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During the Battle of the Leyte Gulf on October 25, 1944, Japan resorted to drastic measures as they tried to turn the tide of WW2. When Japanese pilots spotted American warships below they unleashed the divine wind, or as it is more commonly know, the kamikaze. For the remainder of the Second World War thousands of kamikaze pilots would try and crash into American ships in a terrifying display of courage. This method of attack is incredibly famous, but was it actually effective? War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

A man is ejected from his car and flung into a nearby ditch during a bizarre traffic accident. A woman is found in her crashed car, but the reason for the crash is a complete mystery to the police, and a young man is strangely calm after running over a pedestrian. Accident investigator takes us through the process of the people who find out what really went wrong in traffic accidents. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Reptiles exist in all four corners of the globe coming in all shapes and sizes including crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, and geckos. They are the forefathers of the dinosaurs many are solitary whilst others work in groups. This detailed documentary explores some of these fascinating yet scary-looking reptiles.

Have you ever wondered what exactly an animal's tail does? Marty Stouffer explores this very question in Wild America. Most people believe it's to help them keep balanced but it does so much more. Snakes use their tails in defense, fish use theris to move, porcupines use theirs to warn off predators which are covered in spikes, beavers use their tales as a paddle and rudder, wolfs and wild dogs use their tails to communicate and express their moods.

Eric Brown was a navel officer and test pilot born in 1919. He was an amazing pilot and holds records for the most types of aircraft flown, most carrier take offs and landings. In this documentary Eric tells his amazing stories from WW2 and even his help test flying supersonic aircraft. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

The Victorian era was one of the most remarkable in British history; it saw The Industrial Revolution, the growth of major cities, the birth of the British Empire, and huge advances in medicine, transport, and education. It was also a time when harsh working conditions, child cruelty, and desperate poverty blighted the lives of the majority of the people of the country. Incorporating rare footage from the end of Queen Victoria's reign, this film presents an uncomplicated picture of the era, focusing on aspects of everyday life.

What made you attractive in the Middle Ages? In this filmed episode of the History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets, Dr Kate Lister interviews medieval historian Eleanor Janega about medieval beauty standards, hygiene and the perspectives of women throughout the Middle Ages. They also discuss Eleanor's new book 'The Once and Future Sex'. It's an illuminating exploration of medieval thinking on women’s beauty, sexuality, and behaviour. What makes for the ideal woman? How should she look, love, and be? You'll also find out if medieval people washed, shaved or brushed their teeth. Plus, why weren't nuns allowed to look after the sick overnight?

Casino Confidential episodes 9&10 A drunken customer accused of theft decides to have a screaming match at security and ends up in cuffs. A new calendar shoot of the staff is taking place and only one member gets to be the new face of the casino, and a long term employee has lost all respect for her boss. At Casino Confidential, we take a look at the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas through the eyes of staff at Binions Casino. Investigate the heart of gambling and the trouble it makes. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

It's difficult for anyone not to get attached to a cute baby animal, and it turns out that when you own a zoo, it can be even harder, especially when 2 sloths called Bugsey and Bell live in your house. Charlie Sammut shows us around the sloths he has living in his house and then Monterey Zoo taking us closer than we've ever been to some truly incredible animals. Actress Dawn Wells is famous for her role on Gilligan's Island, and as a passionate animal advocate, she tells us about her role as ambassador for The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.

For millions of years the mammoth, a magnificent animal ruled the northern hemisphere. Thriving on lush ice age grasslands huge herds spread across continents. The mammoth shared a common ancestor with today's common elephants and the two species merged 5 million years ago. But whilst the elephant survived the mammoth did not. What killed the mammoth? nature, man, or something more destructive?

Tony Robinson and the Time Team are on a dig like no other. They're on a mission to work out whether the intriguing ancient artefacts of Llygadwy are genuine or an elaborate crime against archaeology. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Fidan travels to Hong Kong where the free press is slowly being silenced by communist China. Acoording to Shirley Yam of the Hong Kong Journalist Association it is like boiling a frog: “if you boil the water slowly the frogs doesn’t notice, until it’s fully cooked and ready to be eaten”. Hong Kong is formally part of the Peoples Republic of China, but when the British handed over the islands to China in 1997 it was negotiated that the former Crown Colony would keep its democracy and legislation for 50 years to come. When in 2014 China interfered in the election process, the Hong Kong inhabitants revolted in the Umbrella Revolution which lasted for three months. But they achieved nothing. Press freedom in Hong Kong is diminishing ever since. Cyber attacks are organized against online news outlets. Newspapers are bought by investment tycoons from mainland China. Critical reporters are fired. Some are beaten up in the streets. Some vanish mysteriously. The result is a climate of fear amongst Hongkongers and journalists. Fortunately Fidan also meets reporters that won’t be scared

