History on BBC Four

Neil Oliver on the brutal 17th century Civil War that threatened Britain's stability.

How the changing technology of writing has shaped the course of world history.

Christmas, 1648. Charles I is under arrest and Parliament plots to try him for treason.

How the castle became a weapon with which unruly barons challenged the Crown.

A look at what life was like for Birmingham’s Caribbean community in the post-war years.

Documentary about the collaboration between Winston Churchill and Alexander Korda.

The story of the 1773 highland migrants who left Scotland to settle in Nova Scotia.

How America's three great mountain ranges challenged the westward push of the pioneers.

Dan Snow discovers how today's London was forged in the filth of the 14th century.

How the production and selling of milk were revolutionised during the 20th century.

Katherine Rundell uncovers the true story of Elizabethan children kidnapped for the stage.

Neil Oliver explores the mysterious world of the Vikings' prehistoric ancestors.

Finds include training trenches on Salisbury Plain and luxury foreign goods at Tintagel.

Venice's secret history of violence, torture, political intrigue and revenge.

Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths written about the English Reformation.

Amateur footage that offers new insights into life in Germany during World War II.

A look at how the Normans established their new province of Normandy in northern France.

The 1950s British home saw modern design after years of austerity, but also dangers.