The Mystery of The Black Death
This documentary examines the human impact of the Black Death and the cause and effect of Plague.
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Bedlam – The History of Bethlem Hospital
Leading psychiatric historians reveal the incredible history of Bethlem Royal Hospital in London which became notorious in the 1600s for its cruelty and inhumane treatment of patients.
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Secrets of the Tang Treasure Ship
In 1998 German engineer Tilman Walterfang found a shipwreck from the 9th Century blanketed by intact gold, silver and ceramic items. As we uncover clues and reveal the story of the wreck, reenactments transport us back in time to an age of the legendary Sinbad the Sailor, when vicious seas ravaged wooden boats like matchsticks.
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Blood of the Vikings
Julian Richards examines the story of the Vikings in Britain, from their first raids, to the settlement of the British Isles. The Viking legacy is traced through archaeology, history and a genetics survey of Britain’s current inhabitants.
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Terry Jones’ Great Map Mystery
In this innovative new series, Terry Jones treks through the countryside of England, unveiling sinister stories, and shedding light on a dark and previously unexplored chapter in British history.
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Terry Jones’ Medieval Lives
Famous for lampooning the medieval world in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Terry Jones has a real passion for and detailed knowledge of the Middle Ages.
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Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons
Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon heroic epic poem of unknown authorship, dating as recorded in the Nowell Codex manuscript from between the 8th and the early 11th century, set in Denmark and Sweden.
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Cathedral
The history of Britain and the aspirations of her Christian communities can be traced in the glorious excesses of the cathedrals. From Norman grandeur to the modern interpretations found in Liverpool and Coventry, explore the changing styles of the cathedrals in our midst.
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When The Moors Ruled in Europe
Join British historian Bettany Hughes as she examines a long-buried chapter of European history – the rise and fall of Islamic culture in what is now Spain and Portugal.
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The Saint and the Hanged Man
In 1307, the full weight of medieval justice descended on the sleepy town of Hereford. But this court wasn’t summoned to prove innocence or guilt. The man on trial wasn’t a murderer or a criminal. In fact, he wasn’t even alive.
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