The legendary Nordic warriors used their technically advanced warships and fearsome fighting skills to conquer northern Britain.
Religion, mythology, art, power and science all influenced the Seven Wonders of the World. Their engineering still astounds us today.
King Henry VIII built many marvels. Explore his magnificent palaces, including Hampton Court, and the country's first major naval shipyard at Portsmouth.
The Har at Megiddo gave its name to Armageddon, the final battle described in the book of Revelation. Trace the history of the cities built on this hilltop.
From the icy docks of Bristol to the tropical paradise of the Caribbean, follow the incredible journey of fearsome buccaneers and their hunt for treasure and booty.
Russia's first Tsar led a brutal and unpredictable life. Follow the story of the fortification and expansion of his nation.
Aphrodisias is a city of marble, dedicated to the goddess of beauty: Aphrodite. Discover how the city was forgotten and then found again in the mid-20th century.
The Hittites are one of the forgotten superpowers of the Bible, but in the 13th century, they disappeared from known records. What happened to their empire?
The Wild West was full of gambling, frenzied gold rushes and legendary racketeers. It was a lawless age when people wanted two things: money and a good time.
It's one of the most famous and wondrous buildings on Earth, but what is the real story behind the Taj Mahal? Was there really a second one built in black marble?