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In this series, historian Paul Murton sets out to experience life on Scotland’s magnificent islands. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present, pointing to all that makes these islands quirky, surprising and beautiful. Part 3 of 6.
During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy. From handguns to tanks, the stakes were never greater. Part 1 of 4. (S)
Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production. Control of supply lines shaped the war at sea. Part 2 of 4.
Advancements in aeronautics and weaponry reshaped battle strategies. From bombers to fighters, witness the dawn of a new era as militaries vie for dominance in the skies. Part 3 of 4.
In World War II, nations' fate rested on resources and resilience. Access to raw materials and the resolve of people shaped victory. Supply lines were crucial for weapons, sustenance, and medicine, defining outcomes on the battlefield. Part 4 of 4.
Experts examine a theory that treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb were meant to prepare him for an epic afterlife battle. Part 1 of 6.
The chilling discovery of 30 massacred bodies on a Swedish island reveals an ancient Nordic murder mystery – a warrior tribe was brutally murdered by their rivals in a power struggle which would eventually lead to the rise of the Vikings. Part 2 of 6.
New investigations at Pompeii reveal a dark underbelly of lawlessness, murder and political intrigue. Could this explain the mystery of dozens of bodies found sheltering in a warehouse – some laden with treasure, others stripped of all worldly goods? Part 3 of 6.
A stunning discovery in the Mediterranean reveals a lost Roman city – and the untold story of an industrial capital made rich by supplying every corner of the empire before succumbing to one of the world's greatest natural disasters. Part 4 of 6.
A massive volcanic eruption in 44 B.C. may have hastened the end of the ancient Egyptian empire. Part 5 of 6.
The stunning discovery of an executed man in Northern Italy reveals the brutal truth behind the Roman practice of crucifixion and sheds new light on the most famous crucifixion of all. Part 6 of 6.
