Empire Builders – British Empire
In the 18th century, European powers combed the South Seas, searching out unexplored lands, treasures, and people. British ships, commanded
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Series 1
Kings of Europe: End of Empires
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the last hurrah of Europe’s Imperial dynasties – in France, Russia, and the Austrian
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Kings of Europe: France, The Habsburgs & The Russian Tsars
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the historic legacy of three of Europe’s greatest powers – the French, Russian and
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Christian Empires: Byzantium, Crusaders and Venice
In the fifth century A.D. the Roman Empire, which had ruled across Europe for 600 years, was facing collapse. More
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Empire Builders – Ancient Egypt
Rising to prominence in North Africa along the fertile valley of the river Nile, ancient Egypt prospered and grew to
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