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.
Cast: Joe Crowley, Suzannah Lipscomb
Season 1
6 episodes
1. MurderDr Suzannah Lipscomb and Joe Crowley examine the grisly truth behind European history's most infamous incidents, beginning with the death of Attila the Hun.NRCC46minMar 25, 2013
2. MonstersHistorian Suzannah Lipscomb and host Joe Crowley investigate three of history’s most notorious monsters: Roman emperor Caligula, Gilles de Rais, and Elizabeth Bathory.NRCC46minApr 1, 2013
3. Dark ArtsSuzannah 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?NRCC46minApr 8, 2013
4. ExecutionsSuzannah and Joe investigate some of Europe’s suspicious executions, including Nazi commander Amon Goeth, Viking Ragnar Lodbrok and Scottish warrior William Wallace.NRCC46minApr 15, 2013
5. AvengersSuzannah 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.NRCC46minApr 22, 2013
6. TyrantsHistorian 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.NRCC45minApr 29, 2013
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Bloody Tales of Europe
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.
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- Truenorth
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