The monarchy is reinvented in the 20th century.

The role of Prime Minister develops.

England becomes the greatest power in Europe.

David Starkey looks at how the constitutional monarchy evolved from the English revolution of 1688, in which William of Orange toppled incumbent royal James II.

The reign of King Charles II restored the authority of the English crown.

A new course of action, putting the king on trial for his life, is decided upon.

James Stuart united England and Scotland under one rule, but his son was responsible for civil war.

Henry VIII's three children all failed to produce heirs to the throne.

Henry VIII sees a new kind of politics in France which puts him in a position of power.

The reigns of Edward IV and Richard III were marked by family feuds, a secret marriage and a mysterious murder.

The story of Shakespeare's kings.

The reigns of three Edwards.

The dominion of King Henry II.

The monarchy takes a radical new turn.

The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England.

The creation of England and the triumph of the first English hero, Alfred the Great.

Buckingham Palace is a symbol of Britain and one of the most iconic buildings in the world. For over 300 years, Buckingham Palace has been a closed and secretive place --it is littered with scandals, infighting, and tragedies -- all seeking to bring down the British monarchy. Take a look behind the walls where Queen Victoria once abandoned it to George VI's defiance against Hitler and all the way to Queen Elizabeth II's 60+ year reign.

Windsor Castle, originally founded by William the Conqueror, is the longest-occupied castle in the world. It has been home to England's royal family for nearly a thousand years and has seen numerous births, deaths and marriages. As 2017 marks the centenary of the Windsor dynasty, this documentary series exposes the hidden secrets and treasures that lie behind the castle's walls by using dramatic reconstructions, intimate interviews and a stunning archived film. The episodes uncover the scandals, victories, betrayals and drama that have been hidden inside Windsor Castle for centuries.

Presented and written by Henry Louis Gates Jr., this six-hour series guides viewers on a journey across two continents to explore the transition of African-Americans. The series encompasses five centuries of events, visits key sites, and engages in debates with historians and eyewitnesses like school integration pioneers Ruby Bridges and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, former Black Panther Kathleen Neal Cleaver and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Understanding the relationships between people and their rulers.