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This documentary tells the story of the revolution in farming in post-war France and Germany.

The myth of Monaco: from a remote fishing village to one of the richest countries in the world.

Freedom and religion, capitalism and war: what American history teaches us about the country’s identity.

The quarrel between Edward and George, both Kings, has shaped the British monarchy for decades.

From Lucrezia Borgia to Malinche to Marie Curie: Women’s contributions have often been downplayed or misrepresented in the history books. Duels of History (re)tells their stories.

July 1936. A military coup triggers a bloody civil war in Spain which will claim 400,000 lives and forever change the country.

Central and eastern Europeans tell their stories of how their countries were transformed into communist states after 1945.

From cowrie shells to the first banknotes and digital currencies, this documentary series takes a critical look at how money shapes societies and determines our lives.

This documentary explores a little-known chapter of World War II: French volunteers who fought for the Third Reich.

Meet the heroes and gods of Greek mythology with Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey full of passion, power-play, rivalry and divine wrath.

Rebounds traces the eventful history of a French dance music culture that went global.

This is the story of one of Europe's biggest migrations; one of people fleeing poverty or persecution and hoping for a better life. 

What remains of the American Dream? A journey along the legendary Route 66 from Chicago to California.

An intimate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, through the memories of those closest to her.

An insight into the values that have shaped the identity of American society over the last 250 years.

From Antiquity to today’s social media, this documentary looks at the history male domination. Why are we still in a machocracy?

Franco-German chef Lucie Fischer-Chapalain discovers unusual ingredients and creates her own tasty and original dishes with them.

Goddess Athena urges Zeus to help Odysseus, the last Greek fighter who has not yet returned home to Ithaca

After the war, the conflict between the two brothers continues as Edward publishes his controversial memoirs.

In December 1936, Edward VIII abdicated the throne and left the crown to his younger brother George.