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The Sahara is the biggest desert on earth ... it takes its name from the Arab word for "emptiness". In the dead heart of that emptiness there's a place called the Tenere. The Tenere takes its name from the Tuareg word for "nothing". A nothing the size of France in the middle of an emptiness the size of the United States. It's no wonder the locals call this place "The Land Of Fear". David Adams retraces the trade routes of the people who call this stove-hot corner of the planet home.

After the death of Diana Princess of Wales, theories filled the headlines, but many simple questions about the fatal night of August 31st have never been asked. First, police blamed the paparazzi for causing the accident. Then 48 hours later they blamed the driver of the Mercedes, Henri Paul. He was said to be three times over the drink limit. This compelling program seeks to answer the many questions overlooked by the enquiry.

Explore the game-changing aircraft, secret weapons, and daring pilots that turned the skies into the fiercest battlegrounds of World War II. Discover the real stories behind legendary warplanes! Dive deep into the evolution of aerial warfare during World War II, from the dogfights between F6F Hellcats and Japanese Zeros to the daring missions of the Tuskegee Airmen and the technological leaps of the Messerschmitt ME 262 jet. This video uncovers how planes like the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang changed the course of history with turbo superchargers and long-range drop tanks, while showcasing the bravery of pilots like Archie Maltby, William Holloman, and Robert Friend. See how German innovations like the V-2 rocket and FW 190 DORA tried to shift the balance, and learn about the harsh realities faced by those who built and flew these machines. You'll witness the critical role of carrier planes in the Pacific, including the Grumman Avenger’s attack on the Musashi and the fast-moving U.S. Navy carrier task forces. Get a closer look at engineering marvels such as the monocoque structure of the Bf 109

Joann Fletcher walks us through the various reasons behind the downfall of the great Egyptian empire. An empire that lasted for several thousand years wouldn't go down without a fight, but unfortunately, a slow burn of disaster was already well underway.

The pyramids of Giza were, up until the 20th century, the largest structures in the world. For over 4000 years, they have aroused all kinds of speculation in all who have seen them. How were they built? And who built them?

Since 1735, legend has it that a demonic creature has stalked the woods of one of America's oldest states; the Devil has given its name not just to hockey teams but to shops, wine, musical bands and a dizzying array of memorabilia.