Name: Dates That Made History Season 1
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2018

S01 Episode 1

Crucifixion of Jesus (33 A.D.)

The Christian era begins with the birth of Christ, but it is the resurrection that gives it meaning. Meanwhile on 24 September 622 AD, the beginning of Islam Hegira marks Muhammad's departure from Mecca to Medina, and the birth of Islam.

27 mins · Sat, 17 Mar 2018

S01 Episode 2

The Hegira (September 24, 622 A.D.)

Muhammad's first year in Medina marks the beginning of the Muslim era, and the birth of a new religion.

27 mins · Sat, 17 Mar 2018

S01 Episode 3

Death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.)

Chronicles the death of Alexander the Great in June 323 BC, at the age of just 32. Widely regarded as the greatest conqueror in history, Alexander's empire stretched all the way from Europe through to Asia.

27 mins · Sat, 24 Mar 2018

S01 Episode 4

The New World (1492 A.D.)

An exploration of the year 1492 and its role as the pivotal point that separates the Middle Ages from modernity.

26 mins · Sat, 24 Mar 2018

S01 Episode 5

The Birth of the French Republic (June 20, 1789 A.D.)

Patrick Boucheron, a professor at the Collège de France, examines the events of June 20, 1789 in Versailles and its impact on history.

27 mins · Sat, 31 Mar 2018

S01 Episode 6

Liberation of Nelson Mandela (February 11, 1990 A.D.)

Patrick Boucheron examines the events surrounding the release of Nelson Mandela on February 11, 1990.

27 mins · Sat, 31 Mar 2018

S01 Episode 7

Destruction of Pompeii (August 24, 79 A.D.)

A close examination of the surprising complexities of Pompeii, with some new archaeological discoveries.

27 mins · Sat, 7 Apr 2018

S01 Episode 8

Hiroshima (August 6, 1945 A.D.)

An examination of the Hiroshima operation and how it was regarded as a large-scale scientific experiment by the US.

27 mins · Sat, 7 Apr 2018

S01 Episode 9

The Black Death (1347 A.D.)

An examination of the Black Death and its potential origins that managed to wipe out millions of people across Europe from 1347 to 1351.

26 mins · Sat, 14 Apr 2018

S01 Episode 10

Fall of the Angkor Empire (1431 A.D.)

An examination of Angkor's ancient ruins and the limited information available about the lost civilisation.

26 mins · Sat, 14 Apr 2018

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