Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate an incredibly well-preserved Iron Age village. What can this fascinating site tell us about our ancient ancestors? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

England's Civil War was one of the bloodiest and most brutal in the nation's history that pitted fellow countrymen against one another. Discover how this war was fought and ultimately won by the Parliamentarian side. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

For decades Star Carr has been one of Europe's most important Mesolithic sites. However, recent changes to the area's soil means that these ancient artefacts are slowly dissolving away. Can Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging for Britain team save as much as they can from this vitally important archeological landscape? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she investigates the West Country's most tantalizing archeological finds. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. While this technological marvel may have had enormous positive impact in connecting the nation, it also provided crime with a new arena to enact its dastardly acts upon. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Dr Roberts explores Norfolk, Orkney and Devon for ancient remains of lost civilisations. She finds early flint tools, ancient shipwrecks and evidence of early religion, including cattle skulls and goddess statues. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Discover what different legendary figures liked to throughout history. From the succulent banquets of Catherine the Great to the more rustic flavors favored by Wolves, this series has it all! 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this Iron Age special, Professor Alice Roberts and archaeologists from across Britain examine incredible finds that challenge the notion that Iron Age societies were primitive and warlike. From Britain's best-preserved chariot burial to the underwater remains of a crannog, watch as archaeologists reveal the secrets of pre-Roman Britain. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join Julie Montagu as she explores Stonor Park, a stately home famous for its enigmatic stone circle in the garden. Why is it there and what other secrets can be found in this historic home. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d While Henry VIII may have helped turn Britain into a modern nation-state, he is far more famous for the number of wives he had. Why did Henry have so many spouses and why did many of them meet such an untimely end? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d Join Julie Montagu as she explores the historic seat of the Earls of Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke House. Discover the intriguing history of this stately home and how the Montagus ultimately lost this grand property. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d Discover the fascinating history of the men who climbed the North Face of the Eiger in the shadow of Hitler's Reich and the links between Alpine climbing and fascism. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. The cases start from 1864 with the the first murder on a British railway. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d David Reynolds takes a fresh look at the embattled presidency of Richard Nixon as he ran it largely from his 'den' - a hideaway office across the road from the White House. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d Have Archeologists uncovered a key strategic advantage that Wellington held over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo? Join Professor Alice Roberts and a team of expert archaeologists as they uncover the timeless masterpieces from across Britain and beyond. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Kim Philby was a British intelligence officer, spy for the Soviet Union and member of the notorious Cambridge 5. What inspired this man to leak intelligence to the Soviets and to turn his back on the country where he grew up? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Romans left a monumental impact on British history and culture. While some of this legacy is clear, other aspects lie hidden beneath our feet. Join Professor Alice Roberts and a team of expert archaeologists as they uncover the timeless masterpieces left behind by the Romans in Britain. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Follow an eight-person volunteer team as they attempt to recreate the journey made by fur traders of the Hudson's Bay Company during the 1840s by travelling from Winnipeg to Hudson Bay. The trip covers 800 miles (1200 kilometers) and takes the team through the heart of the Canadian wilderness. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Tudors were one of British history's most influential and famous dynasties. Join Professor Alice Roberts and a team of expert archaeologists as they uncover the timeless masterpieces left behind by the Tudors. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

King Alfred of Wessex faced a crisis in 878 AD when a mounted force of Danes crossed into Wessex, catching him defenseless while his army had been disbanded. Despite the initial defeat, King Alfred was not finished. Alfred vowed to return victorious, earning the nickname "Alfred the Great" for his qualities of restraint, loyalty, generosity, chastity, and continence. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this episode of Digging for Britain, archaeologists uncover remarkable Roman history across the UK. From Hadrian's Wall to Vindolanda Fort, they explore ancient military roads, forts, and a well-preserved Roman village. Notable finds include a rare glass bead, a Roman soldier's helmet, and a silver coin dating back to 222 AD. At Uden Villa, a grim discovery of 97 infant burials suggests a dark past, possibly linked to a brothel. The episode also explores the construction of a new highway, offering a final glimpse at Iron Age settlements before they are covered forever. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This documentary explores the shocking history of the electric chair, from its invention to the first use in America. It delves into the fierce rivalry between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse during the War of Currents, revealing how Edison used his influence to promote the electric chair as a new method of capital punishment. Learn how this deadly technology was born from a commercial power struggle, forever changing the justice system. Discover the science, controversy, and gruesome details behind one of history's most infamous inventions. Perfect for those interested in true crime, historical technology, and the dark side of innovation. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this episode of American Viscountess, we explore the dramatic story of Castle Howard’s restoration after a devastating fire in 1940. Once a grand 18th-century masterpiece, the iconic manor was engulfed in flames, destroying its central dome, luxurious state rooms, and priceless collections. Remarkably, no lives were lost, but the damage was immense. We uncover the meticulous efforts that went into rebuilding this architectural marvel, from salvaging historical treasures to painstakingly restoring the intricate designs. Through expert interviews and stunning visuals, we reveal how Castle Howard rose from the ashes, becoming a symbol of resilience and dedication to heritage preservation. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Discover the rise and fall of the Zeppelin era, and how the luxury airship Hindenburg met its fiery end in 1937. With rare footage and expert insights, we explore the mystery behind the explosion, eyewitness accounts, and the lasting impact on aviation history. Was it sabotage or a tragic accident? Watch now to unravel the truth behind one of the 20th century's most infamous disasters. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of NASA astronaut James Irwin, who, after walking on the moon, became obsessed with uncovering one of history's greatest mysteries: Noah’s Ark. Driven by faith and a passion for exploration, Irwin embarked on six perilous expeditions to Mount Ararat, the legendary resting place of the Ark. Despite harsh conditions and political challenges, his relentless pursuit symbolized the merging of science and faith. Through rare footage and personal accounts, this film delves into Irwin's unique quest, highlighting the challenges, discoveries, and unwavering determination that defined his post-spaceflight mission to find the Ark. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this living history series, we follow two families as they return to a lost way of life in a remote fishing-village. In simple wooden homes with only the tools, clothing, and supplies of 1937, five adults and five children live under a mercantile system. How will they fare? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of George Orwell. Please subscribe to their channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles George Orwell, actually born Eric Arthur Blair on 25 June 1903, was one of the most seminal writers in history, profoundly predicting several aspects of the world today through his literature. He effectively explored the themes of mass media control, government surveillance, totalitarianism and how a dictator can manipulate and control history, thoughts, and lives in such a way that no one can escape it. But how has that come true exactly? This is the story of George Orwell - what shaped his approach, and the truth behind his legendary books. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Tunguska event was a large explosion of between 3 and 50 megatons that occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Yeniseysk Governorate, Russia, on the morning of 30 June 1908. But what really caused it? In this documentary, we set off to find out. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A journey to some of Britain's least known islands, exploring the wildlife of these regions, meeting the people that live there, and exploring the history and culture of these areas. Join a voyage to Farne Islands, home to seals and seabirds, early Christian communities and one of the first landing sites for the terrifying Viking raiders. Plus, a voyage to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, visiting the 5000-year-old standing stones of Callanish, traditional Scottish blackhouses and cutting peat with a modern crofter. An exploration of Rathlin Island includes a visit to a Neolithic stone tool factory, a unique upside-down lighthouse, and a WWII shipwreck. While a trip through England's South Coast includes diving with blue sharks, exploring the battlements of Drake's Island, learning the origins of Scouts and checking out fossils on the Isle of Wight. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest fictional detective, revolutionized science, culture, and crime-solving. From inspiring NASA scientists to influencing modern forensic techniques, Holmes' methods have left an indelible mark. The documentary delves into his impact on popular culture, from Batman to modern TV shows, and highlights his enduring appeal during times of societal turmoil. Featuring insights from experts and creators, the episode uncovers the detective's Victorian roots, his role in the development of forensic science, and his profound effect on intelligence analysis and criminal profiling. Discover how Sherlock Holmes continues to shape our world today. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A team of expert presenters in engineering, architecture and geography explore some of the finest example of Ireland's building and engineering heritage, like The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable, Copper mining the Beara Peninsula, Turlough Hill Pumped Hydro-Station and Marino Garden Suburb. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Klondike Gold Rush was a migration by an estimated 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike region of Yukon, in north-western Canada, between 1896 and 1899 after Gold was discovered there. In the final installment of our series "Klondike: Quest For Gold", follow the journey of five modern-day people as they recreate the journey. The men leave Andria's personal gear behind, as the food dwindles and they cross Chilkoot Pass, but will they survive the 72 days without starving? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In 1925, the gentleman explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett entered the Amazon rainforest in search of a mythical ancient kingdom: Z. He was never seen again. What happened to him, and to the countless men who followed in his footsteps? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The history of the world's spices is full of travel, blood, culture and money. Their incredibly high price tags made them status symbols, and they were often traded as currency. In medieval times, some were thought to be able to cure diseases. In "The Spice Trail," host Kate Humble retraces the footsteps of the explorers who traded spices, traveling around the world to discover the histories and myths behind them as well as the modern-day cultures who still rely on them to keep their local economies going. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join a team of modern-day adventurers as they retrace the arduous path of 1897 Gold Rush Stampeders from Dyea, Alaska, to Dawson City, Yukon. Enduring harsh conditions, rationing food, and facing physical challenges, they strive to transport a heavy boat over the infamous Golden Staircase. Experience the camaraderie, tensions, and triumphs of this historical reenactment as they navigate treacherous landscapes and delve into the timeless allure of gold. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The first humans to cook food were likely Homo erectus, a species that emerged around 2 million years ago. Archaeological evidence, such as that found in South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave, indicates that Homo erectus had control of fire and used it for cooking approximately 1.7 million years ago. This practice had profound effects on their evolution, providing more easily digestible food and additional energy, which contributed to significant physiological and cognitive developments. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A team of modern adventurers re-enacts the trek to the gold fields of the Klondike. In Episode one we meet the pioneers who have agreed to undertake the 1200 kilometer quest to the Hudson Bay. We follow the crew in their initial week of the journey as they come face-to-face with the hardships of life in 1840. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Dive into the scandalous and dramatic lives of Victorian Britain's elite. The documentary reveals tales of daring bareback riding, mistresses, and scandalous marriages that shocked high society. It explores Dunham Massey, where the family's campaign to uphold tradition faced financial decline and scandal, and Kingston Lacy, home to an adventurer exiled due to his sexuality. The program uncovers hidden secrets and forbidden passions, including a love affair at Sissinghurst Castle and the dramatic downfall of a marquis who amassed immense debts. This captivating journey through history is filled with intrigue and sensational stories. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Explore the incredible legacy of Muhammad Ali beyond his boxing career in this compelling documentary. Known as "The Greatest," Ali's impact transcended the ring, as he became a powerful voice for justice, equality, and humanitarian causes. From his bold stance against the Vietnam War to his work with the Nation of Islam, Ali's influence shaped social and political landscapes worldwide. Witness his tireless efforts to promote peace, his courage in the face of adversity, and his enduring legacy as a global icon of resilience and compassion. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Explore the history behind The Great Wall Of China in this captivating documentary spanning 2,000 years. From its origins in ancient China to its modern-day symbolism, discover how this monumental structure shaped dynasties, protected empires, and influenced cultures. Journey 1,500 miles from the Yellow Sea to the vast deserts of the West, tracing the wall's formidable path through mountains and plains. Witness its construction by 14 dynasties, each fortifying against Mongol invasions, and its transformation into a UNESCO World Heritage site and global icon. Unveil the secrets of China's most famous landmark, reflecting its enduring legacy in the modern world. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The catastrophic volcanic eruption of 535 AD, likely Krakatoa, had far-reaching impacts on global climate and human history. This documentary explores how the eruption caused drastic environmental changes, leading to widespread crop failures, famine, and societal upheaval. Through scientific analysis and historical evidence, it connects this climatic catastrophe to the outbreak of the Antonine Plague, demonstrating how a single natural event reshaped civilizations, decimated populations, and set the stage for one of history's deadliest pandemics. Join us on a journey uncovering the interconnectedness of nature's fury and human suffering. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The volcanic winter of 536 was the most severe and protracted episode of climatic cooling in the Northern Hemisphere in the last 2,000 years. Investigating through the lens of dendrochronology and historical accounts, this documentary explores how a mysterious dimming of the sun, blood-colored rain, and dust clouds plunged civilizations into two years of darkness, followed by famine, plague, and societal collapse. Through the groundbreaking research of historians like David Keys and scientist Mike Bailey, discover how tree rings from around the world offer crucial insights into this pivotal moment that forever altered the course of human history. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Embark on a riveting journey to Lake Titicaca in the Bolivian Highlands, where ancient mysteries unfold amidst the remnants of Tiwanaku, often dubbed the "American Stonehenge." Join a team of archaeologists and adventurers as they challenge age-old theories using experimental archaeology. Using only ancient techniques and local materials, they reconstruct traditional reed boats to transport massive stone monoliths across the lake's daunting waters. Battling altitude, harsh conditions, and logistical challenges, they seek to prove the ingenuity of ancient civilizations while honoring indigenous knowledge. This documentary captures the spirit of exploration, cultural reverence, and the enduring quest for understanding our ancient past. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Where is the lost fortune of last Japanese shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu? We uncover the myths and legends surrounding this elusive fortune, rumored to be worth millions in today's currency. Through centuries of upheaval and modernization, generations of treasure hunters have pursued the dream of unearthing this hidden wealth. From the depths of feudal Japan to the modern-day quest for truth, witness the gripping saga of rivalry, skepticism, and unwavering determination in the pursuit of history's greatest mystery 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Rennes-le-Château, a small village in France with a population of less than 100, was made famous by the village priest Bérenger Saunière. A priest who grew up in poverty, but seemingly stumbled upon unbelievable wealth, so much so that he completely redecorated his church, as well as built himself a house with that money. The origin of Saunière's money remains unknown to this day, though there are multiple theories - some more reliable than others - which has led to years of treasure hunters visiting the small French village. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Dr Alice Roberts uncovers the history of a forgotten royal place, home to Tudor kings and queens, and the team reveal the secrets contained in the rubbish dump in Shakespeare's garden. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This documentary explores the legend of Cocos Island, a secluded island off the coast of Costa Rica, rumored to hold a vast pirate treasure. In the late 19th century, German engineer August Gisler becomes captivated by this myth after obtaining a pirate's diary detailing the treasure's location. Driven by obsession, Gisler spends 17 years battling the island's harsh conditions in his relentless search. Despite facing numerous hardships, including financial difficulties and natural obstacles, Gisler's quest remains unfulfilled. This gripping tale of ambition and mystery delves into the allure of hidden riches and the lengths one man will go to uncover them. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The legend of the Rocky Mountain gold is one of mystery and peril, with a fortune in gold bullion estimated at $33 million believed to be hidden in the untamed wilderness. This treasure, marked only by a cryptic map, has been the target of countless treasure hunters over nearly 200 years. However, the pursuit has proven deadly, with many succumbing to disease, violence, and mysterious events attributed to a curse. From the ill-fated French expedition of the 1790s to modern-day seekers, the allure of unimaginable wealth continues to claim lives, leaving the treasure tantalizingly out of reach and shrouded in mystery. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This is the extraordinary journey of Heinrich Schliemann, a wealthy German businessman whose relentless belief in the literal truth of Homer's "Iliad" led him on a 20-year quest to uncover the ancient city of Troy and its legendary treasures. Starting in 1866, Schliemann's adventures took him from the intellectual hubs of London to the rugged landscapes of Turkey, where his groundbreaking and often controversial archaeological methods sparked both admiration and skepticism. Witness Schliemann's dramatic discoveries, including the so-called "Treasure of Priam," and explore the lasting impact of his work on the field of archaeology. Despite the doubts and accusations from his contemporaries, Schliemann's passion and determination ultimately revealed a forgotten chapter of human history, forever linking his name with the legendary tales of ancient Greece. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. There have been many stories about how to find the mine, and each year people search for the mine. Some have died on the search. This documentary explores one treasure hunter's quest for the gold. Dick Holmes, born in the heart of Arizona's Gold Rush era, embodies the spirit of the Wild West. From his youth fighting Apache warriors to his relentless pursuit of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine, Holmes epitomizes grit and determination in the face of danger, greed, and the allure of hidden treasure. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Delve into the heart of ancient China's colossal burial sites in this captivating documentary. Witness the awe-inspiring engineering feats behind China's Mega Tombs, where emperors and nobility were laid to rest amidst lavish treasures. Uncover the stories of power, ambition, and human sacrifice that shaped these monumental structures, revealing the secrets of dynastic rule and afterlife beliefs. From the grandeur of the first emperor's tomb to the haunting legacy of forced labor, explore the mysteries buried beneath the earth as we journey through China's rich history and unearth the legacies of its Mega Tombs. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Kruger Millions is a hoard of gold reputed to have been hidden in South Africa by or on behalf of President Paul Kruger to avoid it being captured by the British during the Second Boer War. According to legend, about two million pounds in buried gold and diamonds lie hidden, but whereabouts? And why has the Kruger Millions never been found? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

How dangerous was the workplace in the Victorian era? Explore the perilous world of Victorian factories, where innovation and industry came at a deadly cost. From the deafening roar of spinning mules to the unforgiving machinery, workers faced constant danger. Discover the grim reality of daily life, where risk lurked around every corner in pursuit of progress and profit. Many stately homes conjure up visions of separate ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’ realms, but at Erddig the 18th-century Yorke family took a different approach. Alan learns how they encouraged a romance between nanny and groomsman, immortalized staff in photos and verse, and treated them with a respect unheard of among other grand houses. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Spike Island in Cork harbor was a vital naval defense against potential invaders like Napoleon to its transformation into a formidable prison during the 19th century, Spike Island's narrative unfolds through the exploration of its architectural marvels and the lives shaped within its fortified walls. Unearthing the island's past through archaeology, the documentary illuminates the stories of its inhabitants, ranging from political prisoners to the destitute, while also celebrating its evolution into a cherished tourist destination. Experience the layers of history that define Spike Island's enduring significance. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Through archaeological excavations, historical records, and cutting-edge technology, Tony Robinson and his team reveal the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of the Victorian Railway Builders, known as Navvies. From makeshift homes nestled along the tracks to communal living and industrial activity, each discovery paints a vivid picture of resilience and determination. Explore the untold stories of the railway builders and their enduring legacy in shaping the world's transportation networks. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Follow the trail of Richard Knight, an Englishman consumed by the ghostly allure of the infamous pirate Captain Kidd's lost fortune. From the shores of Hollywood to the prisons of Vietnam, witness Knight's desperate quest to unearth Kidd's hidden hoard. As he unravels the secrets of centuries past, Knight faces betrayal, imprisonment, and the haunting legacy of Captain Kidd himself. Can he defy the odds and claim the elusive treasure, or will he become another victim of Kidd's curse? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Unveil the rich heritage of indigenous peoples, showcasing groundbreaking achievements in science, technology, and medicine. From advanced writing systems to intricate surgical techniques, delve into the fascinating world of pre-Columbian civilizations. Explore the profound knowledge of plant chemistry in indigenous medicine, revealing treatments for ailments like cancer. Witness the mastery of navigation and astronomy through lunar calendars and celestial navigation. Embark on a journey through history, where indigenous peoples' contributions shaped the Americas long before the arrival of European explorers. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Architect Orla Murphy goes in search of the Roe Distillery which was the world's biggest producer of Whiskey by the late 19th Century. Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers how a supply of fresh water was crucial for large and small industry in the Liberties, while Engineer Tim Joyce investigates the science and technology for making whiskey. Then, engineer Tim Joyce takes a look at Galway's canal system and its impact on the state of the city; geographer Susan Hegarty explores the caves lying under Lough Corrib, to better understand the canal construction. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Step into the torturous history of the Tower of London. Across centuries, this fortress has housed kings and queens, but also served as a crucible of agony and despair. Explore the depths of the Tower's torture chamber, where the echoes of suffering still linger, and uncover the stories of those who faced its relentless cruelty. From daring escapes to ruthless interrogations, each episode unveils a new chapter of intrigue, treachery, and survival amidst the shadows of one of the world's most infamous landmarks. Episode 1: 00:00:00 Episode 2: 00:44:50 Episode 3: 01:29:32 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Thomas Beal, a figure shrouded in mystery, allegedly buried a treasure worth millions in the Virginia countryside in 1819. With his sudden disappearance, Beale left behind enigmatic clues and a coded message, sparking centuries of fascination and speculation. This documentary follows the relentless quest of treasure hunters, historians, and code-breakers as they unravel the secrets surrounding Beale's vanished wealth. From mesmerism to modern technology, each attempt to crack the code unveils more layers of intrigue, leading to startling revelations about Beale's enigmatic legacy and the truth behind his lost treasure. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Today we discuss the symbolic wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981. By highlighting the subsequent divorce as a reflection of shifting attitudes toward marriage in modern Britain, we reflect on the power of individual choice rather than social convention determines the fate of marriages. Five couples' experiences are showcased, depicting struggles to maintain romance amidst a society where marriages are as easy to end as they are to start. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Delve into the monumental engineering feat of harnessing the River Shannon's power for electricity, exploring its profound impact on Ireland's landscape and identity. From the ambitious Shannon Scheme, which revolutionized the country's electricity infrastructure, to the transformative role of railways in shaping Irish tourism, the documentary uncovers the intersection of engineering marvels and cultural heritage. Through expert insights and captivating storytelling, viewers embark on a journey through time, witnessing the convergence of human ingenuity and natural forces that shaped Ireland's past and continue to influence its future. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Since the 1960s, dating and the role of women have undergone profound transformations, reflecting shifting societal norms and values. In the 60s, women often adhered to traditional gender roles, aspiring to be obedient wives and mothers. Courtship rituals emphasized a girl's virginity, with marriage serving as the sole context for sexual intimacy. However, subsequent decades witnessed a surge in feminist movements challenging these norms. Women increasingly pursued education and careers, gaining greater autonomy in their personal lives. Dating became more egalitarian, with a focus on mutual respect and shared decision-making. Today, women enjoy greater freedom in dating, shaping their own paths and relationships. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The story of treasure hunter Dave Arnold and his relentless pursuit of Spanish gold rumored to be buried deep in the heart of Texas.Guided by a cryptic map and facing the threat of an ancient curse, Arnold embarks on a seven-year odyssey filled with intrigue, danger, and the allure of unimaginable riches. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The institution of marriage faced serious challenges in the 20th century when World War 1 shattered the innocence of an entire generation raised by Victorian ideals of purity. When war came along and men were away for extended periods of time, marriages began to crumble and both men and women looked to find sexual fulfilment outside of their marriages, leading to STD outbreaks and affairs. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join archaeologist Dr. Agnes Shu as she ventures into the heart of southern China to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. Dating back over 2,000 years, this burial site challenges historical perceptions and reveals a sophisticated civilization. With groundbreaking discoveries including a silk and Jade burial suit and a trove of artifacts, Dr. Shu explores this forgotten kingdom of the Han Dynasty, shedding light on its culture, technology, and enigmatic ruler. Prepare to be transported back in time as we unravel the secrets buried beneath the earth's surface. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A terrifying network of ancient man-made tunnels in Italy might be the real entrance to the Greek underworld. Ancient literature tells us that living people visited the dead to ask them the future. Through a network of tunnels they believed they were travelling to ''the core of the earth'' to consult the Oracle of The Dead. But this site in Italy, a complex network of tunnels, was designed to trick visitors into thinking they were visiting Hell. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Construction workers in Chengdu, China, accidentally discovered the archeological site known as Jinsha in 2001, considered one of the most significant discoveries of the century. The site contains a treasure trove of Jade, gold, and thousands of human remains in burial grounds, with some suggesting possible human sacrifice. Jinsha was an ancient kingdom thriving around the same time as the Shang Dynasty in the Sichuan basin, challenging previous beliefs about the only birthplace of Chinese culture being the Central Plain of the Yellow River. Very little is known about the Shu People, the inhabitants of ancient Chengdu, as they left no written records, and information comes mainly from texts of rival cultures. The discoveries at Jinsha, including giant bronze masks and a bronze figure with divine powers, indicate a complex religious and cultural system. The civilization's disappearance might be linked to natural disasters like earthquakes and floods or changes in water management. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Empires of Silver delves into the transformative power of silver in shaping global trade during the 16th century. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Andes Mountains and the bustling markets of China, this documentary explores how the discovery of pure silver ignited a revolution in commerce. The narrative unfolds as the Chinese Emperor mandates silver taxation, catapulting its value above gold and driving a surge in demand. From the remote corners of the Spanish Empire to the bustling ports of Canton, witness the rise of the first global currency and its profound impact on empires, economies, and cultural exchange worldwide. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

County Mayo had a thriving textile industry for centuries, influencing local development and economy. Textile mills employed thousands and played a significant role in Irish exports, especially wool and woven cloth. The establishment of Foxford Woollen Mills in the late 19th century was a social enterprise aimed at alleviating poverty. Despite challenges and changes in the textile industry, Foxford Mills remains operational, impacting the local community positively. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join Ewan and Colin McGregor on an exhilarating journey through the skies as they commemorate the RAF Centenary in this captivating documentary. Delving deep into the rich history of the Royal Air Force, the brothers embark on a mission to explore its first 100 years. From heart-pounding dogfights to daring low-level maneuvers, they experience the thrill and danger faced by RAF pilots throughout history. Along the way, they uncover untold stories of bravery, resilience, and sacrifice, shedding light on the pivotal role of the RAF in shaping the course of history. A compelling blend of personal reflection and historical exploration, this documentary is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the skies. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Discover the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Irish builders who shaped the skyline of Limerick with their remarkable Victorian engineering. In this captivating documentary, delve into the world of master builders who, armed with determination and skill, erected iconic structures like St. John's Cathedral, standing tall for over a century as a testament to their genius. From harnessing local limestone to pioneering architectural solutions, these builders crafted a cityscape that reflects both the aspirations and the resilience of a community. Join us on a journey through time as we uncover the legacy of these visionary artisans who left an indelible mark on Limerick's landscape. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

From the grandeur of Pharaoh Ramses II's obelisk to intricate figurines depicting daily life, 'Forgotten Treasures of Egypt' delves into the rich tapestry of Egyptian history. Highlighting figures like Queen Hatshepsut and the radical Pharaoh Akhenaten, Curtis Ryan Woodside narrates tales of power, innovation, and religious upheaval. Through the lens of archaeologists like Howard Carter, it reveals the meticulous efforts to unearth Egypt's secrets. With each artifact, a story unfolds, connecting the modern world to the timeless allure of ancient Egypt. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This episode of Building Ireland explores the history and significance of Waterford, Ireland's oldest city which was once a thriving international trading center due to its strategic maritime location. Most of their trade came from feeding the sailors on the high seas the iconic ship's biscuit, which later developed into the cream cracker we all know and love. They also delve into different aspects of Waterford's history, from its Viking origins to its Georgian architectural legacy and shipbuilding achievements. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Delve into the life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a renowned English artist known for his Pre-Raphaelite works. The episode highlights Rossetti's passionate affair with Jane Morris, wife of his friend William Morris, amidst the idyllic backdrop of Kelmscott Manor. Despite Rossetti's artistic achievements and his role in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his tumultuous relationships and struggles with addiction lead to personal turmoil and premature death. Through interviews and analysis, the episode paints a portrait of Rossetti's complex character, blending medieval imagery with modern sensibilities in his enduring artistic legacy. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join us on a captivating journey through the heart of Dublin's historical district, Dame Street. Delve into the rich tapestry of Dublin's architectural and financial history as we uncover the stories behind the majestic banking halls that once lined this bustling thoroughfare. From the bustling trade hub of the 18th century to the emergence of Dame Street as the epicenter of Ireland's banking industry, witness how these iconic buildings evolved to symbolize stability, security, and prestige for the financial institutions they housed. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Recognized as the foremost Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes underwent a transformative journey in his extensive career. Shifting from cheerful and lighthearted works to paintings steeped in profound pessimism, Goya's evolution raises the intriguing question: What prompted this dramatic change in his artistic expression? 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Industrial Revolution brought significant social and economic changes to Europe and Britain. The construction of the Cork and Bandon Railway presented substantial engineering challenges, including the need for a deep tunnel through Goggin's Hill. The Goggin's Hill tunnel, about a kilometer long, was a remarkable engineering feat of the Victorian Railway age. The construction involved blasting through rock using gunpowder, with teams of workers enduring difficult and dangerous conditions, working day and night. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Actor Sean Bean narrates this four-part documentary, which focuses on the history of one-on-one combat and how people have used organised fighting - to gamble, aid diplomatic relations, settle scores and protect personal honour, for example - throughout the ages. Four eras of fighting are covered in the series - Victorian, Georgian, Elizabethan and Tudor - and each hour-long episode brings to life the duels, the pugilism and the fascination Britain has had with this grim form of entertainment. Witness the rise of female warriors, including Britain's first prizefighter superstar Elizabeth Wilkinson Stokes, plus the impact of Charles Dickens and the evolution of combat rules, marking a transformative era in London's tumultuous past. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Discover the vivid world of Romanticism as we unravel the life and art of Eugène Delacroix, the greatest French artist of his era. From revolutionary Paris to the exotic landscapes of North Africa, delve into his masterpieces, exploring the fusion of passion, color, and rebellion that shaped art for generations to come. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The profound world of war poetry traces its historical and cultural significance through different periods. From early examples like "The Battle of Maldon," which captures the heroic spirit of the Dark Ages, to the evolving nature of war poetry during the 18th century, this episode explores how poets have depicted the human experience of war. We journey through the verses of renowned poets such as Robert Burns, Victor Hugo, Lord Tennyson, and Wilfred Owen, each offering a unique perspective on the impact of war on humanity. Discover how war poetry transitioned from glorifying deeds of valor to expressing the raw emotions stirred by conflict. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Vincent Van Gogh tragically ended his life on July 27, 1890, in the French Village of Auvers. Van Gogh, born in 1853, struggled with loneliness, persecution, and madness, with only one of his paintings sold during his lifetime. Despite his difficult life, Van Gogh's artistic genius became widely recognized in the early 1900s, and his paintings gained significant financial value. Van Gogh's art, characterized by bold brushstrokes and emotional expression, challenged traditional conceptions of art, especially in terms of color usage. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The English Romantic poets of the 19th century, including Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats, pioneered a literary movement marked by an emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual expression. Wordsworth's celebration of spontaneous feelings and connection with nature, Coleridge's imaginative and experimental works, and Shelley's radicalism and visionary poetry collectively shaped the Romantic Age. Their contributions defined a period characterized by introspection, a deep connection with nature, and a rejection of traditional poetic forms. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Vatican houses over 70,000 artifacts, with 20,000 on display. The Egyptian section in the Vatican Museum features a diverse collection spanning various dynasties, showcasing aspects of ancient Egyptian life, mummification practices, and artifacts from different periods. Including an unexpected artifact related to the Virgin Mary's Immaculate Conception translated into Egyptian hieroglyphs. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Jane Eyre was released in 1847 and is considered a masterpiece of literature, offering a critique and celebration of Victorian society. Brontë stunned the aristocratic Victorian elite by boldly criticizing prevailing Victorian ideals in her novel, crafting a love story that defied conventional expectations. Charlotte Bronte, the author, was born in 1816 and grew up in a household marked by sickness and death, losing her mother at a young age. Charlotte's early education included a harsh experience at the Cowbridge Clergy Daughters School, which influenced her depiction of Lowood in Jane Eyre. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Discover the history & treasures of ancient Egyptians who lived in Pompeii in the shadow of mount Vesuvius. Under Roman rule by the 30BC, Egypt began transmitting spoils of war and new materials such as glass, papyrus, minerals and ores to Rome. This conquest and influx of goods sparked a new fascination with ancient Egyptian culture with Romans now incorporating Egyptian art, architecture and religion into their own lives. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Anglo-Saxon poetry reflects a fourth or fifth-century Pagan reality, creating noble pagan characters, such as Beowulf, in a Christian context. The tension arises as Christian theology requires damnation for these pagan characters, yet the poet sympathetically presents them in a favorable light. Beowulf, set in a fifth-century Danish Dynasty, exemplifies the heroic ideal of a pagan Anglo-Saxon. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Nefertiti, the iconic Queen of ancient Egypt, lived 3500 years ago during a period of upheaval caused by her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti is now believed to have been a fully-fledged Pharaoh after the death of Akhenaten. However, Nefertiti never gave birth to a male heir, causing controversy when the late Akhenaten's second wife, Kia, gave birth to the male heir, Tutankhamun. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Geoffrey Chaucer, a poet living in the late 1300s, witnessed significant societal changes in England during the transition from feudalism to a more mercantile system. Chaucer began writing the Canterbury Tales around 1387 during a period when the Catholic Church still held extreme power and the Black Death and the 100 Years War were still having profound impacts on England. Chaucer employs satire, irony, and humor throughout the tales, making readers laugh at first and then revealing the seriousness and tragedy beneath. His innovative use of the five-stress line in Middle English enhances the complexity of his mature poetry, setting him apart as a groundbreaking writer. Despite the unfinished nature of the Canterbury Tales, Chaucer's overarching design and exploration of morality and social reality make it one of the greatest works in English literature. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ancient Egypt's 19th dynasty has left a huge mark on the country's long history. Unlike their predecessors, the Ramesside's ability to produce a vast quantity of heirs made it seem like their dynasty would be one to last for centuries. However, this resulted in problems all its own, as infighting amongst Egypt's most powerful family began to tear them apart. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens and his penultimate completed novel. It depicts the education of an orphan nicknamed Pip. The novel explores themes such as class, snobbery, money, and forgiveness. Pip's journey reflects Dickens' contemplation on social class mobility. It is Dickens' second novel, after David Copperfield, to be fully narrated in the first person. Here, experts why in on the elements of the story, while the narrative plays out before your eyes. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

We explore the marine mysteries of the Magdalen Islands, an archipelago in North America's tumultuous inland saltwater sea. Leonard Clark and his family, spanning three generations in the village, have meticulously documented over 1,000 sunken ships. They seek to help the people of the Magdalen Islands, all descendants of shipwrecked sailors, to uncover their ancestery. Leonard, an amateur archaeologist and shipwreck descendent, has dedicated his life to unraveling the history of the Magdalen Islands, tracing the origins of numerous shipwrecks, and deciphering clues to sunken treasures claimed by the sea. Along this unique journey, Leonard Clark shares historical insights and tales of sunken treasures with Mario Cyr, a local hero and globally acclaimed underwater cameraman. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The metaphysical poets lived in a period of significant social and cultural change in the early 17th century. This era was marked by challenges to traditional beliefs due to scientific advances, religious and political upheavals, and the shift from medieval to modern society. The poets' works reflected the influences and pressures of this dynamic period, responding to the anxiety and uncertainty of the time. John Donne, the most renowned metaphysical poet, explored love in various forms—divine, sexual, and platonic. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Egypt is home to one of the world's earliest civilizations, with its earliest settlements in northern Africa dating to 17000 BC. Ancient Egypt was a powerful, influential, and expansionist empire that grew from the Nile River Valley to include much of the eastern Mediterranean. The civilization brought many inventions and advancements, including agriculture, art, architecture, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, religion, writing, and so much more. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Charles Dickens' classic novel 'A Tale Of Two Cities' tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. But what was going on in Dicken's personal life that he was trying to express through this novel? 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - the biggest animal celebrity of the 19th century whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. The most famous animal in the world, Jumbo captivated the world. But behind the curtain, was a tragic story of abuse, alcoholism, violence, and a mysterious death. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Discover the Queen Elizabeth II, the flagship of the historic Cunard line, boasting cutting-edge technology and a record-breaking speed of 34 knots. In the golden era of ocean liners, names like Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth symbolized a life of opulence and leisure. We will uncover the surprising origins of ocean liners in steam engine technology and how visionaries like Isambard Kingdom Brunel revolutionized maritime travel. We will learn about the challenges and risks faced by pioneers in the 1830s, leading to the creation of the first purpose-built ocean liner, the Great Western. Follow the evolution of transatlantic passenger services, from the impact of World War I to the development of steam turbo-electric propulsion, transforming ocean liners into cruise ships and military transports. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It's hard to believe but silver was at one time worth more than gold. China used silver as their currency and the West had to pay in silver for Chinese goods. This angered the British and so they sought a commodity that the Chinese would be forced to buy. China did not covet any goods that the West had except one: Opium. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Examining Georgian attitudes towards love and marriage, this documentary follows a fictional young society couple as they navigate the salacious aristocratic elite of the period. A historical romp back in time packed full of fun and informative interviews with the leading experts on courtship and sex in the Georgian period that pull back the covers on the real sex lives of the Georgian aristocracy. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

China's lust for silver helped establish their formidable economic position on the global stage. However, Western powers were reluctant to engage in silver trade and in their search for an alternative avenue they discovered something that would change history forever: Opium. As opium surged throughout the nation, it brought forth multifaceted societal issues, ultimately fueling the harrowing Opium Wars. These conflicts marked the onset of a devastating "Century of Humiliation" for China, leaving an indelible mark on its history and global standing 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Samurai Bow explores the violence, beauty, and reverie that surround the Samurai's earliest weapon. With stunning dramatic reconstruction, we reveal the ancient way of the Samurai and explore how the bow could avert wars when put in the hands of a true master. Comparing the Japanese bow to another great war bow, the English Longbow we put them both through scientific tests to examine the specialties of each. Using stunning high-speed footage we reveal their power and precision and ask what makes the Yumi so special. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In 1581, China's Emperor sparked a global demand for silver, changing the course of history forever. This was how Spain's silver trade with China shaped the New World, funding America's Industrial Revolution and driving the growth of cities worldwide. Uncover the conflicts and consequences as silver becomes both a source of power and a catalyst for China's 'century of humiliation.' Join us on a journey that reveals the intricate connections between China and the rest of the world. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Most Anglo-Saxons were farmers and lived off the land. They were able to make equipment such as ploughs and tools to help them in their work. They would grind wheat to make flour so they could make bread. Some Anglo-Saxons were skilled craftsmen who made decorative jewellery such as brooches and necklaces. But ultimately, Anglo Saxon life provided challenges long forgotten by today's Brits. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join us on a captivating journey to the coldest and most inhospitable environment on Earth - Antarctica. We delve into the early 20th-century expeditions that set out to unravel the mysteries of this uncharted southern land, where temperatures can plummet to 100° below zero and winds can reach a staggering 200 mph. We will learn about the legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton and his adventurous spirit, drive for fame, and rivalry with fellow explorer Robert Scott. We will then head further back in time to a much earlier maritime explorer who changed the course of human history, Christopher Columbus. While he set the blueprint for future sea-borne exploration, he left untold suffering and centuries of colonization in his wake. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

