Stories

The Roman Empire's first imperial war wiped out the last remaining Celtic tribes in Europe and finally completed the conquest of Spain. Caesar Augustus' vicious campaign is being brought to life in incredible detail by extraordinary archaeology in the Cantabrian Mountains.

This is the story of Hitler's ambitious system of coastal defences, designed to repel an Allied invasion. One of the largest building projects of the 20th century, it diverted vast amounts of resources and manpower. Follow engineer and broadcaster Rob Bell as he unravels the secrets of its construction and the personal stories of the 1.5 million men who built it.

2,000 years ago, in a time of tribal kings and queens, the mysterious Durotriges Tribe flourished, lived and died in Britain. At this archaeological site in Dorset they left behind precious evidence that is giving us new insights into their way-of-life, their spiritual beliefs, and their treatment of the dead.

Based on bestselling historian Saul David’s novel, this is the story of a legendary company of US Marines in the Pacific during WWII. Their hellish experiences are rendered with powerful clarity by firsthand accounts and memoirs written by men within the company.