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Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, sex and war
The ancient goddess responsible for both the fertility of life and the bloodshed of war.
22 Oct 2026,·52 mins
Elizabeth I vs The Catholics: A Treacherous Conspiracy (Part 4)
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Sir Francis Drake’s return to England...
23 Oct 2026,·66 mins
5. The Descent
A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
23 Oct 2026,·14 mins
The Pedlar and the Witch | Halloween Season
A pedlar is struck down by an unknown force, leading to a notorious witch trial.
23 Oct 2026,·37 mins
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is truly a modern wonder of the world.
19 Oct 2026,·49 mins
How Houdini Made Magic
10. Cement your legacy
Houdini’s untimely death sends shockwaves around the world and helps eternalise his fame
30 Oct 2026,·13 mins
The Real History Behind the Illuminati
We unravel history’s greatest conspiracy theory once and for all.
22 Oct 2026,·44 mins
Akhenaten and Nefertiti (Radio Edit)
Join Greg and his guests to learn about Tutankhamun’s parents, Nefertiti and Akhenaten.
23 Oct 2026,·28 mins
Dark Island
8. The Scar and The See
India Pollock travels to Rome in search of answers, accountability and justice.
22 Oct 2026,·27 mins
1861: A New Russia
1861, St Petersburg. Russia's newly freed serfs inspire a musical revolution.
31 Oct 2026,·56 mins
Evil Animals, Series 4
Crows
Are Crows - aka Seth Crowgans – evil or genius?
21 Oct 2026,·32 mins
Introducing... Cautionary Tales | The Pendle Witches
Welcome to Cautionary Tales...
23 Oct 2026,·38 mins
The Hungarian Revolution
In 1956, students and workers took to the streets of Budapest to protest at Soviet rule
23 Oct 2026,·10 mins
Do Brits Have Bad Teeth?
There’s a stereotype that Brits have bad teeth - is it true?
Magdalene Laundries: Ireland's Dark Secret
What happened behind closed doors?
22 Oct 2026,·60 mins
History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
The Brothers Who Fought Mussolini
A band of Italian brothers fight fascism with pasta.
20 Oct 2026,·29 mins
October 19th to October 25th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
23 Oct 2026,·5 mins
The Star Chamber: Murder, Witch & Libel Trials
What really happened inside England’s most feared court?
19 Oct 2026,·40 mins
The President's Path: Trump's immigration stance and the midterms
In Florida, immigration is a key issue for many voters ahead of November’s midterms
23 Oct 2026,·15 mins
The Mad Monk & the Witch Hunts
What was the Hammer of Witches?
20 Oct 2026,·46 mins
Mel Giedroyc on Vera Gedroits
Famous guests pick someone they love or admire.
05 Oct 2026,·27 mins
Are teenagers ready for work?
A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work.
25 Oct 2026,·28 mins
6. By the Time You Get This Letter
Were their deaths, and these letters, their final creative collaboration?
08 Sep 2026,·42 mins
The Growth Conundrum
Trailer
Ben Chu asks why the UK finds it so hard to generate sustained economic growth.
22 Oct 2026,·2 mins
The game is on … Welcome back to Bugzy Malone’s Grandest Game
GTA VI arrives this year. Hear the story of the controversial and acclaimed game series.
14 Oct 2026,·3 mins
Tito Part 5: The Sun King
Tito becomes an international celebrity with a jet-set lifestyle.
15 Jul 2026,·56 mins
Part Nine: Epilogue - 'Aberfan is different...'
55 years on, survivors of the disaster are looking to the future - as well as the past.
08 Dec 2021,·29 mins
The Berlin Wall mural and a new kind of zoo
Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes
24 Oct 2026,·60 mins
The Balkans
The Birth and Death of Yugoslavia
Misha Glenny returns to the Balkans to report on the birth and death of Yugoslavia.
13 Apr 2026,·42 mins
Lady on Trial
Ladies in Court
Lucy Worsley, Professor Rosalind Crone and barrister Nneka Akodulu KC discuss the cases.
18 Aug 2026,·28 mins
