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The Siege of Leningrad by the German Armed Forces began on 8 September 1941 and ended on 27 January 1944. A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind’s failings – and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.
Financing Evil: Who financed Hitler and helped him to achieve power? Here, follow the trail of money to the top and see the secret partnerships that underpinned the evil regime. Part 1 of 4.
The Nazi Economic Miracle: Germany, 1937. Hitler appears to be fulfilling his promise of returning Germany to prosperity—but there was a deeply sinister side to the recovery. Part 2 of 4.
The Business Of War: With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe—and even their victims would be turned into profit. Part 3 of 4.
Aftermath And Injustice: As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen. Part 4 of 4.
Newly declassified evidence from KGB archives reveals their concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. The files show how KGB spies cautioned that it was a disaster waiting to happen, but Soviet leaders ignored the warnings. Part 1 of 2.
See how far Soviet leaders were willing to go to cover up the Chernobyl disaster. First-hand accounts from the survivors themselves and evidence from world-leading scientists reveal the true costs of their silence. Part 2 of 2.
In episode 1, we trace 1000 years of Ukraine’s history: from the arrival of the Vikings in the 9th century to the end of the 19th century. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 2 focuses on Ukraine’s history in the turbulent 20th century. What did the incorporation into the Soviet empire, and Stalin's rule in particular, mean for the country and its people? Part 2 of 2.
