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In this first episode, Paul is travelling to the beautiful islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay which are famed for their white sandy beaches and stunning scenery. Part 1 of 6.
Marrakesh, hailed as the most enchanting city in the Maghreb, captivated Western elites with its almost mystical allure.In the last century, The Hotel La Mamounia became a meeting place for famous personalities. For Winston Churchill, the politician of the century and a talented painter, it was the most beautiful place in the world, inspiring some of his most famous works. Alfred Hitchcock shoots a classic film in the streets of the Medina, which triggers a tourist boom. Yves Saint Laurent found groundbreaking inspiration for his fashion in Marrakesh. The Rolling Stones escaped the British police there, and after their return, the band was forever changed.
Today’s global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Geography is the ultimate creator of nations. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans.
Today’s global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Geography is the ultimate creator of nations. Russia’s history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports.
China’s geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific.
A search for traces of the Bronze Age roots of ancient Greece. Part 1 of 5.
Greece awakens from the 'Dark Ages' - an era of change begins. Part 2 of 5.
Athenian democracy – bought with blood and violence. Part 3 of 5.
Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. Part 4 of 5.
Alexander the Great becomes a legend through cruel conquests. Part 5 of 5.
Today, ideologies use symbols for their own purposes, but symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been – and still are being – hounded and killed.