Its week four of training the new recruits, and after getting comfortable with attack drills and their weapons, a surprise ambush pushes them to their limits and shows which recruits can really handle being in the army. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The Pursuit For The Perfect Wine | A Perfect Vintage | Wine Documentary examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Time Team visits England's capital to excavate a Roman site in Greenwich park. What they uncover is not only incredibly rare but reshapes our understanding of what Roman Britain looked like and how it operated. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Australia has a reputation for being home to some of the most dangerous animals on the planet; Gane Doyle Jr has grown up with some of Australia's apex predators such as snakes, crocodiles and dingos from the WA Reptile Park in Perth. He has been bitten by almost all of them, but he still enjoys an extraordinary relationship with his Predator Pets. We'll also meet the officers whose job it is to capture stray exotics in Riverside County and who talk to a team at a sanctuary for former performing animals who have some very clear opinions about keeping exotics in captivity.

In Moscow, Fidan visits Novaja Gazeta, one of the few critical newspapers in Russia. Ever since six journalists of NG were murdered in the line of duty, chief editor Muratov worries about the danger his colleagues get themselves into. Pavel Kanygin is one of NG’s star reporters. While covering the Ukraine, he has been kidnapped and beaten up twice by pro-Russia rebels. And of course he has been reporting on the crash of flight MH-17. For that reason, Pavel is sent to the Netherlands to cover the investigation report about what caused the plane to crash. Fidan stays in Moscow to witness how the event is covered by the dominant pro-Putin media like Russia Today and Lifenews. Their propaganda strategy is simple: Everybody is lying anyway, so people can choose the truth that suits them best. That is the tragedy of Pavel and of Novaja Gazeta. They fight for the truth in a country where the majority of the people does not even believe truth exists. Fidan Ekiz visits the courageous people that practice journalism under dictatorship or oppression and

It's a different kind of job today for Tanalian air as a national guard has gone missing on a hike in the mountains and hasn't been seen for days. With a rescue expert on board knowing how the guard might have been thinking, can they track down and save this man? Tanalian Air takes dangerous flying to whole new levels. With Alaskan bush pilots, it's said that its 90% smooth sailing and 10% moments of pure terror, and for these master pilots, that a lot of scary moments. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

What was life really like for Anne Boleyn growing up? Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the story of Anne Boleyn's remarkable upbringing in the Netherlands and France before she arrived at the heart of Tudor England. For all Anne Boleyn’s fame, this is a period of her life where the evidence is hard to find and fact needs to be carefully sifted from fiction. Suzannah explores Anne’s childhood home, beautiful Hever Castle, to discover what made her - what formed her into the extraordinary woman who would change the course of history. With special access to a remarkable new exhibition at Hever, Suzannah joins the curatorial team to handle and analyse the original evidence relating to Anne’s upbringing and the shaping of her character, including a significant illuminated book of hours complete with Anne’s personal signature and a newly re-examined original painting, reattributed as being of Catherine of Aragon, Henry’s queen when Anne arrived at court.

Tom Brady is arguably the greatest quarterback of all time with stats that surpass even Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, and Dan Marino. With seven Super Bowl rings and a legendary 60-plus MPH rocket arm, he is the GOAT. Learn the backstory of how this champion rose to the top from his childhood friends, high school and college teammates, coaches, and fellow NFL players. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Evolution has produced millions of creatures yet 99% of them are extinct. This series investigates 6 remarkable animals and the causes of their extensions. Was nature or man to blame? This episode explores the famous dodo. It is told to be a fat and clumsy bird but based on the only 2 full skeletons of dodos on earth this doesn't seem to be the case. What was the dodo really like and what happened to it?

