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Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 1, First Encounters
directed by James Van der Pool, fl. 2001-2016; presented by David Olusoga, fl. 1999; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 54 mins
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United State...
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directed by James Van der Pool, fl. 2001-2016; presented by David Olusoga, fl. 1999; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 54 mins
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The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. Forgotten art vaults are unlocked, artefacts re-examined and 20 Black History plaques unvei...
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. Forgotten art vaults are unlocked, artefacts re-examined and 20 Black History plaques unveiled to the public. Award-winning historian David Olusoga tells the story of the young enslaved African brought to Britain under the protection of Queen Victoria, explores the terrible legacy of slavery and the impact of the world wars. African people have been a crucial part of British history for 2,000 years. Find out where their story really began.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
James Van der Pool, fl. 2001-2016, David Olusoga, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History
Topic / Theme
Race and culture, Race and Gender, Africans, British, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 2, Freedom
directed by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005; presented by David Olusoga, fl. 1999; produced by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 53 mins
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United State...
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directed by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005; presented by David Olusoga, fl. 1999; produced by Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 53 mins
Description
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. Forgotten art vaults are unlocked, artefacts re-examined and 20 Black History plaques unvei...
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. Forgotten art vaults are unlocked, artefacts re-examined and 20 Black History plaques unveiled to the public. Award-winning historian David Olusoga tells the story of the young enslaved African brought to Britain under the protection of Queen Victoria, explores the terrible legacy of slavery and the impact of the world wars. African people have been a crucial part of British history for 2,000 years. Find out where their story really began.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Naomi Austin, fl. 2005, David Olusoga, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History
Person Discussed
Granville Sharp, 1735-1813, Bill Richmond, 1763-1829
Topic / Theme
Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Race and Gender, Africans, British, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 4, The Homecoming
directed by James Van der Pool, fl. 2001-2016; presented by David Olusoga, fl. 1999; produced by Shabnam Grewal, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 54 mins
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United State...
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directed by James Van der Pool, fl. 2001-2016; presented by David Olusoga, fl. 1999; produced by Shabnam Grewal, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 54 mins
Description
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. Forgotten art vaults are unlocked, artefacts re-examined and 20 Black History plaques unvei...
The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and – to do so – travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone. Forgotten art vaults are unlocked, artefacts re-examined and 20 Black History plaques unveiled to the public. Award-winning historian David Olusoga tells the story of the young enslaved African brought to Britain under the protection of Queen Victoria, explores the terrible legacy of slavery and the impact of the world wars. African people have been a crucial part of British history for 2,000 years. Find out where their story really began.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Shabnam Grewal, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
James Van der Pool, fl. 2001-2016, David Olusoga, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History
Person Discussed
Leslie Arthur Hutchinson, 1900-1969, Cecil John Rhodes, 1853-1902, Khama III Boiklanyo, 1837-1923
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, World War I, 1914-1918, War and Violence, Race and Gender, Caribbean and West Indians, Africans, British, Americans, African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Althorp: A Family Garden
directed by Andy Francis, fl. 1991; presented by Sue Barker, 1956-; produced by Philip Thickett, fl. 1984, Caroline Quentin, 1960- and Andy Francis, fl. 1991, British Broadcasting Corporation; interview by Sue Barker, 1956- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2000), 30 mins
Charles, the ninth Earl Spencer, takes Sue Barker on a tour of the beautiful gardens and parkland of Althorp Estate, the final resting place of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. In this part biography, part garden tour, Earl Spencer shares poignant childhood memories and talks candidly about his relationship with...
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directed by Andy Francis, fl. 1991; presented by Sue Barker, 1956-; produced by Philip Thickett, fl. 1984, Caroline Quentin, 1960- and Andy Francis, fl. 1991, British Broadcasting Corporation; interview by Sue Barker, 1956- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2000), 30 mins
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Charles, the ninth Earl Spencer, takes Sue Barker on a tour of the beautiful gardens and parkland of Althorp Estate, the final resting place of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. In this part biography, part garden tour, Earl Spencer shares poignant childhood memories and talks candidly about his relationship with his parents and grandparents. Rarely seen photographs and cine film from the family archive are interwoven with a compelling interview...
Charles, the ninth Earl Spencer, takes Sue Barker on a tour of the beautiful gardens and parkland of Althorp Estate, the final resting place of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. In this part biography, part garden tour, Earl Spencer shares poignant childhood memories and talks candidly about his relationship with his parents and grandparents. Rarely seen photographs and cine film from the family archive are interwoven with a compelling interview and guided tour of the grounds to create a beautiful and lyrical insight into one of the most famous aristocratic families in Britain.
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World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Philip Thickett, fl. 1984, Caroline Quentin, 1960-, Andy Francis, fl. 1991, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Andy Francis, fl. 1991, Sue Barker, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Person Discussed
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, 1964-, Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997
Topic / Theme
Gardens, Royalty (Social class), English
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Ancient Powers, Episode 5, Law and Order
directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 48 mins
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world...
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directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 48 mins
Description
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology an...
