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An inspiring tale through London by pictures narrated by Paul Scofield.

Dan Cruickshank explores how London survived the travails of the 17th century.

After Lovejoy offers to sell a seventeenth century 'Smoke Your Nose' dish for him, vicar Harry Nettles tells him that there is the remains of a Roman villa in the field next to his church, but the land is marked for development by shifty Derek Rudge as a leisure centre. Lovejoy wonders why nobody has bothered to take Harry's claims seriously and uncovers an arrangement between Rudge and county archaeologist Nancy Phelan, which results in the reverend's story being authenticated. Eric is less fortunate when he sells a grandfather clock to pernickety Mr. Rosenbaum, who is definitely not what he seems.

An obscure family document containing an enigmatic ritual holds the key to a hidden treasure if Holmes can decipher the mystery.

Gorge visits the lavish Jacobian Ham House, whose owners played a role in restoring the monarchy in the 17th-century after the death of Oliver Cromwell, explores Ham's magnificent diversified gardens for the gentry to enjoy, enjoys the ahead of its time 1960s-looking 1930s home of modernist architect Erno Goldfinger, who inspired Ian Fleming's Goldfinger, takes his dog Loki along the River Wear, which reminds him of a personal tragedy, visits Victoria Viaduct with the Trust's guide, and climbs the Pantheon-like Penshaw Monument, his childhood obsession.

Promenent people from all regions, eras and walks of life were children of incest. But prominent doesn't mean successful. While some made contributions to society, others were a mess and quite an embarrassment to their families. Rightfully so you might say and Simon isn't shy about naming names.

When a dangerous artifact is used to murder a close colleague in a plot involving revenge against Artie, Katie Logan, a Secret Service Agent from Pete's past, becomes embroiled in the case.

From a geopolitical perspective the Battle of Colloden was one of the many proxy wars in Europe's wars of succession of the Eighteenth Century. And like the other proxy wars it was devastating to the local people who fought it.

Over the centuries many many people have been executed. And you can't expect all of them to go exactly as planned. Here are several executions that caused excess discomfort to the executed individual and in some cases horror to the onlookers. But for some it was worth it as authorities discovered you can't kill them all.

A concise history of Pennsylvania beginning with the geological past that lead to its major industries explaining where Pennsylvania fits in American history.

Series charting the age of the outlaw begins with the arrival of a new breed of gentleman criminal out of the ashes of the Civil War.

In London, we'll ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, discover treasures in the British Library, enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho, uncover Churchill's secret WWII headquarters, and straddle the Prime Meridian at Greenwich.

Michael and Anna sample a luxurious dish created for Charles II. Wine expert Joe Fattorini meets the 8th generation of vintners to the royals. We discover the ingredients that went into a lavish dish at a royal banquet.