Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World

Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World (2010)

EndedDocumentary showWar, History

Historian Dan Snow charts the defining role the Royal Navy played in Britain's struggle for modernity.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Sea ChangeFeb 5, 2010
S01E03High TideJan 29, 2010
S01E02The Golden OceanJan 23, 2010
S01E01Heart of OakJan 15, 2010
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The TV show 'Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World' premiered on January 4, 2010.

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The TV show 'Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World' was narrated by Dan Snow.

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The TV show 'Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World' covers historical events such as the Spanish Armada, the American War of Independence, and the Napoleonic Wars.

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