Empire

How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William

Episodes

Total: 260

The Irish republicans who led the Easter Rising of 1916 are tried for treason by the British governm

The 1916 Easter Rising was a definitive moment in 20th-century Irish history. Its memory was evoked

The legacy of the Great Famine continues to shape not only Ireland, but the Irish diaspora in Americ

How did the memory of the Great Famine shape Irish identity? Could it have been prevented?From 1845

Ireland may have been England’s first colony but, by the 17th century, Irishmen were carving out the

The Restoration reinstates the monarchy in England, Scotland & Ireland, and Irish Catholics beli

His statue may stand proudly outside the Houses of Parliament in London, but in Ireland, Oliver Crom

After victory in China, Genghis Khan goes west and takes on the Khwarezmians, surprising his enemy w

In 1607, after launching a failed rebellion in Ulster against the English, Hugh O’Neill and other Ir

Ireland is the only country in Western Europe that has experienced being colonised in the modern era

The future of the Chagos Islands hangs in the balance as world leaders debate how really owns the is

The Chagos Islands have dominated news headlines over the past few months, but the struggle of the C

Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel transformed India’s landscapes but faced immense personal struggles. Despi

Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel's visionary work transformed the landscapes of India. From humble beginnin

Calcutta in the late 18th century was a chaotic, fast-growing city, filled with fortune seekers, tow

Company School painting is a fascinating yet often overlooked artistic tradition that emerged during

Company School painting is a fascinating yet often overlooked artistic tradition that emerged during

How did plants power imperialism?Gardening may be a quintessentially British hobby, but many of the

Kew Gardens near London is one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, welcoming countles

Aurangzeb is arguably the most controversial figure in Indian History. The mere mention of his name