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David Hayman meets some of the men who sailed on HMS Hood. He travels to Scapa Flow to experience what life was like for the hundreds of people working to protect the vital North Atlantic convoys. In Australia he uncovers the legacy of the battlecruiser's flag-waving visits, and tries his hand at riveting in order to understand what it took to make such vessels strong and watertight. Part 4 of 4.
The story of the race to be the first to decipher the meaning of the hieroglyphs inscribed on the Rosetta Stone. Part 5 of 6.
Tutankhamun was a young man of 19 when he died, suddenly and unexpectedly. He was part of the successful 18th dynasty in Egypt’s Golden Age, and as Pharaoh, Tutankhamun would have wielded absolute power. For years, scientists have tried to explain the mysterious death that ended this most important and colourful dynasty in Egyptian history. This epic detective story strives to uncover the extraordinary truth of the boy behind the golden mask.
From their capital, the Hittites ruled a mighty empire. But, two and a half thousand years ago, their civilisation disappeared and their capital city, Hattusha, was lost to history. Only the marvels of 20th century archaeology have led to its rediscovery. Part 3 of 3.
In the fading days of the Pharaohs, the city of Heracleion was the gateway to Egypt and a port beyond compare. In the 4th century BC this was an opulent and prosperous place adorned with statues and sphinxes and home to the temple of Amun. Despite its importance, Heracleion mysteriously disappears from history as if wiped from the face of the Earth. In fact the city was consumed by the sea and lay forgotten beneath the waters of the Mediterranean.In 2000 archaeologists discovered the city’s remains 6 kilometres off the Egyptian coast and only 10 metres under water. What caused this sacred city to plunge into the sea?
FRONTLINE examines how President Trump turned immigration into a powerful political weapon that fuelled division and violence, and looks at the efforts made by three insurgents - Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller and Jeff Sessions - to tap into populist anger, transform the GOP, and crack down on immigration.
From Brett Kavanaugh to Robert Bork, this film tells the essential political history of how a 30-year-old grievance transformed the Supreme Court of the United States and turned confirmations into vehemently partisan conflicts. Offering both critical context on the state of America’s judicial system and a gripping political narrative, Supreme Revenge examines the battle for control of America’s highest court.
Stearman showman John Mohr takes us aboard his other, much speedier aircraft, the Pilatus. Then, we look at how aerodynamic tweaks and other aircraft mods can improve performance and increase speed. Also, how are airport terminals designed? We check out the form and function of terminals from the design of the arrivals and departures areas to how the gates are arranged to park aircraft.
