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Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, sex and war
The ancient goddess responsible for both the fertility of life and the bloodshed of war.
22 Oct 2026,·52 mins
5. The Descent
A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
23 Oct 2026,·14 mins
Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Treacherous Conspiracy (Part 4)
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Sir Francis Drake’s return to England...
23 Oct 2026,·66 mins
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is truly a modern wonder of the world.
19 Oct 2026,·49 mins
How Houdini Made Magic
10. Cement your legacy
Houdini’s untimely death sends shockwaves around the world and helps eternalise his fame
30 Oct 2026,·13 mins
The Real History Behind the Illuminati
We unravel history’s greatest conspiracy theory once and for all.
22 Oct 2026,·44 mins
Evil Animals, Series 4
Crows
Are Crows - aka Seth Crowgans – evil or genius?
21 Oct 2026,·32 mins
Mel Giedroyc on Vera Gedroits
Famous guests pick someone they love or admire.
05 Oct 2026,·27 mins
Do Brits have bad teeth?
There’s a stereotype that Brits have bad teeth - is it true?
22 Oct 2026,·27 mins
Magdalene Laundries: Ireland's Dark Secret
What happened behind closed doors?
22 Oct 2026,·60 mins
History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
The Brothers Who Fought Mussolini
A band of Italian brothers fight fascism with pasta.
20 Oct 2026,·29 mins
A Tale of Blood and Ashes: The Exeter Vampires | Halloween Season
In 1800s America, something terrifying is feeding on the quiet town of Exeter.
16 Oct 2026,·36 mins
Dark Island
8. The Scar and The See
India Pollock travels to Rome in search of answers, accountability and justice.
Akhenaten and Nefertiti (Radio Edit)
Join Greg and his guests to learn about Tutankhamun’s parents, Nefertiti and Akhenaten.
23 Oct 2026,·28 mins
The Mad Monk & the Witch Hunts
What was the Hammer of Witches?
20 Oct 2026,·46 mins
The Star Chamber: Murder, Witch & Libel Trials
What really happened inside England’s most feared court?
19 Oct 2026,·40 mins
Keith Haring’s Berlin Wall mural
In October 1986, American artist Keith Haring painted a huge mural on the Berlin Wall
22 Oct 2026,·9 mins
1853: At Home, Among Friends
1853, Düsseldorf. A young Johannes Brahms visits the home of Robert and Clara Schumann.
24 Oct 2026,·56 mins
Part Nine: Epilogue - 'Aberfan is different...'
55 years on, survivors of the disaster are looking to the future - as well as the past.
08 Dec 2021,·29 mins
3: Remembering
Experts call for a permanent memorial to remember the North East Witch Trial victims
31 Oct 2023,·12 mins
The Growth Conundrum
Trailer
Ben Chu asks why the UK finds it so hard to generate sustained economic growth.
22 Oct 2026,·2 mins
Are teenagers ready for work?
A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work.
25 Oct 2026,·28 mins
3. High Art?
How false gods laid the cornerstones of Western civilisation.
08 Mar 2006,·30 mins
Unspun World: Saudi Arabia’s safe-haven reputation
John Simpson analyses the toll on Saudi Arabia of ongoing Houthi attacks
23 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Lady on Trial
Ladies in Court
Lucy Worsley, Professor Rosalind Crone and barrister Nneka Akodulu KC discuss the cases.
18 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Tito Part 5: The Sun King
Tito becomes an international celebrity with a jet-set lifestyle.
15 Jul 2026,·56 mins
6. By the Time You Get This Letter
Were their deaths, and these letters, their final creative collaboration?
08 Sep 2026,·42 mins
Aviation Mysteries
The disappearances of the Flying Duchess of Bedford.
14 Sep 2026,·71 mins
Real Vikings
10. 1066 and the Last Vikings
1066 ushers in the ultimate Norse showdown, bringing down the curtain on the Viking Age…
26 May 2026,·58 mins
October 19th to October 25th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
23 Oct 2026,·5 mins
