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Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists.

The life of Vincent Van Gogh presented by Waldemar Januszczak.

Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

Simon Reeve travels across Greece, from the stunning islands to the mountainous north.

Travelogue in which Simon Reeve embarks upon an epic three-part journey across Russia one hundred years after the Russian Revolution.

Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago.

Beauty today can be subtle and elusive. It can be found in the LCD sculptures of Tatsuo Miyajima, the subtle light installations of James Turrell or cancer paintings of Damien Hirst. Januzczak, Waldemar goes searching.

Manet is one of the main candidates for the title of the most important artist that ever lived. As the father of Impressionism he can be accused of inventing modern art. But his story is deeper than imagined.

In this three-part documentary series Waldemar Januszczak discovers paintings, sculptures and architecture of the Baroque period. Starting from the square of Saint Peter's Basilica in Italy to St Paul's Cathedral in England.

In this series critic and writer Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional review that the European Renaissance originated in southern Europe, advocating a case for the north instead.

Art critic Waldemar Januszczak is on the quest to explain exactly what the Sistine Chapel's ceiling is actually trying to tell us.

Simon Reeve sets out on an epic journey around the island of Ireland - a place steeped in history, culture and belief, but with a complex past.

Michael Wood visits places and interviews experts all over India to cover the great chapters of the subcontinent's history.

The Great Wall, only partially preserved, is today's icon of China. It was built by the Han dynasty (2th c. BC) from their capital Chang-An against the northern nomadic barbarians, then the Hsiang-Nu, previously paid off or given Chinese princess bride to spare China and the Silk road their incursions. To spare the Confucian mandarins-administrated empire this humiliation, cavalry and mobile tactics were successfully adopted to repel the barbarians. Now a northern fortification was needed, a daunting drain even on its vast resources requiring massive forced labor and immigration (about 2 million) to support laborers and garrisons. In fact it was only one of many non-continuous, even shifted wall projects against various threats, as from Mongolia. Even serving on the wall was so bitter many defected, and its military purpose failed utterly. In fact the effort remained a net weakening.

"Runnin' Down A Dream," a film directed by cinema legend Peter Bogdanovich, is the story of one of America's great rock and roll bands told as never before.

An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.

Highlights the unfailing passion Sunderland residents have for their beloved football club, taking viewers through the highs and lows of SAFC's 2017-18 season in the Championship following its relegation the previous year.

Follow renowned soccer club Juventus on and off the pitch as they attempt to win a seventh straight Italian title and achieve Champions League glory.

Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.

A look inside the mind of serial killer Ted Bundy, featuring interviews with him on death row.

Follows intelligence experts who offer an look behind the CIA's most secretive operations throughout history and the devices that made them possible.

From Sierra de las Minas to Esquipulas, this documentary explores the cultural and geological riches of Guatemala, including the ancient Mayan cities and other natural wonders.

English football's 'fallen giant', Leeds United, starts a journey to win promotion back to the Premier League. New owner Andrea Radrizzani has recruited a world-class head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, to lead the team back to the promised land.

The Dorados, Culiacan's local team, are at the bottom of the rankings when Maradona arrives, looking for a fresh start. The experts predict disaster.