The late 19th century, a period of European imperialism. A land-grab of epic proportions

• 55 mins

Elvis Presley

One of the best-selling solo music artists of all time: Elvis Presley

• 53 mins