Stories

Rome's first emperor, Caesar Augustus, destroyed Spain's last independent Celtic tribes and finally completed the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. For the first time, extraordinary archaeological discoveries, including the remains of thousands of Roman weapons, are bringing this bloody 10-year campaign to life in incredible detail.

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 from the Nazi war machine. Follow engineer and TV presenter Rob Bell as he unravels the secrets of its construction and the personal stories of the 1.5 million men who built it.

A unique archaeological site in Dorset is shedding light on a mysterious Celtic tribe that inhabited South West Britain 2,000 years ago, revealing brand new insights into their culture, spiritual beliefs, and their treatment of the dead. Huge burial grounds are revealing a close-knit community that may have practiced human sacrifice and engaged in strange rituals with animal carcasses.

Based on bestselling historian Saul David’s novel, this is the story of a legendary company of US Marines fighting for their lives in the Pacific during WWII. Their hellish experiences are brought to life in powerful firsthand accounts and memoirs written by men within the company.