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Dan Snow heads to China to one of the oldest and most historic cities in the country - Xi’an. It’s a city that is now home to 10 million people, a modern metropolis, but it’s a city that wears its heritage proudly. This was the capital city of China’s most dynamic and important dynasties, the Tang and under their rule, Xi’an enjoyed its golden age. It became a city of art, culture and religion and travelling through the city, Dan comes face to face with the relics from that glorious period - the mighty city walls and the incredible Buddhist pavilions built 1500 years ago. But Dan isn’t just here to tell a story of a great Chinese city, but instead an international one, because Xi’an wasn’t just the most important city in China - but it acted as the terminus of that great artery of trade that wove a route through China, the Central Asian Steppe and all the way to Rome. The Silk Road. Heading into the Shaanxi History Museum, in the heart of modern Xi’an, Dan comes

The Most Fortified Island In The World? | Alderney With Dan Snow' Join Dan Snow as he explores one of the world's most fortified islands, discovering Roman ramparts, Victorian gun emplacements and giant underground bunkers built by the German occupiers during the Second World War. Alderney may be a tiny scrap of land in the English Channel - part of the Channel Islands archipelago - but its size belies its importance. It's played an important strategic part in British and French history. Despite only being ten miles west of La Hague on the Cotentin Peninsular, the island has for roughly a thousand years mostly belonged to the English and British. And for this reason, the island has a wealth of historical sites, quite out of proportion to its small size, from Roman walls to impressive concrete bunkers built by the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. Measuring just three square miles, the island of Alderney remains one of the most heavily fortified places in the world after it was transformed into an impregnable fortress as Hitler looked to strengthen his

Walking Britain's Roman Roads S01 E03 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 In Walking Britain's Roman Roads, historian Dan Jones takes viewers on a captivating journey through Britain's rich Roman heritage. He meticulously follows the course of six renowned Roman roads, unravelling the compelling stories of this ancient civilization's impact on the British landscape. Explore the depths of history as you travel along these iconic routes, delving into the intricate tapestry of Britain's Roman past. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay History! 📜🌍 Do you enjoy fascinating stories from history? Then our Crime channel has just what you need! Check out our top picks from Banijay Crime for a

They needed a prison for the most dangerous man in the World. Napoleon had seized supreme power in France. He’d marched his armies from Portugal to Moscow. But now he was a prisoner. His captors needed a prison from which escape was unthinkable. Their answer lay in the South Atlantic. A scrap of land a thousand miles from the African coast. St Helena. Dan Snow visits this remote island to learn more about its history. From accommodating some of the British Empire's greatest enemies to its role during - and in the aftermath of - the transatlantic slave trade.

This is the story of Rambo, a male tiger rescued from Florida and transported across the Atlantic to his new home in England. The journey is full of challenges, from the technical difficulties of moving his colossal crate to the emotional toll on the keepers as they face an unexpected tragedy. Rambo's arrival is a testament to the dedication of those who believe big cats belong in safe environments, not the unregulated hands of private owners. The film also examines the disturbing issue of how America has more tigers in captivity than there are left in the wild. This is a powerful look into the lives of these majestic creatures and the people who have dedicated their lives to protecting them. From: Tiger Island Content licensed by Orange Smarty to Little Dot Studios

Cocos island, off the coast of Costa Rica, is a real life treasure island. Centuries of records from the golden age of piracy indicate that the remote island was a hotspot for pirates to stash their treasure hoards. Centuries later, people are still spending their lives trying to find it.