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Time Team investigate the town of Castleford, a Yorkshire mining town that may have once sat at the very edge of the Roman world. Was Castleford really one of Roman Britain's most important settlements and if so, what treasures does it hold? 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.

Time Team are investigating an ancient Roman cheese press in Stilton (!!!) However, this soon turns out to be a dead end. However, what ends up being revealed is perhaps even more intriguing; a Roman industrial landscape that is also strewn with bodies. What's going on here then? 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.

Time Team are investigating possible Roman ruins beneath a golf course. While the dig throws up its fair share of difficulties, what's revealed gives the crew a tantalising glimpse into a lost ancient world. 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.

Could You Survive as a Victorian Factory Worker?' As new technologies emerged throughout the 19th century, and the use of water and steam power became commonplace, millions of rural workers, including thousands of children, descended on the growing industrial towns to work in mills and factories. Northern cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield became industrial powerhouses, exporting textiles such as cotton, wool, silk and linen worldwide to Britain's expanding empire. As well as producing textiles, these establishments would generate enormous profits for a new class of industrialists and entrepreneurs. But what was ordinary life like for a Victorian factory worker? What were the conditions and safety standards like in a mill in Victorian England? And how did their lives compare to ours today? In episode one of this two-part series, History Hit presenters Luke Tomes and Louee Dessent delve deep into the historic spirit of the 1800s industrial revolution, filling the shoes of a wealthy Victorian industrialist and a poor Victorian labourer respectively at National Trust's Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire, built in 1784 by the renowned entrepreneur Samuel

While the Colosseum was far from the earliest Roman Amphitheatre, it was certainly the largest. Discover the miracles of construction contained within this marvel of engineering as well as how modern conservationists continue to maintain one of the world's most iconic locations. 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.

The Spitfire Factory’s engineers get to work on the Spitfire’s fuselage. As they rivet, bolt, and hammer the 60-year-old parts back into shape, Peter hits the road to track down key components he’ll need for the restoration. Pilot Anna Walker travels down to Southampton to discover how the Spitfire can trace its roots from racing seaplanes in the 1920s, and the Spitfire Factory receives a visit from a veteran who may have a very special connection to Peter’s prize project… Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.