Time Team are investigating a Bronze Age trackway and what could be an ancient burial site in the Flag Fens. What they uncover reveals an ancient isle of dead that was hugely important to the ancient peoples of this area. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

An old man has been scamming casino goers and stealing money, making security hot on his trail. Some of the staff go and explore the haunted rooms in the casino for a birthday party and a few crazy casino guests are enjoying the high-life a bit too much. Casino Confidential episodes 3 & 4 At Casino Confidential, we take a look at the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas through the eyes of staff at Binions Casino. Investigate the heart of gambling and the trouble it makes. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

FRONTLINE told the vivid, inside story of how the biggest Ebola outbreak on record began and why it wasn’t stopped before it was too late. (Aired 2015) FRONTLINE spent months on the ground in West Africa, tracing the Ebola outbreak’s path through Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia in 2014 and 2015 and uncovering the hidden story of what happened before the world started paying attention. The documentary shared firsthand accounts from survivors and victims’ family members — from the forest region of Guinea to the bustling Liberian capital of Monrovia — including the father of a one-year-old Guinean child who was believed to be the first person to die in the outbreak. With access to key global and local decision-makers and health responders, “Outbreak” exposed tragic missteps in the response to what would become the deadliest Ebola outbreak that the world had ever experienced. The documentary drew on revelatory and candid admissions of failure from key government and public health officials, some of whom were speaking publicly for the first time. The investigation raised prescient questions about whether governments and

It's a new season of Alaska's Ultimate Bush Pilots, and a brand new crew. Meet the people of Tanalian air, an airline that flies all over Alaska in both plane and helicopter. Tanalian Air takes dangerous flying to whole new levels. With Alaskan bush pilots, it's said that its 90% smooth sailing and 10% moments of pure terror, and for these master pilots, that a lot of scary moments. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Marty Stouffer is exploring southern Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, to track the South's largest animal, the Black Bear (aka The Swamp Bear). He ventures through the deep south swamps which lead to a Bobcat, Alligator, Snapping Turtle, and other animals which share this mysterious realm with the elusive black bear.

Top Medieval Historian Rates Vikings in Movies' First, Cat reviews Chris Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor and the depiction of Asgard, home of the Norse gods, in the 2011 Marvel movie 'Thor'. She then takes a look at a classic Hollywood film from 1958, 'The Vikings', starring Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis, which recreates the death of the legendary Viking Ragnar Lothbrok. Next up, it's 'The 13th Warrior' starring Antonio Banderas and Vladimir Kulich, which shows the interaction between the Viking and Islamic worlds, as well as featuring a Viking prayer which closely resembles the one described by the Muslim traveller Ahmad ibn Fadlan. Then she rates a brief scene from the 2009 film 'Valhalla Rising', which recreates a meeting between the Viking One-Eye and North American tribesmen. The animated movie 'How to Train Your Dragon' is next, which leans into popular tropes about the Viking world - including horned helmets - but does hint at the important societal role played by Viking women. Finally, it's the 2022 Viking blockbuster 'The Northman' starring Alexander Skarsgård. Although the film is rated highly

These Skeletons Reveal Horrific Injuries From The Battle of Towton' The Battle of Towton in 1461 has long held the distinction of being the largest and bloodiest battle on English soil. A decisive moment in the Wars of the Roses, it saw the Yorkist Edward IV defeat his Lancastrian rival Henry VI and claim the English throne. But what made this so battle so uniquely brutal? We analyse real medieval skeletons found in a mass grave on the battlefield, all exhibiting evidence of horrendous injuries suffered at Towton. In the second episode of this two-part series, medieval historian Matt Lewis gets a taste of what the battle was like for an ordinary soldier. With the help of leading experts from Bradford University, he pairs the terrifying wounds on the Towton skeletons with the weapons that likely caused them. He learns about the damage that could be done with a medieval sword, warhammer, poleaxe and mace, all commonly used in the Wars of the Roses. Don’t forget to check out the first episode, where he joined Chris Berendt, Chairman of the

Stone age finds are incredibly rare in Britain. As such, this neolithic site buried under a holiday resort is hugely exciting for the time team. Join Tony and the gang as they uncover some of their oldest ever finds. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Kings James II succeeded his brother King Charles II in 1685. He was a Catholic monarch of a Protestant nation and attempts had already been made to prevent him from claiming the throne. The last of the Stuart Kings would reign for only three years and it would be his own daughter, Mary who would be his downfall. She, along with her husband William of Orange, would overthrow the House of Stuart.

