Short History Of... Episodes Available now

The Gladiators
We're in Ancient Rome to discover the bizarre and barbaric world of the gladiators.

The Normans
The Normans were a formidable force who left a lasting legacy across the British Isles

Elvis Presley
One of the best-selling solo music artists of all time: Elvis Presley

The Scramble for Africa
The late 19th century, a period of European imperialism. A land-grab of epic proportions

The Northwest Passage
Who were the men who gave up everything to find the Northwest Passage?

Constantinople
Constantinople, the bridge between East and West, where ideas, trade, & people converged.

The Modern Olympics
The Modern Olympics has developed into the largest sporting festival in the world... How?

The Ancient Olympics
How did the Olympic Games begin? And why did the Games die out for over a thousand years?

The Beatles
The Beatles - the biggest band the world has ever seen. What's their story?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart defined the course of classical music, and his name still sells out concert halls.