Bloody Tales of Europe

All Episodes 2013
NR

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  • 2013-03-25T00:00:00Z
  • 45m
  • 4h 35m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Truenorth
  • Documentary
From ancient times to the Second World War, Europe has been soaked in blood and intrigue. In this fascinating new series, Bloody Tales goes beyond the British Isles to seek out the Europe's most grisly history to discover the mysterious true stories behind some of history’s most infamous tales. From East to West, from the UK to Istanbul, join historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley to investigate subjects that include Rome’s famously cruel emperor Caligula and the notoriously violent Vikings.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-03-25T00:00:00Z

1x01 Murder

Series Premiere

1x01 Murder

  • 2013-03-25T00:00:00Z46m

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and Joe Crowley examine the grisly truth behind European history's most infamous incidents, beginning with the death of Attila the Hun.

2013-03-31T23:00:00Z

1x02 Monsters

1x02 Monsters

  • 2013-03-31T23:00:00Z46m

Historian Suzannah Lipscomb and host Joe Crowley investigate three of history’s most notorious monsters: Roman emperor Caligula, Gilles de Rais, and Elizabeth Bathory.

2013-04-07T23:00:00Z

1x03 Dark Arts

1x03 Dark Arts

  • 2013-04-07T23:00:00Z46m

Suzannah and Joe investigate three of Europe’s most gruesome stories of witchcraft and magic. Was an 18th century gang of robbers really in league with the devil?

2013-04-14T23:00:00Z

1x04 Executions

1x04 Executions

  • 2013-04-14T23:00:00Z46m

Suzannah and Joe investigate some of Europe’s suspicious executions, including Nazi commander Amon Goeth, Viking Ragnar Lodbrok and Scottish warrior William Wallace.

2013-04-21T23:00:00Z

1x05 Avengers

1x05 Avengers

  • 2013-04-21T23:00:00Z46m

Suzannah and Joe delve into history's greatest acts of revenge, questioning who killed Mussolini and how an attack on Napoleon helped to shape his political career.

Season Finale

2013-04-28T23:00:00Z

1x06 Tyrants

Season Finale

1x06 Tyrants

  • 2013-04-28T23:00:00Z45m

Historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley investigate the deeds of history's most infamous tyrants, including Emperor Nero and Vlad the Impaler.Suzannah and Joe delve into history's greatest acts of revenge, questioning who killed Mussolini and how an attack on Napoleon helped to shape his political career.

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