The official seat of Britain’s monarchy for almost 200 years, Buckingham Palace has provided the stage and backdrop to countless... more

Nestled in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the ancient city of Chichén Itza stands as a majestic testament to... more

Sir Isaac Newton became one of history’s most important scientists - all thanks, as legend has it, to an apple... more

Take a trip back in time to Ancient Rome, to discover the bizarre and barbaric world of the gladiators. But... more

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was a testament to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. Built in the third century BC on... more

Vlad the Impaler is one of history’s most terrifying villains. A leader who used torture, terrorism, and sadistic punishment to... more

The Trojan War was a time of heroes. From the swift-footed Achilles, and the hot-headed Prince Paris, to the beautiful... more

Marie Curie was an extraordinary woman who, alongside her husband Pierre, turned the scientific world on its head. Their work... more

Walter Raleigh remains one of the most famous figures of the late-Tudor and early-Stuart period. His life epitomised Elizabethan energy... more

This is a taster episode from our sister show, Real Survival Stories. Hosted by our very own John Hopkins, the... more