Bell ringing in England goes back centuries with a culture of sounding church bells that is unique in the world. 

From Rosslare in the southeast via Dublin to Howth runs probably the most beautiful train route in the Republic of Ireland. 

Privatised water companies pumping raw sewage into lakes, rivers and seas has led to a major scandal in the UK.

The United Kingdom, with its four constituent nations, has been shaken by a number of crises in recent years.

 From Ancient Greece and Rome to 17th century England, this episode shows how privacy is closely linked to power, technology, social inequality and freedom.

Europeans are looking for ways to find a new balance with nature

130 years before the French Revolution, the King is executed by his people. How did this happen?

How did Europe and America start to use paper money?