BBC Television Documentaries About History
14 entries in the BBC Television Documentaries About History compendium.
The Atheism TapesSix extended interviews on atheism and disbelief.Blood of the VikingsA genetic survey traced Viking heritage across the British Isles.Britain's Best BuildingsDan Cruickshank selects Britain's finest architectural works.The Celts (1987 TV series)A 1987 BBC series on Celtic culture and history.Chemistry: A Volatile HistoryA three-part series on the history of chemistry.Dinosaurs, Myths and MonstersExamining how fossils may have inspired ancient myths.DNA Family SecretsUsing DNA to solve family mysteries.Egyptian Journeys with Dan CruickshankDan Cruickshank explores the mysteries of Ancient Egypt.Great BritonsBBC poll to find the greatest Briton in history.Light Fantastic (TV series)A BBC Four series on the history and science of light.Local Heroes (British TV series)Adam Hart-Davis cycles to tell stories of local scientists.Lost LivesA record of those who died as a result of the Northern Ireland Troubles.Restoration (TV series)Viewers voted to save historic buildings with lottery funding.Rise of the ContinentsFour episodes trace the past and future of Earth's landmasses.
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