History
Apocalypse: WWII tells of this huge conflict through the tragic destinies of those who lived it (soldiers), who...
In the summer of 1945, Allies celebrate a return to peace, an iron curtain comes down and separates the Communist...
Monty Don's passionate enthusiasm and expertise leads viewers on an incredible journey of discovery throughthe...
This landmark series deconstructs the pivotal events of the past that have made the Asian Century and challenges...
British mathematician Hannah Fry explores Ada Lovelace's extraordinary life, her engrossing relationship with...
Explore the features that define Canada: the most expansive coastline in the world and the world’s longest...
Liz McIvor looks at who built Britain's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were...
Iconic director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing...
The story of Charles Bedaux is parallelled against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies where in 1934, he engineered...
Discover the stories and relationships of the people behind the lens of the Magnum Photo Agency and its Hollywood...
In this exploration of Australia’s spectacular coastline, host Neil Oliver is joined by a team of local experts who...
Discover the story of Coco Chanel, the abandoned orphan that would go on to found one of the world's most iconic...
Profiling some of the musicians, deejays, gigs and clubs that made British Columbians swing and shout since the...
Nelson filmmaker Amy Bohigian explores the region's history through the stories of people who have lived in the...
Discover how the silver trade kick-started the global economy, connecting China to the European empires and the...
Using the street photography of Foncie Pulice, this documentary traces a timeline through the heart of Vancouver,...
Following WWII, thousands of Canadian Aboriginal men and women who had fought alongside their non-Native countrymen...
Vancouver filmmaker Jordan Paterson crafted this documentary about the historical injustices faced by Chinese...
The history of the Chinese cemetery at Harling Point in Victoria, BC. From controversy and neglect to its revival as...
The de Havilland Mosquito was a crucial element in the victory of the Allied Forces in World War II. We follow the...
Featuring archival footage and photos, this Knowledge Network documentary traces the people and politics that...
In the twentieth century, academia broke out into the airwaves. This series mines the BBC archives for footage of...
A team of experts that includes Dan Snow, Ruth Goodman, Joe Crowley and David Olusoga travel to far flung corners of...
Norm Christie takes us on a pilgrimage to significant Great War sites and tells the stories of Canadian men and...
In and around Asia's bustling cities lay forgotten palaces and temples, abandoned towns and disused underground...
In May 1961, two young climbers started up the "unclimbable" Stawamus Chief outside Squamish, BC.
Turmoil over the Euro, the migrant crisis and the road to Brexit. With unprecedented access, discover the inner...
Metis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements navigates the cultural complexities stemming from American photographer Edward...
Across the Western world, countries teeter on the edge of insolvency. The hopes of society rest with economists and...
Erected on a large granite rock in the sea and accessible only by foot at low tide, the Romanesque Benedictine Abbey...
An in-depth look at how aviation became an integral part of the battlefield and evolved to help change the course of...
A look at the history of neon, tracing its developments in art, architecture and commerce.
Historian Bettany Hughes sets off on an adventure up the Nile to take in the famous pyramids, great temples and new...
In the far North of Scotland, archaeologists are unearthing an amazing 5,000 year-old religious temple complex, the...
This documentary celebrates 13 BC First Nations languages and pays tribute to the drive to preserve and revitalize...
As Peggy Guggenheim moved through the cultural upheaval of the 20th century, she collected modern art as well as the...
Scotland's ancient clans are renowned as some of the most legendary warriors in history, and their thrilling story...
Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses...
The country’s most historic landmarks are explored from a bird’s eye view in Secrets from the Sky.
At 92, Dorothy Bohm is still capturing moments in life with humanity and compassion.
Beginning with the earliest known human burial in Western Europe, the Red Lady of Paviland, and ending with a modern...
Explores the role of photography in shaping the identity, aspirations and social emergence of African Americans.
Retracing the final 100 days of ancient Egypt's most legendary pharoh, Tutankhamun, including chamers of treasure,...
In the 1960's, the axe fell on over 6400 km of Britain's rail network. Rob Bell is going on a journey to uncover...
This three-part series shares the stories of workers, industries and events spanning three centuries of BC history...
Neil continues his investigation of how Britain and its peoples came to be. Over the course of four episodes, he...
Historian Bettany Hughes and aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson explore Tintagel Castle for a new perspective on the...
Rob starts his journey in the famous steel town of Sheffield, where he'll be following the old Woodhead Line through...
Apocalypse: War of Worlds
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The Escalation of Fear 1947-1950
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Fearing that a damaged Europe might fall prey to Communism, America launches the Marshall Plan, reconstruction aid...
The Asian Century
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India's Iron Lady
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Few leaders have left a bigger political legacy than India's only female prime minister, Indira Gandhi.
Rise of the Clans
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Brothers at War
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Neil Oliver follows the blood-soaked rise of Clan Stewar to become Scotland's royal dynasty.
Coco Chanel
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Discover the story of Coco Chanel, the abandoned orphan that would go on to found one of the world's most iconic...
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Expires on May 13
As Peggy Guggenheim moved through the cultural upheaval of the 20th century, she collected modern art as well as the...
Seeing Daylight: The Photography of Dorothy Bohm
Expires on May 13
At 92, Dorothy Bohm is still capturing moments in life with humanity and compassion.
World-famous gardener Monty Don visits the ancient water gardens of Mexico City. In Cuba, he learns the crumbling...
Tim finds food to feed the world in a horticultural experiment powered by nature. Alice travels to the Copper...
The Nile: 5000 Years of History
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The Nile: 5000 Years of History
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Bettany explores a stretch of the Nile that few visitors ever get to see. She learns about the process of...
Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing
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British mathematician Hannah Fry explores Ada Lovelace's extraordinary life, her engrossing relationship with...
Secret Life of the Lighthouse
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The Eddystone Rock
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Rob Bell explores the historic but deadly southwest coast of England to discover what made the world's first rock...
Hidden Cities of Asia
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Singapore
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Anthony Morse explore the island's forgotten World War II battlefield and learns the inner workings of a secret...
Coast Australia
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Victoria: Port Melbourne to Portland
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Neil joins the Port Phillip Sea Pilots to navigate the bay's treacherous entrance - ominously known as "The Rip."...
Secrets From the Sky
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The Antonine Wall
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Bettany and Ben discover how the Romans pushed deep into Scotland to build the most heavily fortified border in the...
Hidden Cities of Asia
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Vietnam
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Anthony explores Vietnam's violent history, from long-forgotten wars that decimated a Hindu empire, to the ingenuity...
The World After Stonehenge
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Age of Romans
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Neil Oliver digs beneath a London tower block and discovers building works from a massive stadium.
The Asian Century
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Marcos: The Man and the Myth
Expires on Apr 23
A look at Ferdinand Marcos, featuring interviews with both his supporters and enemies.
Apocalypse: The Second World War
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The Noose
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The Russians still hold Stalingrad, and the Eastern Front is stagnating. The vice is tightening in Europe around the...
Around the World in 80 Gardens
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China and Japan
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Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy
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Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy
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New research uncovers the latest thinking on how Tutankhamun died. The team gets special access to some of his most...