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Einstein: Revolution in time and space
How one man defined the role of science and scientists in the modern age

Imhotep: The man behind The Mummy
Uncovering the identity of the bandaged villain of Hollywood legend

Andy Warhol: The prince of Pop Art
Exploring the life and work of artist Andy Warhol

Coco Chanel: French style icon
Exploring the rags to riches life story of the French fashion designer

Nineteen Eighty-Four: Orwell's dystopian classic
Why George Orwell's novel remains topical 70 years after publication

The Spartans: Ancient Greece’s fighting machine
The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality

Leeuwenhoek: The fabric seller who discovered bacteria
The life and work of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the Dutch pioneer of microscopy

Kafka's The Metamorphosis: A man turns into a monstrous bug
A man transforms into a kind of huge vermin overnight – Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis

Hugh Masekela: The iconic South African musician
Looking back at the life and career of the South African musician and activist

James Watt: The power of steam
How the Scottish engineer's ingenuity transformed industry