It's their first week joining the New Zealand army. With 16 life changing weeks ahead of them, these recruits are starting off in the deep end with their body breaking training and acclimation. How many will survive the first week? WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Time Team get permission to excavate a previously untouched Roman cemetery in the vicinity of Hadrian's wall. What will this site reveal about Roman Britain and why a once flourishing settlement suddenly became depopulated. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

In 1812, Mary Anning unearthed the remains of an unknown creature on a Dorset beach. Buried within the rock was the backbone of 60 vertebrae, a long tail, and a 4-foot skull with sharp teeth. It was the first complete prehistoric skeleton ever found in Britain. Anning's find would soon unlock a story that defied imagination. Her discovery of dinosaurs deeply shocked a society that believed the earth was created in 7 days.

Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth comes to an end soon after his death in 1660 an exiled King returns to London with an enormous fanfare. Kings Charles II's reign is a dramatic shift away from the rule of the Puritans that precede him but dual tragedies of the worst outbreak of plague in generations and the Great Fire Of London strike the nation's heart.

FRONTLINE investigated the widespread use of antibiotics in food animals and whether it was fueling the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance in people. (Aired 2014) In “The Trouble with Antibiotics,” correspondent David E. Hoffman traveled the country and examined new research out of Arizona, Pennsylvania and North Texas focusing on how antibiotics on the farm might be fueling a crisis of antibiotic resistance for humans. The documentary traced the history and controversy over antibiotics in agriculture, discovered gaps in basic data about how antibiotics are used on the farm — and raised questions about why that information did not exist. “The Trouble with Antibiotics” is a FRONTLINE production with American University School of Communication’s Investigative Reporting Workshop. It is produced by Rick Young and Anthony Szulc. The correspondent is David E. Hoffman. Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding is provided by the Abrams Foundation; the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Park Foundation; the Heising-Simons Foundation; and the FRONTLINE Journalism Fund with major support from

On paper Uganda is a democracy, but in reality nepotism and corruption are the rule. Journalism is one of the lowest paying jobs, and journalists, newspapers and TV stations are easily intimidated. Freelance videojournalist Ntege Williams is a rare gem. His camera was broken by the police three times. He was arrested several times and received death threats. And still he continues. Fidan travels to Kampala to bring him another camera, for Ntege to document the scandal with that goes on in a Ugandan kingdom where poor people are being kicked off their land to make room for powerful tea plantations. In helping Ntege, Fidan herself becomes involved in this journalistic detective story. Fidan Ekiz visits the courageous people that practice journalism under dictatorship or oppression and becomes a part of their adventurous daily life. After being a news correspondent in Turkey for some years, Fidan returns to The Netherlands and starts making documentaries. At age of 38 she tries to redefine the importance of journalism. A daughter of Turkish immigrants in The Netherlands, Fidan Ekiz studied journalism. She was

Extreme weather is a serious issue on Kodiak Island, with its unique landscape and conditions meaning it's 20 times more likely to die as a pilot here than anywhere else. When the weather changes without warning, it's a good thing that Island Air has a backup plan. Island Air Service makes once-in-a-lifetime quests a reality. Flying in fog, rain, snow or sleet and moving outdoorsmen, locals, supplies and materials to the farthest corners of the island, It's all in a day's run for a Kodiak bush pilot and the staff and crew of Island Air. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Who Were the First Humans on British Shores? | The Story of 'Cheddar Man' If the words British history conjure up images of Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, Boudica, Mary Seacole, The Beatles and the Blitz, you’re squinting at a small spec of the history of humanity of these Isles. Even if you go back to the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD, or even further to the Iron Age or the Bronze Age, you’re still only looking at 1% of humankind’s story in this land. This is a 900,000 year old story of ice ages, glaciers and hunter gatherers. Of lions, hyenas, hippos, rhinos and woolly mammoths. Of archaeological discoveries like Cheddar Man, who was once thought to be the oldest Englishman who ever lived. The story of the First Britons is a story of a species that would come and go many times before calling this land home. A story that has travel, and the movement of people, at its heart. So what do we know about these early migrants to Britain’s shores? Travel writer Noo Saro-Wiwa talks us

Expect the unexpected when Time Team asks to dig a couple of holes in your garden. In the garden of an unassuming house in Dorset, the team uncover centuries' worth of finds documenting habitation as far back as the stone age. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Professor Williams studies the reign of Charles I, who succeeded James I in 1625. Hear how religious upheaval and authoritarian rule led to civil war and a beheading. The Stuart dynasty lived through arguably the most eventful, bloodthirsty and trying period in British history, and this series reassesses the royal house's history and legacy in a new and unique way.

