The China Mission Episode 2 - Disaster - 1930s
Millions of Chinese died and millions more were left homeless after the Yangtze River flood of 1931. Irish priests and nuns played an important role in the disaster relief.
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The China Mission Episode 3 - War - 1940s
From 1920 to 1954, hundreds of Irish men and women served as Roman Catholic missionaries in China. They worked in social relief services for the public all through the Second World War and the civil war that followed.
The China Mission Episode 4 - Expulsion - 1950s
In the late 1940s, a communist victory in the Chinese Civil War seemed inevitable. It was not good news for the hundreds of Irish missionaries working in China at the time.
The History Of The Vw Camper Van
The iconic VW Camper Van has stood the test of time through five generations and more than six decades. With cool curves and enormous flexibility the VW Type 2 Transporter soon won the hearts of the public and revolutionised the possibilities for freedom and adventure as companies and individuals transformed their Type 2s into VW Campers.
War Machines - S01 E06 - Total Destruction
Since the turn of the 20th century, technology has developed exponentially... along with mankind's ability to kill on a devastating scale. Be they robotic, chemical, atomic, or nuclear, these are the ultimate killing machines showcased as they appeared throughout the last century in the final episode of the series. From chemicals so horrific their use in war today is banned to the most destructive weapons ever employed in combat… and those that thankfully have not.
The China Mission Episode 1 - Beginnings - 1920s
From 1920 to 1954, hundreds of Irish men and women served as Roman Catholic missionaries in China. They worked in social, pastoral and disaster relief services at an extraordinarily turbulent but fascinating period of Chinese history.
War Machines - S01 E01 - Mastering Arms
Whether being revered or reviled, no one can deny the invention of the gun has forever changed the way wars are fought and won. From humble beginnings to a weapon that has built Empires, toppled Kingdoms, and slaughtered millions, the story of the gun and how it has evolved throughout the centuries is long. But, of all the things the gun has been throughout the ages, it has never been anything less than influential.