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Robson is on the trail of some of Northumberland's greatest historical treasures, from the Vindolanda tablets to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

Joanna sees how silk cemented Venice's reputation as a centre of luxury, then travels to Cappadocia, once a sanctuary for weary travellers.

Decades of isolation left Berlin with deep-rooted urban and social scars. This, however, was the genesis of the city's fascinating urban development.

Susan visits the famous River Tweed and Gretna Green - the UK's wedding capital, with a history of spectacular weddings.

Robson travels by canoe along the county's longest river, the Coquet, to uncover its rare wildlife and hidden history.

Joanna travels to Zanzibar, where merchants from around the world have left their mark on architecture, religion and music, before ending her journey in the ancient city of Petra.

Urban designer Mikael Colville-Andersen explores Los Angeles, whose diverse neighbourhoods are certainly its greatest asset. But overcoming the many underlying inequities is no easy task.

Susan explores a place of breathtaking natural beauty and lots of secrets - Loch Ness.

Robson heads to Northumberland National Park, where he tries his hand at one of Britain's oldest sports.

In Madagascar, Joanna discovers the secrets of the world's second most expensive spice, vanilla - from the unique way it's grown to how it's dealt on the streets.

Michael Wood looks at how revolution has been a recurring fact of life in Chinese history and how three revolutions forever changed the landscape of China.

Susan continues to Scotland's historical heartland - Stirling. Here she learns about Scotland's other national sport, curling.

Robson Green uncovers Northumberland's hidden gems.

Robson joins shepherdess Emma Gray in search of wild Cheviot goats. He then learns about pre-Raphaelite artwork at Wallington Hall.

Joanna follows the legendary spice trail to her birthplace, India, in search of a kitchen cupboard staple once known as "black gold."

Michael Wood explores the story of China's last empire, the Qing.