Following the EPA’s January 2023 determination, revisit FRONTLINE’s look at a battle between those in Alaska who depend on Bristol Bay’s salmon fishery for a living and supporters of a proposed mine at the bay’s headwaters to extract mineral wealth. (Aired 2012) The Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska is home to the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world. It’s also home to enormous deposits of copper, gold and molybdenum that have been estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. “Alaska Gold” delved into the complex fight over “Pebble mine,” including what happened when a group of Alaska Native tribes and commercial fishermen in Alaska petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to intervene. “This — I believe this will be the biggest environmental fight of this century for Alaska,” former Alaska State Senator Rick Halford, a Pebble mine opponent, told FRONTLINE in the 2012 documentary. “Alaska Gold” is a FRONTLINE production with Kenneth Levis Productions, LLC. The writer and producer is Kenneth Levis. The co-producer is Aaron Ernst. The reporter is Blaine Harden. Explore additional reporting on "Alaska

Fidan revisits Istanbul, where she used to work as a news correspondent. Turkey has changed a lot under president Erdogan. For journalists who are critical towards the government, the social climate has become much harsher. Independent news media are being shut down, or threatened with huge fiscal penalties. Journalists risk being fired without any reason. The social climate is one of self-censorship and fear, resulting in a staggering lack of solidarity among journalists. Fidan meets eminent journalist Mustafa Hos, chief editor of several news outlets, who was fired and suddenly found himself without any friends. She meets the underground cartoonists of Leman magazine, with Ozgur Mumcu who faces a 6 year prison sentence for insulting the president, and with the courageous Kurdish reporter Ihsan Kacar. Fidan Ekiz visits the courageous people that practice journalism under dictatorship or oppression and becomes a part of their adventurous daily life. After being a news correspondent in Turkey for some years, Fidan returns to The Netherlands and starts making documentaries. At age of 38 she tries to redefine the importance of journalism. A daughter

Island Air have a new rookie in their ranks who wants nothing more than to be a great new Kodiak pilot. He has a lot to learn though and a lot of tough love from Bob is needed to help pass his initial flight test to make sure he doesn't end up like the previous pilot who failed... Island Air Service makes once-in-a-lifetime quests a reality. Flying in fog, rain, snow or sleet and moving outdoorsmen, locals, supplies and materials to the farthest corners of the island, It's all in a day's run for a Kodiak bush pilot and the staff and crew of Island Air. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The bones of up to 10 soldiers killed at the Battle of Waterloo have been discovered - some in an attic in Belgium - the largest cache of Waterloo casualties ever found. Uncovered by a team of Belgian and German academics, it's believed these bones belong to a mix of Prussian, French and British soldiers, all killed during the fighting on Sunday 18th June 1815. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition, leading to Napoleon's surrender and exile. Having worked with the academics to break the story, Dan Snow made the journey from History Hit HQ to Belgium where the remains are being held. He spoke with the team leading the groundbreaking analysis and found out what the bones tell us about the regular soldiers. At the time, the Battle of Waterloo was one of the bloodiest battles in European history, but remarkably, only two full skeletons have been discovered until now. Join Dan as he learns about the fate of these men and their remains and

Christopher Columbus set sail with the honest intention of discovering a new trade route to Asia. However, as the realities of the continent he discovered became clearer, his greed and brutality took over. This shift in his behavior began the darkest chapter in Spanish colonial history, an era known as ''The Black Legend''. In a few short years, Columbus and his men turned paradise into hell.

Homo erectus | Why Did the Most Successful Early Human Go Extinct? The Ancients host Tristan Hughes sits down with Professor John Mcnabb at the University of Southampton to discuss the extinct species of archaic human, Homo Erectus (aka the 'Upright Man') that existed about 2 million years ago. Were these ancient ancestors the first to make stone tools? Were they the first to create fires? How did they hunt? How similar were they to Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens? Why did they go extinct? Tristan and John cover all of this ground as well as touching upon another species of human that lived on the remote islands of Indonesia, Homo Floresiensis, otherwise known as 'The Hobbit' due to its small structure and features.

Auguste Escoffier brought fine dining to Victorian London. He is known as the Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs. He truly made his mark when he became head chef of London's new Savoy Hotel on the Strand. His influence is still today at the heart of modern cuisine.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, King James VI of Scotland claims her throne along with a new title of King James I of England. He faces numerous attempts on his life, including the notorious Gunpowder Plots, and the threat of the terrifying Thirty Years War raging on the continent.