The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern Europe by 
Age of Enlightenment by
The "Enlightenment", which began in France, spread to other countries in Europe and then to America, shifted thinking from reliance on the Church to self reliance . It fostered a change from blind faith to inquiring minds. It encouraged the investigation of new ideas. It gave fuel to both the French and American Revolutions. The Enlightenment may not have left physical evidence behind, like the pyramids of Egypt or the Coliseum of Rome, but it has left an intellectual heritage which is unquestionable in its importance. It is a period of history intrinsically French in its origins but predominately American in its impact. Scholars of the Enlightenment from Yale University and UCLA share their insights in this video.
Elizabeth I by
Explores the intersection of the private and public life of Elizabeth I in the latter half of her reign, offering a personal look at her allies, her enemies, and her suitors as she struggles to survive in a male-dominated world.
Kings & queens of England by
Explores the lives and times of the English kings and queens from Anglo-Saxon times to the House of Windsor. Features period imagery and character reenactments.
Simon Schama: A History of Britain by
Beginnings -- Conquest! -- Dynasty -- Nations -- King death -- Burning convictions -- The body of the Queen -- The British wars -- Revolutions -- Britannia incorporated -- The wrong empire -- Forces of nature -- Victoria and her sisters -- The empire of good intentions -- The two Winstons.
