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Leading criminologist David Wilson reopens one of the most compelling mysteries of all time: the death of Russia's first dictator. He was a man who took what he wanted and ruled his huge empire by terror - but was Ivan the Terrible himself murdered?
Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace. Part 5 of 8.
A gap in succession made way for George I of Hanover to refurbish Kensington Palace. Part 6 of 8.
London's lost royal palace Whitehall is destroyed, but the remnants remain. Part 7 of 8.
Exploring the headquarters of the royal family – one of our most recognisable palaces. Part 8 of 8.
In advance of the construction of HS2, the biggest ever cemetery excavation in Britain reveals the forgotten stories of rich and poor in Georgian London. Part 1 of 3.
Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Yasmin Khan dig deeper through the excavations at St James’s burial ground on the hunt for the lost explorer who extended Britain’s empire across the globe. Part 2 of 3.
How working-class Victorians made Birmingham one of the most important industrial cities on the planet, why some skeletons have mysterious cut marks on them, and the rise of the real Peaky Blinders. Part 3 of 3.
The Siege of Leningrad by the German Armed Forces began on 8 September 1941 and ended on 27 January 1944. A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind’s failings – and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.
In the 1950s, Havana shines as a vibrant metropolis—alive with music, casinos, and cabarets. However, beneath the allure lies a city controlled by the American mafia, where luxury contrasts sharply with the poverty endured by most Cubans. U.S. tourists escape Prohibition and moral restrictions back home. Icons like Ernest Hemingway, Frank Sinatra, and Ava Gardner revel in the city’s rhythms, frequenting hotspots like the Hotel Nacional and the Tropicana nightclub. Yet beneath the surface, corruption and oppression grip Cuba.
Marrakesh, hailed as the most enchanting city in the Maghreb, captivated Western elites with its almost mystical allure.In the last century, The Hotel La Mamounia became a meeting place for famous personalities. For Winston Churchill, the politician of the century and a talented painter, it was the most beautiful place in the world, inspiring some of his most famous works. Alfred Hitchcock shoots a classic film in the streets of the Medina, which triggers a tourist boom. Yves Saint Laurent found groundbreaking inspiration for his fashion in Marrakesh. The Rolling Stones escaped the British police there, and after their return, the band was forever changed.
For this grand tour Paul is exploring the Isle of Mull and its satellite islands, to discover why they have become boltholes from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Part 2 of 6.
