Wales and the History of the World

2010 · Documentary · 1 Season · 4 Episodes · 0.0

Eddie Butler presents a series that reveals some extraordinary stories about Wales and the history of the world.

Episodes

E11. Firsts29m · 2010-03-03Eddie Butler celebrates some Welsh firsts: pioneering scientific achievements on land, at sea, in space, the universe and everything.E22. Trade and Industry29m · 2010-03-10We know that Wales powered the world by exporting coal but did you know its lager quenched the thirst of the Empire and its tinplate kept food fresh for pioneers in the Wild West?E33. Conflict29m · 2010-03-17Eddie Butler discovers the story of Wales's involvement in wars throughout the ages - from the Roman invasion to the development of the atom bomb.E44. Ideas29m · 2010-03-24Eddie Butler looks at the symbols and ideas we've chosen to represent us for the past 6,000 years, give or take a decade. Everything from the red dragon to the red flag and from ancient burial mounds to the iPod.

Cast

Self - Presenter