History on BBC Two

History on BBC Two

BBC Two travels from the first cities of Mesopotamia, through the Roman Empire, to the Georgians, Victorians and Edwardians.

Programmes

1. Ancient Worlds

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   Ancient Worlds, is a six-part odyssey from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the Christianisation of the Roman Empire with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles at the helm.

2. At Home With The Georgians

   Amanda Vickery traces the story of the unique relationship Britons enjoy with their homes to the Georgian era.

   Read Amanda's post on the TV blog

3. Edwardian Farm

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   Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth attempt to bring a farm back to life, as it was in its Edwardian heyday.

   Read Ruth's post on the TV blog

4. Ian Hislop's Age of the Do-Gooders

   Ian Hislop examines the dramatic cultural revolution that Britain underwent in the 19th Century, focusing on the age of influential Victorian reformers.

5. JFK – The Making Of Modern Politics

   Andrew Marr asks whether JFK's legacy has tarnished politics ever since.

6. Pompeii

   Mary Beard provides a fascinating new insight into the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.