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The great herds take centre stage, running the gamut of predators and pressures unique to this nomadic way of life. Part 9 of 12.
A routine flight from London Heathrow to Belfast International Airport ended in tragedy when British Midland Flight 92 crashed onto a motorway embankment near the town of Kegworth on 8th January 1989. An engine failure meant the crew would have to make what should have been a straightforward emergency landing. Tragically, the pilots mistakenly identified and shut-off the wrong engine, leading to a catastrophic crash near the M1. In this episode, survivors give us their first-hand account of the horrific accident. Part 3 of 10.
Episode two of the series delves further into ancient understanding of the skies. Featuring throughout the episode are incredible CG models, footage and fascinating insights from leading scientists and historians. After exploring the stories of the gods and monsters who exist at the edge of the ‘flat earth’, we look at the widespread belief in astrology, the spread of astronomical knowledge and then discover how the revolutionary ideas of Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo once again reshape our ancient skies. Part 2 of 3.
The system of Nazi forced labour became increasingly radical. Slav prisoners in particular were categorized as 'sub-human' and suffered terribly from the racism of the German population. That was especially true for Soviet prisoners of war and civilian 'Eastern Workers'. By 1942 forced labour was deployed on a gigantic scale, including by private industry. The longer the war went on, the greater the German losses, the more workers were imported into the Reich as forced labourers. Part 2 of 3.
Examine a new theory that puts water at the centre of how humans first stood upright, investigate how the birth of civilisations are dictated by their relationship to great rivers, learn how today’s 'virtual water' has hidden the consequences of excess water use, find out if we can guarantee our water supplies in the future, and more. Part 2 of 3.
Highlights include a collection of antique taxidermy, vintage dresses that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales and love tokens engraved on coins from convicts transported to Australian penal colonies. Part 4 of 6.
