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History: The Interesting Bits
A look at espionage; meeting spies from Delilah to Roald Dahl and along the way revealing the real model for James Bond.
2026-08-06
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at wars that lasted for centuries and others that were over in minutes, as well as the difficulty of ending a war; the possibility of starting a war over almost anything, from an unprovoked invasion to a lost ear, a pastry or a stolen bucket.
2026-08-06
History: The Interesting Bits
Throughout history, men and women have dedicated themselves to raking in wealth in the form of old money, new money and blood money; a look at how they got it, spent it and how it affected their happiness, from Robber Barons to Mansa Musa of Mali.
2026-08-06
History: The Interesting Bits
Exploring why, from Liz Taylor to Attila the Hun, pain doesn't stop people from looking for love; how love is a driver of history, costing royalty their heads, generals their victories, and many people their sanity.
2026-08-06
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at the men and women who've run and, in some cases, won the Oval Office.
2026-08-06
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at some of history's criminals, con artists, frauds and fakes, from Adam Worth, the 19th-century inspiration for Professor Moriarty, to a jewel thief named Diamond Doris and a count who sold the Eiffel Tower to gullible buyers twice.
2026-08-06
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at espionage; meeting spies from Delilah to Roald Dahl and along the way revealing the real model for James Bond.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at wars that lasted for centuries and others that were over in minutes, as well as the difficulty of ending a war; the possibility of starting a war over almost anything, from an unprovoked invasion to a lost ear, a pastry or a stolen bucket.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
Throughout history, men and women have dedicated themselves to raking in wealth in the form of old money, new money and blood money; a look at how they got it, spent it and how it affected their happiness, from Robber Barons to Mansa Musa of Mali.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
Exploring why, from Liz Taylor to Attila the Hun, pain doesn't stop people from looking for love; how love is a driver of history, costing royalty their heads, generals their victories, and many people their sanity.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at the men and women who've run and, in some cases, won the Oval Office.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at some of history's criminals, con artists, frauds and fakes, from Adam Worth, the 19th-century inspiration for Professor Moriarty, to a jewel thief named Diamond Doris and a count who sold the Eiffel Tower to gullible buyers twice.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at espionage; meeting spies from Delilah to Roald Dahl and along the way revealing the real model for James Bond.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
A look at wars that lasted for centuries and others that were over in minutes, as well as the difficulty of ending a war; the possibility of starting a war over almost anything, from an unprovoked invasion to a lost ear, a pastry or a stolen bucket.
2026-08-07
History: The Interesting Bits
Throughout history, men and women have dedicated themselves to raking in wealth in the form of old money, new money and blood money; a look at how they got it, spent it and how it affected their happiness, from Robber Barons to Mansa Musa of Mali.
2026-08-07
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Francesca goes on a high-octane adventure in Snowdonia, one of the most remote corners of the UK.
2026-08-07
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In Morocco, Francesca experiences life on the edge of human capability and takes on a survival challenge walking alone amongst the sand dunes of the Sahara.
2026-08-07
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Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
2026-08-07
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Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels the globe to discover some of the world's most challenging places while uncovering stories.
2026-08-07
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In Belfast, one of Europe's most volatile cities, to track down ex-terrorists.
2026-08-07
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Francesca Chiorando travels to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria to find out if it is a holiday heaven or hell.
2026-08-07
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Francesca goes on a high-octane adventure in Snowdonia, one of the most remote corners of the UK.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
In Morocco, Francesca experiences life on the edge of human capability and takes on a survival challenge walking alone amongst the sand dunes of the Sahara.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels the globe to discover some of the world's most challenging places while uncovering stories.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
In Belfast, one of Europe's most volatile cities, to track down ex-terrorists.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
Francesca Chiorando travels to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria to find out if it is a holiday heaven or hell.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
Francesca goes on a high-octane adventure in Snowdonia, one of the most remote corners of the UK.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
In Morocco, Francesca experiences life on the edge of human capability and takes on a survival challenge walking alone amongst the sand dunes of the Sahara.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
2026-08-07
Access All Areas
Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels the globe to discover some of the world's most challenging places while uncovering stories.
2026-08-07