On the 12th September 1897, 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment of Bengal Infantry defended a small communications post against the onslaught of 10,000 enemy tribesmen. In doing so they would set in stone a legendary tale of heroism and devotion to duty that has never since been surpassed.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge isn't just one of the most beautiful bridges in the country - it's also one of the most innovative. It was designed by the legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, though he didn't live to see it completed. One of the many astonishing things about the bridge is th...
Orlando Figes talks to Dan about social and technological developments and their links with cultural changes back in the 19th century.
For generations, Drake's Island, situated just outside of Plymouth harbour, had been owned by the Ministry of Defence. Recently, however, this island bastion has gone into private ownership. In this documentary Bob King, the gatekeeper of Drake's Island, gives Dan an exclusive tour of this extrem...