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Queen Victoria inherited the throne of Great Britain at the tender age of 18 and rules for 63 years, giving her name to an enitre era. Victoria was a complex character, her personality a strange mixture of contradictions. This fascinating documentary provides a penetrating insight into the Queen's life as Victoria's Secrets are revealed at last. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Black Sea is a place of great mystery and antiquity. Scientists have found evidence of ancient submerged civilizations in the Black Sea, indicating a sudden rise in sea levels around 6000 BC. Ancient legends describe a time when the oceans rose above the land, causing an entire civilization to vanish beneath the cold waters of this ocean region. Could this be the great flood described in the Bible during the time of Noah? 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It was called the Black Death, a disease that started in the 14th century, and swept across Europe wiping out half the population, one of the most lethal killers in human history. But the cause of the Black Death has eluded scientists. Now, Evolutionary biologist Hendrik Poinar embarks on an epic journey to solve the 600-year old mystery and change the way we fight infectious diseases today. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the late 1400s in Tudor England, knights were born and bred to face combat, both on the battlefield and the tournament ground. We explore the intriguing world of medieval tournaments, highlighting the role of knights as both warriors and symbols of heroism. We also delve into the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a lavish and opulent tournament hosted by Henry VII in 1520, which became a symbol of power and prestige in Europe. This event, with its extravagant pageantry, marked the zenith of medieval tournaments. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Admiral Nelson's heroic death at the Battle of Trafalgar is immortalized in bronze and stone on the great column in Trafalgar Square. Nelson, a brave and brilliant war leader, was also known for being vain, ruthless, and impetuous. In 1805, the Royal Navy was on blockade duty, preparing for a possible invasion of England by Napoleon's forces. Nelson's personal life included a complex relationship with Lady Emma Hamilton, and his career was marked by significant victories and controversies. Nelson's daring and unconventional tactics in the Battle of Trafalgar led to a decisive victory for the British fleet, although he was mortally wounded during the battle, ultimately securing his place as a national hero. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This is the history of bare-knuckle fighting in Victorian Britain, a brutal sport that seeks to decide the undisputed champion of the world. The rise of fighters like Tom Spring, who came from humble working-class origins to become sporting superstars, paved the way for Tyson Fury, Mohammed Ali, and Mike Tyson. Bare-knuckle fighting was a sport with few rules, no gloves, and often resulted in death. The fight between Tom Sayers and Jack Heenan marked the end of the era of bare-knuckle prizefighting and was a turning point in the history of combat sports. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

We explore the history of dueling in Georgian England, where individuals fought to the death to settle disputes, clear their names, or prove their courage and skill. The evolution of the dueling weapon ranged from swords to pistols, and various modifications were made for accuracy and ease of use. The prevalence of dueling can be attributed to excessive alcohol consumption, gambling, and the concept of honor. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife, ultimately leading to its destruction. Joann leaves Egypt and journeys south to Sudan where she finds the remarkable story of the forgotten Nubian Kings. Alexandria was once Egypt's capital, known for its power, wealth, and luxury. During the 22nd Dynasty Libyan generals seized power and plundered royal tombs. The influence of Nubian culture on Egypt and the restoration efforts by the Kushite kings. Alexander the Great's role in Egypt, the establishment of Alexandria, and the Ptolemaic dynasty had immense influence on the fall of Egypt. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The history of organized fighting in Britain begins in the Georgian era. Lucy Inglis takes a look at the dark world of women's bare-knuckle boxing in London during the 18th century. The Georgian period in London was a time of expansion and upheaval. Women fought for honor, settled disputes, and competed for sport. Uncover the gritty world of Women's bare-knuckle prizefighting,, in an era marked by rough and unregulated fights. Learn about the social and health challenges faced by London's most impoverished population. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Joann Fletcher explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon built under Egypt's greatest pharaoh, Amenhotep III. Joann explores the dizzying heights of Egypt's civilization, and the lives of the workers and artisans caught up in Egypt's most ambitious building project: the Valley of the Kings. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

From the Norman invasion in 1066 to the end of the Wars of the Roses in 1485, Medieval England transformed from an agricultural feudal society to one on the brink of creating an empire. The feudal system under William the Conqueror emphasized that all land was the crown's property, and peasants worked on their lord's land for rent. The Manor Court addressed agricultural disputes and enforced the lord's rights, with a bailiff overseeing it. Medieval England had village settlements in forests, with Forest Law infamous for harsh punishments for deer hunting. Life was challenging for peasants with seasonal food scarcity, and education and social status were evolving during this period. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Joann Fletcher explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe. In one of Saqqara's last pyramid complexes, Joann uncovers evidence of famine as the young Egyptian state suffered a worsening climate and political upheaval. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

*We apologize for any sections with uneven audio levels, we are aware of the issue.* This week we take a close look at the worst rural jobs and remember those who risked their necks to maintain the heart of rural life, shifted excrement to produce enduring images of the countryside and saved souls in the villages by eating bread. Tony experiences life as a shepherd boy, nettle harvester, reddle man, thresher, chaff-box boy, sedge cutter, sin eater, pole man, lead-white maker and featherier. Then he tackles the most arduous job of all, that of the steeplejack when he climbs the highest spire in Oxfordshire. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Every imaginable execution method took place at The Tower of London in its 1000-year-old past. The most grisly of all was live disembowelment. The method was so gross and barbaric that Queen Elizabeth I finally banned the practice. The last time it was used was in 1586 on the conspirators of the Babington Plot. The plot was the work of Francis Walsingham, the father of modern espionage. He was known as The Spymaster. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Among the thankless tasks tackled by Tony this week is the work of the midshipman, lighthouse keeper, stoker, and trimmer. He will live like the men of Britain's first navy who survived on minimal rations and like the men who wore sacks on their heads on the luxury liners. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Torture, treason, and bizarre executions were standard practices at The Tower Of London. The Tower is the United Kingdom's foremost tourist attraction - an imposing stronghold that has been part of London's royal heritage for more than 1,000 years. It has changed roles, from fortress to palace to prison; if the stones of this mighty citadel could talk imagine what stories they could tell. The events that have taken place here and the tragic and heroic characters that have passed through the gates have shaped the destiny of the United Kingdom. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

*We apologize for any sections with uneven audio levels, we are aware of the issue.* You'd suspect that working in a royal palace wood have been preferable to working in the fields. But these royal jobs are among the worst in history. Life was gruelling for those who found themselves working as a lance maker, falcon-keeper, whipping boy, food taster, groom of the chamber, royal messenger, royal washerwoman, fireworker, boot boy, and the dreaded purple maker. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Tower Of London is the United Kingdom's foremost tourist attraction - an imposing stronghold that has been part of London's royal heritage for more than 1,000 years. It has changed roles, from fortress to palace to prison; if the stones of this mighty citadel could talk imagine what stories they could tell. The events that have taken place here and the tragic and heroic characters that have passed through the gates have shaped the destiny of the United Kingdom. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Aboriginal story is often buried deep beneath the accepted 247-year Australian historical narrative. It's not that the Australian story is wrong, it's just that it's a wee bit one sided. Getting all historical, Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas, bites back at Australian history. The story of Aboriginal Australia has in many cases been warped beyond recognition, often devoid of Indigenous input and belittling the enormous contribution Aboriginal people have made to the building of the nation. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Sir Tony Robinson is in ‘the most rebellious corner of England’ following the fortunes of the Duke of Monmouth’s armed attempt to overthrow the British monarchy. The year is 1685… it’s 25 years after the Restoration, and the catholic James II has just ascended the throne. This is the cue for one of the most remarkable and rapid rebellions in our history and one that leads to the last pitched battle ever to take place on English soil. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Sir Tony Robinson is exploring the downfall of King John, the sworn enemy of Robin Hood. He was a famously unpopular and tyrannical medieval king and was hated by all his contemporaries. King John faced opposition due to his quest for money, heavy taxes, and loss of lands, including Normandy which is predecessors fought hard to obtain. The journey covers significant locations like Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey, Bolsover Castle, Chatsworth, and the Peak District National Park. The final turning point in King John's reign was the signing of the Magna Carta, which limited the absolute rule of the kings of England. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Sir Tony Robinson explores the Pembrokeshire coast to uncover a different kind of Norman Conquest than we are used to. The conquest of the famous Welsh coastline by the Normans was a long and fiercely fought struggle, unlike the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans transformed Pembrokeshire from a Welsh-speaking kingdom to an English-speaking shire through the construction of castles, churches, and the impressive St. David's Cathedral. Castles played a significant role in the Norman strategy, serving as both defensive structures and centers of aristocratic inheritance. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Victorian era was famous for its rigid class system that divided Britain. Alan Titchmarsh will delve into the working lives of each social tier. Starting with the underclass, we will witness the plight of poor children forced into work in dangerous factories, risking their lives during the industrial revolution. The middle classes, who lived in a perpetual state of uncertainty, despite holding skilled jobs. Some had a clear view of their circumstances while working in service for affluent families in grand estates. The upper classes, born into generational wealth, inherited vast estates. While many thrived, some faced immense pressure to uphold the strict order and expectations of aristocratic society. Although each section of society had its own trappings, some certainly benefitted from this rigid system more than others. 00:00 Under Class 43:06 Middle Class 1:23:42 Upper Class 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Scottish Highlands were once considered by many down south as a mysterious land, but through rebranding efforts in the 19th century, it became one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's visit to the Highlands led to a massive influx of tourists to the region. We will explore significant locations such as Killicrankie Pass, Blair Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Braemar, and Balmoral Castle. The episode also touches upon the Highland clearances, the influence of Victoria and Albert on the landscape, and the legacy they left behind. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson explores the history of North Norfolk, a region in Britain known for its ancient pathways, lost industries, and historic monuments. North Norfolk was once on the verge of becoming a trendy and popular area during Victorian times due to royal patronage, celebrity visitors, and the development of railway lines. The influence of powerful landowners helped maintain North Norfolk's undeveloped and rural character. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson is exploring the West Yorkshire Moors, known as Bronte country, to discover the inspiration behind the works of the legendary Bronte sisters. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte were born into a world of mills and moors in the early 19th century in Yorkshire. The writing prowess in the Bronte family produced timeless literary classics like "Jane Eyre" and "Wuthering Heights". Their lives, remarkable storytelling, and tragic early deaths have left a lasting imprint on the psyche of West Yorkshire. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the Dark Age Kingdom of Northumbria, Tony Robinson sets out on the trail of St. Cuthbert. The ancient kingdom of Northumbria holds the secrets to our Pagan and early Christian past. Tony will retrace the path of Cuthbert from Edinburgh to York. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson is in Lancashire to explore the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the longest single man-made waterway in the UK. Next, he travels to Wigan Pier, exploring its Georgian and Victorian origins. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the late 18th century, there was a surefire way to earn a living along the Cornish coast: smuggling. The great walking country is home to tiny secretive harbors, beaches, and secluded coves which were once ideal for the infamous illicit imports. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It was 30 years after the Romans invaded Britain that they were ready to take on the challenge of conquering the Lake District. It was the toughest landscape they had encountered in the country and was populated by a rebellious tribe. Tony Robinson follows in the footsteps of The Roman’s journey. As he discovers on this 50-mile walk from Penrith to the Irish Sea, the Romans encountered beauty and danger in equal measure. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the 12th century, the five Iroquois nations were locked in a bloody cycle of revenge. Human relations had broken down to the point of fratricide and cannibalism. Hiawatha was a Mohawk leader who lost his wife and children in the violence. But with the guidance of Dekanawidah, The Great Peacemaker, Hiawatha turned his grief into forgiveness. Hiawatha and The Peacemaker shared their vision of forgiveness until the warring nations found peace in togetherness. Together, they founded the Iroquois Confederacy; a nation that stands strong today. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The English Civil Wars comprised three wars, which were fought between Charles I and Parliament between 1642 and 1651. The wars were part of a wider conflict involving Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The human cost of the wars was devastating. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson heads off for a 45-mile walk across Wiltshire to tell the story of life and death in Britain’s Stone Age. His route over chalk downlands and Salisbury Plains takes him through the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in Europe. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

From the first apartment buildings of the South West to the ice homes of the far North, early Native Americans were genius architects. Whether living a nomadic existence or in sprawling urban centers, indigenous people throughout the Americas created their homes and community structures to fulfill the needs and values of their society. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

On 16 April 1746, on Drummossie Moor overlooking Inverness, a well supplied Hanoverian army led by the Duke of Cumberland annihilated the much smaller army of Lord John Murray and the leader he mistrusted, Prince Charles Edward Stuart. It was Bonnie Prince Charlie's final assault on the English, and the bloodiest of all the Jacobite battles. It was also the last battle fought on British soil. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson takes on a tough four-day trek through the Kintail region of the west Scottish Highlands to discover the story of the Jacobite uprisings of the early 1700s. On three occasions, Highland armies, assisted by the French and the Spanish, attempted to overthrow the King and put a Stuart back on the throne. What made the Highlands such a breeding ground for revolution and how did the unique character of this landscape shape the character of the Highlanders? Tony's journey of discovery starts in Shiel Bridge, at the mouth of Glen Shiel, where he heads to the site of the earliest known dwellings here, the 'skyscrapers' of the Iron Age. On to the village of Glenelg with its fantastic views over the Sound of Sleat to Skye and the hulking remains of a British barracks built 200 years ago by George I to pacify and terrify the locals. Via the town of Kyle of Lochalsh, Tony reaches the stunning Eilean Donan Castle. It has now been rebuilt, but it was destroyed after the invading Spanish troops landed here and were attacked by British warships. Finally, Tony heads up the awe-inspiring Glen Shiel to the site of the climactic battle where royalist troops faced off against the rebels. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Maize from Mesoamerica, Potatoes from the Andes, biodiversity of the Amazon, Camus from the Plains, seal hunting of the Arctic, whale hunting of the NW Coast, Bison jumps, and Fishing weirs. These are the foods that powered the Indigenous Peoples of The Americas throughout history before the arrival of the Europeans. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson and Phil Harding travel to the Rocky Mountains in Montana, USA, for this special program on dinosaurs and the professional and private 'dinosaur hunters' who seek and recover fossil remains. Accompanying several digs, they soon learn that the methods used by the dinosaur hunters turn out to be similar to those employed by archaeologists. After joining a museum dig to excavate the bones of various tyrannosauroids, they discover the profitable tourist industry that dinosaur hunting has spawned in the US. Their journey culminates in a trip to the Badlands, where they help dinosaur hunter Jack Horner dig up the remains of a Tyrannosaurus. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Indigenous people created significant changes to their environment through resource harvesting, farming, urban development, irrigation, controlled burning, and deforestation. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

We are introduced to indigenous creation stories; discoveries by archaeologists, geneticists, linguists and anthropologists about the arrival of various indigenous people that are believed to arrive via the land bridge from what is now Russia and Alaska and also via boat and sailing down the N. American coast, settling in many areas and then developing differing languages, cultures and customs. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The battle of Naseby was fought on the foggy morning of 14th June 1645 and is considered one of the most important battles in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas Fairfax, Captain-General of Parliament's New Model Army, led his troops to victory over King Charles I. Charles escaped, but the destruction of his forces meant that his ultimate defeat was simply a question of time. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Dino Trails series reveals the latest dinosaur discoveries in Canada that are making headlines around the world and explains why these locations are famous. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Archaeologist Brigid Gallagher travels to NZ to visit a different heritage site each week. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organized, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories. Brigid revisits the museums and heritage sites she helped during the series to see how they're getting on now. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In October 1642, the forces of King Charles I descended on Edgehill to fight the parliamentarian army of the Earl of Essex. This battle brought a shattering end to more than 130 years of peace. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Many millions of years ago, before even our ancestors walked the earth, there were dinosaurs. This dazzling production explores often dramatic evidence that Australia was once a place where dinosaurs roamed in vast numbers. Using live-action and 3D animation, the film features compelling reconstructions that tell a grand story mixing earth history with the fascinating rise and fall of dinosaurs. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Brigid visits the Kawhia museum and discovers an eclectic collection of national treasures, from Jurassic fossils to some of NZ's finest examples of Maori weaving, languishing in an outdated setting. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

On 16 April 1746, on Drummossie Moor overlooking Inverness, a well supplied Hanoverian army led by the Duke of Cumberland annihilated the much smaller army of Lord John Murray and the leader he mistrusted, Prince Charles Edward Stuart. It was Bonnie Prince Charlie's final assault on the English, and the bloodiest of all the Jacobite battles. It was also the last battle fought on British soil. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Over the span of two years, London faced a series of unimaginable disasters. A devastating outbreak of the plague was soon followed by a fire that leveled the city. Based on such sources as the diaries of Samuel Pepys, Dr. Nathaniel Hodges, Rev. Thomas Vincent, and others of the disastrous Great Plague of 1665 and the equally destructive Great Fire of 1666 and their effects on life in 17th-century London. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Heritage Rescue explores the town of Thames. Its history includes gunfights on the street, famous tightrope walkers, and mysterious ghost stories feature in the creation of a new exhibit at Thames Historical Museum 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Battle of Marston Moor on July 2nd, 1644 was one of the most important of the entire English Civil War. It was here that a force of some 27,000 Parliamentarian and Scottish troops routed an army of just 18,000 Royalists. Crucially, the Royalist stronghold of York was lost and King Charles' cause in the north virtually collapsed. It was a defeat from which the King would never recover. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Delve into the secret worlds hidden in museums in this series. Secrets of the Exhibit explores the sinister crimes, wild tales, strange findings, and shocking twists of history that altered the art world. From the diamond-encrusted slippers of an Indian Prince to stolen Renoir paintings, Secrets of the Exhibit goes beyond the surface to delve into how theft has shaped the world of heritage conservation. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The 2011 Christchurch Earthquake devastated New Zealand’s oldest city. Time Team’s Brigid Gallagher and her team take on a very different kind of museum challenge in Christchurch: to create a pop-up container exhibit featuring artifacts found as a result of the disaster.. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Victorian era was one of the most remarkable in British history; it saw The Industrial Revolution, the growth of major cities, the birth of the British Empire, and huge advances in medicine, transport, and education. It was also a time when harsh working conditions, child cruelty, and desperate poverty blighted the lives of the majority of the people of the country. Incorporating rare footage from the end of Queen Victoria's reign, this film presents an uncomplicated picture of the era, focusing on aspects of everyday life. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Confucius is one of history's most influential men - a sage, philosopher and teacher - who, with Socrates and Buddha, lived at an extraordinary time in the evolution of mankind's civilization. This stunning drama-documentary explores the life and times of Confucius and demystifies his ideas. We all want to understand China, and through Confucius we can. Confucius - it is a name we all know. But who was Confucius? What was his story and how did it enable him to create his enduring moral philosophy? What lies at the heart of Confucius' thinking; how and why was it adopted by a whole nation and what is its influence today? This documentary will unlock Confucius in a spectacular and fascinating film that places him in his ancient and modern context and bring the ideas and sayings of this great philosopher to life. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

New Zealand's Rangitoto Island museum is a snapshot of volcanic island life in the 1900s. However, it is in desperate need of a facelift. Without compromising the historical integrity of the building, this tiny museum is in need of modernizing. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Symbol of France's glory, Versailles is probably the most splendid royal palace in Europe. From 1643 to 1792 it was the stage on which the most glorious period of the French Monarchy played out, until the darkest days, at the fall of the Bourbon dynasty. This collection offers a sensitive and endearing portrait of the monarchs and recreates their life, loves, and political willpower. A three-part study of the French royal palace through the reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. 00:00 Louis XIV 59:11 Louis XV 1:57:19 Louis XVI 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Eight men escape from the most isolated prison on earth. Only one man survives and the story he recounts shocks the British establishment to the core. This is the story of how one man endured the unimaginable by doing the unthinkable. The film follows the final days of Irish convict and bushranger Alexander Pearce as he awaits execution. In 1824, the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land is little more than a living hell. Chained to a wall in the darkness of a cell under Hobart Gaol, Pearce is visited by Father Philip Conolly, the parish priest of the fledgling colony and a fellow Irishman. Pearce wishes to tell the priest his recollection of the horrors he endured in the three months spent traversing the brutal wilderness of Van Diemen's Land. Conolly struggles to reconcile his desire to grant absolution to the convict with the story Pearce tells him. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Brigid visits an amazing military history collection in desperate need of a makeover. This stunning collection with artifacts rivaling anything in the country is run by only one man. This museum is in desperate need of decluttering and a more professional approach. Can this history enthusiast elevate his collection to the next level? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The two flinty syllables strike at the imagination like the sudden hard beat of an Andean drum: Inca. Their cities of gold, sun worship, and virgin sacrifice. It is the stuff of legend. Legends that for the most part remain hidden in the impenetrable no man’s land of Peru’s high country. For the better part of 400 years, people have searched the deep canyons and towering ice peaks of these mist-covered cloud forests trying to locate the lost cities of the Inca. They were all after one thing; gold. Any gold would do but there was one thing desired above all others, the Great Golden Disc of the Sun. The most sacred of all Inca relics. The Inca Holy Grail. It is in search of this Holy Grail that David Adams goes on his journey to Puncuyoc, the sacred Sister City of Machu Picchu; the city sought but never found by Hiram Bingham. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Much of the west coast of Australia was discovered by accident when Dutch treasure galleons crashed into its fringing coral reefs and left chests of gold and silver on the coral floor. Ben Cropp has discovered hundreds of shipwrecks, including the famous Pandora of Bounty fame but there are thousands more still hidden in a watery grave. For example, its believed the Japanese pirate Yamada Nagamasa buried his enormous loot on Magnetic Island. It is rumored to be worth $100 million, and has never been found. Ben finds a strange symbol carved in a prominent rock on Magnetic Island, opposite the only bay a ship could safely anchor in. Is this symbol the proverbial x marking the spot? So what became of all the gold and silver that fate often cruelly snatched from its rightful owners? Some were recovered, some lost forever, but much still remains for the intrepid treasure hunter who is prepared to research the facts, sift through the legends, and give it a try. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Over the years the Mōkau river had become the boundary between the Tainui, originally of Kawhia, the Waikato tribes who were further inland, in what became known as the King Country, and the Taranaki tribes. Brigid is in Mōkau, visiting a museum teetering on the brink of closure but with a fascinating array of priceless historical objects. Some items date back to the mid-nineteenth century land wars like the last cannonball to be fired and a taiaha given by a Maori chief to a Pakeha captain as a symbol of peace. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Earnest Shackleton's expedition to the Antarctic departed on December 5th, 1914. This would be The Endurance crew's last contact with land for 497 days. What followed became one of the most miraculous stories of bravery and resilience in human history. Shackleton will always be remembered for saving his men, stranded at the ends of the earth, with "not a life lost". 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

