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The Mysteries of Easter Island
The story of Easter Island, an archaeological treasure trove in the middle of the Pacific

How did Humans Take Over The World?
How did humans get from the savannahs of Africa to building space shuttles?

The Ultimate Mesopotamian Mystery
How a mysterious Mesopotamian script unlocked the secrets of long-lost empires.

The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Was this the world’s first empire?

Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
Robert the Bruce is best remembered as a rebel king, and for good reason.

Oswald Mosley & Fascism in Britain
This is the story of British fascism seen through the life of its leader, Oswald Mosley.

The Greeks vs Persia: The War that Changed the Ancient World
The Persian and Greek conflicts that reshaped the ancient world.

Babylon
Babylon: the seedbed for Greek and Roman civilisations that left lasting legacies.

Saint Petersburg: Putin's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½town
Dan and Sinclair McKay take us through the turbulent history of Saint Petersburg.

The Bronze Age Collapse
Around 3,200 years ago, a vast, interconnected civilisation suddenly collapsed.