Shadow Empire Part 1: The Birth of Two Empires

From a poor, unknown family, mending pots by day and getting into trouble with local gangs by night, John Bunyan ended up in prison. Then he became one of the best known authors of all time. This is the story of how a hooligan and soldier became a preacher, prisoner and famous writer. Watch the…

The dividing or Partition of India and the establishment of this border was one of the most defining events in the subcontinent’s history. It created the largest migration in human history. Families and communities were torn apart. Estimates suggest that up to 18 million people lost their homes and were forced to flee. And up…

In 1979, archaeologist Gabriel Barkay peered into the semi-darkness of an ancient burial cave in the heart of Jerusalem. What he saw caused his heart to race with excitement. He had entered a long-lost world never intended to be seen by human eyes. Surrounding him were dozens of grinning skeletons – ancient Israelites, dead for…

The Great Ocean Road covers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. It winds past the magical 12 apostles, stunning stretches of coastline, iconic surfing beaches, lush rainforests, misty waterfalls and seaside villages. Few other roads in the world can boast 240 kilometres of such awesome beauty as can the Great Ocean Road.…

Considered the pinnacle of human achievement at the time, the RMS Titanic departed from London for New York on April 12, 1912. What was meant to be a 7-day journey came to an abrupt and tragic end when the luxurious ship struck an iceberg, 640 km from land. Isidor and Ida Straus, the co-owners of…