#absolutehistory #architecture #history 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael Portillo visits the Royal London Hospital in the East End which closed its doors in 2013 but pioneered medical breakthroughs and universal health care for generations from its founding in 1740. Later, Michael visits the former Cambridge Military Hospital in the garrison town of Aldershot, Hampshire to learn of the far-reaching legacy of the medical innovations that took place there. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Brigid Gallagher visits Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand to help revitalize the historic mining town's museum. In 1862, gold was discovered below the Junction by two miners, Horatio Hartley, and Christopher Reilly. Once the word of a gold strike was out, there was an influx of thousands of miners to the area. But the controversial decision was made to drown the historic town to make way for a man made lake. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

When Captain Robert Falcon Scott embarked on his second and last expedition in 1910 he was already a famous Antarctic explorer. The Terra Nova expedition is best known for the courageous but ultimately ill fated attempt to race to the South Pole. Scott's party became the second expedition to reach the South Pole in 1912, but tragically all five members perished on the journey home. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In 1812, a young fossil hunter called Mary Anning unearthed the remains of an unknown creature on a Dorset beach. Buried within the rock was the backbone of 60 vertebrae, a long tail, and a 4-foot skull with sharp teeth. It was the first complete prehistoric skeleton ever found in Britain. Anning's find would soon unlock a story that defied imagination. Her discovery of dinosaurs deeply shocked a society that believed the earth was created in 7 days. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service, and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

We visit the wilds of Connemara to meet a homeowner who claims that his home played a central role in civilizing the wild west of Ireland. John D’Arcy, the descendant of the ancient fourteen tribes of Galway and founder of the capital of Connemara, may have been the architect of this humble lake house. As the town of Clifden approaches its 200-year-old anniversary, we will examine D'Arcy's lasting legacy on the people of Connemara. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

During the reign of Elizabeth I, Sir Walter Raleigh was at the height of his fame. The Queen admired the explorer for his bravery and good looks, despite his reckless behavior. Raleigh set sail for what he believed to be a "City of Gold" in South America. Raleigh then published an account of his journey in his book "El Dorado". But his reckless behavior eventually made him unpopular in court, and after three stints in the Tower of London's prison, he was beheaded. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In 1812, Mary Anning unearthed the remains of an unknown creature on a Dorset beach. Buried within the rock was the backbone of 60 vertebrae, a long tail, and a 4-foot skull with sharp teeth. It was the first complete prehistoric skeleton ever found in Britain. Anning's find would soon unlock a story that defied imagination. Her discovery of dinosaurs deeply shocked a society that believed the earth was created in 7 days. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Luggala Lodge in County Wicklow sits in a valley of spectacular beauty and is set against the breathtaking scenery of this ancient Wicklow valley. This legendary house has entertained and inspired royalty, musicians, poets, and artists. The house is tucked away in a magical valley, with 6,000 acres of breathtaking natural beauty. Luggala House has stood in the valley for 220 years since it was first built by the La Touche family in 1783. The house was bought by Lord Powerscourt in the 1860s and then, in 1937, sold to Ernest Guinness. It is his grandson, the honorable, Garech De Brún who lives here today. Garech’s mother, Oonagh Guinness, is one of the famous three Guinness sisters. She held court in luggala attracting some of the most famous names in Ireland including Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan, and Mick Jagger. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Every British schoolchild knows that Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe on the Golden Hind. Drake, a clever and fearless sailor in the new era of colonialism, was employed by the English aristocracy to amass great wealth through plunder and the slave trade. He was regarded by the English as a brave hero of the Elizabethan era who outwitted the fearsome Spaniards. But to the Spanish, Drake was a pirate who was so feared that they called him "The Dragon." 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

#absolutehistory #history #oscarwilde 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Post-War Britain was starved of not only food, which was still rationed, but of manpower. Help came in the 1950s when the Windrush generation arrived in Britain from the Caribbean. With them, they brought a proud legacy of culinary tradition that has forever changed British cuisine. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Teach An Spidéil is a fascinating house in the heart of Spiddal that has associations with Galway Sheriffs, Merchant Princes, John Wayne, and the Waterboys. Manchán takes a trip to Inis Mór to meet local historian Padraig – from this encounter, he can reveal to Donal Standún, the present owner of the house that it was in fact the Fitzpatricks of Inis Mór in 1650 (regarded in their day as Irish Princes of Trade) who were the first landowners of Spiddal House. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Christopher Columbus set sail with the honest intention of discovering a new trade route to Asia. However, as the realities of the continent he discovered became clearer, his greed and brutality took over. This shift in his behavior began the darkest chapter in Spanish colonial history, an era known as ''The Black Legend''. In a few short years, Columbus and his men turned paradise into hell. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Auguste Escoffier brought fine dining to Victorian London. He is known as the Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs. He truly made his mark when he became head chef of London's new Savoy Hotel on the Strand. His influence is still today at the heart of modern cuisine. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Often called the Galapagos of North America, the eight Channel Islands lay in plain sight of millions of people off the Southern California coast. Yet few know their names or even how many there are. And fewer still know the fascinating tales of those who have lived, worked, discovered, surfed, dived, ranched, wrecked, or were rescued on these unique and beautiful islands. Told in thirteen different tales. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Sir Tony Robinson takes us back nearly 2,000 years to a time when Britain was under the rule of the Roman Empire - a time of Roman soldiers, gladiators, and European slaves. The Roman Empire collapsed and so did their rule of Britain. But what happened next? Tony takes us through the aftermath of the Roman Empire's collapse and into the middle ages. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historian Lucy Worsley visits the places and houses in England where Jane Austen spent time and which served as inspiration for the settings of her novels. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Why does Queen Victoria's Royal Pavilion look so different than other British royal palaces? What happened at the Seven Sisters Cliffs? What is a Smugglers Pub? Who wouldn't sit under a dragon? Where did Sherlock Holmes retire? And what does the Guinness family have to do with a medieval hotel? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan Titchmarsh reveals the shocking truth about Penrhyn Castle and how it was built from fortunes made in the plantations of the West Indies. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

His name has become synonymous with the term “womanizer”. But a new perspective may shed a more positive light on the life of Giacomo Casanova. A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a cleric, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he amassed and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. This dramatised documentary series is based upon a collection of letters left by Casanova in the library of Duchov Palace where he died at the age of 73, all but forgotten by a world that he had charmed, amazed and shocked only a few years before. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 but what actually happened to her is still a mystery. Her story and achievements however still captivate, thanks in no small part to her younger sister Muriel. Their bond, forged in childhood and tested in adulthood, could not be broken by death. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ham House is an opulent 17th-century mansion that tells the epic story of intimate royal relationships, civil war, political brinkmanship, and the woman who triumphed over it all. This is the home of one of the most outstanding women of the 17th century. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This documentary follows the childhood of the two Princes and the impact their mother's death left on them. The popularity of Princess Diana meant the boys were always under the watchful eyes of the media, but this in-depth analysis of their early life offers a different perspective on their upbringing. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This is the untold story of the greatest slaving nation in history. Up till now, Britain’s place in the history of slavery has been the country that abolished the international slave trade. The Old Corruption challenges the accepted version of the history of abolition, that the passive, suffering slaves were freed by benevolent white crusaders, revealing the corruption of the plantation owners, and how the inhuman treatment of African people was finally acknowledged. Britain’s Slave Trade reveals the shameful truth behind this liberal facade, showing how the economic, social, and cultural life of Britain would have been unrecognizable without slavery. Britain’s Slave Trade explains how a middling European power transformed itself into the ruler of the waves, tracing the impact this had on the British way of life and taking in the Industrial Revolution, the beginnings of the Empire, and the birth of modern racism along the way. It also unearths startling evidence showing how many families that think of themselves as ‘pure’ English stock are in fact descended from slave ancestors 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Kedleston Hall was the vision of Sir Nathaniel Curzon. Alan Titchmarsh visits the house to see Nathaniel's vision for himself and inspects the secret original architectural plans. This is also the story of two very different Curzon men. One was a visionary patron of the arts. The other was a colonial ruler who subjugated India as its unwelcome Viceroy. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A gruesome tale set during the First World War, ‘The Bluebeard Case' tells of a seemingly respectable man who targets single women and sets about seducing them, with the sole aim of murdering them. But it doesn’t stop there. He goes on to burn their bodies on his stove in his house in France and finally strips them of all their assets. His name is Henri Désiré Landru. He is arrested during the investigations of two missing women, but what the police don’t realize is that they’ve just stumbled across one of the most notorious criminals of the 20th Century… 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Petworth House was home to ___, a patron of the arts and close friend of landscape Artist JM Turner. His two passions were art and women. Set in beautifully designed grounds and owned by the art-loving third Earl of Egremont, Petworth was the inspiration for many famous painters. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Following in the footsteps of the Victorian publishing sensation, the JK Rowling of her day, Patricia travels from London to Scotland and the Lake District to discover what fired Beatrix’s imagination and where her love and understanding of animals were born. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ruth Goodman, Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold explore the festive season as it would have been celebrated during the reign of the first Tudor King, Henry VII. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Lovingly characterized as "the most notorious aristocratic homosexual at this period", Lord Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, nicknamed "Toppy", was a British aristocrat. He was notable during his short life for squandering his inheritance on a lavish social life and accumulating massive debts. We venture inside his elegant mansion on the banks of the Menai Strait. His home, Plas Newydd has been home to the Marquesses of Anglesey since Waterloo and boasts a history packed with action and adventure. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

King Herod is regarded as the most fascinating and appalling figure of the biblical world. Shrouded in legend, the evil King is portrayed in every Christmas Nativity play as a monster who killed hundreds of babies and tried to slaughter the baby Jesus in order to retain his title – King of the Jews. But who was the real Herod? Was he real at all, or just a figure of myth? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Since Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the city of Pompeii, it has been frozen in time. But now, more secrets behind the ancient Roman city are being revealed with the help of new technologies in Science Channel’s Lost World Of Pompeii. Pompeii is a delicately conserved attraction that is under constant threat from the wear and tear of extensive tourism, the specter of landslides, and the possibility of another devastating eruption from Mount Vesuvius. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan Titchmarsh and the team go behind the scenes at Sir Winston Churchill's former country house, Chartwell, in the Weald of Kent. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson takes us back in time to meet a 13-year-old girl who risked her lfe every day working 14-hour shifts in a match factory. This is the real, ugly story of the Victorian era. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

An imposing country house with a vast estate, Kingston Lacy in Dorset was beloved of William Bankes, even after he was cruelly sentenced to death and forced to flee the country. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Richard Roose, the Bishop of Rochester's cook, got caught up in the Anne Boleyn scandal and met a brutal end. The king's knacker Thomas Grimes was pressed into service as an executioner in the court of Henry VIII. This is the brutal story of life and death in England between the 16th and the 18th century. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan visits Tyntesfield, the incredible Victorian gothic home in Somerset that was home to the family of businessman William Gibbs. Alan will explore the hidden room and secret passageways inside this incredible mansion. Tony Singh prepares a very special pudding using the fresh produce still produced on the grounds. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The western world's most potent religion, Catholicism, was determined to maintain power at any cost in medieval France, 15th-century Spain, Renaissance Italy, and even into the 19th century. Historians, experts, and Church authorities advise on the handling of this controversial subject matter. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire as a descent into barbarism - a terrible time when civilization stopped. This episode concentrates on the Vikings and their inventive craftsmanship, the expansive Carolingians' art of exquisite finesse and richness, and the skillful hardworking ingenious Anglo-Saxons. Januszczak shows the Viking skill in making ships and their attacks on Christian centers such as Lindisfarne not only to loot but to defend their own Norse gods. He visits the Jelling stones that commemorated the Danes' conversion to Christianity. Januszczak concludes that in the Dark Ages it was not the sword but the written word, whether in wood, stone, or what he considers the greatest masterpiece of all art, the Lindisfarne Gospels, that defined the age. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson reveals the grim occupations of workers from Georgian and Victorian era Britain. He will venture into the workhouses and factories to reveal the horrible conditions ordinary people were forced into. He also tries his hand at digging railways and rat-catching, as well as perhaps the worst job of them all, the tanner - a vocation that brought with it an intolerable stench and guaranteed social rejection. 00:00 Georgian Era 48:31 Victorian Era 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #absolutehistory #victorianera #tonyrobinson

After six years of research, working with archeologists, Egyptologists, geologists, and theologians, Simcha Jacobovici came to the groundbreaking conclusion that the Exodus took place hundreds of years earlier than previously thought. With this new timetable in hand, Jacobovici and his colleagues re-examined long-ignored archeological artifacts and uncovered the truth about the Exodus and the Egyptian dynasty that ruled at the time. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Along with Christianity, the Dark Ages saw the emergence of another religion — Islam. After emerging in the Near East, it spread across North Africa and into Europe in such a short time that there was originally no art. In more settled times, highly decorated mosques began to be built based on the prophet Mohammad's own home. Their architectural and scientific achievements, including the mapping of the stars, dwarfed anything existing in the western world. Januszczak visits the Dome of the Rock, desert palaces forgotten by modern Islam with their more sensual artwork, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun where it was believed Noah's Ark landed, and the Mosque of Cordoba. He identifies the Nilometer used to measure the flood of the Nile and uses an astrolabe that Muslims used to find the direction of Mecca. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan uncovers the scandal that rocked Victorian society, when the seventh Earl of Stamford, George Harry Grey, rebelled against expectations and married a beautiful circus performer. The reaction forced them to flee and leave the estate to decline until it found a new purpose as a military hospital during the First World War. Louis Emerick and Angellica Bell meet Dunham’s resident bees and historic deer herd while Nigel Havers travels to Smallhythe in Kent to learn about a revered Victorian performer: actress Dame Ellen Terry. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Baroque art tradition had spread across Europe, but England was still stuck in the middle ages. The renaissance hadn’t even taken hold in England by the time Caravaggio was finding his fame. But alas, it finally did arrive in England. It found its climax through a tour of London's Hawksmoor churches, and Christopher Wren's iconic St Paul's Cathedral. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

`Barbarians' are often blamed for the collapse of the Roman Empire, but in reality, they were fascinating civilizations that produced magnificent art. Focusing on the Huns, Vandals, and Goths, Waldemar follows each tribe's journey across Europe and discovers the incredible art they produced along the way. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan learns about the life and legacy of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, who transformed both the gardens at her home Mount Stewart and the political landscape for women in the early twentieth century. Oz Clarke goes behind the scenes of the famous Mediterranean-style garden Edith created, while Alison Hammond visits Cliveden House in Berkshire to find out more about former resident and first female MP to sit in the House of Commons, Nancy Astor. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

We follow Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and featuring star painters Velasquez, Caravaggio and Zurburan. Then we carry on through Belgium and Holland to discover such celebrities as Rubens and Vermeer. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Waldemar Januszczak argues that the period of history known as the Dark Ages was anything but. In the first episode, he looks at how Christianity emerged into the Roman Empire as an artistic force in the third and fourth centuries, without even any description of Jesus in the Bible. Christian artists drew on images of ancient gods for inspiration and developed new forms of architecture to contain their art. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Shugborough Hall was the work of two brothers: swashbuckling sailor George Anson who made his fortune on the high seas, and the artistic traveler, Thomas. Alan uncovers their stories and that of another Shugborough resident: jet-setting earl and photographer to the stars Patrick Lichfield. Meanwhile, Miriam O’Reilly seeks out a photographic pioneer at Lacock in Wiltshire, and actor Louis Emerick follows the ale trail from Shugborough’s on-site brewery to the hop farm at Scotney Castle. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Art critic Waldemar Januszczak takes viewers on an exploration of the Baroque tradition, citing its best examples starting in Italy. We begin at St Peter's in Rome and detail the birth of the Baroque tradition as it burst forth in Italy. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

These are the stories behind some of the most famous hauntings that lurk in the castles and manor houses of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. 00:00 England 43:26 Scotland 1:26:33 Wales 2:11:18 Ireland 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

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Many stately homes conjure up visions of separate ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’ realms, but at Erddig the 18th-century Yorke family took a different approach. Alan learns how they encouraged a romance between nanny and groomsman, immortalized staff in photos and verse, and treated them with a respect unheard of among other grand houses. Angellica Bell tries her hand at producing cider from Erddig’s historic orchards, while Miriam O’Reilly visits Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, where the family’s relationship with their servants was very different from that of the Yorkes'. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Concealed weapons carried by members of the Secret Operations Executive. @drkatesays #SOE #ww2 #secretagents Courtesty of The Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

She was buried around 3,800 years ago and has European features, like many other mummies in this complex. She is unusually well preserved, with clothes, hair, and eyelashes still intact. She was found in the Taklamakan desert, part of Marco Polo’s legendary journey from Venice to the far reaches of the Mongol Empire. His travels 700 years ago revealed an exotic world of riches the west had little knowledge of. But how does his journey look today? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join Alan to discover a house of split personalities that bore witness to lunacy, attempted murder, and later the ground-breaking work of pioneering 19th-century scientist, Mary Ward. The drama doesn’t end there, as historian Suzannah Lipscombe learns about Castle Ward’s role in Game of Thrones and gets hands-on making swords with the TV show’s armorer. 20 miles away, Nina Wadia joins the team at Murlough National Nature Reserve to search for butterfly larvae. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Forgive my rage. The original medieval London Bridge was much cooler and a little piece of it still remains hidden in this churchyard, 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The story of Petter Amundsen, a Norwegian organist, who believes he has deciphered a secret code hidden in Shakespeare's first folio. The code reveals a treasure map where mythical objects are hidden. Follow Amundsen and Dr. Robert Crumpton, a skeptical historian, on their quest to discover the truth. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Marco Polo’s legendary journey from Venice to the far reaches of the Mongol Empire, which he started in 1271, was a monumental leap of human exploration. His travels 700 years ago revealed an exotic world of riches the west had little knowledge of. But how does his journey look today? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Cragside was the home of William Armstrong, a Victorian industrialist and scientist known as the ‘Modern Magician’. Alan explores the world’s first ‘eco home’ – lit by hydroelectric power and brimming with Armstrong’s inventions that intrigued even royalty. In Cragside’s Pinetum, Miriam O’Reilly tests her head for heights as she scales one of its towering trees, while Angela Rippon heads to William Morris’s home near London to learn about another of Armstrong’s passions: the Arts and Crafts movement. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Wall paintings in Pompeii aren’t all they seem, as they could have changed color after Vesuvius’s eruption! Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Code-breaker Petter Amundsen and historian Dr. Robert Crumpton investigate the shocking secrets buried in William Shakespeare's first folio and decipher a coded map that may lead to the revelation that Shakespeare was actually a ghostwriter. Were these classic pieces of literature actually the genius of someone else? Could there actually have been a secret group of masterminds working together? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

On October 26th 1859, on the last leg of her journey from Melbourne to Liverpool, the Royal Charter was wrecked in one of the worst storms ever to hit Britain. The loss of life was immense, but so too was the amount of gold on board. $130m worth: unearthed in Australia, lost at sea. Now, world champion gold hunter, Vince Thurkettle is on a mission; to recover the Royal Charter's lost treasure. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this episode, Alan uncovers the stories of the Victorian poor who found themselves living in harsh conditions at The Workhouse & Infirmary – now the most complete remaining workhouse in the country. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Frida Kahlo's life was changed forever when she was in a terrible accident. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The story of Petter Amundsen, a Norwegian organist, who believes he has deciphered a secret code hidden in Shakespeare's first folio. The code reveals a treasure map where mythical objects are hidden. Follow Amundsen and Dr. Robert Crumpton, a skeptical historian, on their quest to discover the truth. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Matteo Ricci was the first European to be allowed into China's Forbidden City. Trained in geometry and algebra, a young Italian Jesuit priest would soon discover that cosmology and the art of measuring time were at the very center of Chinese civilization and imperial authority, the Emperor’s Mandate of Heaven. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

On a visit to Waddesdon, Alan uncovers the story of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, famed for his lavish lifestyle and the parties he threw at his French Renaissance-style château. Alison Hammond heads to Polesden Lacey to party 1900s-style, architecture enthusiast Clive Aslet visits another grand design on the Waddesdon estate, and presenter Oz Clarke travels to Kent to see one of Baron Ferdinand’s most prized possessions as it undergoes restoration. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Meet the Lee-Enfield rifle. The British army’s main weapon during the first half of the 20th Century Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The story of the political prisoners exiled to the Australian colonies as convicts in the late 18th and 19th Centuries. Their legacy is inspirational. Liberalism, republicanism, trade unionism, working-class politics, democracy, responsible government… all arrived in the colonies shackled in chains. This fine documentary imaginatively examines the way national psychology, preserved in songs and poems, was developed in a new country of grating rawness, emptiness, and class inequality by pioneering political prisoners, their democratic spirit in direct, sometimes violent, opposition to the English military class that ruled them under the dark shadow of the convict system. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Jesuits Conquering the Forbidden City. Matteo Ricci, a young Jesuit would be the first European to enter China at the end of the 16th century. Trained in geometry and algebra, he would soon discover that cosmology and the art of measuring time were at the very center of Chinese civilization and imperial authority, the Emperor’s Mandate of Heaven. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Join Suzannah Lipscomb, Dan Jones, and Alan Titchmarsh as they explore and restore the Georgian pleasure gardens at Stowe. Music producer Pete Waterman heads to Liverpool to visit the childhood home of John Lennon, who once made a memorable visit to Stowe School with the Beatles. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This medieval monastery is where football (or soccer) was born. It's the home of the offside rule and the throw-in rule. Courtesy of The London Charterhouse. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Bess of Hardwick rose from humble beginnings to become the second most powerful woman in the country behind Queen Elizabeth I. He also learns about Bess’ granddaughter, Arbella Stuart, who ended up imprisoned in the Tower of London. Meanwhile, Peter Purves heads to Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk to cast his eye over embroidered hangings created by Bess and Mary Queen of Scots while the latter was imprisoned at Chatsworth – another of Bess’ famous houses. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

What process did the Ancient Romans use to make cheese? #ChalkeValleyHistoryFestival #shorts Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Through animation, location footage, archive, and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it, the Anglo-Saxons. In this documentary, we investigate the Anglo-Saxons' religious beliefs, and their everyday life, and explore the suggestion that the poem may have roots in an even more ancient fertility cult. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan Titchmarsh reveals the secrets of the Cistercian monks who lived at Fountain's Abbey in North Yorkshire over 800 years ago and visits its neighbor - the spectacular Studley Royal Water Garden. Anneka Rice is at Mottisfont in Hampshire and Britain's last working water-driven spade mill. Miriam O'Reilly joins a bat watch on the South Downs, and Dan Jones treads in the footprints of Giants in County Antrim. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This is how to fire a WW2 mortar with everyone's favorite living historian, Captain Dickie. #chalkevalleyhistoryfestival #historytok Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Built on a cliff more than 60 meters high, the Prince's Palace dominates Monaco and overlooks the sea. The construction work that started in 1215 and is still in progress today was a major challenge at the time: the construction of an imposing fortress to defend the Genoese Republic from potential attacks by its enemies. Discover the story of this adventure spanning nearly seven centuries through this unprecedented documentary, with the House of Grimaldi as its echo and setting. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Where did syphilis actually come from? An old theory suggests that indigenous people of South America may have given it to the first European colonists who followed Columbus, but is there another explanation? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan rolls up his sleeves to help the specialists working hard to maintain Lyme in Cheshire, from winding the 50 clocks throughout the house to vacuuming a 17th-century tapestry. Dan Jones goes panning for gold in Wales and Jon Culshaw visits one of the most famous trees in the world at Woolsthorpe Manor. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The weird story of why people use to think tomatoes were toxic #didyouknow #history #cooking 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Located on the edge of a dense 20,000-hectare forest and explored by more than 10 million visitors every year, the Château of Fontainebleau is one of the most imposing palaces in France. With its Renaissance gallery, built 150 years before the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, its huge formal garden and canal over a kilometer long, Fontainebleau is the only residence that has been home to all the dynasties of France. How did this “house of centuries” as Napoleon called it, come into being? What construction feats were achieved by its builders to showcase the power of the crown? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In just over eight hundred years, the greatest invasion in human history would totally transform the map of North America. Through centuries of violent struggle and hardship, the First Nations would fight Europeans and each other. To safeguard their cultures and protect their homelands for the generations yet to come. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

At Quarry Bank, Alan learns about the people behind Britain’s Industrial Revolution, uncovering the true stories and accidents of the child workers. Oz Clarke climbs the battlements of Dunster Castle and historian Dan Jones joins an archaeological dig on the South Coast. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The weird story of the Hammersmith Ghost and the man who thought he had shot it #didyouknow #history #supernatural #crime #ghost #fyp 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

So much of what we know about the ancients is through their art. It allows us a glimpse into the past and what many historical figures might have actually looked like. Discover how the treatment of artisans has changed and developed over the centuries and how our very relationship with art has shifted with time. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

North American First Nations fought each other and the European newcomers over territory, resources, and survival. In a pivotal moment, the Mohawk nation is stuck between their longstanding British allies and the newly formed rebel Americans. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan Titchmarsh visits Attingham Hall to tell the incredible story of the 2nd Lord and Lady Berwick, the extravagant 19th-century power couple who squandered their family fortune. Anneka Rice goes fly-fishing on the River Test and Lisa Holloway is in Norfolk at one of the world’s leading textile conservation studios as they set about restoring a 430-year-old tapestry. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Did you know one of Julius Caesar's greatest victories was won by civil engineering? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

From Ancient Egypt to the modern-day, the ability to communicate with one another is what truly makes us human. Discover the origins of written communication and how ancient forms of writing may be more relevant in our modern age than ever before. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In 1812, General Isaac Brock needed allies to push back the American invasion. He would find one in a legendary hero fighting for a nation of his own— Tecumseh. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the Lake District, Alan finds out about the area that inspired some of our best-known children’s books and tells the tale of their author, Beatrix Potter. Elsewhere, Oz Clarke meets the team at our Plant Conservation Centre and Jon Culshaw discovers the extraordinary collection at Snowshill Manor. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A seamless tutorial of the STEN gun #ww2history #stengun #secretoperation Courtesy of @chalkevalleyhistoryfest 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Perhaps the most important development in all of human history is that of agriculture. Discover the incredible journey we've taken with food, from the earliest food cultivation to the potential terraforming of Mars. Dig in! 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Once the five nations of the Iroquois were bitter enemies. Until the Peacemaker's law bound them together. Stronger together, the Iroquois used commerce, diplomacy, and firepower to destroy their enemies. And fight the French Empire to a standstill. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alan Titchmarsh goes behind the scenes of Knole to discover how the priceless treasures are being saved from the cold, dampness, and decay. He crawls between the medieval walls in search of superstitious rituals and meets the researchers cataloging the smells and sounds of Knole’s priceless antique furniture. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The weird story of how a scammer's fake country led hundreds to financial ruin, settlers to die in the jungle, and 12 banks to close in a stock market panic. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Law, democracy, and religion are all key traits of our modern world. In this video, discover how the roots of these systems can be traced back to the earliest moments of recorded history and how they have shaped the human experience for millennia. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

*WARNING There are adult themes, explicit language and talk about disordered eating and diets in this episode. Did you know that before Queen Victoria married Albert she was a well-known party-animal, who could easily stay up until 5am, drunk on a concoction of red wine and whiskey? Or that she was notorious for being able to eat seven or eight courses in half an hour, and had a penchant for mutton curries and the freshest fruit? Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets by food historian Dr Annie Gray to discuss Victoria’s very indulgent habits which spilled out into all areas of her life…including the bedroom. You can find Annie’s incredible book, The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria, here. Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Annie Coloe. Subscribe to Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit https://podfollow.com/1612090432 This podcast includes music by Epidemic Sounds and archive clips from Sixty Glorious Years, 1938.

The European style of warfare was not optimal on the new battlefields of North America. Aboriginal allies soon taught the colonists their style of guerilla warfare. These tactics would sadly soon be used against them. The Battle of Mount Hope would see the defeat of the Wampanoag and Narragansett peoples. But the war for the northeast was soon to reach a fever pitch. The Wabanaki Confederacy ruled modern-day Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and would surrender their rightful homeland quietly. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A group of modern shopkeepers and their families are on the journey of a lifetime - they're taking over empty shops in a neglected market square in Shepton Mallet to see if they can turn back time for the British High Street. They'll live and trade through six key eras of history and in this episode they begin their journey in the 1870s when the high street was born. The shopkeepers make up the key trades; there's the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker, and the grocer. Overseeing it all is an expert Chamber of Commerce, headed up by greengrocer and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace. 00:00 World War II 57:00 The 1960s 01:52:37 The 1970s 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The weird story of how the Mona Lisa was stolen and hidden under an oven 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Great scientific leaps have been shaping our world since the dawn of time. Journey through some of the ancient world’s most revolutionary scientific breakthroughs and uncover how they’re still shaping our world today. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:38 The Wheel 06:00 Time 09:16 Mathematics 12:54 Astronomy 16:28 Agriculture 19:20 Interior Design 21:41 Chemistry 25:50 Medicine 29:27 Science 31:56 GPS 35:58 Roads 39:47 Bathing 42:29 Painkillers 43:53 War 45:43 The Dark Ages & Renaissance

Who had the very first boob job? Why were women injecting liquid paraffin into their chests? And, how has the procedure developed over time? Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets by Professor Ruth Holliday and cosmetic surgeon Professor Vikram Devaraj to find out the bumpy history of breast augmentation, involving lawsuits, pin-ups... and mattress foam. Find out how a sixties American housewife was persuaded to have the very first silicone implants, and more about medical scandal involving boob jobs. You can find out more about Ruth's book here, and more about Vikram's work here. Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Annie Coloe. Subscribe to Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit https://podfollow.com/1612090432 This podcast includes music by Epidemic Sounds and an archive clip from the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Once the Cree and their allies dominated the western fur trade. Their people's lifeline was the Buffalo. By 1885, their decline meant disaster and starvation. Betrayed by Ottawa, who offered peace and food for land, the Cree would make a valiant last stand to save their people’s future. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

When Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette took the helm of France's monarchy, Versailles had been the home to the most powerful family in Europe for over a century. A place of artistic brilliance, lavish entertainment, passionate love affairs, and outrageous scandals. But while a lucky few danced, feasted, and flirted their days away, the state was on the brink of collapse. Now Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette would face the biggest challenge in the history of their illustrious family. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Comment if you agree with these historical casting choices✨ 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The White House. The Burj Khalifa. The Louvre. These iconic buildings may feel like architectural accomplishments that could only be achieved in the modern era, but in reality, they all share a great debt to the architects of the ancient world. In this documentary, discover the surprising ways in which the buildings of the ancient world continue to shape our modern reality. 00:00 Intro 06:29 Prehistoric & Bronze Age 09:21 Ancient Egypt 20:07 Ancient Greece 30:05 Ancient Rome 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

*WARNING this episode includes explicit language and adult themes* What were your medieval ancestors getting up to in the bedroom? Join sex historian Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets, to find out. Medievalist and George Michael super-fan Dr Eleanor Janega is on the podcast to chat all things aphrodisiacs, sex diaries and religious rules. Hear about bizarre fertility treatments involving actual fish in places they should never go, medieval chat up lines, and much much more. You can watch Kate and Eleanor on screen together in History Hit's documentary, Medieval Pleasures. Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Annie Coloe. Subscribe to Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit https://podfollow.com/1612090432 This podcast includes music by Epidemic Sounds and archive clips from The Princess Bride 1987, Angela MacNamara's Sex Education for Girls 1980.

In 1885, Louis Riel and rebel Métis would stun the upstart Canadian government with a violent uprising. Dismissed and dispossessed, the Metis would fight to secure a place in their own homeland. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Versailles, the world's most magnificent palace is about to become its most notorious, and home to decadence on a truly royal scale. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

These are the bizarre tactics behind Japan's most unconventional siege. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The 21st-Century crafters have received their toughest set of challenges so far. Concentrating on the communal areas of the house they have to craft from scratch a heavy metal weather vane, and a decorative mirror, write, publish and print their own Arts and Crafts magazine and create a decorative pergola for the front of the house. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Haida were known as the strongest indigenous naval power in North America. For generations, the First Nations of the Northwest coast lived in fear of these fierce warriors. From their island strongholds, they dominated the region. Their military prowess and political strategy gave rise to a booming trade economy that threatened European colonizers. This ushered in the dazzling golden age of Haida art and architecture. 00:00 The Haida 21:51 The Nlaka'pamux 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The life and loves of France's most famous king, Louis XIV. Dubbed the Sun King by his admiring court, Louis conquered half of Europe, conducted dozens of love affairs, and dazzled his contemporaries with his lavish entertainments. But perhaps his greatest achievement - and certainly his longest-lasting love - was the incredible palace he built at Versailles, one of the wonders of the world. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This torture tool was popular in the 17th century Britain to oppress women. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The crafters tackle the dining room in their creative communal home; leaving behind their 21st-century tools and techniques, they are set to craft from scratch a set of Tondino plates, a complete set of curtains, and a pair of ornamental fire dogs. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Rivers of sewage and horrifying living conditions turned one of the largest cities in America into Socialists. These "Sewage Socialists" cleaned up these diseased slums, helped the environment, and fought corruption in the midwest. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The popular Georgian "Health Retreat" on the Brighton seaside was blooming into a full-blown resort town in the Victorian era. Millions flocked to this small coastal village every year seeking fresh sea air. But "Dr. Brighton" was secretly serving up heavy doses of cholera, typhoid, and venereal disease. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

How does murdering a baby camel help you keep track of the body of Genghis Khan? Find out now! 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this landmark living history series, a late 1800s Victorian arts and crafts commune in the Welsh hills has been painstakingly brought back to life as a group of 21st-century crafters move in to experience the highs and lows of living and working together as a creative commune. Anita Rani is joined by internationally renowned potter Keith Brymer Jones and arts and crafts expert and dealer Patch Rogers as the six crafters are faced with the challenge of breathing life back into the Victorian bedroom. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historians Dan Jones and Suzannah Lipscomb team up with engineer Rob Bell to tell the story of the Great Fire of London as it happened in real-time. Over 350 years after the fact, `The Great Fire' explores exactly what went down, hour by hour, street by street as the fire spread and destroyed almost every building within London's city walls. From the spark that set everything off at a bakers near Pudding Lane, to the warehouses by the Thames, to the blazing inferno that engulfed the entire city, the hosts present both old and new evidence to document the tragedy that caused £37 billion worth of property damage. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael visits the abandoned shell of the New Victoria in Bradford, once one of the most impressive entertainment complexes in Britain with a 3,000-seat cinema, grand ballroom, and state-of-the-art technology that even 'washed' the air. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Did you know that Oliver Cromwell was once nearly killed by a monkey? Find out more in the story of a monkey that could have changed the course of England's history forever 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this landmark living history series, a late 1800s Victorian arts and crafts commune in the Welsh hills has been painstakingly brought back to life as a group of 21st-century crafters move in to experience the highs and lows of living and working together as a creative commune. Anita Rani is joined by internationally renowned potter Keith Brymer Jones and arts and crafts expert and dealer Patch Rogers as the six crafters are faced with the challenge of breathing life back into the Victorian parlour. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A mystery is emerging out the Yukon ice: human hunting tools hidden for as long as 9,000 years have started to melt out. And each new find is another piece to the puzzle of who these people were. 00:00 The Artefacts 36:55 The Prehistoric Ice Mummies 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A top-secret Cold War stronghold and a decommissioned Soviet nuclear submarine reveal just how close we came to nuclear armageddon, and the British military's plans if it should come. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Did you know that medieval Europe was full of criminal pigs? Animals had to obey the law and were regularly put on trial. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The story of the engineers who worked tirelessly to keep the electric power running as the Titanic sank. Their selfless actions kept the lights on and the electric lifeboat winches operational to facilitate the survival of others. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael ventures inside the London Road Fire Station which was decommissioned in 1986. He learns how the devastating loss of life suffered by the brigade led to the profession being transformed. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Courtesy of Brooklands Museum 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historian Mary Beard asks who were the real ancient Romans? She will meet some extraordinary Romans: Eurysaces, an eccentric baker, who made a fortune out of the grain trade and built his tomb in the shape of a giant bread oven; Baricha, Zabda and Achiba, three prisoners of war who became Roman citizens; and Pupius Amicus, the purple dye seller making imperial dye from shellfish imported from Tunisia. This is Rome from the bottom up. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The romantic tale of the Native American teenager, Pocahontas, and John Smith is an American legend. Was it really a love story or the figment of a vivid imagination? The truth of Pocahontas' life is subject to the interpretation of both the oral and written accounts, which contradict one another. She lives on through her own people, who are still here today, and through the descendants of her two sons. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The series returns as Michael visits the former Cambridge Military Hospital in the garrison town of Aldershot, Hampshire to learn of the far-reaching legacy of the medical innovations that took place there. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The "Medieval Art of Death" explains why people look so pleased in these gruesome paintings. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A group of modern shopkeepers and their families are on the journey of a lifetime - they're taking over empty shops in a neglected market square in Shepton Mallet to see if they can turn back time for the British High Street. They'll live and trade through six key eras of history and in this episode they begin their journey in the 1870s when the high street was born. The shopkeepers make up the key trades; there's the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker and the grocer. Overseeing it all is an expert Chamber of Commerce, headed up by greengrocer and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace. 00:00 Victorian Era 57:57 Edwardian Era 01:53:09 Inter-War Era 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

During the late 1800s, a multitude of strange artifacts were unearthed in Michigan. Written in ancient scripts from around the world, they told of a Near Eastern culture living in North America before the arrival of Columbus. The Michigan Relics are considered to be one of the most elaborate and extensive pseudoarchaeological hoaxes ever perpetrated in American history. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael Portillo explores Shepton Mallet prison which over its 400-year history has seen executions and escape attempts, been used as a store for historical documents during wartime, and became the U.S. military's WWII death-row. Let's uncover the institution that built London's most notorious gangster twins: The Krays. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The plug bayonet was designed to protect infantrymen as the popular pike had begun to be phased out at the end of the 17th century. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Who stole the famous Ghent Altarpiece, and who recovered it? And who is restoring it? What is Prinsenhof, and why is it so pretty? Where did the famous Ghent Dragonfly in from? Why is Ghent so famous for its lace? Why is St. Peters Abbey so important to Ghent history? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

For many Americans, the journey of the Mayflower in 1620 symbolizes the birth of their nation. Led by William Bradford, the Pilgrim Fathers traversed the Atlantic to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in search of religious freedom. To this day, the Pilgrim Fathers are a glorified symbol of American virtue and Thanksgiving. In this film, we delve into the significance of their story for America and wider religious history, as well as their conflict and eventual treaty with the Native Americans. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael Portillo explores Shepton Mallet prison which over its 400-year history has seen executions and escape attempts, been used as a store for historical documents during wartime, and became the U.S. military's WWII death-row. Let's uncover the institution that built London's most notorious gangster twins: The Krays. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

These are the real planes used for filming Netflix's The Crown. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Why is Dublin known worldwide for its pubs? Where did traditional Irish music come from? Why are there always flowers decorating a pub? What does the word “pub” mean? What is a “snug?” A Brian Boru harp? And how did a fella named Arthur Guinness become so important? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Rome would never have made it into the history books without the backing of its huge military apparatus. The life and the incredible luxury the ancient city of over a million inhabitants enjoyed was only made possible through the exploitation of its colonies, a course of action that never would have been possible without its troops. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael visits one of the most mysterious places in Britain: Orford Ness. On the Suffolk coast lie a complex of bunkers, rusting towers, and crumpled military hardware once home to an Anglo-American over-the-horizon radar system. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

French racing driver Robert Benoist was a man who lived many different lives. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Bruges, Belgium looks like medieval fairytale. Who were the Flemish Masters, and how did they leave their mark on art history? Who stole Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges? And who rescued her? Why does Bruges look the same as it did in the Middle Ages? What is a Beguinage? And ‘Blind Donkey Alley’? And why are all the colorful buildings surrounding the Markt the same width? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Carthage came into being as a Phoenician trading base, its strategically favorable location eventually allowing it to develop into a major center of trade and seafaring. Carthage, Rome's fierce adversary, is the gateway to the treasures of Africa. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael Portillo visits the Royal London Hospital in the East End to visit the home of Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man. The hospital closed its doors in 2013 but pioneered medical breakthroughs and universal health care for generations from its founding in 1740. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Step inside the kitchen of a French peasant! 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

We get curious about the stunning natural landscape of Wales. We visit an Iron Age settlement-turned-castle, Brecon Beacons National Park, Pembrokeshire National Park, the smallest city in Britain, Wales’ Town of Book), a Victorian seaside resort, and lots and lots of curious castles. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Athens gave the world its modern political system – the birth of “democracy” is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings. The city beneath the Acropolis becomes the very cradle of western culture. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In Victorian England, the Workhouse formed the basis of society. The poor and destitute entered Workhouses to receive free health care and food. But in a society that viewed poverty as a crime, these workhouses were never meant to comfort. It was a means to punish the destitute and encourage future independence. In this two-part documentary, several UK celebrities explore how their ancestors survived the difficult environment of the Workhouse and discover some unexpected family secrets that shock and inspire them in turn. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Female gladiators would use the same equipment as their male counterparts. These fierce competitors came from a range of social backgrounds, including nobility. They were often self-taught. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

How did Hong Kong get its name? What is so junky about a junk boat? We get curious about the Big Buddha, the Po Lin Monastery, and the Wisdom Path on Lantau Island. Then, we head to the Kung Wo Tofu Factory to learn a centuries-old tofu-making technique. Christine also takes you inside a Tin Hau Temple, the Man Mo Temple, and a traditional Qipao dress-making shop. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Athens gave the world its modern political system – the birth of “democracy” is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings. The city beneath the Acropolis becomes the very cradle of western culture. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alice Springs: a tiny speck in a vast, red, dry interior. Surprisingly, this town is a fertile oasis of historical highlights - the center of an early mass communications trail, a vital transport link in the battle to save Australia from invasion, and a vital link in a chain of nuclear early-warning sites. And that’s not all. Tony’s last walk finishes at one of Central Australia’s most spectacular natural landmarks. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

WW1 Private Revell of The Royal Fusiliers gives us some tips on using a Lee-Enfield Rifle. Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

How did Manchester kick-start 'Railway Mania' in the Industrial Age? What is Manchester's Water Palace? What is so curious about the architecture of the John Rylands and Chetham's Libraries? Why is a bee the symbol of Manchester? Which pub owner shooed her patrons out with a broom? Why is the National Football Museum in Manchester? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The invention of maps is a fascinating chapter in human history beginning 5,000 years ago. People throughout history and across the globe all attempted to create a picture of our world. How do human beings know what lies beyond the sea? Did Marco Polo have an atlas to show him the route to China? Did the Romans record the borders of their vast empire on maps? For thousands of years, unknown distant lands guarded their secrets and yet, they were described in travel books. The Face of The World has fascinated people of every age and culture. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Geelong missed out on being Victoria’s capital thanks to a quirk of nature, but this beautiful seaside town doesn’t lack unusual history. Horses escaping assassination, never to be seen again prison escapees, false maps, and a load of old bollards are proof positive that a walk around Geelong is one not to be missed. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Grenade launchers are much older than you think! Back in the 18th century, they also had grenade launchers made of flintlock. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Why does Cardiff have so many Victorian and Georgian arcades? What is a bara brith? Why is there a giant wall in the middle of Cardiff? Who built Cardiff Castle? And Coch Castle? And laverbread? (Seriously, what is it?) 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historians recognize three motives for European exploration into the New World: God, gold, and glory. People throughout history and across continents all attempted to create a picture of our world. How do human beings know what lies beyond the sea? Did Marco Polo have an atlas to show him the route to China? Did the Romans record the borders of their vast empire on maps? For thousands of years, unknown distant lands guarded their secrets and yet, they were described in travel books. The Face of The World has fascinated people of every age and culture. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Parramatta - Sydney’s city within a city has always been home to some of Australia’s most important colonial history. But in modern times, the one-time breadbasket of the colony is re-inventing itself as a multi-cultural hub. Walking around Parramatta, seeing the faces on the street, and feeling the buzz in the air is enough to convince Tony he’s seeing the future of Australia. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This little package is issued to every soldier in the British Army. It's the first lifeline for any wounded soldier. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Before there was Pirates of the Caribbean, there was Treasure Island. Critics hail it as the most famous pirate story in history. Since its publication over a century ago, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island popularized the most potent symbols of pirate lore: swashbuckling seamen, uncharted tropical islands, and dog-eared treasure maps marked with an 'X'. And now, it appears that the novel may have been inspired by a real treasure - on an island no one has ever searched - until now. The Real Treasure Island follows Alex Campus as he travels to exotic locales to unlock the true story behind a literary masterpiece. From the foggy Scottish Highlands to the sun-kissed islands of the South Pacific, Campus follows a treasure trail of clues -each one triggering dramatic recreations that tell the true story behind Stevenson's tale. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The invention of maps is a fascinating chapter in human history beginning 5,000 years ago. People throughout history and across the globe all attempted to create a picture of our world. How do human beings know what lies beyond the sea? Did Marco Polo have an atlas to show him the route to China? Did the Romans record the borders of their vast empire on maps? For thousands of years, unknown distant lands guarded their secrets and yet, they were described in travel books. The Face of The World has fascinated people of every age and culture. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony’s itchy feet take him to tropical Townsville. Plenty of war history here, but as usual, it’s the hidden history that uncovers the not-so-well-known side of a far North Queensland treasure. High-altitude graffiti, the invention of texting! Townsville will surprise you. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Billhook is also known as the "Medieval Swiss Army Knife". 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Arthur visits Loch Lomond and explores the complex coastline of Argyll and Bute, including Jura, Kintyre, and a beautiful airfield on the Inner Hebrides. He meets with the son of the brave Scottish pilot who was the first to fly over Mount Everest in 1933. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Why is La Grande-Place so gilded? How did Brussels’ chocolate legacy begin? Where can you walk through the pages of a comic book? How did Flanders become such a source of Master artists? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony swaps his walking shoes for a steering wheel as his biggest walk yet takes him to the beautiful towns and wineries of South Australia’s Barossa Valley. In the 160 years since German immigrants came here fleeing religious persecution, this beautiful region has become synonymous with fine wine, and good food. Plenty of cracking good history makes Tony’s journey one to savor. 00:00 Introduction To Barossa 01:46 The Herbig Family 06:16 The Anti-Hero of Angaston 08:53 The Barossa Valley Wine History 13:09 The Largest Pipe Organ 15:00 The Lutheran Settlers 20:12 The German Kegel Club 22:51 The Most Famous Australian Wines 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Cook Sergeant Harry Pots gives us a tutorial on a classic WW1 recipe: beef dumpling stew. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

"Women Outward Bound" is a documentary about how 1 month, 50 years ago, taught 24 girls they could do more than they ever thought possible. Fifty years ago, girls were not allowed to participate in the rigorous U.S outward-bound wilderness school until 24 women broke that barrier. Find out how one month of surviving in the woods changed them... and history.. forever. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In less than a century, the Victorians transformed the face of Britain. They built iconic buildings, constructed transport networks, and invented cutting-edge technology. Michael Buerk travels Britain to find out how the Victorians built the nation. 00:00:00 How Britain Got Moving 00:43:17 Saving The Nations Health 01:24:10 The Making Of The Modern Home 02:05:19 The Birth Of The Machines 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Wakefield family made colonizing New Zealand their family business. After Edward Wakefield kidnapped a teenage heiress, he hatched a plan to found South Australia's capital. His brother, William Wakefield, was also involved in the kidnapping and later became one of Wellington's founding fathers. The tiny capital city perched at the bottom of the South Island is set to become the Hollywood of the Pacific, thanks to visionary filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson. If he wants some inspiration, Tony can provide him with heart-warming pooches, bloody strike re-enactments, and even an iconic New Zealand dessert. 00:00 Introduction to Wellington 02:21 The Birth of The New Zealand Parliament 03:57 The Victorian Convict Who Colonised New Zealand 05:26 The Dog Who Waited For His Dead Owner 09:26 How The Māori Lived Before Being Colonised 12:01 Lord of The Rings Studio 17:10 The General Strike of Wellington 20:34 Cuba Street Market 22:08 The Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Mary Rose was Henry VIII's favourite battle ship. It served for 33 years and fought wars against France, Scotland and Brittany. It had some of the earliest canon models on board. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Secrets from the Clink follows Len Goodman, Johnny Vegas, Michelle Collins, Mariella Frostrup, and Daisy McAndrew as they find out about the crimes their ancestors committed dating back to the Victorian Era and the punishments they received for the crimes. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

England's Great West Way follows the ancient path from London to Bristol. We take the train & get curious at stops along the way: Stonehenge, Bath's masonic architecture, the Roman Baths, the S.S. Great Britain, sample some curious pub pies, learn some cockney rhyming slang and visit some charming villages too. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

If you thought Canberra was nothing but pollies and public buildings…think again. Tony’s walk through the nation’s bush capital proves that the city its founding fathers built to rival the great European capitals is chock-a-block with some very surprising hidden history. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Meet Corporal Pratt — an English soldier of the 95th Rifles 2nd Battalion. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Comedian Johnny Vegas, entertainer Len Goodman and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup go on an emotional journey to discover how their ancestors coped with serving time in Victorian prisons. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Why did the English choose Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia as their early American settlements? Why did King William III and Queen Mary II establish a university here? What was life like for the colonists here? What crazy concoctions are to be found in a colonial apothecary? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

For 160 years, the garden city of Christchurch was antipodean England. Two devastating earthquakes changed that forever, but they haven’t destroyed the city’s will. Tony Robinson visits a town that is looking to the future but still takes pride in its past. 00:00 Intro 01:23 Christchurch, NZ 01:52 The Scottish Pioneer Who Settled Christchurch 04:57 New Zealand's Most Famous Soldier 07:45 The Christchurch Earthquake 11:39 Early Christchurch Archaeology 14:30 The 1920's Electric Cars 17:03 Post Earthquake Christchurch 21:04 The First Country To Give Women The Vote 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Neurosurgery on the battle fields of the First World War was a gruesome affair. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

David Susskind's historical, long and intimate interview with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. originally aired on June 9, 1963 by WPIX-TV New York. Among the subjects discussed were the current state of the American Civil Rights Movement and the recent (at that time) events in Birmingham, Alabama. Recently restored by the Paley Center. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France, loved beans on toast. She was so fond of this recipe that she smuggled the ingredients into France from Florence in the mid 16th century. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This vibrant UNESCO World Heritage site has a remarkable history. Guanajuato City in Mexico has been inhabited for thousands of years. Translating to the "Frog Hills", this mineral-rich valley has been home to the Otomi, the Aztecs, and the Spanish. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony meets with Pairrebeener Elder Patsy Cameron who shows him some Aboriginal foraging traditions. Tony then continues through the Tasmanian town of Launceston, which was once a colonial powerhouse, home to explorers, farmers, businessmen, and entrepreneurs. 00:00 Introduction 01:54 What Did Ancient Aboriginal Tasmanians Eat? 04:37 John Fawkner's Failed Mission 07:46 The First Australian Cricket Match 09:27 The Japanese Monkey Swap 10:53 The Great Tasmanian Rivalry 13:21 The Centre For Beer Lovers 15:51 The Battle For Transportation 19:14 Gunn's Painful Corporate Death 21:47 The Oldest Bookshop In Australia 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A WW1 medical officer would have to treat much more than just battle wounds. Malaria, Syphilis, and Gonnorhea were just some of the diseases that officers would be tasked to cure. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ChalkeValleyHistoryFestival

This documentary investigates the story behind HM Prison Holloway, from its beginnings 165 years ago. It recounts the criminal history of its most infamous and prolific female inmates. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Lord Dacre was a Lancastrian Commander at the Battle of Towton. He was shot in the face by an arrow when he removed his helmet momentarily. From that point on, things got really weird. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

San Miguel De Allende is one of the most beautiful and unique places in Mexico. How did this UNESCO heritage city get such a curious name? Why are there so many grand mansions in such a small town? Why is there a pink Gothic church? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

00:00 Introduction to Kalgoorlie 02:44 The Super Pit Today 04:09 The Miners' Pub 07:35 The First Miner 09:01 The Miners Referendum 12:06 The Kalgoorlie Pipeline 15:01 The Sacred Gold Nugget 17:34 Miners' Drinking Challenge 20:57 Herbert Hoover 22:14 The Miners' Brothels 25:43 Outro 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Cook Sargent Harry Potts gives us a rundown of today's menu. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ChalkeValleyHistoryFestival

It would have taken you all week to clean your house this way! 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

From the Sound of Music to Silent Night to the Sonatas of Mozart, it’s time to get curious about Salzburg! Why is there a giant church complex, the DomQuartier, in this tiny Alpine town? And why is there an equally giant medieval fortress high above it? Who lived in Mirabell Palace? And Hellbrun Palace? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

City of Churches it may be but Adelaide has always been a strange mix of progressive politics and small-town parochialism. From the infamous Bodyline series in the battle for the Ashes to the mass hysteria caused by a seer’s prediction of a tidal wave at Glenelg, Adelaide has had its share of drama too. 00:00 Adelaide Intro 03:13 Mary Lee: The Victorian Suffragette 05:43 Cricket Controversy 09:19 Vietnam War 13:47 King William Street 15:17 The Beef Riots 17:26 The Last Adelaide Tram 19:26 The Proclamation Tree? 21:18 The Apocalyptic Tidal Wave 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Feast your ears on the soothing sounds of the Industrial Revolution. Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ChalkeValleyHistoryFestival

In the mountains of China's Sichuan Province is the sight of hundreds of ancient wooden coffins hanging precariously from a cliff face. Some experts believe the dead were placed there thousands of years ago to be within reach of the gods, while others say it was to keep them away from wild animals. This film chronicles an effort by scientists to understand and preserve these mysterious coffins. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Surgery in the middle ages was horrific, unmedicated, and more often than not, lethal. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ChalkeValleyHistoryFestival

This beautiful region of England is full of picture-perfect rolling hills, quaint stone cottages, sprawling country estates, and that distinct Yorkshire dialect. Why are country estates named Castles and Abbeys? What is The Shambles, and how did it get its name? Why is one of the largest medieval Gothic cathedrals in Europe in the small town of York? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Yorkshire Introduction 02:37 The Real Downton Abbey 05:38 The Roman City of York 12:15 The Tea & Treats of Yorkshire 20:36 All Creatures Great and Small 22:41 Yorkshire Conclusion

Once a seaside retreat for 19 Century yuppies escaping “Smell-bourne”, later a suburb completely defined by the heroin addicts who flocked there, St. Kilda has endured a constant cycle of boom and bust – even carrying the label “Rock Capital of The World” for a few heady years in the 1980s. Today it is again one of Melbourne’s most desired addresses. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 The Ruthless Highwaymen Of Colonial Australia 04:53 St. Kilda's Temperance Movement 06:19 The Horrible Toxic Plumbing of Victorian Melbourne 08:30 "The Rock Capital Of The World" 12:10 St. Kilda's Milk Bars 13:32 Tony makes a kugelhopf 15:55 The Creepy Cult Amusement Park 19:29 The Community Garden 21:52 Granny's Little Shop 23:40 St. Kilda's Penguins

The incredible Thomas Splint changed the mortality rate of broken femurs on the battlefield from an 80% chance of dying to an 80% chance of surviving. Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ChalkeValleyHistoryFestival

In this episode, Tony travels through history to discover the ordinary men and women who rally against the odds. He takes us to 1820s Parramatta where he finds out how defiant female convicts challenged the penal system and won. In the 1970s, Tony reveals the unlikely protestors who try to save heritage buildings at the expense of future jobs. Journeying to early colonial Tasmania, Tony finds the indigenous people struggling against abduction, enslavement, and annihilation. Tony travels to the 19th century where he shares a personal story about his forebears' fight to survive in poverty-stricken London. This episode shines a light on history's underdogs and the lengths they will go to in securing a better future. 00:00 The Most Horrific Massacre In Colonial Australia 06:35 The Fight To Save Woolloomooloo 10:56 The Victorian Women's Prison Riot 16:07 Tony Robinson's Family History 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

After nearly 500 years, French is still the official language of this North American city. How has this UNESCO World Heritage Site retained its 'Frenchness' after all this time? Why does the Château Frontenac hotel look like a French castle, and what does it have to do with the Canadian railway? What's so curious about Rue Saint-Jean, Place Royal, and Petit-Champlain? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH #AbsoluteHistory

Over the centuries art has influenced societies and altered viewpoints. In this episode, Tony takes a fascinating spin through time and space to determine art's impact on history. He journeys back to the 1930s, to unravel the mystery of a phantom graffiti artist covering an Australian city with an enigmatic single word. In New Zealand, Tony sees how a famous movie director's vision dramatically transformed his hometown. From a female war artist on the frontline who dared to challenge the status quo to the graffiti that saved a city's once dark and notorious laneways, the force of art reflects and shapes our world in surprising ways. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from - to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:00 The First Female War Artist 06:31 Eternity Enigma 09:41 Scandalous Chloe 13:40 Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles 17:27 Lord of The Rings 21:41 Melbourne Street Art

In this episode, Tony journeys back to 776 BC to witness the birth of the ancient Olympic Games, held in honor of the Greek god Zeus. He uncovers why the Roman Empire banned them and how the games reappeared in an English village thousands of years later. In World War II Tony discovers why a brawl involving 3000 men erupted with the arrival of U.S. soldiers on Australian soil, and what unique solution authorities devised to save a crucial alliance. Tony finds out how a courageous female swimmer in 1912 challenged the social taboo of mixed bathing to compete in Sweden. And a trip to the 1850s reveals the origins of the 8-hour working day and how it ties into one of the world's longest-running rivalries 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 01:22 Invention of Austus 05:31 The Olympics 20:42 The Ashes 25:45 Outro

