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Marco Polo, the legendary pioneer and explorer from the 13th century, has his tale told in an epic new scripted original series.

From the creative team behind Band of Brothers comes this ten-hour miniseries tracing 3 American marines as they fight World War II in the Pacific.

In the famous battle of the Teutoburg Forest, Germanic warriors in 9AD halted the spread of the Roman Empire in its advance north. This bloody encounter of two worlds is tragically interwoven with the destinies of three young people whose fate will lead them from innocence to guilt, from loyalty to betrayal, and from love to hate.

Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of the incomparable, artful dodger, Yossarian, a bombardier for the U.S. Air Force, which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. If Yossarian makes any attempt to avoid the perilous missions he's assigned, he'll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule which specified that people who were crazy were not obliged to fly missions, but anyone who applied to stop flying was showing a rational concern for his safety and was, therefore, sane and had to fly. Catch-22 is in fact the origin story of the geopolitical here-and-now.

Set in 1850s Australia, the series follows adult double life of Charles Dickens' famous prince of thieves Dodger now a surgeon, but who can't shake his predilection for crime.

The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin's career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France - an absolute monarchy - to underwrite America's experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers and hostile colleagues, all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace treaty with England of l783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin's most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution.

Depicts the meteoric rise of fashion designer Christian Dior as he dethrones the Grande Dame Coco Chanel and helps return spirit and life to the world with his ground-breaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence.

Mary & George, a deliciously dangerous eight-part limited series based on the true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled, and influential mother and son England had ever seen.

The series will center around the Romanov family. The Romanov family, for those unaware, were the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia. The family was killed after an attack by revolutionaries in 1918, but the remains of one of the czar's daughters and his only son were never found. The mystery of the "Romanov survivors" has pervaded through the ages, with multiple people claiming to either be a survivor or a descendant of one.

Based on the eponymously titled novel, this is the powerful real-life story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who was tasked with tattooing ID numbers on prisoners' arms in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War Two.

Based on Georgia Hunter's bestseller about a Jewish family separated at the start of WWII yet determined to reunite.

Troy: Fall of a City will be a limited series set around the events of the Trojan War and the love affair between Paris and Helen of Troy.

Underground is a thrilling TV series about a group of slaves who risk everything to escape a Georgia plantation and travel 600 miles to freedom. The show is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the lengths people will go to fight for their freedom. Gripping and emotional, Underground is a must-watch for anyone who loves powerful storytelling.

It tells how Newton escaped to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder with the help of Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider, as well as a few other celebrity radicals.

Romulus tells the epic story of the founding of Rome, imbued with history, legend and revolution.

Historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship.

Experience the epic tale of power, family and politics in The Hollow Crown. Follow the rise and fall of three kings and their impact on history. With gripping drama and stunning visuals, this series brings to life the tumultuous reigns of England's monarchs. Don't miss this captivating journey.

Experience the tumultuous events of 1930s India as the British Empire crumbles and a new nation emerges in this gripping 10-part series. Follow the lives of a diverse cast of characters as they navigate love, politics, and power in a rapidly changing world.

Set in 1960s Spain, a refuge for hundreds of Nazis after World War II. Isabel Garrido, a young woman who managed to survive the Mauthausen extermination camp, is on the trail of Bachmann, known as the most dangerous man in Europe. She will discover that she is not alone in her mission, and will unite with a group of agents in the search of justice. Her code name: Jaguar.

The Singapore Grip tells the story of a British family living in Singapore at the time of the Japanese invasion. It follows rubber merchant Walter Blackett, his wife Sylvia, ruthless daughter Joan and spoilt son Monty, who live a life of luxury, seemingly untouched by the troubles in Europe. However, the story takes a turn when the son of his business partner Mr Webb becomes involved with his daughter Joan before falling under the spell of Vera Chiang, a mysterious Chinese refugee.

This steamy British series offers a look into the lives of history's deadliest, sexiest and most iconic monarchs.

A Turkish historical adventure television series created for TRT 1 by Mehmet Bozdağ and Kemal Tekden. The story of the series takes place in the 13th century and centers around the life of Ertuğrul, the father of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire.

Gripping historical drama set in the turbulent 1680s. This sequel to The Devil's Whore takes place on both sides of the Atlantic, as two young men and two young women commit their lives to a fairer future with blood, passion and urgency.

Norwegian drama series in 6 parts. History of Struggle for heavy water unfolds during the prelude, the onset and the end of the 2nd World War. We follow the stories of those central in the fight about who gets first developed nuclear weapons.

This is the story about the emperors of Rome, from Augustus down to Nero (the last Claudian emperor of Rome), told by Claudius, an unlikely emperor. The show originally aired back in 1976, by BBC Television. A real classic.