Great Journeys: Odysseus
Forget Michael Palin. Arguably the greatest journey ever told is that of Greek warrior Odysseus, as told in Homer's ancient poem The Odyssey. Take a closer look at his epic voyage...
Buried Treasure: World's Biggest Hoards
A roundup of treasure chests lost and fo...
Shipwreck Trivia
Ship building has been essential to mank...
Landmarks: milestones in cartography
Early maps put Greece at the centre of the world and depicted Earth as a disc surrounded by ocean. Despite these blunders we have much to thank our mapmaking ancestors for...
In Search of Myths and Heroes
Michael Wood takes us on a journey to uncover some of the most enduring fables from history...
Around The World In 80 Treasures
Writer and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank is one of Britain's most respected television history presenters - we asked him about his new series....
The Planets
Are we alone in the universe? This eight-part series investigates the odds...
The Planets
Are we alone in the universe? This eight-part series investigates the odds...
Sahara with Michael Palin
A young Michael Palin thought adventuring to the Sahara would be "fun!" He later learned the truth...
Profile: Michael Wood
Best known for In The Footsteps of Alexander The Great, historian Michael Wood is up there with the greats...
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