History
Around the World in 80 Treasures
Documentary series presented by Dan Cruickshank revealing the most beautiful and precious things in the world
Series 1: 1. Peru to Brazil (59 mins)
- Egyptian Journeys with Dan CruickshankDan visits the underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
- Great British Railway JourneysEngineered for joy. A rail adventure exploring Britain's beautiful and historic regions
- Simon Schama's ShakespeareSimon Schama explains how Shakespeare came to belong 'to all time'.
- The Architecture the Railways BuiltAll aboard! From viaducts to stations, Tim Dunn explores the railway's remarkable designs
- Nairn Across BritainWriter and journalist Ian Nairn takes a journey to the industrial North. (1972)
- CivilisationsSimon Schama looks at the pivotal role art has played in the forging of humanity itself.
- Simon Schama's History of NowA lifetime in art – and the enduring power of culture in shaping the defining issues
- CivilisationAn extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark series
- Britain's Most Fragile TreasureYork Minster's Great East Window, the UK's largest expanse of medieval stained glass.59 mins
- Treasures of Ancient GreeceAlastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete.
- Art of PersiaSamira Ahmed unveils the stunning history of a Persian empire, its people and culture.
- Mysteries of the Bayeux TapestryExperts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry.59 mins
