International, Social & Political Affairs

American Plenty is part of a series of BBC documentaries, American Future - A History by Simon Schama.

In American Plenty, Simon Schama explores how American optimism about the infinite possibilities of its land and resources is in danger of coming to a grinding halt. Nowhere is this more evident…

Ancient Worlds is a fascinating voyage of discovery through the birth of nations and nationhood, from the development of religion and first uses and abuses of power and inheritance, to the delicate balance between the rule of law and the freedoms of society.

The Middle East,…

Panorama investigates the multi-million-pound animal trade that has left some rare species facing extinction. The good news is that the world's biggest wildlife dealer, Anson Wong, has been arrested, and his international network of traders prosecuted. This film exclusively tells the inside story of the audacious American sting operation…

Economic transition and wildlife preservation are featured in this program. Mongolia finds itself free of Soviet domination but without currency and facing an economic crisis. A young Englishman dedicates himself to protecting and preserving the panda population of China, whose land is being taken over by Chinese farmers. And in…

Attila’s name has passed into history of one of the most feared warriors of all time, synonymous with burning ambition and vengeful savagery. Attila the Hun's decision – a decision that few would make after a humiliating defeat – to attack Rome itself would be something the Roman Empire…

Auschwitz has a unique place in history. It is where the largest mass murder ever recorded occurred. Yet it is hard to grasp how and why such a chilling place existed. In Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution, the untold story of Auschwitz is to be revealed in…