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12,000 years ago, Britain entered a new chapter in its long history. By this point, hunting tools had evolved, from hefty spears to the slick and stealthy bow and arrow. This revolution in technology would change the way humans hunted forever. In a period in which Britain was also thawing and exiting from an Ice Age, the warm and moist forest environments became home to the last of the hunter gatherers in Britain. They ate a diverse range of food, including wild meat, fish and fresh fruit from plants. This would nonetheless change as the Britain entered the New Stone Age in circa 4000 BC and an agricultural revolution swathed the British Isles. Join bushcraft and survival expert Ray Mears in Episode 2 of our Ancient Britain series, as he exits the Palaeolithic era and enters the Mesolithic and Neolithic era in Britain. On his journey, Ray will explore the evolution of hunting methods and equipment, and the eventual transformation of the hunter-gatherer culture and the adoption of agriculture and sedentary living.

From the omen of 1066's long-haired star to Hastings and the Harrowing of the North, this episode charts William the Conqueror's brutal rise. In History Makers, we trace the Norman story from Viking roots to the making of a king. We meet Rolf the Ganger and the birth of Normandy under Charles the Simple, then enter William's perilous childhood: assassination plots, the murder of his guardian Osborne Crepon, and years of anarchy. We see the young duke's iron resolve at Alençon, where taunts of "hides for the tanner" triggered a ruthless reprisal, and his strategic marriage to Matilda of Flanders. With Edward the Confessor's death, rival claims ignite. We examine Harold Godwinson's disputed oath in Normandy, William's papal-backed invasion force, and the contrasting battle doctrines of Norman combined arms of archers, spearmen and cavalry, as shown on the Bayeux Tapestry, versus the Anglo-Saxon shield wall and Dane axes. After Harold's dash north to defeat Harald Hardrada and Tostig at Stamford Bridge, the stage is set at Senlac Hill. At Hastings, arrows, infantry and cavalry grind at the Saxon line. When

Dive into the complexities of nature and learn how these incredible creatures have evolved over generations to conquer their ecological niches. Witness the stunning defence strategies of diverse creatures, from the lightning speed of the hyena clan to the mesmerising jumps of the frog. Explore the intricate world of deer and their powerful antlers, crucial for survival

This 2 part docudrama is about the love affair between King Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn. Through stylish re-enacted drama and investigative research, this film presented by Suzannah Lipscomb will reveal the darker side of love & power in Tudor England delving into their passionate and volatile relationship.

In the Battle for Guadalcanal, whilst fierce jungle fighting took place on the ground, one of the biggest aerial battles was taking place in the skies above. This documentary follows archaeologists as they study well preserved ruins on the groud to work out follow the story of this epic dogfight

Arborist Steven Othold and his colleagues not only have one of the toughest jobs of all, but also one of the most dangerous. Because they have to climb trees and operate razor-sharp saws in the treetop. This episode is about men who have to deal with nature. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 00:38 - In Flora and Fauna | Badass Professions (3/6) ▷ 47:41 - Credits ------- ------- They are nothing for the faint-hearted: badass professions that demand everything from the men who practice them. They demand strength, concentration, physical endurance, and take place in dangerous conditions, powerful odors and filthy work environments. Men who work in these fields are rarely envied. How does one cope with such jobs? We give close-up insights into a world full of dangerous work. We accompany three men with badass professions in their everyday working lives – from professional diver and metal caster to explosive ordnance disposal specialist. Original Title - In Flora and Fauna | Badass Professions (3/6) A film by Jörg Hinners © 2021, Licensed by Autentic GmbH ------- Documentaries