Behind History - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
War
Moments, motives and ramifications in war that have shaped history, from the First World War I and `the eleventh day of the eleventh month" to Operation Desert Storm.
Catastrophe
A look at some of the most notable catastrophes in history, from the Hindenburg disaster to the Wall Street Crash and China's Cultural Revolution.
Leaders
The stories of some of history's most notable leaders, from Sir Winston Churchill to Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela.
Breakthrough
A tour of some of the most significant breakthroughs in human history, from the digital revolution to the first aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound.
Icons
Across every profession and industry, icons exist in various forms and have done throughout history, from the Albert Einstein to the Jumbo Jet and the Sydney Opera House.
Fame
An look at collection of figures and groups that have redefined the notion of fame through history, from royal families across the globe to Marilyn Monroe and the Beatles.
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