Sparking fires in people's hearts
The indigenous slave girl who helped the Spanish conquer the Aztecs
How Viking trade and raids transformed medieval economy and society
One man's intrepid quest to revive ancient navigation
The eccentric traveller and collector who circumnavigated the globe twice
The engineer who championed freedom on two continents
The charismatic freed slave who was the true embodiment of French Revolutionary ideals
The polar adventures of a remarkable man whose humanitarian work saved thousands of lives
The Ecuadorian woman who fought for South American independence in the 19th Century
The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality
King Cnut the Great ruled much of northern Europe a millennium ago
The remarkable 17th Century leader who defied European oppression
Exploring the life and legacy of France’s revolutionary emperor
The history of the North Pole as both a place on the map and in our imaginations.
Thomas Sankara: why his assassination and time in power still haunts Africa to this day
A woman and a foreigner who usurped her way to the throne in 18th century Russia
The life of T.E Lawrence renowned for his involvement with the Arab Revolt during WW1
The story of the man whose voyage accidently circumnavigated the globe
The life and legacy of the man who became ‘the Father of Africa’
The Iron Age English warrior queen who led a rebellion against the Romans
The story of the men and women who defined the ‘Golden Age’ of piracy.
How a teenager fought to save France
The inspirational life of the celebrated American aviator
