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Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts explores the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers throughout American history, with particular emphasis on the settling of the American West and colonialism abroad.
United in war, the Allies were to reveal themselves divided and rivals in peace. Over 8 days in February 1945, the Big Three were to take part in a merciless struggle, given their respective interests and ideologies which set them diametrically apart. Part 1 of 2.
Turning to the rivers and lakes contained in the Serengeti eco-system and looking at creatures whose lives are controlled by the presence or lack of life-giving water. Part 11 of 12.
In February 2021, the teams from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii unearthed an astoundingly well-preserved, almost intact Roman ceremonial chariot. To date, this ornate chariot is the first of its kind to be discovered. The scientists name it the Lamborghini of its era. Our investigation takes us back to ancient Rome in order to understand the context in which this chariot was used and try and decipher who the owners were and what their social status was. As the investigation goes on, new clues and corpses are found shedding light on the secrets of the Villa Giuliana and the last days of its inhabitants.
Everyone knows Columbus, but few know Vespucci. And yet, the continent of America was named after the banker and explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This film attempts to find the truth about the almost unknown Italian; was he a swindler, as was later claimed, or a daring navigator who first recognised the significance of Columbus’ discovery?
Despite their commercial success, the Norse suddenly and mysteriously disappear from historical record at the start of the 15th century. The fate of the Norse will continue to bewilder archaeologists for centuries to come. Part 5 of 6.
Charles 'Lucky' Luciano was the number one gangster of all time. He put the 'Organised' into organised crime and invented the modern Mafia. Part 2 of 13.
