Gilbert White was a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist and ornithologist. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. Michael Wood explores the scientific life of the remarkable man.

An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when t...

Grace Dalrymple Elliot is a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution. Determ...

An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century Englan...

In a French forest circa 1798, a child–who cannot walk, speak, read or write–is found. A doctor beco...

This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legen...

Well known for its exploration of seduction and revenge, the “Dangerous Liaisons” by Choderlos de La...

The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Capta...

In 1757, the second year of the Seven Years' War, Frederick II the Great stands at the gates of Prag...

Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 ...

A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Gene...

Between the end of the Middle Ages and the late 18th century, over 50,000 Europeans were persecuted,...

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless po...

Patrick Bourgeois dives into the history of one of the worst naval tragedies that ever occurred in Q...

A parable about honor and true character, inspired by the reality of the 18th century. Constantin Br...

Young, pretty and innocent, Fanny Hill has lost her parents and must find her way in life amidst the...

Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find ...

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the...

In war-torn colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native...

The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacob...