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The warship is one of the most complex pieces of machinery ever made. The pride of any navy, they enable an unrivalled domination of the seas and in turn a domination of the land also. From galley ships of the 17th century to modern day aircraft carriers, we take a look back at over 400 years of naval warships to see just how they were constructed and the lessons they can teach us today. 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 Incredible Historic Shipwrecks Still Lying in British Rivers' In 2013, a survey around the UK identified 199 different assemblages of hulks, remains of craft. These included paddle ships, ferries, steamboats, sail ships, submarines and fishing boats. All around the UK, in rivers and streams, and in the mud on the side of riverbeds are the remains of our maritime past, which helps us understand who were are today. In this stunning documentary, historian and archaeologist Dr Sam Willis travels along the River Dart, from Totnes to Dartmouth, to explore the wreckage of ships of our maritime past. Along the way Sam finds wreckage of an old Edwardian paddle steamer, a floating harbour used during the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and an 18th Century bathing house. He also stops off at the temporary residence of best-selling novelist and crime writer, Agatha Christie.

A look at how British prisoners of war were used to build a train track that would eventually link Thailand to Burma during the second world war. Both the surviving Prisoners and the Japanese captors discuss the work they did as they tell their extreme survival stories and tell of the often horrific yet inspirational experiences they shared. Welcome to Reel Truth History, the home of gripping and powerful documentaries. Here you can watch both full length documentaries and series that explore some of the most comprehensive pieces of world history.

When a major fishing boat suffers main engine failure off the Canadian coast it becomes a race against time for the crew to be rescued. With a storm approaching, the captain declares an emergency to the Canadian Coast Guard. Will they rescue the crew in time? From plane crashes to natural disasters, Trapped presents the most spectacular survival and rescue stories of all time. Told from the perspective of the victims and the heroes who saved them. 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! Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios.

The Ancient metropolises of Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Carthage all stand as monuments to the incredible achievements of the ancient peoples who created them. What do they tell us about how these people lived and the values of their societies? 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 this episode, Liz will look at the most incredible friendships between humans and some of the most dangerous creatures from around the world, including a polar bear, lions and a pack of hyenas. Content licensed by DRG to Little Dot Studios.