In the aftermath of the Second World War, relations between the former allied eastern and western powers deteriorated fast. Suddenly, the small island nation found itself in the midst of the ensuing “cold-war”, which it used to its full benefit to catapult into the modern world. A founding member of the NATO alliance, Iceland provided an important base for forward operations in protection of NATO’s northern flank and Scandinavia and the approaches to North America by U.S. and allied forces.

The story of this fantastic period of history between 1945 and 1991, which was defined by the confro...

A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.

America from the Ground Up was filmed on location at archaeological and historical sites throughout ...
Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign...

Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering ta...

How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenar...

It is said to be one of the oldest books in the world. Has it been altered? If yes why? A remarkable...

Blueprints of War will strive to encompass the most famous military conflicts, leaders and weapons t...

With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuser...

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from f...

About Adolf Hitler's time in Germany. On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of ...

The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on ph...

How the constitution of the largest Democratic Republic in the world was created.

Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins o...