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology and stylish CGI present the distant past as never before - an epic game of strategy and luck.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Author / Creator
Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Powers
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Martens, fl. 2008, Alexander Mariotti, fl. 2007, Manu S. Pillai, 1990-, Meredith Brand, fl. 2023, Salima Ikram, 1965-, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Person Discussed
Brian Martens, fl. 2008, Alexander Mariotti, fl. 2007, Manu S. Pillai, 1990-, Meredith Brand, fl. 2023, Salima Ikram, 1965-, Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, 0009-0079, Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 260 BC-210 BC, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III, Pharoah of Egypt, 1388 BC-1351 BC, Akhenaten, Pharoah of Egypt, Samudra gupta
Topic / Theme
Monarchy, Cultural diversity, Ancient civilizations, Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks, Romans (ancient), Indians (Asian)
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Ancient Sites of the World, Must-See Egypt
directed by Mark Finkelpearl; produced by Patrick Gilbert, in Ancient Sites of the World (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002, originally published 2002), 52 mins
Egypt has a 5000-year-old history and because of this, from the Mediterranean coast in the north to the border with Sudan in the south, there is more to see in Egypt than in almost any other tourist destination in the world. This programme features the best places to visit in this astounding country. The magnifice...
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directed by Mark Finkelpearl; produced by Patrick Gilbert, in Ancient Sites of the World (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002, originally published 2002), 52 mins
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Egypt has a 5000-year-old history and because of this, from the Mediterranean coast in the north to the border with Sudan in the south, there is more to see in Egypt than in almost any other tourist destination in the world. This programme features the best places to visit in this astounding country. The magnificent sites include the Great Sphinx, Abu Simbel and the Karnak Temple.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Patrick Gilbert, Tom Hodgkins, fl. 2005-2006
Author / Creator
Mark Finkelpearl
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Sites of the World
Speaker / Narrator
Tom Hodgkins, fl. 2005-2006
Person Discussed
Tutankhamun, Pharaoh of Egypt, Akhenaten, Pharoah of Egypt
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Archaeological artifacts, Archaeological sites, Architecture, Places of worship, Tourist attractions, Vacation spots, Family and Culture, Science and Technology, World History, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Worlds, 1, Come Together
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
In the first episode of this epic series archaeologist and historian
Richard Miles explores the origins of one of the most profound
innovations in our human story: civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the
'mother of all cities' in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt,
Anatolia and Greece tracing the development of...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
Description
In the first episode of this epic series archaeologist and historian
Richard Miles explores the origins of one of the most profound
innovations in our human story: civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the
'mother of all cities' in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt,
Anatolia and Greece tracing the development of the complex systems
with which the civilizations of the Bronze Age constructed their
societies: city-building, religion, kingship, war...
In the first episode of this epic series archaeologist and historian
Richard Miles explores the origins of one of the most profound
innovations in our human story: civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the
'mother of all cities' in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt,
Anatolia and Greece tracing the development of the complex systems
with which the civilizations of the Bronze Age constructed their
societies: city-building, religion, kingship, war, writing, technology,
diplomacy and trade. Along the way he examines the challenges posed
by this experiment in a new way of being human. 'This isn't the story of
ancient worlds long past' he says, 'it's the story of us, then.'
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Cities, Civilization, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Urban population, Writing systems, Family and Culture, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Worlds, 2, The Age of Iron
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 51 mins
Richard Miles looks at the winners, losers and survivors of the great Bronze Age collapse, a regional catastrophe that wiped out the achievements of civilisation in the Mediterranean about 3,000 years ago. In the new age of iron, civilisation would re-emerge, tempered in the flames of conflict, tougher and more re...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 51 mins
Description
Richard Miles looks at the winners, losers and survivors of the great Bronze Age collapse, a regional catastrophe that wiped out the achievements of civilisation in the Mediterranean about 3,000 years ago. In the new age of iron, civilisation would re-emerge, tempered in the flames of conflict, tougher and more resilient than ever before.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Ancient and classical history curriculums, Ancient civilizations, Cities, Civilization, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Urban population, Family and Culture, World History, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Worlds, 4, Return of the King
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 53 mins
Richard Miles traces the battle-scarred career of Alexander the Great,
from Greece through Turkey, Syria and Lebanon to Egypt and ultimately to Pakistan, where he discovers fascinating traces of a city where Greek west and Buddhist east were united in a intriguing new way. But it would be Alexander's successors, t...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 53 mins
Description
Richard Miles traces the battle-scarred career of Alexander the Great,
from Greece through Turkey, Syria and Lebanon to Egypt and ultimately to Pakistan, where he discovers fascinating traces of a city where Greek west and Buddhist east were united in a intriguing new way. But it would be Alexander's successors, the Hellenistic Kings, had to make sense of the legacy of this charismatic adventurer.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Person Discussed
Alexander the Great, 356 BC-323 BC
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Cities, Cultural identity, Heads of state, Invasions, War, Wars of Alexander the Great, 335 BCE-323 BCE, Family and Culture, War and Violence, World History, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Ancient Worlds, 5, Republic of Virtue
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 53 mins
How did an insignificant cluster of Latin hill villages on the edge of the
civilised world become the greatest empire the world has known? Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic, from its fratricidal mythical beginnings, with the legend of Romulus and Remus, to the all too real violence of its...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 53 mins
Description
How did an insignificant cluster of Latin hill villages on the edge of the
civilised world become the greatest empire the world has known? Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic, from its fratricidal mythical beginnings, with the legend of Romulus and Remus, to the all too real violence of its end, dragged to destruction by war lords like Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Cities, Civilization, Cultural identity, Government models, Laws and legislation, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Family and Culture, World History, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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