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Paul Murton sets off to explore this diverse island that has something for everyone – ruined castles, rugged mountains, stunning wildlife and even a nudist beach. Part 1 of 6.
With the help of physical anthropologists from the University of Zurich, the clues lead to one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs, Amenhotep III - and then to the many women he was close to. He was known as the pharaoh with a thousand wives, and now in this tomb some of these women are coming to light for the first time. Part 2 of 2.
The plots of Greek myths - from Hercules to Oedipus, Adonis to Atlas - have leaked into our lives, providing inspiration for artists from Botticelli to Goya and sources for stories from Hamlet to Happy Days. In this film, Robin Lane Fox uncovers the truth behind Greek myths and gods, revealing the stories, people, journeys and topography that provided the source material.
The first reports of the Holocaust reach the United States. A group of dedicated government officials form the War Refugee Board to finance and support rescue operations. Part 5 of 6.
Victorious empires have long benefitted from the fruits of conquest. We look at how many famous icons of conquest were removed, what made them special and the debate on whether, when, and how they should be returned.
