S1E5: King Death | A History of Britain by Simon Schama
Simon Schama continues his look at British history with the Black Death, the horror of medieval Britain. Those it did not kill were condemned to suffer decades of anarchy and unrest, not least King Richard II. But it created an unlikely breed of survivor - the country gent.
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Presenter Larry Lamb goes on a once-in-a-lifetime journey around Rome to discover what made the Romans so successful. Lamb is joined on his trip by some of Europe and America's most-renowned classical experts who provide information about the intrigue, conflict and violence that is central to the history of Rome.
Episode 2 | Rome: The World's First Superpower
Presenter Larry Lamb goes on a once-in-a-lifetime journey around Rome to discover what made the Romans so successful. Lamb is joined on his trip by some of Europe and America's most-renowned classical experts who provide information about the intrigue, conflict and violence that is central to the history of Rome.