In Empire of the Seas, historian and avid sailor Dan Snow goes beyond the battle tactics to reveal the surprising history of the Royal Navy.
Andrew Marr presents a history of Britain from the end of the Second World War to the start of the third millennium.
As part of the "Corridors of Power" season, former British Ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, looks back at 500 years of intrigue and adventure to construct a history of British diplomacy.
The BBC and the British Museum have joined forces in an unprecedented partnership, focusing on world history. At the heart of the project is the Radio 4 series A History of the World in 100 objects.
From the Neolithic era to the present day, track British history with our interactive timeline.
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