BBC's Civilisations: Ancient Collapse Mirrors Modern Crisis
New BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines four ancient societies' collapse through contemporary lens. Streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
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TV Tonight: Civilisations Explores History's Warnings
As society faces modern challenges, BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines what ancient civilisations did when on the brink. Plus: Glastonbury ticket scams and luxury motorhomes.
Norfolk village homes collapsing into sea
Hemsby residents watch their properties vanish as coastal erosion accelerates. Meet the retirees who bought doomed cliffside homes despite the clear danger.
Inside Rome's exclusive Colonna Palace
Discover the secret treasures of Rome's Colonna Palace, a private 12th-century family home with a 76-metre Great Hall, open only on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Rome's Colonna Palace: The Exclusive Site Few Visit
Discover Rome's most exclusive tourist destination - the private Colonna Palace, open only 2 mornings weekly to small groups. Explore its hidden treasures now.
Blue Islands airline collapses, all flights cancelled
Channel Islands airline Blue Islands ceases trading, cancelling all flights and leaving passengers stranded. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
Blue Islands airline collapses, all flights cancelled
Channel Islands airline Blue Islands ceases trading, cancelling all flights and leaving passengers stranded. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
Caligula's Gruesome Death: Expert Reveals Details
Historian Alexander Meddings identifies the Roman Emperor Caligula's death, involving severed genitals and multiple stab wounds, as history's most gruesome execution. Discover the full story.
Climate Change Contributed to Roman Empire's Fall
Groundbreaking research uncovers how climate shifts and devastating pandemics contributed to the collapse of one of history's greatest empires, drawing striking parallels with modern challenges.
Rome Tower Collapse: Russia Faces Fury Over Kyiv Attack
Moscow draws global condemnation after residential tower strike kills multiple civilians in Kyiv, as UK and allies pledge strengthened military support for Ukraine.
Medieval Rome tower collapse sparks Russian criticism of West
The sudden collapse of a 12th-century tower near Rome's ancient Forum has triggered diplomatic tensions, with Russian officials making controversial claims about Western cultural preservation.
Ancient Roman tower partially collapses near Colosseum
A section of the historic Torre dei Conti in Rome crumbled onto the street, narrowly avoiding tragedy as emergency services secure the area around the 800-year-old monument.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Medieval Tower Collapses in Rome - Shocking Footage
Shocking video captures the moment part of Rome's historic Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising urgent questions about heritage preservation.
Rome's fountain turns into sewage spectacle
Shocking scenes in Rome as the iconic Barcaccia Fountain transforms into a bubbling cesspool, leaving tourists horrified and authorities scrambling for answers.
Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Imperial Forums
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed near the Imperial Forums, raising urgent questions about Italy's cultural heritage preservation. Emergency services are securing the area as investigations begin.
Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Colosseum
Shocking footage captures the moment a 2,000-year-old tower in Rome partially collapses, sending tourists scrambling for safety as debris rains down near the iconic Colosseum.
Tourist defaces Rome's Colosseum in broad daylight
Italian authorities have launched a major investigation after a tourist was filmed defacing the historic Colosseum in Rome, prompting outrage and calls for stricter penalties against cultural vandalism.
Ancient Roman tower collapses near Colosseum
A section of the medieval Torre dei Conti crumbled near Rome's Colosseum, sparking emergency closures and raising concerns about the preservation of Italy's historic structures.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Illegal rave rocks Rome's ancient Colosseum
Italian authorities investigate shocking unauthorised electronic music party held within the historic Colosseum, raising serious concerns about heritage protection.
Colosseum threatened by raves and concerts
Italian authorities sound alarm as vibrations from electronic music events risk permanent damage to Rome's iconic 2,000-year-old amphitheatre, prompting urgent calls for protection.
Tourist dies after collapsing at Rome's Pantheon
A Japanese tourist in his 50s tragically collapsed and died while visiting Rome's ancient Pantheon, despite immediate medical attention from on-site staff.
Tourist dies after collapsing at Rome's Pantheon
A Japanese tourist in his 50s tragically collapsed and died while visiting Rome's iconic Pantheon, marking another incident in a series of tourist fatalities at Italy's historic sites during extreme heat.
British tourist dies in Pantheon wall collapse
A dream Italian holiday turns to tragedy as a 70-year-old British man dies after a wall collapsed outside Rome's ancient Pantheon, with his daughter witnessing the horrific incident.
Japanese tourist dies in Pantheon fall in Rome
A Japanese tourist has died after falling from an upper level inside Rome's historic Pantheon, prompting safety reviews at one of Italy's most visited monuments.
Rome's Hidden Viewpoints: Beyond the Tourist Trail
Discover Rome's most spectacular viewpoints beyond the tourist trail. From secret terraces to ancient hills, our guide reveals where to find the Eternal City's best panoramas.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
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