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Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

A young boy in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.

A four-part series on Irish history and Ireland's impact around the world.

A history of fabled Erin comes alive through stunning imagery, original music, and timeless stories in this vivid portrait of the island nation's remarkable past and enduring impact on Western Civilization. This 3-part documentary spans the centuries, from 3,000 BC to 1170 AD.

With shark experts from around the world, evidence is examined of sharks eating sharks.

Kalachakra: The Wheel of Time documents the construction of a 2,600-year-old Indo-Tibetan Peace Mandala at Trinity College, Dublin. The mandala is part of the Kalachakra rite of initiation, a secret teaching of wisdom and compassion first taught by Buddha in 600 B.C.

The story of Edward I - the Hammer of the Scots - whose attempts to force English rule on Scotland and Wales strengthened the identities of all the British nations.

Celebrated actress Judi Dench learns about her beloved father's time in WWI and her mother's Danish ancestors which takes her on a profound Shakespearean journey.

Artifacts and bones from medieval Ireland shed light on the Gallowglass.