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Tony Robinson's VE Day: Minute By Minute takes a unique look at a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, delving into the key events that made VE Day such a momentous twenty-four hours. This is the story of what happened on that most celebrated and important day, including original interviews with historians and veterans who tell their stories and share their first-hand experiences 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

Alexander the Great forged one of the largest empires of ancient history. But his early death, aged 32, ensured that it came crashing down within decades of his passing. In many ways, the story of this extraordinary conqueror’s early demise is more fascinating than that of his life. Over the years, lots of legendary stories became closely entwined with Alexander’s early death, written centuries after his passing by those eager to mythologise his story with an abundance of romantic, wondrous tales. So what’s the fact and what’s the fiction? Did Alexander die of illness? Or was it murder? And did he really leave his empire ‘to the strongest’. History Hit’s Tristan Hughes tells the story of Alexander the Great’s final days and addresses some of the myths around his passing. He also examines the aftermath of Alexander’s death and how this conqueror’s corpse ultimately ended up in Egypt.

Napoleon Bonaparte. One of history’s greatest commanders or a bit overrated? In this video, Dan Snow breaks down the pivotal battles that shaped the legendary commander’s legacy and left an indelible mark on the pages of history. From his sweeping victories at the Battle of Marengo and the Battles of Austerliz to the disastrous Russian campaign and the iconic Battle of Waterloo, Dan revisits the epic clashes, analyses the strategies, and witnesses the drama and chaos of the biggest battles that shaped Napoleon's rise and fall. SONY social pages

In this chapter we visit Infiernito, an ancient astronomical observatory of the Muiscas people in Colombia and travel through the Brazilian Amazon, in order to delve into the vision of the sky held by the Tucanos and Baniwas tribes. In Chile, we shall hear how the Association of Skeptics challenges the validity of horoscopes and we shall test astral charts. We’ll discuss the differences between astrology and astronomy and, in California, we ponder on the relation between the Cosmos and human history. Finally, in the Elqui Valley in Chile, we discover how the mysticism of chamanes co-exists with one of the most powerful observatories in the world: Gemini and the Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 02:16 - Destiny written in the Stars | Children of the Stars (8/10) ▷ 51:22 - Credits ------- ------- Children of the Stars is a voyage through the history of the people of America and their vision of the sky, since the earliest civilizations until the present. In this crossing between the future and the past, this series travels

Uncover the secretive strategies these birds employ, from mimicking eggs to ruthless tactics within the nest. This documentary takes you on a global journey, exploring the deceptive behaviours of cuckoos in Germany, Africa, and Spain. Witness the surprising alliances and conflicts between cuckoos and their unwitting foster parents. Nature's drama unfolds as these clever birds navigate the delicate balance of survival in the avian world.

Alexander managed to conquer much of the known world in just 12 short years, but how was this possible? Discover the real history behind the rise and fall of one of the most remarkable men in history. 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.