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Continuing his journey into our ancient past, Neil Oliver explores the age of Celtic Britain - a time of warriors, druids and kings of unimaginable wealth. Neil encounters a celebrated warrior from 300 BC, owner of the finest Iron Age sword ever discovered. He tries his hand at divination in an effort to discover the power of Celtic priests and searches into his own DNA for clues to Celtic identity. Part 2 of 4.
Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. Part 2 of 4.
The barren landscapes of Central Asia have long been at the crossroads of civilisations. Its ancient cities were born out of Silk Road trade, and its vast landscapes witnessed the clash of civilisations. In this episode we explore the legacy of Akbar, arguably the greatest of all Mughal emperors, and what he left behind. Part 1 of 2.
Shah Jahan’s reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. During this time the splendour of the Mughal court reached its peak, as exemplified by the many grand buildings erected during his reign. Part 2 of 2.
A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates. Part 2 of 5.
Maiya May explores heat in Portland, Oregon, and Medellín, Colombia, a city that is leading the revolution against sweltering city temperatures. Then she visits the hottest city in the US, Phoenix, Arizona. Part 3 of 6.
