Long History

Virginia 1606–1609. 2: Captain Smith Captured

What happens to Captain John Smith when he is captured by the local people in Virginia?

Virginia 1606–1609. 1: The First Colonists

(1/20) How did the first permanent colony on the US by the English begin?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1743-1754: Henry Pelham

Is this the longest serving 18th century prime minister you've never heard of? Pelham: the most important prime ministerial name to have been forgotten by history? Find out why he was in office for over a decade, and why, despite the length of his tenure, he isn't one of the more celebrated premiers.

Amerigo Vespucci’s Four Journeys. 12: A Pilot and a Famous Explorer

(12 of 12) What did Christopher Columbus have to say about Amerigo Vespucci?

Amerigo Vespucci’s Four Journeys. 11: Vespucci becomes Castilian

This episode contains two of the remaining documents about Amerigo Vespucci. What is the evidence that Vespucci was given Castilian citizenship?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1976-1979: Jim Callaghan

The prime minister before Margaret Thatcher was a popular man who waited too long to hold a general election. Find out about the prime minister during the 'winter of discontent'.

Amerigo Vespucci’s Four Journeys. 10: An Evil Island

(10 of 12) What does Amerigo Vespucci tell us about his fourth journey?

Amerigo Vespucci’s Four Journeys. 9: The Most Noteworthy Things

(9 or 12) In his third voyage, starting in 1503, how does Amerigo Vespucci describe the stars in the southern hemisphere?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1762-1763: John Stuart

During his premiership, John Stuart was one of the most unpopular prime ministers ever. Why?

Amerigo Vespucci’s Four Journeys. 8: Another Unknown World

(8 of 12) How was the coast of Brazil described by the earliest European explorers?