Episodes

  • The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa

    The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa
    Apr 19 2025
    Its 1896 and Italy is determined to build a new Roman Empire at the expense of the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia. The scene is set for an epic contest that will change both nations forever.

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    48 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 4 - Roaring Lion, Falling Dragon

    The First Opium War Part 4 - Roaring Lion, Falling Dragon
    Apr 4 2025
    The First Opium War enters its final stages as the British fight their way towards Nanking. Join me for a tale of attack monkeys, corruption on an epic scale and a good candidate for the worst general in Chinese history.

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    35 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 3 - The Battle for Canton

    The First Opium War Part 3 - The Battle for Canton
    Mar 27 2025
    Imperial forces launch a huge surprise attack on British forces as the sides battle for Canton. Out of this inferno a Chinese legend will born and British views will harden as they decide to strike at the very heart of the Middle Kingdom

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    33 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 2 - The Empire Strikes Back

    The First Opium War Part 2 - The Empire Strikes Back
    Mar 20 2025
    After being driven from Canton and taking refuge on the barren island of Hong Kong, Britain declares war on China in the name of the poppy. Soon both governments are struggling to wage a conflict neither wanted, but that is now taking on a life of its own, as British forces approach the very gates of Canton itself.

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    29 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 1 - The Devil's Brew: Silver, Tea & Opium

    The First Opium War Part 1 - The Devil's Brew: Silver, Tea & Opium
    Mar 14 2025
    It's 1839 and a war is brewing in the South China Sea. Join me for the first episode of our multi-part series on the Opium Wars, as we see how a Devil's Brew of silver, tea and opium combined to put China and Britain on the road to war.

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    33 mins
  • The Rif War Part 2 - Viva la Muerte!

    The Rif War Part 2 - Viva la Muerte!
    Feb 27 2025
    Spain endures a bitter retreat after the disaster at Anual, while their foe Abd el Krim reaches the height of his power. However, in his hubris, he will make a fatal mistake that will doom his Rif Republic.

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    46 mins
  • The Rif War Part 1 Madness in the Mountains

    The Rif War Part 1 Madness in the Mountains
    Feb 20 2025
    Join me as we head into the mountains of the Rif for our 10th episode. Spain thinks conquering northern Morocco will be easy, but is soon facing devastating defeats, a General who loses his mind and one of the greatest guerilla forces in history.

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    50 mins
  • The Spanish American War Part 4 - The Thriller in Manila

    The Spanish American War Part 4 - The Thriller in Manila
    Feb 9 2025
    In the last episode our mini-series on the Spanish American War, America takes the war to Spain's possession in the Pacific. America will eventually triumph, yet its success will sow the seeds of a new war that will be even more bloody.

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    30 mins
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