The most compelling stories from world history on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four.
Fred looks at the 11th-century building programme of the Normans.
The story of Arthur Roberts - one of thousands of black soldiers who fought in WWI.
Dan Snow discovers how today's London was forged in the filth of the 14th century.
Caribbean veterans tell their extraordinary wartime stories in their own words.
Mary Beard explores works of art from all over the world that can be seen here in Britain.
How the production and selling of milk were revolutionised during the 20th century.
The remarkable story of a pioneering aviator from Ulster during the First World War.
Katherine Rundell uncovers the true story of Elizabethan children kidnapped for the stage.
Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Neil Oliver explores the mysterious world of the Vikings' prehistoric ancestors.
The story of the brave WWI pipers who played bagpipes for troops going into battle.
Finds include training trenches on Salisbury Plain and luxury foreign goods at Tintagel.
Venice's secret history of violence, torture, political intrigue and revenge.
Professor Alice Roberts re-examines key archaeological sites of prehistoric Britain.
Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths written about the English Reformation.
Wartime memories and experiences seen through the cinematic eye of Harry Birrell.
The story of the Birmingham Irish told through film archive and personal memories.
The pioneering project in 1945 to rehabilitate child survivors of the Holocaust.
Catherine of Aragon passionately defended her position as Henry pressed for annulment.
Amateur footage that offers new insights into life in Germany during World War II.
In the midst of terror in 1942, starving musicians performed Shostakovich's 7th Symphony.
Recounting the stories of people affected by the border between Ireland and the UK.
Spymaster William Cecil must stop Catholic assassins after the queen is declared a heretic
Edward cuts sister Mary out of the line of succession and leaves the throne to Jane.