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Exploring the river environment, where the enormous Nile crocodiles and hippopotamus are found. Part 12 of 12.
Dr Michael Scott explores the watery wonderland of Venice. He uncovers the story of how a city built in a swamp became one of the most powerful in medieval Europe, and dives into its canals to experience how the city remains standing. Part 2 of 3.
In this episode, Sir Tony Robinson reveals the exciting history behind Britain's tallest medieval building - Salisbury Cathedral. Part 3 of 6.
In the first episode, we reveal how the prisoners built three huge tunnels and prepared 200 men for escape. We start in 1942, when the Nazi Reich is at the peak of its power, dominating almost all of Europe. Part 1 of 3.
The clock is ticking. An ultimatum has been made. If Hitler does not respond, war will be declared. BBC Select presents this gripping history documentary describing the final moments before peace ebbed away and World War II began. Almost immediately, air-raid sirens wailed and the first British casualties were recorded. Ordinary Brits realised that a long, brutal conflict was upon them. Part 3 of 3.
D-Day marks the start of World War II liberation efforts. For Churchill and his ally President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was time to free Europe by organising the largest seaborne military operation in the history of mankind. Part 1 of 3.
