Professor Jeremy Black examines one of the most extraordinary periods in British history: the Industrial Revolution. He explains the unique economic, social and political conditions that by the 19th century, led to Britain becoming the richest, most ...
BBC2历史电视电影系列《空王冠》演绎4部经典莎士比亚作品。这部电视电影作为伦敦文化奥运的重点推荐剧目在2012年6月播出向全世界推行。本剧是《空心冠》的第一集。理查二世(本·卫肖 Ben Whishaw 饰)虽是英格兰国王,但实权被叔父兰开斯特公爵约翰·冈特把持。另一个叔父格洛斯特公爵托马斯也野心勃勃,企图摄政。理查由此而记恨亲政后对他们进行报复。1397年,托马斯被捕后未及受审就暴死在狱中,公爵头衔被废除。理查驱逐了约翰的长子毛勃莱公爵、以及自己的堂弟兰开斯特公爵亨利(罗里·金奈尔 Rory...
Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history....
BBC2历史电视电影系列《空王冠》(The Hollow Crown)4部经典莎士比亚作品的新演绎,分别是:《理查二世》(Richard II)、《亨利四世:第一部》(Henry IV, Part 1)、《亨利四世:第二部》(Henry IV, Part 2)和《亨利五 世》(Henry V)。在2012年伦敦奥运会期间,为了向全世界展现英国文化,这四部电视电影将作为伦敦文化奥运的重点推荐剧目向全世界推行,在2012年6月播出。夺取理查二世权势的亨利四世,将由奥斯卡影帝杰瑞米·艾恩斯 Jerem...
In November 2010, a Chinese vase unearthed in a suburban semi in Pinner sold at auction for £43 million - a new record for a Chinese work of art. Why are Chinese vases so famous and so expensive? The answer lies in the European obsession with Chinese...
Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant was a history documentary series on Henry VIII of England presented by David Starkey. It premiered on Channel 4 from 6 to 27 April 2009.Episodes:Prince (1485-1509) - Henry's childhood and youth, prior to his accession...
Series in which intrepid presenter Kate Humble follows the ancient frankincense trade route of Arabia across the amazing modern world of the Middle East. Kate's journey along the 2,000-mile trail that first connected the Arab world with the West take...