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1960, The Cold War - The nuclear accidents keep happening, in Thule (Greenland) and Palomares (Spain), they have both left indelible marks on the areas they affected, despite great efforts to keep them secret. Part 2 of 2.
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history, and archaeology of Rome. Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Part 2 of 4.
In this episode, Sir Tony Robinson explores Winchester Cathedral, the longest medieval cathedral in northern Europe. Part 6 of 6.
President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. As the increasingly autocratic Diem regime faces a growing Communist insurgency and widespread Buddhist protests, a grave political crisis unfolds. Part 2 of 10.
Paul Murton charts a route up the Scottish east coast from Carnoustie to Aberdeen. Part 6 of 6.
In this second episode, recounting the story of D-Day Veterans, minute-by-minute, on that crucial day on 6th June 1944, the time is 7.30am. With the Americans pinned down on Omaha Beach, the British and Canadians now land on their beaches. Part 2 of 2.