HISTORY VIDEOS

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,...

Angkor Wat was like no other medieval building in the world when it was built. But how did the Cambodians build such an...

What was Sir Christopher Wren’s best building? Find out what building trumps St. Paul’s Cathedral as his major...

Historian Michael McNay looks at what makes a great architect and explains why Durham Cathedral in England is his ancient...

Discover how the pyramids, Victorian railways and Wembley stadium are all connected. Confused? Alistair Lenczner from...

Series Producer, Hugh Whitworth, talks about making Britain's Greatest Machines.

While Kerry can trace back about three generations to a faraway land, her DNA can take her back more than six thousand...

Great Britain’s cities have been devastated by German bombs. But the country stands firm around Churchill, and with the...

Three dates prove to be decisive in determining French fate. The Germans celebrate the capitulation of France whilst General...

The Germans neutralise the French artillery, the Blitzkreig doesn't give the allied forces time to react. The Luftwaffe...

The Germans enter Belgium, unleashing their aerial offensive. Cities in eastern and northern France are bombed and Winston...