7: Age of Industry | Andrew Marr’s History of the World

1: Survival | Andrew Marr's History of the World

Andrew Marr traces 70,000 years of history, beginning with the earliest humans. From Africa, they spread around the world, a...

2: Age of Empire | Andrew Marr's History of the World

In this episode, Andrew Marr tells the story of the first empires which laid the foundations for the modern world.

3: The Word and the Sword | Andrew Marr's History of the World

In this episode, Andrew Marr examines the spiritual revolutions that shook the world between 300 BC and 700 AD.

4: Into the Light | Andrew Marr's History of the World

Andrew reaches the Middle Ages, when Vikings explored and pillaged from Northern Europe to North America.

5: Age of Plunder | Andrew Marr's History of the World

Andrew tells the story of Europe's rise from piracy to private enterprise, starting with Columbus's discovery of America.

6: Revolution | Andrew Marr's History of the World

Andrew explores the Age of Revolution, when people across the world rose up in the name of freedom and equality.

7: Age of Industry | Andrew Marr's History of the World

In this episode, Andrew Marr tells how Britain's Industrial Revolution created the modern world.

8: Age of Extremes | Andrew Marr's History of the World

In this episode, Andrew Marr brings the story right up to date with the twentieth century.

0: Learning Zone | Andrew Marr's History of the World

Andrew Marr presents a selection of stories from his History of the World, specially rewritten for key stage 3 pupils. ...