TV Guide PBS America Friday

Paul Murton visits the Uists and Benbecula, a chain of low-lying islands 30 miles from mainland Scotland, and his journey sees him try his hand at fishing for wild sea trout. He also finds out how South Uist became a missile testing base and discovers the secrets of the deserted tidal island of Vallay

Disdain and jealousy for Spain's wealth and violent practices in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The Black Legend is born, and heralds the end of the era of Conquistadors

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate? To find answers, experimental archaeologists from the University of Trier reconstructed a full-scale historical replica of a Roman ship, using ancient craftsmanship and based on excavation findings.