History Uncovered

Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Journalist Marc Fennell uncovers the messy histories behind some of their loot.

Local experts and historians search out the secrets of some of the world's most iconic cities, revealing fascinating stories.

Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore the hidden parts of London’s Tube network.

After the Second World War, thousands of Asian servicemen were secretly deported from the UK and Australia, leaving loved ones behind.

In this landmark BBC series, David Olusoga presents a history of Britain with Black people written back in its pages, from the African Romans who guarded Hadrian’s Wall in the 3rd century AD to the Black trumpeter of the Tudor courts and the three African kings who stood up to Empire.

Over two million men from across Asia fought in the First World War, yet few remember them or their sacrifices.

Dan Jones, Suzannah Lipscomb and Rob Bell tell the story of how London grew from a small Roman trading post to the thriving megacity of today.

Experts illuminate moments in Winston Churchill's life that informed his decisions during the war, revealing his significant role in history.

This docudrama brings to life the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples across the Americas before the arrival of Columbus.

Singaporean curator and scholar Peter Lee travels across Southeast Asia to explore the rise and fall of four great empires.

Comedian Zoe Coombs Marr wipes away the straightwashing and peers into the untold and frankly fascinating queer history of Australia.

Filmmaker Rachel Perkins tells the story of Australia's First Wars, which emerged from Indigenous resistance to British settlement.

Leading artists and thinkers explore eight dramatic turning points in British history through the prism of its art.

Historian David Olusoga examines the forgotten price of the abolition of slavery and its lasting impact on British society.

Discover how the silver trade kick-started the global economy, connecting China to the European empires and the Americas starting in the 16th century.

Journalist Samira Ahmed travels to places few Westerners have seen as she explores the complex and fascinating history of the Persian Empire.

Discover the remarkable stories of the courageous female soldiers, pilots and spies who fought, flew and died in the Second World War.

From the Great War onwards, this series explores the impact of war on Australia's veterans and how profoundly they've shaped the nation.

Lucy Worsley investigates the lies told about six of Europe's Royal dynasties- from Henry VII's Reformation, Marie Antoinette's execution, the Russian Revolution, and more.

This is the story of life during the Nazi era for Germans and the people of the occupied countries - a time of extremes, hardships and devastation.

This groundbreaking three-part series shares the amazing stories of workers, industries and events spanning three centuries of British Columbia's history.

In February 1933, the German Parliament building burned down, and democracy went along with it. But who set fire to the Reichstag - and why?