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Documentary series telling the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war that took place in Ireland in 1922 and 1923, based on the mammoth text 'Atlas of the Irish Revolution'.

In 1921, the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the unrecognised Irish Republic and the British government is concluded after high-stakes negotiations.

In 1912 London, a young working mother is galvanized into radical political activism supporting the right for women to vote, and is willing to meet violence with violence to achieve this end.

A dramatization of George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the Hessian forces at Trenton.

The story of the English exploration of Virginia, and of the changing world and loves of Pocahontas.

Arguably one of the most fateful and resonant events of the last half millennium, the Pilgrims' journey west across the Atlantic in the early 17th century is a seminal, if often misunderstood episode of American and world history.

In 1620, the Assembly of the Pilgrims decides to emigrate to the young America because of the persecution they suffer by the English crown. This movie tells the adventurous journey of the Pilgrims to an unknown land and future.

An in-depth dramatization of the story of the Pilgrims

Exploration of New York City's rich history as a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.

The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.

The Pacific Theatre of World War II, as seen through the eyes of several young Marines.

BBC investigative documentary series noted for its new perspectives on historical events.

Story of the Voyage of the Mayflower and the first year of The Pilgrims in America.

Trials and tribulations beset the one hundred odd settlers that journey to Virginia in 1620 including unexpectedly arriving in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The action opens in the humble home of Betty Hampton, whose mother is very ill. Tom Driscoll, a typical "Green Mountain Boy," to whom Betty is engaged, brings her the coat of his new Continental uniform, to have the buttons changed, when they are interrupted by a hail outside. Hastily hiding the coat, lest it be seen by some enemy of the cause, they are much relieved to find that their caller is none other than Ethan Allen, the leader of the Green Mountain Boys. Allen has just received word of the battles of Concord and Lexington and decides to take steps to aid the revolt against Great Britain on his own responsibility. He imparts to them his plan to capture the British strongholds on Lake Champlain, the first one to be Fort Ticonderoga. He and Tom go to a well-known glen in the woods, having sent Neshobee, an Indian scout, to call in all the leaders for a council. This meeting results in their eagerly following Allen's lead and they depart to collect their followers. Allen, Tom and Neshobee are on their way to the village when they come across Betty, who is being annoyed by several of the soldiers of the fort. Quickly putting them to rout, they send Neshobee home with Betty and continue their way to the meeting place. Arriving home, Betty finds her mother in a very serious condition. She sends Neshobee for a neighbor, who, upon arriving, says a doctor is needed at once. The only doctor in the neighborhood is at the fort, so Betty goes to him, taking Neshobee as escort. She is ushered into the Commander's presence while the officers are banqueting and all more or less the worse for liquor. She states her errand, and while the doctor has gone for his kit, they attempt to make her drink the King's health, which she indignantly refuses to do. Arriving home she finds her mother has passed the crisis safely and at once resolves to tell Allen of the conditions at the fort and urge him to attack at once. Allen upon hearing her news, decides to attack at once without waiting for reinforcements and, gathering his men about him, eighty-three in all, they silently make their way across the lake. Creeping silently up the steep slope to the fort they overpower the sleepy sentinel and enter the fort unmolested. Beating upon Captain De La Place's door, Allen rouses him out of bed and when the sleepy commander opens the door, he finds himself confronted by Allen, sword in hand, demanding "Surrender, in the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress!" and his stronghold in possession of the Green Mountain Boys. He surrenders the fort and without firing a shot, the American heroes gain possession of the strongest fortification on Lake Champlain, together with all the stores of munition and cannon, a great number of which were afterward used to drive the British out of Boston. Allen leads Betty out before his men and publicly thanks her for her share of the night's work which is echoed by cheers from the men, while she blushingly hides her head on Tom's shoulder.

Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian war in colonial America, the British soldiers attempt to root out the French Army from Fort Ticonderoga.

For two and a half years, Americans fought Against the British, Canadian colonists, and native nations. In the years to come, the War of 1812 would be celebrated in some places and essentially forgotten in others. But it is a war worth remembering-a struggle that threatened the existence of Canada, then divided the United States so deeply that the nation almost broke apart. Some of its battles and heroes became legendary, yet its blunders and cowards were just as prominent. The film shows how the glories of war became enshrined in history - how failures are quickly forgotten - how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning re-enactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, The War of 1812 presents the conflict that forged the destiny of a continent.

A docudrama covering events from 1812 to 1815, plus the recent repatriation of remains from Fort Erie to the United States.

Elaborate reenactments are juxtaposed with comments by historians in this glossy review of America's "Second War of Independence" against Britain (1812-15). Included: the causes of the conflict; American designs on Canada; the burning of Washington D.C.; the Battle of New Orleans. Edward Herrmann narrates.

From the invading navy's isolated base of operations in the center of the southern bay, Tangier Island, to the Battle of Caulk's Field in Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore where Captain Peter Parker met his fate, Maryland Public Television's War on the Chesapeake takes viewers to places where exciting history unfolded during those momentous years. Using humorous anecdotes; dramatic re-creations; stunning, newly-commissioned paintings of key battles, moments and heroes; graphics; artifacts; costumed players, and period music, War on the Chesapeake will be the definitive guide to exploring the War of 1812 in Maryland for history buffs and novices alike.

Actors portraying Dolley Madison (Marcia French) and the Madisons servant Paul Jennings (Chaz Pando) quiz visitors at the Dumbarton House in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC with multiple-choice questions about the War of 1812 in Washington. Historical information includes footage from War of 1812 reenactments at the Riversdale Mansion in Bladensburg, MD and the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, and also on board the replica 1812 privateer schooner Pride of Baltimore II as she sails the Inner Harbor in the Port of Baltimore near the Key Bridge. Period music plays in the background. A recipe for a rich, Federal-era oyster soup plays over the closing credits. Which famous American song was written during the War of 1812? What was Dolley Madison's favorite flavor of ice cream? What new weapon was introduced by the British during the war? Think you know? Play along with the contestants.

Six-hour documentary about the American Revolution, from the approval of the Stamp Act (1765) to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights (1789).