From ancient Rome to modern America, these shows follow the rise and fall of political ideologies and the leaders who championed them.

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We look at the men and women who’ve run and, in some cases, won the Oval Office. We meet lawyers, war heroes, and crooks, and discover which POTUS shut down a nuclear plant in meltdown and which was almost eaten. What is the real cost of the top job and why so far have they all been men?

We look at who’s run and who’s won the Presidency and how you keep the top job once you’ve got it.

How To Be President

Torch-lit marches down Main Street... at first glance, images like these conjure up some of America's darkest moments. But this wasn't the Klan. These black-clad torch-bearers were the Wide Awakes: a para-military political machine that some say delivered the presidency to Abraham Lincoln.

Torch-lit marches down Main Street... at first glance, images like these conjure up some of America's darkest moments. But this wasn't the Klan.

Fighting For Lincoln: The Wide Awakes

In late Victorian England, women began to organize to gain the right to vote. The fight for women's suffrage lasted well into the early 20th Century.

The Suffragettes: Battle For The Ballot Box

Come with us on a journey to the past as we re-visit Europe's forgotten dictatorships.

Europe's Forgotten Dictatorships

At the end of a succession of civil wars which have weakened the Roman Republic, Caesar proclaims himself dictator for life. However, on March 14, 44 BC, he is assassinated by conspirators in the name of the Republic.

Caesar proclaims himself dictator for life. However, on March 14, 44 BC, he is assassinated by conspirators in the name of the Republic.

Augustus: Emperor of the Republic

Before they led America through national crises, Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson were all transformed by personal trauma. Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin reveals the all too human men who became legends.

Presidents In Crisis

It took an extraordinary set of circumstances to bring Abraham Lincoln to the White House. Violence in the streets... and in the U.S. capital. Dueling Newspapers. An unpredictable election with four main candidates, and an obscure frontier lawyer destined for greatness.

An in depth look at the events surrounding Lincoln's election. An unpredictable election with four main candidates, and an obscure frontier lawyer destined for greatness.

The Rise of Lincoln

Danielle Allen explores the bold minds and historical circumstances that resulted in one of the greatest political writings in history.

America's Declaration

Just over 30 years ago, the Soviet Union ceased to exist. The once-mighty world power splintered into 15 independent states. Which of these are successful today, and what role does Moscow still play? This presentation chronicles what has happened since the dissolution of the USSR.

Just over 30 years ago, the Soviet Union splintered into 15 independent states. Which of these are successful today, and what role does Moscow still play?

The End of a Superpower: The Collapse of the Soviet Union

Six hundred years ago, English King Henry V overcame impossible odds to lead his men to victory over the French on the fields of Agincourt. Shakespeare's Henry V is the ultimate leader -- his words echoed by the likes of JFK and Reagan, Churchill and Obama, Clinton and Bush.

Henry V: Leader For The Ages

Conscious Capitalism is a new twist on the system that fuels wealth and industry in America and for many countries around the globe. Thought leaders, along with the leaders of two corporations — Whole Foods Market and Waste Management — give us an insider’s look at the new face of capitalism.

Conscious Capitalism is a new twist on the system that fuels wealth and industry in America and for many countries around the globe.

Conscious Capitalism

An original series that tells the often unknown stories of the men and women who have defined America and its place in the world.

American Icons

Witness the French Revolution as never before — the fall of the world’s most powerful monarchy and the revolt that tore apart a nation.

The French Revolution

Think it couldn’t happen in America? This is the chilling story of German immigrant Fritz Julius Kuhn who was elected leader of the Nazi group—the German American Bund. Claiming to be Hitler’s deputy in America, the “American Führer” filled Madison Square Garden with thousands of supporters.

The chilling story of Fritz Julius Kuhn, who led the Nazi group—the German American Bund. Claiming to be Hitler’s deputy in America, Kuhn filled Madison Square Garden.

The American Führer

Investigate the motives, methods and minds of assassins while exploring the most famous, unique and unusual assassinations of our time.

Fatal Shot

Return to President John F. Kennedy’s early years as an adventurous student in the 1930s as he travels across the Atlantic, discovers his love for Europe and searches for his path in life.

Return to JFK’s early years as an adventurous student in the 1930s as he travels across the Atlantic, discovers his love for Europe and searches for his path in life.

JFK’s Love for Europe

Explore the mystery behind JFK's assassination through first-hand accounts, expert analysis and newly-released government documents.

JFK: The Final Evidence

An artistic, spiritual adventure to the Vatican heritage site, where religion, politics, arts and science meet...and new, untold secrets are revealed. Through 3D and CGI, watch archeologists, art restorers and palaeographers reveal the true history of this architectural masterpiece.

An artistic, spiritual adventure to the Vatican heritage site, where religion, politics, arts and science meet...and new, untold secrets are revealed.

The Untold Story of the Vatican

On October 1, 1949, after years of revolutionary struggle, Mao Zedong proclaims the People's Republic of China, aiming to restore its legendary strength and past glory.

Mao: Founder of Modern China?

The story of the faith of mankind. The five biggest religions’ origins and traditions, their festivals, and the challenges they face today.

Believe

Take an exclusive look behind Russia's gas monopoly as the dubious facade of the secretive energy giant, Gazprom, is revealed.

In the Grip of Gazprom

A worldwide investigation into the bizarre vanishing of Bitcoin’s mega-billionaire creator, the secretive “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Why did the man—and it appears it was indeed a man—disappear only 26 months after releasing Bitcoin to the world on January 3, 2009?

A worldwide investigation into the bizarre vanishing of Bitcoin’s creator, the secretive “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Why did he disappear only 26 months after releasing Bitcoin?

Searching for Satoshi

The US and China are in fierce competition. Others are catching up. How can we survive—and even thrive—in a globalized world?