Karnak: The Largest Temple In The World
Sunday 11 February 7:30 PM
Karnak is the most mysterious and the most important temple of all ancient Egypt.
Built, modified, reworked, enlarged over the ages, the complex became the most important religious centre of all ancient Egypt.
By participating in the excavations led by the best archaeologists, we will explore the evolution of the techniques that allowed the builders of ancient Egypt to construct this architectural masterpiece!
Genghis Khan’s Mongolia
Sunday 11 February 8:30 PM
Using the latest research, we explore the rise of Genghis Khan, from outcast to ruler of the Mongol empire which, under his sons and grandsons, was one of the largest in history.
We reveal they were more than bloodthirsty warlords, empowering women, embracing all faiths and connecting east to west and driving innovations from astronomy to the arts, leaving a lasting legacy.
Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda
Tuesday 12 February 8:30pm
During the occupation of the Netherlands in WW2, Willem Arondeus, a painter and Frieda Belinfante, a cellist, used their artistic skills to forge identity cards that saved thousands of Jews from the death camps.
Queens That Changed The World
Friday 16 February 9:25 pm
Elizabeth took the throne of a divided nation and it was her tolerance and wisdom that allowed peace, prosperity, and English culture to flourish.
Her response to numerous threats, such as the Spanish Armada, saw her become one of the most powerful leaders in history.
Departure - Season 3
Tuesday 12 February 10:50pm
The high-octane conspiracy drama returns for a third season, focusing on the mysterious sinking of a sea ferry bound for Newfoundland, Canada.
The investigation team, led by Kendra Malley (Emmy award-winner Archie Panjabi) and Dominic Hayes (Kris Holden-Ried) begin to unravel the many tangled threads of the investigation, all in search of one answer: why did the Queen of the Narrows suddenly sink to the bottom of the sea? The team must race to uncover the truth behind the disaster.