Why did the Scottish kings live in Edinburgh, and why don't we have Scottish kings anymore? Why was Edinburgh Castle built high upon Castle Rock? What's the connection between Edinburgh and Harry Potter? And where are the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter locations? What is so royal about Edinburgh's Royal Mile? Who is Arthur, and why does he get his own Seat? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Carlton is known as the headquarters for generations of crime bosses. But it was also the epicenter of a creative outpouring in the 1960s and 70s that lead to the emergence of a uniquely Australian film and theatre culture. This inner-city gem has always been a suburb of incredible diversity. It’s also home to Australia’s first world heritage-listed building, the remarkable Exhibition Building. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Poo Garden 02:50 Blandowski's Fish 05:54 19th Century Architecture 07:54 The 888 10:26 Italian Kings of Melbourne 17:34 La Mama Protest 23:37 Secret Restaurant

This episode explores the extraordinary lengths people will go to in search of freedom, as Tony meets some of history's greatest escape artists. In 1800s Australia, destiny hinges on the flip of a coin as an influential pioneer risks his life in a duel. Next Tony reveals the bizarre disguise a convict adopted during his dash for freedom from Tasmania's notorious Port Arthur penal settlement. In the 20th century, Tony follows a harrowing chase across Victoria involving a famous racehorse and a gang with murder on its mind. From a daring World War II jailbreak to a well-timed political escape from a nuclear crisis, this is a rollicking time-travel ride. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:00 Australia's Alcatraz 08:36 Nuclear Escape 13:33 MacArthur's Duel 17:00 Most Wanted Horse In Australia 21:08 Great Prison Escape

The Habsburgs were the hereditary rulers of the Holy Roman Empire. Their kingdom was the largest realm in Renaissance Europe. How did they shape Europe? Where did Mozart perform as a 6-year-old prodigy? When and why did Austria shrink to a tenth of its size? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Taking its name from the English coastal mining town, Australia’s Newcastle also has a reputation for toughness and heavy toil that began when the convicts were first dropped there to collect coal from the beaches. But it’s also a town with a unique identity, a rich maritime history, and more than its share of eccentric characters. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:03 Pasha Bulker Oil Disaster 06:58 Coal Rush 11:27 Steel City 13:15 Oldest House In Newcastle 14:30 Oldest Cemetary In Australia 16:42 Penal Colony Dictionary 18:33 Fast-Food For Coal Ships 20:45 Star Hotel Riot

In 1941, sleepy tropical Brisbane found itself the nerve center for the Pacific War effort, playing host to 100,000 US military personnel. The former convict colony found itself changing quickly, and the pace of progress has barely slowed since then. Yet politically Queensland is the most conservative state in Australia, even playing host to a white South African rugby team at the height of the apartheid era in the face of international condemnation. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:00 Treadmill Torture 06:20 Apartheid Protests 09:55 WWII In Australia 19:09 King George V Statue 20:17 Brisbane Arcade Murder 22:53 Lamington 25:00 Outro

How did Dublin get its name? And what do Vikings have to do with it? Who was Maewyn Succat, and why is he celebrated with green beer? How did the harp become a symbol of Ireland? What is the curious history of the Book of Kells? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 03:58 Medieval Dublin 08:10 Ancient University 09:51 The Book of Kells 15:02 Easter Rising of 1916 16:40 Georgian Architecture 19:04 St. Patrick's Day

Tucked around a corner from the iconic sights of Sydney is a forgotten pocket-handkerchief-sized suburb that contains hidden history from every era since settlement. From the Razor gangs of the 1930s to the Heritage Battles of the 1960s, Woolloomooloo has seen it all. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Catastrophes capture both the tragedy of life and the strength of the human spirit. In this episode Tony examines the series of events that lead to disasters and the legacies it leaves behind. From a daredevil acrobat risking his life in 19th century Sydney, to the ill-fated Burke and Wills cross-continental expedition. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 01:12 Hot Air Balloon Disaster 05:01 Doomed Expedition To Cross Australia 11:43 Wahine Shipwreck Disaster 16:58 Christchurch Earthquake 23:55 Tidal Wave Hysteria

In this episode, we explore the curious world of Royal Warrants, a special designation given only to the best shops and services, literally fit for a king or queen. We also visit the atelier of one of Princess Diana's gown designers. From the royal dressmakers to tiara makers to the royal cheesemonger (yes, there is such a thing); we take you across London, on a truly royal shopping spree. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from APT Worldwide to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Bendigo is literally built on rivers of gold. But there is more to be discovered than the history of the Victorian gold rush and Tony Robinson is out to dig it up. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The never-ending quest to satisfy humankind's senses has led to some magnificent culinary creations. But it's also caused great conflict - from the toppling of leaders to the creation of empires. In this episode, Tony embarks on a gastronomic journey from the origins of the famous Pavlova dessert, to the discovery of one of the world's greatest wine regions. He time travels back to the early days of Australia's colonial settlement and learns how rum sparked a mutiny that brought down a government. A century later Tony finds out why something as common as beef caused one of the worst riots in Adelaide's history. Finally, Tony uncovers how a 17th-century corporate monster waged war across the globe, over the humble coffee bean and tea leaf. It's a remarkable story of power, greed, and corruption. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 01:11 Wine 06:17 Rumcore Mutiny 13:48 The Beef Riots 16:37 The East India Trading Company 23:03 Anna Pavlova Ballerina

Queen Victoria named Glasgow the second city of the empire. What made this city so important to the industrial revolution? Who is buried under Glasgow Cathedral and why? Who is Saint Mungo, and why is he so big? Why does Glasgow City Chambers look like a palace? How did this seaport town become a center for the Scottish Enlightenment? And how did the creativity of one man, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, leave a permanent mark on this city? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from APT Worldwide to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson brings his inquisitive storytelling approach to Australia's diverse suburbs and towns. His mission is to uncover the hidden history that lies behind, below, and above the places, we walk every day. In each episode, we find a different postcode laden with stories. They're all established walks that tourists and locals frequently do, but Tony digs deeper to draw out the drama of the past. He'll roam through the streets and lane-ways; divulging the tales of crimes, recounting acts of bravery, notable characters, and showdowns that have shaped the area. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro To Hobart, Australia 01:47 Roald Amundsen 05:29 Blue House Pub 09:52 Australia's Oldest Theatre 12:26 The Real "Fagin" 13:59 Errol Flynn 15:59 Australia's Oldest Synagogue 16:37 The Rivulet 17:43 The Female Factory Women's Prison 22:09 Last Indigenous Tasmanian Speaker

From calculating killers to merciless victors, in this episode, Tony seeks to answer why some people will stop at nothing to get what they desire. He travels to 1950s New Zealand to uncover what triggered the killing of an innocent victim by a young couple and why the disturbing case captured headlines around the world. Tony investigates a 17th-century Dutch shipwreck off the coast of Australia that caused one man to carry out a hideous crime on an unimaginable scale. Tony reveals the motivations behind the assassination attempt on Governor Arthur Phillip's life, and what the ramifications were for the future of the fledgling Australian colony. Tony journeys to 1930s Adelaide to witness the ruthless and brutal tactic deployed by rival countrymen, which outraged a nation and caused a rift between allies. And Tony goes on the trail of the first camel imported to Australia to understand the terrible deed the beast was found guilty of. These real-life horror stories prove malevolence can take on many guises, but getting away with injustice is much harder than it seems. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Parker-Hulme Murder Case 06:42 Batavia Shipwreck Massacre 11:23 Aboriginal Kidnapper 18:12 Camel Shotgun Accident 21:55 Cricket Game Brutality

What European Christmas Markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire; why are Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries; history of the Advent wreath, Silent Night and the character named Krampus. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from APT Worldwide to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The real story of Melbourne isn’t found in the grand tree-lined boulevards or boomtown architecture. It’s hidden down the lanes and alleyways. Utopian idealists, internationally celebrated art, class-war dressed up as teen-rebellion, you’ll find it all in the center of the city. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:04 Street Art 04:26 Chloe Portrait 06:51 Hat Pin Carnage 09:39 World's Largest Bookstore 14:29 Chinatown & Red Light District 17:38 The Sharpies 19:44 Melbourne Protests 22:22 The Waiter's Club Hostages

In this episode, Tony discovers the inspirations, setbacks, and ingenuity that lead to astonishing feats of invention. To discover how powered flight first began Tony joins a group of enthusiasts in country Victoria, attempting to get a replica plane off the ground. In 1890s Western Australia Tony meets a humble engineer, whose ambitious solution to a desperate problem catapulted him to fame before ending in tragedy. Tony journeys from the culinary creation of an icon in Queensland, to the discovery in New South Wales of a forgotten backyard invention that helped win a war. And a visit to London in the 1880s reveals the bright sparks who formed a partnership that paved the way to an electronic golden age. The drama behind overcoming technological barriers proves that tenacity and good luck can revolutionize the world. 00:00 Intro 02:00 The Owen Gun 07:03 Perth Pipeline 11:38 The Lightbulb 15:40 Lamington Cake 18:04 First Airplane 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Uncanny coincidences are scattered throughout history, leading to the downfall of empires and the good fortune of everyday citizens. In this episode, Tony uncovers how a deadly medieval plague was able to infiltrate a thriving Australian town in the 1900s. He ponders the destiny of a group of World War II soldiers who, by signing their names on a wall, enlisted them into a very special club. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson brings his inquisitive storytelling approach to Australia's diverse suburbs and towns. His mission is to uncover the hidden history that lies behind, below, and above the places, we walk every day. In each episode, we find a different postcode laden with stories. They're all established walks that tourists and locals frequently do, but Tony digs deeper to draw out the drama of the past. He'll roam through the streets and lane-ways; divulging the tales of crimes, recounting acts of bravery, notable characters, and showdowns that have shaped the area. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This is the remarkable human history of eight beautiful Islands found off the coast of California. Known as the Galapagos of North America, the Channel Islands can be seen from the mainland, yet few people know their rich and important history. These are the stories of the first European settlements to arrive on the island, the settlers who went in search of the west and didn't stop until they reached the edge. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from APT Worldwide to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] 00:00 Intro 04:07 The Ranchers 19:44 The Shipwreck Islands 26:49 Entrepreneurs 35:48 History of Catalina Island 41:10 The King of San Miguel Island 54:10 Outro #AbsoluteHistory

Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the hidden killers that lurk in every room across the ages. From the Tudor to the Post War era, we discover the lethal inventions and the 'safe' domestic home life of households from the past. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH 00:00:00 Tudor 00:58:58 Victorian 01:57:31 Edwardian 02:55:55 Post-War Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

History is full of rule-breakers and rabble-rousers who stand up against injustice. In this episode, Tony embarks upon a journey to find out just what it takes to make a difference. Time-traveling to the first century A.D. in Britain, Tony tells how a Celtic Queen fought back Roman invaders. He visits 19th century New Zealand, to understand the women who struggled and won the right to be heard. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:04 Pemulwuy 6:44 Boudica 10:51 New Zealand Suffragettes 14:55 Censorship Protest 19:14 Victoria Goldrush 26:02 Outro

This is the remarkable human history of eight beautiful Islands found off the coast of California. Known as the Galapagos of North America, the Channel Islands can be seen from the mainland, yet few people know their rich and important history. We will learn of the First People to make the Channel Islands their home. Including the Arlington Man - the oldest human remains discovered in North America. We will learn of The Voyage of Cabrillo - aka The 'discovery' of the Channel Islands in 1542. Finally, The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island - A native woman who survived alone for 18 years. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from APT Worldwide to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Secrets damage governments and change the destiny of empires. In this episode Tony reveals the extraordinary measures powerful people take, to deceive the public and cover up the truth. Tony exposes the untold story of a wartime mutiny in Queensland, deemed so dangerous an American president suppressed it for 70 years. He shows how an 18th-century celestial event triggered an epic seafaring journey to the other side of the world, and the covert mission contained in the captain's sealed orders. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Fred Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In July of 1920, all eyes were on the Tennessee capital as Anti and Pro-suffragists each fought for their vision of a socially evolving the United States. One more state was needed to ratify the proposed amendment, and that duty rested solely on the shoulders of Tennessee. It passed by one swing vote, cast by a 24-year-old legislator, Harry Burn, whose mother had urged him to "Do the right thing". 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from APT Worldwide to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Stephen Fry takes a look at the story of Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century. Beginning with religious works and textbooks, soon presses were churning out all manner of texts from Reformation pamphlets to romantic novels. The number of books greatly increased, their cost diminished and so more people read than ever before. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Bra design has reflected the evolution of femininity since Victorian whale-boned corsets. Lingerie and female sexuality on screen evolved alongside one another in Hollywood. This definitive film reveals a fascinating insight into the multi-billion dollar business of bras, past, present & future. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

At 95, Queen Elizabeth II represents the glory of an age gone by. At 27, the striking young monarch seemed to be ushering in a new Elizabethan era that she vowed would last a lifetime. But, the following 6 decades have been filled with pomp, pageantry, melodrama, and tragedy. The much-loved Queen will be a hard act to follow. But an increasingly republican society has grown to question the elitist establishment. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected]

In 1459, a book was written that contained images so bizarre that even 500 years later their meaning is still shrouded in mystery. It depicts improbable medieval siege engines and machines of war. Figures an extraordinary apparatus and blood-thirsty jewels. Why was this manuscript written, and who could have unlocked its full potential? This book will reveal the secrets of a medieval age far more advanced than future generations could ever imagine. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Late on Thursday 8 August 1963, a Travelling Post Office train left Glasgow for Euston. Onboard, staff sorted the mail and parcels prior to its arrival in London. A gang of 15 robbers boarded the train and stole an amount of money equivalent to £30 million today. The heist was the largest and most audacious robbery in British history. These modern-day highwaymen exposed and embarrassed the complacency of the British establishment. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from - to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Over a century ago, a tomb ship bound for China was shipwrecked and sank. The SS Ventnor had a ghostly cargo, the remains of 499 Chinese gold miners were all packed in coffins that never made it home. The ship still lies off the coast of Northern New Zealand. Can the descendant retrieve their ancestors from their watery graves? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Blue Ant International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Rouen Museum has just returned a severed Maori head, which has been in its collections for 150 years, to New Zealand’s Te Papa Institute. This film reveals the story of how such heads ended up in European museums, and the Maori people's efforts to have the head returned. The story has its origins in the worst periods of colonial conquest, and perfectly illustrates the philosophy of relationships between the West and indigenous peoples in the 19th century. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Java Films to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Mummy #Maori

Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians took on the world of exploration and adventure, and brought it home to Britain for everyone to share. His voyage of discovery begins at the Natural History Museum, where Michael comes face to face with a dinosaur that changed the course of history. He travels to the Victorian 'living museum' - London Zoo - to find out about the way scientific study of the birds and the beasts led to the first ever public zoo. Last in the series. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorians

Bettany Hughes examines how the Minoans turned to religion to guard against the ominous threats of volcanoes. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Minoans #Minotaurs

The Vikings have turned from monastic robbery, to a power struggle for the crown. The battle of Hastings 1066 marks the end of the Viking Age, but with the victorious Vilhjálmur, a new era begins. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Nent to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings #Hastings

Michael Buerk discovers how Britain's first super sewer cleaned up the capital, and inspired a fresh water revolution that would change the lives of millions of Victorians. He begins his journey in the cesspits of Victorian high society to discover the depths to which the capital sank to keep itself clean. Michael also heads to the pub to find out how boozing brewers helped unlock the key to ridding London of the deadliest epidemic since the Great Plague. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorians #Sewers

Bettany Hughes examines the roots of the Minotaur myth, taking her back to the Minoan civilization. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Nent to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Mythology #Minotaurs

In the second half of the 900s, the Vikings return to France, but this time they choose unification over robbery. With a political connection, this paves the way for the Duchy of Normandy. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Nent to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings #TheFranks

Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians instituted a revolution in law and order, created the first modern police force and built the prisons Britain still relies on today. He begins in Spike Island, County Cork, dubbed "Ireland's Alcatraz", where he learns about the terrible conditions endured by convicts awaiting transportation to Australia, and hears the stories of those who tried to escape. Next, Michael travels to Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, discovering why the Victorians embarked on the biggest prison-building programme in British history - and why their efforts at prisoner rehabilitation didn't always succeed. And in Glasgow, he discovers why the city became home to the country's first recognisably modern police force. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorians #Alcatraz

Rosemary and Tim look back at what they've found out about Queen Victoria, choosing some of their favourite stories that helped them get to know her. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenVictoria #VictorianTravels

In the French Empire, the Vikings come face to face with new defenses and Charlemagne refuses to hand over Christian land to pagans and pirates. The defense continues but then changes. Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe - giving their name to Normandy along the way - before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what do we really know about them? By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, 'The Last Journey of the Vikings' tells a new and surprising story about this complex people. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Nent to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings

Presenter Michael Buerk discovers how bold Victorian experiments and cathedrals of medicine built Britain, and revolutionised the medical world. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #Medicine

At the time of her visit to Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, in 1890, an elderly Queen Victoria was approaching her 71st birthday. She'd been on the throne for over half a century and was still in mourning for her beloved Albert more than 30 years after his death. By this stage of her life, Victoria lived a life of seclusion, spending most of her time at Osborne House, Balmoral and Windsor. So for her host, French-born Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, her visit was a huge honour. It was a great chance to rub shoulders with the Queen and show off the country pad he'd built in the style of a French chateau. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #BaronFerdinand

Most people regard the Vikings as violent robbers, but they were much more than that. Get an insight into the changes in their environment and society that forced them to leave Scandinavia. Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe - giving their name to Normandy along the way - before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what do we really know about them? By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, 'The Last Journey of the Vikings' tells a new and surprising story about this complex people. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Nent to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings #Vikingarnas

In Blackpool, Michael Buerk discovers how the seaside mini-break was transformed from a perk of the wealthy to a British institution. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #BritishSeaside

At the time of the visit to Hughenden, Queen Victoria was a 58-year-old widow and had been on the throne for a hefty 40 years. This was her first ever trip to the home of Benjamin Disraeli, who was in his third year as prime minister; she came to discuss an international crisis. Russia was at war with Turkey, putting vital trade routes to India at risk, and Victoria wanted the prime minister to declare war on Russia in order to quash the threat. Since the queen was here for lunch, Rosemary and chef and food historian Ivan Day recreate a typical moulded Victorian pudding, tipsy cake. Rosemary also learns how Disraeli had to hire the silver for the visit. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Michael travels to Bristol to Brunel's 'first love' the Clifton Suspension Bridge and discovers how the tragic Tay Bridge disaster in Scotland led to huge leaps in technology. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #HowVictoriansBuiltBritain #Victorian

Queen Victoria visited Floors Castle on the River Tweed, Scotland, for three days in 1867. It was the first official visit that Victoria made after the death of her beloved husband Prince Albert, and Tim discovers in her diary that, despite the passage of six years, she still felt Albert's loss keenly. She wrote in her account that the 'feeling of loneliness when I saw no room for my darling, and felt I was indeed alone and a widow, overcame me very sadly! I thought so much of all dearest Albert would have done and said, and how he would have wandered about everywhere, admired everything, looked at everything - and now! Oh! Must it ever, ever be so?' 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victoria #Albert

Chronicling the romantic life of Britain's royal family in the 20th century, this documentary explores the history of royal marriages and asks what's next for a royal family increasingly battered by media pressures. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Kew Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #LadyDiana #RoyalRomance

The Victorians built the most technologically advanced ships in the world, helping to dominate the high seas in peace, war, leisure and trade. They even created the first submarine. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorians #RMSTayleur

