S1E2:Inventing a National Style
The Genius of Palaces
24 Jun 201452 minTV-PG
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.
