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The Genius of Palaces

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Unlock the secrets behind some of Britain's most magnificent palaces, from their construction to the extraordinary way they reflected changing societies. Historian Dan Cruickshank goes behind the gilded doors and tells the often-turbulent stories behind these iconic buildings. Why were they built, who built them and what do they tell us about Britain today?
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  1. T1 E1 - Towards an Architecture of Majesty

    17 de junio de 2014
    52 min
    TV-G
    Britain’s magnificent palaces have been involved in some of history's most dramatic events. Historian Dan Cruikshank investigates how a palace’s design reflected a monarch's taste for luxury, their fears and even their relationship with God. From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, he explores buildings, often fortified, that cemented a monarch's claim to the throne.
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  2. T1 E2 - Inventing a National Style

    24 de junio de 2014
    52 min
    TV-G
    As the kings and queens of Britain demanded that architecture reflect their right to rule, and even their divinity, they took inspiration from ancient Rome and beyond. However, as historian Dan Cruikshank discovers, disaster was around the corner. From London's Banqueting House, Hampton Court and even Buckingham Palace, a palace could transform into a prison overnight.
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  3. T1 E3 - Opening the Palace Doors

    1 de julio de 2014
    51 min
    TV-G
    With the widowhood of Queen Victoria, the glorious life of British palaces almost came to an end. There would be one final flowering of palatial style with the redesign of Buckingham Palace. But, as Dan Cruikshank discovers, the interwar period was a difficult period for many of Britain's finest buildings. But more recent times have seen ambitious restoration projects and many secrets uncovered.
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