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Eight Days That Made Rome

Rome's First Emperor

Historian Bettany Hughes focuses on the day in 32 BC when Octavian stole the secret will of his most dangerous political rival, Mark Antony. It is a moment that casts a light on what it took to win in Roman politics, as the cunning, brilliant subterfuge required paved Octavian's path to power by undermining Antony's popularity and giving Octavian the crucial support of Rome's Senate and people in the civil war that followed.

Ancient history

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Anzac Stories

Examine the personal experiences of six of the men and women whose stories are featured at the National Anzac Centre. We follow their remarkable journeys; from recruitment, departure by convoy from Albany, on to the battlefields and life post-war. Family members appear in newly filmed interviews, providing a lasting testament and deeply personal connection to the tumultuous events of a century ago.

History

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Back in Time for Dinner

Guided by Annabel Crabb, an Aussie family goes on a time-travelling adventure to discover how the food we eat transformed the way we live, the fabric of the nation and defined family roles - starting in post-war 1950s.

History

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44:12 | Published 4 days ago

Apollo 8: Change the World

Apollo 8 was more than just the first manned mission to the moon, it brought the world together in a time of conflict and started a new campaign.

History

44:12 | Published 4 days ago

Apollo 8: Change the World

Apollo 8 was more than just the first manned mission to the moon, it brought the world together in a time of conflict and started a new campaign.

History

49:06 | Published 4 days ago

Back in Time for the Factory

Twenty modern workers go back to the factory floor of 1968 to learn how an unsung army of factory girls took on the fight for equality at work and at home. Presented by Alex Jones.

Modern history

49:06 | Published 4 days ago

Back in Time for the Factory

Twenty modern workers go back to the factory floor of 1968 to learn how an unsung army of factory girls took on the fight for equality at work and at home. Presented by Alex Jones.

Modern history

13:29 | Published 5 days ago

Desperate Measures

Coming of the Light

In 1871, the Reverend Samuel MacFarlane of the London Missionary Society anchored at Erub. Today, Torres Strait Islanders wherever they live come together to honour this anniversary.

History

13:29 | Published 5 days ago

Desperate Measures

Coming of the Light

In 1871, the Reverend Samuel MacFarlane of the London Missionary Society anchored at Erub. Today, Torres Strait Islanders wherever they live come together to honour this anniversary.

History

15:00 | Published 5 days ago

Desperate Measures

Through the Eyes of the Lens

Veteran news photographer Mervyn Bishop has been taking photos since he was nine. In this story Mervyn takes a trip down memory lane and gives insight into just some of his most treasured photos.

History

39:48 | Published 5 days ago

The Tesla Files

Secret Weapons

Researcher Marc Seifer finds the smoking gun evidence proving the US military wanted Tesla's secret files. Jason Stapleton and Travis Taylor investigate a link between Tesla's last patent and one of the Air Force's most advanced aircrafts. The team makes an astonishing connection between Wardenclyffe Tower and the New Yorker Hotel.

History

39:48 | Published 5 days ago

The Tesla Files

Secret Weapons

Researcher Marc Seifer finds the smoking gun evidence proving the US military wanted Tesla's secret files. Jason Stapleton and Travis Taylor investigate a link between Tesla's last patent and one of the Air Force's most advanced aircrafts. The team makes an astonishing connection between Wardenclyffe Tower and the New Yorker Hotel.

History

58:00 | Published 6 days ago

Fly Me to the Moon

Prominent Aussies reflect on the moon landing - the triumph of human achievement. Using footage not seen since that momentous day, John Barron documents the aftermath as Apollo 11 astronauts made their way around our nation.

Modern history

44:13 | Published 1 week ago

Treasures of the British Library

Jim Carter

Jim Carter is one of the UK's best-loved actors - most affectionately known for his role as the steadfast butler Mr Carson in Downton Abbey.

History

1:30:25 | Published 1 week ago

Apollo: Missions to the Moon

Newly transferred film and never-before-heard audio recount the key moments of NASA's Apollo space program and America's goal to land on the moon.

History

1:48:42 | Published 1 week ago

Chasing the Moon

A Place Beyond the Sky

This episode begins in 1957 and tracks the early years of the space race as the United States struggles to catch up with the Soviet Union. The episode reveals breathtaking failures and successes of the nascent American space program and demonstrates the stakes and costs of reaching the moon.

History

56:32 | Published 1 week ago

Back in Time for Tea

The Present

In the final episode of the series, the family reflect on their time travel adventure, and explore how the legacy of a hundred years of tumultuous history lives on in the northern diet today.

Modern history

56:32 | Published 1 week ago

Back in Time for Tea

The Present

In the final episode of the series, the family reflect on their time travel adventure, and explore how the legacy of a hundred years of tumultuous history lives on in the northern diet today.

Modern history

13:49 | Published 1 week ago

Desperate Measures

Roy Marika the Father of Land Rights

Roy Marika involvement in the Nabalco case that eventually led to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 provided the groundwork for his life-long fight for Yolngu rights.

History

13:49 | Published 1 week ago

Desperate Measures

Roy Marika the Father of Land Rights

Roy Marika involvement in the Nabalco case that eventually led to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 provided the groundwork for his life-long fight for Yolngu rights.

History

12:55 | Published 1 week ago

Desperate Measures

Maritime Industry with Uel Bani

Torres Strait Islander people are well known for their seafaring heritage. We follow Uel Bani and speak with some young islanders who have taken on the maritime industry.

History

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