HISTORY VIDEOS

Experts and modern seers examine the work of Nostradamus to see whether the future really can be predicted.

Count down the moments when an iceberg, too few lifeboats and freezing waters resulted in an oceanic tragedy.

In November 2001 an American Airlines Airbus, carrying 260 people, crashed. Was the cause terrorism or engine failure?

More than 190 people died when a British car ferry capsized off Zeebrugge in March 1987. Why were the bow doors left open?

Discover the secrets of the Alhambra’s defences and explore the watchtower – the anchor for the planned Muslim fortress.

How did the Alhambra get water for survival? Find out how the practical uses of water created a beautiful oasis in the heart...

Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who...

Sir Christopher Wren made a colossal gamble in completing St. Paul’s Cathedral, putting in the equivalent of $6 million of...

The equivalent of half a million dollars in today’s money, Sir Christopher Wren’s ‘great model design’ of St. Paul’s...

Discover the secrets behind the building of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the iconic landmarks of London and how its...

Discover the intricate detail of mosaics, gold and marble that went into the lavish decoration of Hagia Sophia.

How did the residents of Machu Picchu get the water needed to survive in a hostile, mountainous, environment? Find out how...

Machu Picchu is a spectacular sight, but its location meant considerable hardship for builders. Heavy rainfall and earthquake...

Laterite, a ‘magic stone,’ was massively important in the construction of Angkor Wat, plus, we uncover the difficulties...

Find out why the gigantic moat surrounding Angkor Wat was so important in the construction of this ancient megastructure,...