Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

19th September 1991: Two tourists stumble onto the mummified body of a man who lived around 3;500 years ago - Ötzi the Iceman

16th September 1400: Owain Glyndŵr begins a fierce but ultimately unsuccessful Welsh revolt against English rule.

14th September 1752:  The British Empire adopts the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days between September 3 and September 13.

Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Jane Steel.

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