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Among the islands of the Hebrides there's one that can rightly claim to have a separate identity: Islay which was once the capital of the ancient Lordship of the Isles. (Part 4 of 6) (S).

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. (Part 2 of.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown. (Part 3 of 8) (S).

The Plot to Kill the Pope: A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

Silchester is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town? (Part 2 of 6) (S).

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. (Part 2 of.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown. (Part 3 of 8) (S).

The Plot to Kill the Pope: A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II. (Part 4 of 8) (S).

Silchester is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town? (Part 2 of 6) (S).

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. (Part 2 of.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown. (Part 3 of 8) (S).

The Plot to Kill the Pope: A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II. (Part 4 of 8) (S).