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Martha's Vineyard is a location with a long history of Black vacationers, who have flocked to the island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for more than 100 years. In fact, as a release notes, "it was one of the first beach destinations where African Americans could vacation and purchase property."

The 1619 Project seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of the national narrative.

The series explores how and why they were built, consider the financial and social costs of their failure and examine the environmental and ecological impacts. The series also explores how experts came up with plans to make something beautiful or useful from the ruins.

Panorama is the world's longest-running public affairs TV show. It provides in-depth reporting on current events and social issues. With a history of investigative journalism, Panorama delivers thought-provoking content that challenges viewers to think critically.

"Haunted Towns is about so much more than ghost stories. It's about places of deep historical significance, where stories of hauntings are passed down over generations. Is it simply folklore, or is it true? We want to find out what is really going on in these towns," said Jane Latman, general manager of Destination America. "With extensive experience investigating both legendary asylums and - in their pre-TV days - private homes, no team is more prepared for the challenge of confirming the ghostly lore of an entire town than our beloved Tennessee Wraith Chasers."

A hotel filled with glamour, elegance, history and character and truly the first luxury hotel in Britain, The Savoy has sat alongside the River Thames for over 130 years. It has hosted rock stars and royalty, Oscar winners and prime ministers and now it's opening its doors to ITV viewers as we step across its famous Strand forecourt and into The Savoy. Filmed over the incredibly busy winter season, the 5 x 1-hour series will give viewers a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of being a guest at this iconic hotel and share the real-life characters behind-the-scenes, and the challenges they face to make the magic happen with their hard work and attention to detail.

What does the Ground Zero flag from 9/11 have in common with the original Wright Brothers flying machine patent? Both are historically important items for the United States and both are missing. Best-selling author Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find these and other missing treasures.

With unprecedented access to the SAS secret files, unseen footage and exclusive interviews with its founder members, this series tells the remarkable story behind an extraordinary fighting force.

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures have been held in London annually since 1825. They serve as a forum for presenting complex scientific issues to a general audience in an informative and entertaining manner. In the mid 1820s Michael Faraday, a former Director of the Royal Institution, initiated the first Christmas Lecture series at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. He presented a total of 19 series, establishing an exciting new venture of teaching science to young people that was eventually copied by other institutions internationally.

Travel back in time to explore the discoveries of the past that shape our present. From seemingly silly to game-changing, learn how ancient technologies impact our daily lives. Witness the genius of our ancestors in this fascinating series that showcases the evolution of human innovation. Discover how the past influences our future.

The Repair Shop: Fixing Britain will explore the untold stories of ordinary people, as we learn how these objects shaped our past and influenced the way we live our lives today. A journey through the history of the heirlooms will cover everything from espionage and World War One to immigration and mid-century modern design, as each episode explores a different theme.

Weapons comprise an ever-evolving arsenal that has transformed combat - helping build empires, destroy them and deter aggression. This series highlights some of the world's most important and innovative weapons and how and why they work, what problems they solve on the battlefield and give fresh insight into their role in history. Along the way, renowned international experts look at weapons and war as a way to explain human progress and how they may determine our fate.

Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London's iconic metro was built.

Documentary going behind the scenes of the elite regiments of the British Army's Household Division in one of the busiest years in its 350-year history.

The series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

A series which explores the skyscrapers of Chicago to London, Melbourne to Tokyo. Each episode gives viewers a never-before-seen look at these herculean structures.

Richard Hammond explores the historical, ecological and economic importance of four rivers. 

Hop on a ride with the World's Most Epic machines and uncover their history and technology. From planes to trains, explore the world's wonders. Witness the power of man-made marvels and their impact on our lives. Discover the stories behind the machines that changed the world.

Jerusalem follows events in the lead up to the Jewish fast of Tisha Be'av (the day of mourning over the destruction of the Jewish Temple) and the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha (the holiday of the sacrifice) - which by rare circumstance fall on the same day. Superintendent Amir is a man fluent in Arabic, knowledgeable about Islam and Christianity, and able to walk the tightrope between the different faiths and remain unaffiliated (and yet, affiliated with everyone), all with a single goal in mind: to maintain the status quo, unfortunately at the cost of neglecting his own family. We follow him as he and his fellow officers race to prevent a devastating atrocity in the heart of the ancient Old City.

Hosted by Tony Armstrong, this four-part series uncovers the surprising stories behind some of our most loved - and loathed - iconic Australian 'stuff'.

Across the nation and around the world, there are craftsmen who are creating unique items using the same methods from decades, centuries, even millennia in the past. This growing number of experts are producing handcrafted goods which are astonishingly beautiful, tough as nails and coveted the world over. The process of watching them work is not just fascinating: it also gives us a dynamic, living glimpse back in time to see how some of the most significant items in history were made. History in the Making will vividly present the process (using the original techniques) in the recreation of three items: a tool, a weapon, a machine or a vehicle of historical importance.Combining the joy of discovering how things are made with the fascinating historical facts that surround them; this is the show that reveals.

This series reveals the remarkable stories behind 50 of the UK's most secret and surprising homes. The five one-hour programmes, made in partnership with English Heritage, are presented by two award-winning broadcasters - journalist, Michael Buerk and historian and author Bettany Hughes.