Synopsis
In the early 20th century, leisure and recreation transformed American lives. Newly wealthy, the American society filled free time with wholesome entertainment and sports. A new generation saw an opportunity to break down many of the social barriers. Through depression, war and boom, play defined who you were, as leisure became the cornerstone of American identity.
Time Team Londinium - The Edge of Empire
In the past decade a huge amount of redevelopment has taken place in the City, providing an unparalleled opportunity for archaeologists to find out more about the old Roman city beneath the modern streets and buildings. What they've discovered suggests that far from being a relatively uncivilised backwater, Londinium was in fact one of the most sophisticated and advanced cities in the entire empire.
S1E4: Battle in the Glens | Walking Through History
Tony Robinson takes on a tough four-day trek through the Kintail region of the west Scottish Highlands to discover the story of the Jacobite uprisings of the early 1700s.