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On the west coast of Scotland are a group of islands that are so remote they almost seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world and are populated by just a few hardy souls. (Part 3 of 6) (S).

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S).

11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S).

Lincoln reveals how poignant oration, political savvy, and moral conviction can help a lawyer from Illinois ascend from obscurity to the White House. (Part 2 of 6) (S).

The murderous street thug who became the mob's man in Las Vegas. His notoriety found its way onto the big screen in Martin Scorcese's Casino. (Part 5 of 13) (S).

Following in the footsteps of one of the most prolific botanical artists of the Victorian age, we tell the story of Marianne North. (S).

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S).

11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S).

Lincoln reveals how poignant oration, political savvy, and moral conviction can help a lawyer from Illinois ascend from obscurity to the White House. (Part 2 of 6) (S).

The murderous street thug who became the mob's man in Las Vegas. His notoriety found its way onto the big screen in Martin Scorcese's Casino. (Part 5 of 13) (S).

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S).

On the west coast of Scotland are a group of islands that are so remote they almost seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world and are populated by just a few hardy souls. (Part 3 of 6) (S).

11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S).

Lincoln reveals how poignant oration, political savvy, and moral conviction can help a lawyer from Illinois ascend from obscurity to the White House. (Part 2 of 6) (S).

The murderous street thug who became the mob's man in Las Vegas. His notoriety found its way onto the big screen in Martin Scorcese's Casino. (Part 5 of 13) (S).

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S).

11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. We look back at this insane battle that was to become the bloodiest chapter of WWI. (S).

On the west coast of Scotland are a group of islands that are so remote they almost seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world and are populated by just a few hardy souls. (Part 3 of 6) (S).

In advance of the construction of HS2, the biggest ever cemetery excavation in Britain reveals the forgotten stories of rich and poor in Georgian London. (Part 1 of 3) (S).

Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Yasmin Khan dig deeper through the excavations at St James's burial ground on the hunt for the lost explorer. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

How working-class Victorians made Birmingham one of the most important industrial cities on the planet and the rise of the real Peaky Blinders. (Part 3 of 3) (S).

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S).

Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome. (Part 1 of 4) (S).

Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. (Part 2 of 4) (S).

In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. (Part 3 of 4) (S).

In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? (Part 4 of 4) (S).

Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S).

Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome. (Part 1 of 4) (S).

Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. (Part 2 of 4) (S).

In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. (Part 3 of 4) (S).

In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? (Part 4 of 4) (S).