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November 1943 to February 1944. Marines take a tiny Pacific atoll at a terrible cost, while Japanese-Americans form a segregated infantry unit and train for combat. (Part 5 of.

The Permian Period ended with the biggest mass extinction of all time; more than 80% of species vanished. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

and Why: Around 250 million years ago, at the dawn of the Triassic Period, life on Earth was devastated. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

1929: Technological advances were embraced by some-but not all-whilst Mussolini began his autocratic rule in Italy. (Part 3 of 8) (S).

In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

Maiya May explores heat in Portland, Oregon, and Medellín, Colombia, a city that is leading the revolution against sweltering city temperatures. (Part 3 of 6).

The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and British troops. (S).

Go inside the race to build the first supersonic airliner between Europe's Concorde and examine both the technical challenges and the international espionage behind this story. (Part 1 of 2) (S).

Concorde ultimately became the most luxurious airliner in the world but the supersonic dream still died. Could it be revived? (Part 2 of 2) (S).

The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and British troops. (S).

Maiya May explores heat in Portland, Oregon, and Medellín, Colombia, a city that is leading the revolution against sweltering city temperatures. (Part 3 of 6).

December 1941 to March 1942. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thrusts the United States into a global cataclysm that will touch every family in America. (Part 1 of.

March 1942 to December 1942. With U-boats menacing the coast, and no good news from overseas, many worry that the US is unprepared to fight in a 'total war'. (Part 2 of.

The Worst is Yet to Come: January 1943 to June 1943. American troops land in North Africa and test themselves for the first time against the German and Italian armies. (Part 3 of.

July 1943 to December 1943. On bombing missions, American airmen battle overwhelming odds to bring the war to the heart of Hitler's vast empire. (Part 4 of.

November 1943 to February 1944. Marines take a tiny Pacific atoll at a terrible cost, while Japanese-Americans form a segregated infantry unit and train for combat. (Part 5 of.

The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and British troops. (S).

Go inside the race to build the first supersonic airliner between Europe's Concorde and examine both the technical challenges and the international espionage behind this story. (Part 1 of 2) (S).

Concorde ultimately became the most luxurious airliner in the world but the supersonic dream still died. Could it be revived? (Part 2 of 2) (S).

The presence of the American soldiers on French soil during the Great War is virtually unknown. 2 million arrived in France between 1917 and 1918 to fight alongside French and British troops. (S).

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. (S).

Maiya May explores heat in Portland, Oregon, and Medellín, Colombia, a city that is leading the revolution against sweltering city temperatures. (Part 3 of 6).

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. (S).

We dig deeper into the archives with rare archival footage and powerful interviews that bring their legacy to life in Women of World War II: More Untold Stories. (S).

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. (S).

We dig deeper into the archives with rare archival footage and powerful interviews that bring their legacy to life in Women of World War II: More Untold Stories. (S).

Maiya May learns about the severe impacts of droughts and floods on agriculture and the alarming depletion of groundwater reserves. (Part 4 of 6).

The Lap of the Gods, 1919 - 1921: An immersive documentary offering an insight into the time of peace between the First and Second World Wars. (Part 1 of 8) (S).

Just Like the Arabian Nights, 1922 - 1925: So as the US and Great Britain began to increase their military holdings, it was at the expense of a humiliated Germany. (Part 2 of 8) (S).

1929: Technological advances were embraced by some-but not all-whilst Mussolini began his autocratic rule in Italy. (Part 3 of 8) (S).

1931: By the late twenties, Europe-France especially-appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

In the 20s, there seemed to be some candidates for leadership in Europe. But where were these people when the Great Depression hit, affecting the lives of people around the world? (Part 5 of 8) (S).

With the United States also suffering, Japan took the opportunity to increase their empire. Turning their attention to East Asia, they plotted the invasion of Manchuria. (Part 6 of 8) (S).

1938: By the mid-thirties, Adolf Hitler's ambitions seemed clear to all. If the great powers had acted earlier, would their intervention have prevented WW2? (Part 7 of 8) (S).

For some, appeasement was the only way. But with Adolf Hitler at the other end of the negotiating table, this was a strategy doomed to failure. (Part 8 of 8) (S).

We dig deeper into the archives with rare archival footage and powerful interviews that bring their legacy to life in Women of World War II: More Untold Stories. (S).

A massive volcanic eruption in 44 B.C. may have hastened the end of the ancient Egyptian empire. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

Maiya May learns about the severe impacts of droughts and floods on agriculture and the alarming depletion of groundwater reserves. (Part 4 of 6).

