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A Question of History: Why did the ancient Greeks ride elephants into battle? And other questions about ancient Greece
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks exercise NAKED?With an …
A Question of History: What happened to the pharaoh's brain? And other questions about ancient Egypt
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Why did the first pyramids fall down? How did Tutankhamun die? And what really happened to the pharaoh's brain? Discover the answers to …
A Question of History: Did the Celts use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the ancient Britons invent lego? Did aliens really land at Stonehenge? And just how did a plant help the Celts win battles?With an …
A Question of History: Did Vikings wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings
Discover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!Why did Viking houses smell of fish (eew)? Did they really have horns on their helmets? And were the Vikings really the vainest …
Ultimate Military Machines: Submarines
Submarines lurk unseen beneath the waves. They circle the globe, even sailing beneath the North Pole. This silent patrol can be deadly. Modern submarines are launch platforms for …
Ultimate Military Machines: Tanks
Tanks are the most feared of all land weapons. Main battle tanks are heavily armoured but fast, and their main guns fire explosive shells that can destroy virtually any target - …
At Home With: The Ancient Greeks
Ever wondered what life was really like for people in the past? The At Home With series will show you. Let us take you behind the scenes to reveal the fashions, fads and secrets of …
Ultimate Military Machines: Fighter Aircraft
Explore everything there is to know about the quickest of all military machines, the fighter jet. When it comes to aerial fighting, split seconds make the difference between life …
At Home with: the Vikings
The At Home With... series uses a fascinating magazine-style approach to reveal what fashionable life was like at the time of the Vikings! Find out all about the invasions and …
Ultimate Military Machines: Helicopters
Helicopters can deliver soldiers or supplies where no other transportation can. This makes them key on remote battlefields. Choppers carry special forces into warzones, perform …
A Question of History: Did the kings of Benin keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? Did spirits live in the African rainforest? And did bicycles REALLY destroy the Benin …
A Question of History: Why were Maya games so deadly? And other questions about the Maya
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the Maya really invent hot chocolate? Why did they have pointed heads? And did the Maya civilisation really disappear?With an …