An Islamic History of Europe

Mondays 8.30pm BBC Four

To tie in with the new series Science and Islam, here's another chance to catch Rageh Omaar's three-part history of Muslims in Europe.

• An Islamic History of Europe
• Science and Islam
• More about Islamic history

Nicholas Crane's Britannia:
Great Elizabethan Journey

Starts Tuesday 9pm BBC Two

When William Camden's Britannia was printed in 1586, it staggered its Elizabethan readers: the entire British Isles had been described in astonishing detail. Nicholas Crane retraces his steps.

• About episode one
• The Elizabethan Age
• Elizabeth I: An overview

A History of Scotland

Saturdays 8pm BBC Two

In this five-part series, Neil Oliver explores the history of his homeland. Download the BBC/Open University podcasts so that you can take walks in Scotland accompanied by Neil's commentary.

• A History of Scotland
• Eras in Scottish History
• Open University's site
• Podcasts: Scottish walks
• Other useful links

Victorian Farm

Starts Thursday 9pm BBC Two

A trio of historians attempt to operate a Shropshire farm using only Victorian methods.

To accompany, there's another change to catch Adam Hart-Davis's What the Victorians Did for Us.

• Victorian Farm
• What the Victorians Did for Us
• British History: Victorians