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China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific. Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces.

Foraging for ramps in the West Virginian hills; celebrating the self-sufficient nature of Appalachian culture at a few seasonal ramp dinners and festivals.

Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.

Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate?

Francis Drake is cemented in history as the world's most controversial pirate.

Grace O'Malley defies gender conventions of her day and becomes the most feared and respected leader of both the land and the sea, eventually rising to Chieftain.

Englishman John Ward becomes an Algerian pirate and ruler of the Tunisian empire.

Brilliant strategist Morgan takes humans, treasure and towns without mercy.

Francis Drake is cemented in history as the world's most controversial pirate.

Grace O'Malley defies gender conventions of her day and becomes the most feared and respected leader of both the land and the sea, eventually rising to Chieftain.

Englishman John Ward becomes an Algerian pirate and ruler of the Tunisian empire.

Brilliant strategist Morgan takes humans, treasure and towns without mercy.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate?

New details are brought to light on the Holocaust via research on the role of the ghettos in the Jewish community's extermination process. Exploring the true place in history of these antechambers of death.

In 1940, Witold Pilecki, a Polish officer, voluntarily chose to be interned at Auschwitz in order to create a resistance network and bear witness to what he had seen.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate?

A film revealing the appalling treatment of Germans in former occupied countries at the end of World War II. Rare archive and eyewitness accounts paint a horrifying picture of crimes that have gone unpunished.

New details are brought to light on the Holocaust via research on the role of the ghettos in the Jewish community's extermination process. Exploring the true place in history of these antechambers of death.