On the final grand tour of the series Paul Murton goes over the sea to Skye to visit the home of celebrated writer and naturalist Gavin Maxwell. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

A massive volcanic eruption in 44 B.C. may have hastened the end of the ancient Egyptian empire. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

1931: By the late twenties, Europe-France especially-appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

January 1944 to June 1944. Allied troops are pinned down at Anzio, while elsewhere the killing goes on. African-Americans put pressure on the military. (Part 6 of.

On the final grand tour of the series Paul Murton goes over the sea to Skye to visit the home of celebrated writer and naturalist Gavin Maxwell. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

A massive volcanic eruption in 44 B.C. may have hastened the end of the ancient Egyptian empire. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

1931: By the late twenties, Europe-France especially-appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

January 1944 to June 1944. Allied troops are pinned down at Anzio, while elsewhere the killing goes on. African-Americans put pressure on the military. (Part 6 of.

A massive volcanic eruption in 44 B.C. may have hastened the end of the ancient Egyptian empire. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

1931: By the late twenties, Europe-France especially-appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

January 1944 to June 1944. Allied troops are pinned down at Anzio, while elsewhere the killing goes on. African-Americans put pressure on the military. (Part 6 of.

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

1931: By the late twenties, Europe-France especially-appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

On the final grand tour of the series Paul Murton goes over the sea to Skye to visit the home of celebrated writer and naturalist Gavin Maxwell. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

Paul is travelling to the beautiful islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay which are famed for their white sandy beaches and stunning scenery. (Part 1 of 6) (S).

The stunning discovery of an executed man in Northern Italy reveals the brutal truth behind the Roman practice of crucifixion. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

The true story of the polonium poisoning case that shocked the world. (S).

In the 20s, there seemed to be some candidates for leadership in Europe. But where were these people when the Great Depression hit, affecting the lives of people around the world? (Part 5 of 8) (S).

6 June 1944: D-Day. In the early hours of 6 June 1944, the invasion of France begins. It is the bloodiest day in American history since the Civil War. (Part 7 of.

Paul is travelling to the beautiful islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay which are famed for their white sandy beaches and stunning scenery. (Part 1 of 6) (S).

The stunning discovery of an executed man in Northern Italy reveals the brutal truth behind the Roman practice of crucifixion. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

The true story of the polonium poisoning case that shocked the world. (S).

In the 20s, there seemed to be some candidates for leadership in Europe. But where were these people when the Great Depression hit, affecting the lives of people around the world? (Part 5 of 8) (S).

6 June 1944: D-Day. In the early hours of 6 June 1944, the invasion of France begins. It is the bloodiest day in American history since the Civil War. (Part 7 of.

The stunning discovery of an executed man in Northern Italy reveals the brutal truth behind the Roman practice of crucifixion. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

The true story of the polonium poisoning case that shocked the world. (S).

In the 20s, there seemed to be some candidates for leadership in Europe. But where were these people when the Great Depression hit, affecting the lives of people around the world? (Part 5 of 8) (S).

6 June 1944: D-Day. In the early hours of 6 June 1944, the invasion of France begins. It is the bloodiest day in American history since the Civil War. (Part 7 of.

The true story of the polonium poisoning case that shocked the world. (S).

In the 20s, there seemed to be some candidates for leadership in Europe. But where were these people when the Great Depression hit, affecting the lives of people around the world? (Part 5 of 8) (S).

Paul is travelling to the beautiful islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay which are famed for their white sandy beaches and stunning scenery. (Part 1 of 6) (S).

Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S).

Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).

With the United States also suffering, Japan took the opportunity to increase their empire. Turning their attention to East Asia, they plotted the invasion of Manchuria. (Part 6 of 8) (S).

June 1944 to August 1944. The allied death toll increases at an incredible rate, but by August the Germans are in full retreat and Paris is liberated. (Part 8 of.

Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S).

Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).

With the United States also suffering, Japan took the opportunity to increase their empire. Turning their attention to East Asia, they plotted the invasion of Manchuria. (Part 6 of 8) (S).

June 1944 to August 1944. The allied death toll increases at an incredible rate, but by August the Germans are in full retreat and Paris is liberated. (Part 8 of.

Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen. (S).

Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).

With the United States also suffering, Japan took the opportunity to increase their empire. Turning their attention to East Asia, they plotted the invasion of Manchuria. (Part 6 of 8) (S).

June 1944 to August 1944. The allied death toll increases at an incredible rate, but by August the Germans are in full retreat and Paris is liberated. (Part 8 of.

Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).