Dan Snow follows the route of Odysseus across the Mediterranean, beginning with the world of Troy and the Bronze Age warriors who inspired Homer’s epic. Sailing through Greece and the Ionian islands, he explores places traditionally associated with the Cyclops, Circe, the Sirens and other episodes of the hero’s long journey home, while examining the archaeology and historical evidence behind the legends. Along the way, Dan asks how much of the story may preserve memories of real places, peoples and events from the ancient Greek world. His voyage ends at Ithaca, where Odysseus’s struggle to return to his family reaches its climax. Combining myth, history, archaeology and travel, this documentary reveals how one ancient story became one of the most influential adventures ever told.
From ordinary mounted warriors to the legendary figures who came to embody courage, honour and chivalry, medieval knights dominated European life for centuries. Through dramatic reconstructions, historical experiments and surviving evidence, this series reveals the harsh reality behind the romantic image: brutal battles and personal feuds, swordsmanship and tournaments, the construction and defense of castles, courtly love and the strict codes of honour that could turn an insult into a fight to the death. It also follows knights to the Holy Land, where crusaders risked everything in pursuit of glory, wealth and salvation, while figures such as John of Bohemia and Joan of Arc show how courage and legend became inseparable from the medieval warrior. Presented here as all three episodes consecutively in a single video, the complete story also reveals how the world that created the knight eventually destroyed him. The rise of robber knights such as Götz von Berlichingen, the spread of mercenary warfare and increasingly spectacular tournaments mark the final years of an old order, while longbows, cannon, artillery and massed infantry transform the battlefield forever. Emperor Maximilian, celebrated as the “Last of the Knights,” embraces these new weapons even as he glorifies the traditions of chivalry. By the end, the armoured horseman who had ruled castles, battlefields and entire communities for centuries has become obsolete in war—but immortal in legend.
Tom Hiddleston returns to the ancient city that first awakened his fascination with the Roman world, determined to uncover a story far more human than the familiar tale of sudden destruction. Drawing on new archaeological evidence, expert analysis and vivid dramatic reconstruction, he follows three real Romans through the final hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius: Avianius, a headstrong young apprentice searching for his mother; Julia Felix, a wealthy and independent businesswoman responsible for an entire household; and a veteran soldier who risks everything to help others escape. As earthquakes intensify, ash begins to fall and burning avalanches race towards Pompeii and Herculaneum, every decision becomes a struggle between fear, loyalty and survival. Who understood the warning signs? Who fled, who stayed behind—and whose courage gave others a chance to live? Presented here as one uninterrupted feature containing all three episodes, this extraordinary journey allows viewers to experience the complete disaster from its first tremors to its devastating final surge, revealing Pompeii not simply as a city of death, but as an unforgettable story of ordinary people facing the end of their world.
A decisive clash unfolds on the waters of the Mediterranean, where two powerful worlds collide in a battle that would change the course of history. Through dramatic reconstructions, expert analysis, and historical accounts, the film brings to life the tension, strategy, and sheer scale of one of the largest naval confrontations ever fought. As fleets gather and alliances form, the stakes rise beyond territory or power—this is a struggle that will define the balance between empires and shape the future of Europe. Amid the chaos of combat, the story reveals the human side of the conflict: the commanders making impossible decisions, the soldiers facing overwhelming odds, and the turning points that transformed a desperate confrontation into a legendary victory. With vivid detail and a strong sense of urgency, it offers a compelling look at how courage, faith, and strategy combined in a moment that still echoes through history today.
Few figures in history have inspired as much fear and mystery as Attila the Hun, the ruthless warrior king who brought the Roman Empire to the brink of collapse. This gripping documentary delves into his rise to power, exploring how a nomadic leader forged a terrifying force capable of shaking the foundations of Europe and rewriting the balance of power in the 5th century. But the greatest mystery remains unsolved: where is Attila buried? Using cutting-edge technology, new archaeological discoveries and expert analysis across multiple continents, the film embarks on a fascinating quest to uncover the truth behind his origins, his empire and his elusive tomb — a secret that has remained hidden for over 1,500 years.
Experience a wondrous adventure from the dinosaur age. Join Julie, an imaginative young woman, as she travels from a modern-day aquarium to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures including the powerful Liopleurodon, long-necked Elasmosaurus and gigantic Shonisaurus which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. Thanks to state-of-the-art ultra-photorealistic imagery in 3D or 2D, see science come alive in a unique and entertaining manner. Immerse yourself in a lost age, 200 million years back in time, and get ready for a face-to-face encounter with the T-Rex of the seas. Directed by Ronan Chapalain and Pascal Vuong.
Along the way, Dan asks how much of the story may preserve memories of real places, peoples and events from the ancient Greek world. His voyage ends at Ithaca, where Odysseus’s struggle to return to his family reaches its climax. Combining myth, history, archaeology and travel, this documentary reveals how one ancient story became one of the most influential adventures ever told.