Bloody Tales

Bloody Tales Building on the success of 2012’s Bloody Tales of the Tower, this spin-off series features a raft of fresh examinations and insights into some of history’s bloodiest events on an even larger scale and with greater geographical spread. 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. However, proving that nobody does horrible history like the Brits, explore Richard III’s alleged murder of the Princes in The Tower and the gruesome execution of Scottish hero William Wallace. Using re-enactments, revisiting iconic locations and relying upon world-leading experts, can Suzannah and Joe sort fact from myth and rewrite some of history’s greatest stories?

Executions
Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley challenge knowledge about Europe's bloodiest historical figures, seeking out the continent's grisliest events and revealing the true stories behind infamous tales. They consider Amon Goeth, questioning whether the Nazi commander's hanging was botched in revenge for his crimes against humanity. Also investigated are Viking Ragnar Lodbrok, who was reportedly killed in a pit of snakes, and Scottish warrior William Wallace, who was hung, drawn and quartered in 14th-century London.

Murder
Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley investigate three of history's most mysterious murder cases, the Princes in the Tower, the death of Attila the Hun and the assassination of Juan Borgia.

Monsters
Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley investigate historical characters, including a Hungarian widow who reportedly bathed in blood.

Avengers
Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley delve into history's greatest acts of revenge, questioning who killed Mussolini and how an attack on Napoleon helped to shape his political career.

Dark Arts
Dr Suzannah and Joe venture into a world of gravediggers, witches and goat riders as they investigate the biggest witch hunt in Spanish history.

Tyrants
Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and presenter Joe Crowley investigate the deeds of history's most infamous tyrants, including Emperor Nero and Vlad the Impaler