Short History Of... Episodes Available now
The Kremlin
Over roughly a thousand years, the Kremlin has come to symbolise Russia itself.
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?
