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For this grand tour Paul is exploring the Isle of Mull and its satellite islands, to discover why they have become boltholes from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Part 2 of 6.
In the 1950s, Havana shines as a vibrant metropolis—alive with music, casinos, and cabarets. However, beneath the allure lies a city controlled by the American mafia, where luxury contrasts sharply with the poverty endured by most Cubans. U.S. tourists escape Prohibition and moral restrictions back home. Icons like Ernest Hemingway, Frank Sinatra, and Ava Gardner revel in the city’s rhythms, frequenting hotspots like the Hotel Nacional and the Tropicana nightclub. Yet beneath the surface, corruption and oppression grip Cuba.
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.
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.
The Great Wall of China is one of the most instantly recognisable structures on earth; a symbol of achievement for humanity. In this definitive guide - new archaeological findings are revealed and we go behind the scenes with China's modern army.
Türkiye bridges Europe and Asia, its rich past shaped by Lydian, Greek, Roman and Ottoman empires. Explore İstanbul’s transformation from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, showcasing Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and historic mosques. Part 1 of 4.
Explore Türkiye’s ancient wonders—from Laodicea and Sardis to Pergamum, Ephesus, and Tarsus. Discover ruins of empires, Roman roads, and quake-scarred cities and lands through stunning aerial and ground footage. Part 2 of 4.
Explore Türkiye’s ancient Roman mail route through Ephesus, Smyrna and Sardis—Ephesus with its Temple of Artemis, Smyrna, Homer’s birthplace rich with temples and baths, and Sardis’s rich ancient legacy. Part 3 of 4.
Explore Türkiye’s ancient cities—Laodicea, Pergamum, Thyatira, and Philadelphia. From Laodicea’s Roman wealth to Pergamum’s grand amphitheatre and Thyatira’s dyes, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning empires and millennia. Part 4 of 4.
