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The world at the beginning of the 20th century seemed for most of its inhabitants stable and relatively benign. Globalizing, booming economies married to technological breakthroughs seemed to promise a better world for most people. Instead, the 20th century proved to be overwhelmingly the most violent, frightening and brutalized in history with fanatical, often genocidal warfare engulfing most societies between the outbreak of the First World War and the end of the Cold War. What went wrong? Episode One: The Clash of Empires Episode Two: The Plan Episode 3. 1942 Episode Four: A Tainted Victory Episode Five: The Icebox Episode Six: The Descent of the West |
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Operation Gladio was part of a post-World War II program set up by the CIA and NATO supposedly to thwart future Soviet/communist invasions or influence in Italy and Western Europe. In fact, it became a state-sponsored right-wing terrorist network, involved in false flag operations and the subversion of democracy...more
Part 1 - The Ringmasters Part 2 - The Puppeteers Part 3 - The Foot Soldiers |
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The Spanish Civil War was waged between the Republicans and the Nationalists...more
1- Prelude to Tragedy 2 - Revolution, Counter-Revolution & Terror 3 - Battleground for Idealists 4 - Franco and the Nationalists 5 - Inside the Revolution 6 - Victory and Defeat |
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The 20th century was the bloodiest in history. 250 million people died in wars, mass slaughter and political murders.
The ideology known as "communism" bears the greatest responsibility for this terrible savagery.
This is an ideology that promises so-called equality and justice, but which brings with it only bloodshed, death and fear.
In this film, we shall be examining the bloody century of communism, and seeing the terrible misery this ideology inflicted on humanity.
It will be impossible for the world to avoid similar tragedies in the future unless it learns from the past.
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The 10 part story of the global war of 1914 to 1918. Starting with the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria to the breaking of the deadlock of 1918, this series covers the complete history on all fronts. To Arms - 1914 Under the Eagle - 1914 to 1915 Global War - 1914 to 1916 Jihad - 1914 to 1916 Shackled to a Corpse - 1914 to 1916 Breaking the Deadlock - 1915 to 1917 Blockade - 1916 to 1917 Revolution - 1917 Germanys Last Gamble - 1918 War Without End |
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Beginnings The Body Of the Queen The British wars Revolutions Britannia Incorporated The Wrong Empire The Empire of Good Intentions The Winstons |
Britain 3100 BC – 1000 AD, early Britain Britain 1558–1603, Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart Britain 1603–1649, the civil war Britain 1603–1649., Cromwell and republic Britain 1690–1750, the beginning of commerce Britain 1750–1800, the beginning of empire Britain 1830–1925, the liberal empire Britain 1910–1965, Churchill and George Orwell |
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The Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856) was a conflict fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, the British Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the Duchy of Nassau...more Episode One Episode Two Episode Three |
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The House of Medici or de' Medici was a political dynasty, banking family and later royal house that first began to gather prominence under Cosimo de' Medici in the Republic of Florence during the late 14th century. The family originated in the Mugello region of the Tuscan countryside, gradually rising until they were able to found the Medici Bank. The bank was the largest in Europe during the 15th century, seeing the Medici gain political power in Florence — though officially they remained simply citizens, rather than monarchs...more
Episode 1 - The Birth of a Dynasty |
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The Black Death was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between
1348 and 1350. Although there were several competing theories as to the etiology of the Black Death, it has been
conclusively proven via analysis of ancient DNA from plague victims in northern and southern Europe that the
pathogen responsible is the Yersinia pestis bacterium.Thought to have started in China or central Asia, it travelled
along the Silk Road and reached the Crimea by 1346 ...more
AD 1347 - The Black Death (25 min) |
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Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings is a three part series in which art Historian Dr Janina Ramireztells the story of the Medieval monarchy as revealed through stunning illuminated manuscripts from the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection. Embellished with gold, painted in jewel-like colour these manuscripts took months, even years, to produce and were priceless beyond compare. Few people have ever seen them, other than the kings who owned them. As vibrant today as when they were first penned, they are miraculous survivors of a lost world.
1. Ruling by the Book: Part 1 and Part 2 |
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Crusades was a 1995 historical documentary series presented by former Monty Python member Terry Jones. It looks at The Crusades and included elements of black comedy. It starts in 1096 with Pope Urbans call to arms the launching of the pilgrims crusade followed by the 1st crusade.
In the 2nd episode, he follows the 1st crusade as it battles its way up to the capture of Jerusalem. In the third episode, the sarasins fight back and take back Jerusalem afyer the failure of the 2nd crusade. In the final episode, Jones tells the story of the 3rd crusade led by Richard the Lion Heart and his struggle against Saladin. Then the failure of the 4th crusade which ended with the sacking of Constantinople...a Christian city!.
Part One - Pilgrims
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The ancient, legendary empire of Byzantium - also known as the Eastern Roman Empire - outlasted the demise of Rome by a thousand years. A new order rose to become the last classical civilization of world history, sheltering the vestiges of Western learning during the Dark Ages, thriving off the silk and spice trade from the East, and eventually succumbing to the ruthless advance of crusaders and Ottomans. Pass through the gates of Constantinople, the eye of the world, where East still meets West. Explore the magnificent mosque of Hagia Sophia. Visit the treasury of St. Mark's in Venice and see antiquities never before filmed for television. Episodes: |
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According to received wisdom, native British culture was suppressed by 400 years of Roman rule and the withdrawal of the mighty imperial army in AD 410 threw the country into a state of primitive barbarism, which only came to an end with the invasion by the more advanced Anglo Saxons...more
Episode One - King Arthur's Britain |
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The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilisations the world has ever witnessed – one founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality, centred on the collective, whose goal was to create the perfect state and the perfect warrior. Here you will find the edited transcripts of all three programmes in the series and a map of the ancient Greek world, plus information on how you can discover more about the Spartans and their extraordinary way of life...more
Part 1 - A nation of fighters |
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In his series, Michael Woodtravels to Greece, Turkey and Berlin and attempts to discover whether there was any truth in
Homer's epic poems. Is Hissalik the site of the Mighty Troy? Did Helen, Achilles and Agamemnon ever exist? What was
the significance of the famous wooden horse? Be prepared for new and dramatic twists to the tale....
1 - The Age of Heros |
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In his series 'Michael Wood: The Story of India', Michael Wood explores the ancient sites that helped shape the history and culture of Pakistan and northern India. Join him as he explores eight astonishing places, including Harappa, the Golden Temple at Amritsar and one of the greatest Mughal architectural achievements at Fatehpur Sikri...more
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