
Season 2
(2017)
Overview
Turning points in history often hinge on one decision. We look at moments in history where one decision changes everything.
Cast
as Voix OFF (française)
as Voix OFF (française)
as Voice-over (english)
as Voice-over (english)
Episodes
Dunkirk, resist at all costs 0.0
October 8, 2017
The dramatic story of the defense of France against Hitler's invading army in order to enable the desperate evacuation …
Aral, a sea for cotton 0.0
October 15, 2017
The former Soviet Union collectivized many aspects of agricultural and industrial development in the 1950's. While some…
Cuba, nuclear standoff 0.0
October 22, 2017
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the defining moments of the mid-twentieth century and of the presidency of John Ken…
Constantinople, from an empire to another 0.0
October 29, 2017
Constantinople was a part of the Roman Empire then became the seat of the Byzantine Empire and then was the imperial ci…
Cortés, in the heart of Aztec empire 0.0
November 5, 2017
The encounter between the conquistador and opportunist Hernan Cortés and the indigenous peoples of Central America is o…
The Gold Rush, for a fistful of nuggets 0.0
November 12, 2017
Timing is everything just look at what happened in 1848. How did the finding of gold in Sutter's Mill make an impact on…
Black Death, the invisible enemy 0.0
December 3, 2017
A disease that developed and killed within a few days decimates Europe and changes the course of history.
The Fronde 0.0
December 17, 2017
In the 17th century a long period of civil war in France and war across Europe rebellious members of the French Parliam…
Al Capone, child of prohibition 0.0
January 7, 2018
Unable to bring mob boss Al Capone to justice for many of the crimes ascribed to him the US Federal government took a n…
The Olympic Games, a mirror to society 0.0
February 1, 2018
How did one man succeed in relaunching the Olympic spirit and turn the Games into a global event?
Gutenberg, visionary inventor 0.0
February 25, 2018
In the 15th century an inventor in a workshop in Strasburg came up with a machine that would eventually change the hist…
The Suffragettes, battle for the ballot box 0.0
March 4, 2018
In late Victorian England women began to organize to gain the right to vote. The fight for women's suffrage lasted well…
The fall of Quebec, France loses America 0.0
April 1, 2018
The battle between the French and English for the French territory of New France hinges on the presence of the British …
