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Lost Cities of Rome

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. Many of these cities lie in ruins today, others buried and many others are forgotten. They include Leptis Magna, Volubilis, Tipasa and Timgad in North Africa and, Baalbek, Jerash, Palmyra and Apamea in the Middle East.

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: Island Solitudes: Isle of Ewe and Handa

On the west coast of Scotland are a group of islands that are so remote they almost seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world and are populated by just a few hardy souls. Part 3 of 6.

Verdun, the Battle of the Great War

A head on confrontation, no help from their allies, army versus army, nation versus nation. 11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI.

Lincoln: Divided We Stand: Portrait of a Leader

While the issue of the expansion of slavery is tearing the country apart, Lincoln reveals how poignant oration, political savvy, and moral conviction can help a lawyer from Illinois ascend from obscurity to the White House. Part 2 of 6.

Mafia's Greatest Hits: Tony Spilotro - the Las Vegas Enforcer

The murderous street thug who became the mob’s man in Las Vegas. His notoriety found its way onto the big screen in Martin Scorcese’s Casino, but the reality of Spilotro’s 15 year regime in the USA’s gambling capital was far more brutal. (Part 5 of 13)

Lost Cities of Rome

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. Many of these cities lie in ruins today, others buried and many others are forgotten. They include Leptis Magna, Volubilis, Tipasa and Timgad in North Africa and, Baalbek, Jerash, Palmyra and Apamea in the Middle East.

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