Victoria and Albert visited Penrhyn Castle in Bangor, North Wales, in 1859 for three days. Victoria had been on the throne for 22 years at the time. The castle had only been completed in 1845, just 14 years before the Queen's visit, and the whole place is built in a sham medieval style. Historical food expert and chef Ivan Day helps Rosemary recreate an amazing feast: spit roast beef with an elaborate garnish of truffles and crayfish. It was created by one of Victoria's own chefs for grand occasions like this royal visit. In the process, Ivan and Rosemary rediscover the intricate art of spit roasting: a job so skilled that one person, the rotisserie chef, would have been focused on it. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenVictoria #Victorian

The Viking era is the last of the great periods of barbarian attacks. It left Europe transformed, ripe for the rise of the new nations that marked the middle ages. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings #EasternEurope

Michael Buerk jumps on board an original locomotive to discover the effect that the burgeoning rail network had on Victorian Britain. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorians #VictorianBritain

Victoria, who had been on the throne for 21 years, visited Warwick Castle with Albert in 1858 for just three hours. They were tourists just like the other ten thousand visitors to the castle, which had been open to the public for at least 30 years before the queen popped in. The royal couple used the visit to learn more about the history of their country from one of the finest castles in England, built some 500 years earlier. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenVictoria #WarwickCastle

The Viking era is the last of the great periods of barbarian attacks. It left Europe transformed, ripe for the rise of the new nations that marked the middle ages. Norsemen, another word for Vikings, conquered a quarter of France, half of England and a third of Italy. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings

Tony takes us back to the Middle Ages, a time of knights in shining armour, big-shot kings, and fabulous clothes - if you could afford them. His first encounter is with someone you wouldn’t want to meet on a dark night, or any time, really. Richard Rakiere has the vital role of a ‘Gong Farmer’, or Nightman, and spends his hours of darkness emptying cesspits. We know about Richard because in 1326, his bizarre death was recorded, when he fell into his own cesspit and drowned. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MiddleAges #TonyRobinson

Chef Rosemary Shrager and antiques expert Tim Wonnacott visit Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire revealing just what happened when Queen Victoria visited the Leigh family in 1858. Victoria was 39 years old and had been queen for 21 years. She was with Albert but without any of her nine children. The royal train took her from London to Coventry, then she travelled on to Stoneleigh by horse and carriage for this three-day visit. An extraordinary journal, kept by the sister of the host, provides a detailed and funny insight into the visit, which included a huge banquet. Tim tells how the family coped when they realised they didn't have a dining room that was big enough and, from Victoria's own diary, the queen's reaction to the room that was used. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenVictoria #Victorian

The Viking era is the last of the great periods of barbarian attacks. It left Europe transformed, ripe for the rise of the new nations that marked the middle ages. Norsemen, another word for Vikings, conquered a quarter of France, half of England and a third of Italy. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings

Tony takes us back to the 1950s. Fondly remembered today as an optimistic period of social and economic regeneration. A period that was tough but rewarding for many. Tony begins with the story of Irish woman, Mary Powell, who joins the NHS, following her childhood dream of becoming a nurse, despite militaristic matrons, curmudgeonly consultants and patients with distressing conditions. Mary manages to escape her nursing accommodation for nights out and even marries her boyfriend against her parents’ wishes. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Nurses #1950s

Presenters Rosemary Shrager and Tim Wonnacott visit Castle Howard in Yorkshire to follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and her tour of the country visiting the great and the good. Tim talks to the current Earl of Carlisle, Simon Howard, who reveals the lengths his ancestors went to host the queen, and just what happened when 2,000 vistors turned up to see where her majesty had slept. Rosemary is below stairs creating a famous 19th-century dish that would have been served to Victoria and Albert. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #CastleHoward

This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries that turn Viking history on its head. We tell their incredible story from eye-witness accounts and the foremost experts on Viking warfare and way of life. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings

Tony Robinson takes us back to the beginning of the last century. It’s a time of elegance, innovation, class division and social progress: The Edwardian Period. Tony begins with two people who travelled on the Titanic. One is ship’s fireman, Arthur Priest, who tends the ship’s furnaces. The other is Mrs Cavendish's Maid, Nellie Barber. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Edwardian #Titanic

Presenters Rosemary Shrager and Tim Wonnacott visit Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to reveal the story of Queen Victoria's visit there in 1846. Victoria was 27 years old and had been on the throne for nine years. Renowned as a great political and social centre, Hatfield also had a very special connection to royalty: it had been the home of Elizabeth I. Tim reveals the story of a tree on the estate that links the two monarchs. Confirmation of Victoria's visit only reached the host just ten days before she arrived, and using the queen's own diary and other first-hand accounts, Tim reveals the panic behind the scenes when the royal couple decided to drop in at the last minute - including a nearly disastrous clash between the royal carriage and the gates. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from - to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Hertfordshire

They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. They opened trade routes, founded cities and captured ancient hubs. The Saxons of England feared them but mocked their careful grooming habits. In short, they were pirates with style. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries that turn Viking history on its head. We tell their incredible story from eye-witness accounts and the foremost experts on Viking warfare and way of life. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings

Tony Robinson takes a fresh and humorous look at British history ‘from the bottom up’. Instead of the usual stories of the powerful, rich and famous, this is history through the eyes of the common people. We explore their everyday lives: how they washed, ate and made a living; and also how the behaviour of those who ruled the land affected them. One thing is for sure, life for the common people was tough! Each episode covers a momentous period in British history: the second series looks at Roman Britain, the Middle Ages, the Edwardians and the 1950’s. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #RomanBritain

Victoria and Albert were guests at the stunning Burghley House, Lincolnshire, in 1844. Victoria had been here before when she was 18, and wrote in her diary, 'I remembered its beautiful exterior and splendid situation but was even more struck when I arrived this time.' In 1844, the pair came to Burghley for a christening where Albert was the godfather and, for once, the centre of attention - although the baby was still called Victoria. As Tim discovers, the christening didn't quite go to plan. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #RoyalUpstairsDownstairs #Victoria

Scientists perform an autopsy on the best preserved mummy ever discovered: that of a Han aristocrat named Lady Dai (Xin Zhui). More than 2,000 years after her death her skin is still resilient and her veins are still red. What can her remains tell us about life in ancient China? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Blue Ant International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #LadyDai #XinZhui

Viking influence stretches from the Baltic to the Black Sea in 1072. Jova's quest takes us to the Viking communities transitioning to kingdoms and undergoing the transformation to Christianity. The two-part documentary gives completely new insights into a fascinating culture, about which it seemed everything was already known. Based on characters of the Nordic sagas, the mini-series displays the life stories of two Viking women: those of Sigrun and Jova. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VikingWomen

Antiques expert Tim Wonnacott and chef Rosemary Shrager visit Blair Castle in Scotland, following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, who was there in 1844. At the time of this visit, Victoria had been on the throne for seven years. She was only 25 years old but had already had four children in four years. Prince Albert thought it would be the ideal place for the queen to recover from the arrival of Alfred, their fourth child, born just a few weeks earlier. They stayed for three weeks and it cemented a lifelong love affair for the royal couple with the highlands. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Vikings changed Europe forever, yet half of them have almost completely disappeared from collective memory: the viking women. Quite unjustly so, as they played an important role in the world of the Vikings and performed extraordinary deeds. Viking women commanded ships and settled colonies. The two-part documentary gives completely new insights into a fascinating culture, about which it seemed everything was already known. Based on characters of the Nordic sagas, the mini-series displays the life stories of two Viking women: those of Sigrun and Jova. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Autentic to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vikings #VikingWomen

Antiques expert Tim Wonnacott and chef Rosemary Shrager visit Belvoir Castle in Rutland following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, who visited here in 1843. She was 24, had been married for nearly four years and already had three children. Tim reveals that, when Victoria and Albert came to Belvoir, Albert's popularity rating was pretty low. Although Victoria adored him, he wasn't really liked by the public or the upper classes. So Victoria's advisers - the spin doctors of the day - thought that the sight of a handsome man on horseback, hunting heroically with the famous Belvoir hunt, might help boost his image. With chef and food historian Ivan Day, Rosemary cooks a dish that would have been cooked for the whopping 1,000 people the Duke invited for dinner over the course of the three-day royal visit, hunter's beef: a hearty brisket that takes 16 days to cure. They prepare the food in the magnficent kitchen at Belvoir that is just as it would have been during HRH's stay. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PrinceAlbert #QueenVictoria

A construction worker is clearing a path through a Florida bog known as the Windover Pond when his digger unearths something macabre: a human skull that is 7,000 years old. So begins the story of one of North America’s most important archaeological finds. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DCD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #BrainDiggers #Archaeology

As a young woman, Queen Victoria was drawn to pleasure, but her advisers decided it would be more beneficial for her to champion the rising puritanical movement led by the Evangelicals. This would be a fresh start for the monarchy and help her to rise above the dreadful reputation of her uncles. Queen Victoria was fortunate enough to fall in love with her prince and enjoy their physical passion on a bedrock of virtue and morality. The public were delighted, and their marriage became an inspiring example to the whole nation. Not everyone lived in marital bliss, however – as Victorians Uncovered exposes. Caroline Norton suffered at the hands of her abusive husband, but the law forbade her from divorcing him. Novelist George Eliot could not marry the man she loved because he was legally bound to remain married to another. How did these less fortunate women cope? And what effect did it have on Victoria's popularity? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Nent to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victoria #Albert

Victoria visited Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire with Prince Albert in 1843. She was just 24 years old but had already been queen for six years. Albert had just received an honorary degree from Trinity College Cambridge, which greatly pleased Victoria as a sign that he was starting to be accepted by her subjects. But she wasn't pleased by the crowds who fought to get a glimpse of the celebrity couple. With food historian and chef Ivan Day, Rosemary painstakingly recreates a typical Victorian dessert: steamed cherry cabinet pudding with a very alcoholic sauce. They also make a silver cleaning polish using deer antlers as an ingredient. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PrinceAlbert #VictorianPudding

In an age of science, one tale of the supernatural continues to seduce us: the legend of the vampire. Embodied in the persona of Count Dracula, this pale, elegant aristocrat lusts for blood, making him at once repulsive… and irresistible. By day, he hides his face from the light… by night; he escapes the velvet confines of his coffin and flaps off to drain helpless damsels of their lifeblood. At last, scientists are digging vampires out of their tombs to take a good, long look at them. What they’re finding is a surprising factual side to the ancient legend. Fact may be stranger than fiction! 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from New Dominion Pictures to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Vampires #CountDracula

Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of Harry Houdini, who against the odds was among the richest, most successful entertainers in the world, he was the ultimate showman and one of the first American celebrities. In order to understand why Houdini felt compelled to perform such terrifying death-defying stunts, Alan tries to hold his breath under ice cold water, lies on a bed of nails and is strung up upside down in a straitjacket, among other things. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #HarryHoudini #ArtOfEscape

Tim Wonnacott and Rosemary Shrager are at Walmer Castle in Kent, following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, who was 23 years old and had been queen for five years when she visited in November of 1842 with Albert and their two children Edward and Victoria, both under two. It got off to a bad start when the royal carriage got stuck in the archway and chaos ensued. Tim tells the story of how one morning the royal lovebirds slipped out of the castle with their favourite dogs and set off along the beach for a walk. A sudden squall forced them to seek shelter with a fisherman. His hospitality was later recognised by the queen - who rewarded him with a pension no less. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In 1998, a copy of the most important printed work in the English language was snatched from Durham University. Ten years later, an eccentric book dealer tried to convince the world that he didn't steal it. This is the inside story of how one man's encounter with a First Folio turned into a drama of Shakespearian proportions. It takes a confident conman to try to fool the world's Shakespeare experts, but that's what 53 year-old book dealer Raymond Scott allegedly tried to do when he walked into Washington DC's Folger Shakespeare Library, intent on authenticating the book he had been given by his Cuban girlfriend's family. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Passion Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Shakespeare #DavidTennant

At the time of this visit to Scone in Scotland, Victoria had been married to Albert for two years and had given birth to her first two children Princess Victoria and Prince Albert Edward. Amazingly their host, the Earl of Mansfield, who had been planning the trip for two years, had problems with cowboy builders along the way, and ended up with just 12 hours to impress the queen. This visit was part of a charm offensive the queen made to improve the monarchy's standing in Scotland. Scone was chosen partly for its symbolic place in Scottish history and also because for centuries Scottish kings were crowned here on the Stone of Scone. Tim reveals a mystery surrounding the precise whereabouts of the original stone. It was supposedly moved to Westminster Abbey for the kings and queens of England (including Victoria) to be crowned upon - but was it? 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this drama-documentary series, Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb goes in search of the origins of the deadly craze of witch hunts and trials that infected the British Isles 400 years ago. Through original documents and powerful drama, Suzannah uncovers the fears that drove the persecutors to such lengths and what it was like for the innocent victims tortured and executed for crimes they didn't commit. James I’s son, Charles, pretty much ended the hunting and execution of witches. But then the Civil War engulfed England, and Charles lost control. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #WitchTrials #CharlesI

Chef Rosemary Shrager and antiques expert Tim Wonnacott visit the Royal Pavilion in Brighton to reveal the story behind 19-year-old Queen Victoria's visit in 1838 - the year she became queen. Tim shows us the extraordinary Chinese style interior and reveals just how it was styled in this way thanks to one of Victoria's predecessors. He also discovers that when Victoria wasn't in the mood for these interiors, she would retire to her own private apartments where the decor is much plainer than the rest of the house. From her diary entries we glimpse how reading Dickens helped shape her thoughts about her subjects and we have an insight into the serious-minded queen she was becoming. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this drama-documentary series, Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb goes in search of the origins of the deadly craze of witch hunts and trials that infected the British Isles 400 years ago. Travelling to Scotland and Denmark, Suzannah uncovers the story of how, by the end of 1590, Scotland was in the grip of its first ever mass witch trial. More than a hundred people were hunted down as witches in league with the Devil and many were burned at the stake. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #WitchTrials #SuzannahLipscomb

In Victorian England the Workhouse formed the basis of society. The poor and destitute entered Workhouses to receive free health care and food. But in a society that viewed poverty as a crime, these workhouses were never meant to comfort. It was a means to punish the destitute and encourage future independence. In this two-part documentary, several UK celebrities explore how their ancestors survived the difficult environment of the Workhouse and discover some unexpected family secrets which shock and inspire them in turn. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #Workhouse

Tim and Rosemary visit Holkham Hall in North Norfolk, as they retrace the steps of 16-year-old Victoria on a two day visit there, in 1835, two years before she became Queen. It was part of a PR drive by her mother, the Duchess of Kent, who was keen to show Victoria off to her future subjects. And it was obviously working. Tim reveals how, in nearby Kings Lynn, the townspeople insisted on pulling her carriage around the town in celebration of her visit, and he also discovers the young princess's love of music and how on this visit she was involved karaoke, Victorian style. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian

Dan reveals why Londoners were desperate to stop the fire reach the Tower, Rob looks at the bizarre 17-century methods of treating burns and Suzannah examines a controversial new theory about how many people died. They also examine how the authorities dealt with the 100,000 people who had lost everything and how a new city was built from the ashes. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In Victorian England the Workhouse formed the basis of society. The poor and destitute entered Workhouses to receive free health care and food. But in a society that viewed poverty as a crime, these workhouses were never meant to comfort. It was a means to punish the destitute and encourage future independence. In this two-part documentary, several UK celebrities explore how their ancestors survived the difficult environment of the Workhouse and discover some unexpected family secrets which shock and inspire them in turn. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #Workhouse

Victoria's visit to Harewood House in Yorkshire was made in 1835, two years before she became Queen, having learnt she would inherit the throne four years earlier. And it appears our teenage Victoria was becoming quite used to the royal highlife, and becoming pretty hard to please. She records in her diary that she played the piano here before going to bed and we know she was learning the piano from one Mr Sale who, we hear, was finding it hard to teach her. When he told her that if she wished to succeed she must practice more, she slammed shut the lid of her piano and shouted, 'There is no must about it!'. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #RoyalUpstairsDownstairs

Dan Jones follows the path of the fire on the worst day of its rampage as it swept through some of London's iconic buildings. Suzannah Lipscomb finds evidence in the archives of who was blamed and who escaped scot free. Rob Bell visits Imperial College London for more information about the spread of the fire and to re-create the intense heat it generated. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #GreatFire #1666

The final setting is an Iron age village in A.D, 43 and, whilst there are no bosses, life is certainly primitive as the group must make bread, start a fire from scratch and prepare chickens and a deer, as well as constructing a wicker man to burn at their feast. One of their number fails to stay the course, their identity being somewhat of a surprise though the remainder toast themselves at their celebration with Chris getting a special title. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #IronAge

Tim reveals how Princess Victoria was kept under 24-hour surveillance by her mother the Duchess of Kent - such was her paranoia that something untoward would happen to her. The sleeping arrangements while at Shugborough back this up. Victoria slept in the same bedroom as her mother, most likely in the same bed. Tim also tastes the beer still brewed in the estate as it would have been during Victoria's visit and disovers its role in warding off cholera. Plus, Tim tells the story of the host's dramatic crash into bankruptcy after Victoria's visit. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenVictoria #Victorian

Dan Jones visits the exact location of the bakery where it started, Suzannah Lipscomb reveals how Londoners tried to save their belongings, and Rob Bell investigates 17th-century building materials and the prevailing weather conditions. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #GreatFire #1666

The bleak Norfolk coast in the 1880s is the setting for the latest task where the men must catch a seemingly impossible quota of mussels and oysters to ship to the London markets and the women gut fish for sale at local markets. When the deadline seems out of reach the whole team pulls together to save the day, giving them a true sense of camaraderie for which they are rewarded with suppers of fish and chips. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #Victorian

Victoria stayed at Chatsworth House for four days in October 1832. Her host was the 6th Duke of Devonshire, one of the richest men in the land. Princess Victoria was 13 years old and visited with her mother Duchess of Kent, just a year after finding out she was to inherit the throne. This shows how her host improved the house before she arrived and brought in servants from his London home. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #ChatsworthHouse

The bakers have said goodbye to the brutal working conditions of the 1870s urban bakery. It is now 1900 and Britain's middle classes are enjoying the democratisation of luxury. Bakers were quick to cash in - this time, the bakers have an elegant shop on the high street. Their new workplace boasts huge steam-belching ovens, but it is the early 20th-century electric dough mixer that takes the hard work out of baking. The technology has changed beyond recognition and so has their trade. The bakers experience first-hand the incredible diversification their forebears underwent in order to stay in business. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Victorian #VictorianRecipes

It is now the Georgian period and the group are on a farm where the women must milk goats and make butter and cheese, as well as bake bread. The men must tend to the livestock, sprucing up the animals for the gentleman farmer's inspection, and it is Chris, usually the loose cannon of the team, who comes in for the most praise. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Georgian #TonyRobinson

When Queen Victoria's grandson, the future Kaiser Wilhelm II, was born with a paralyzed arm, it led to a story of child cruelty, secret shame and incestuous desire. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenVictoria #Victorian

Four 21st-century bakers bake their way through the era that gave us modern baking as we know it - the reign of Queen Victoria. Experts Alex Langlands and Annie Gray join them to tell the incredible story of our daily bread. The bakers have left the rural bake house and the golden age of baking behind, this time it's the 1870s and they're moving into an urban bakery in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. Their new bakery is totally authentic and it boasts two coal-fired ovens. At this time it is coal that fuels Britain's epic industrial expansion and bread that feeds its ever-expanding urban workforce. A growing middle class start demanding 'fancy breads' for breakfast and so the bakers must now bake through the night. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianBakers #IndustrialRevolution

The Time Crashers are now servants at a country house in the year 1913 but their employers are not the cosy fantasy figures of 'Downton Abbey'. Housemaid Fern disgraces herself serving tea to the hatchet-faced lady of the house and Zoe Smith is summarily dismissed without a reference for refusing to pluck a pheasant. The boys also have a hard time having to run backwards and forwards to a hunting party with food, including a jelly that refuses to lie down. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeCrashers #TonyRobinson

In this final episode of the series, Albert Road is transformed once again for family life in the 1970s. Single mum Lisa Rhodes moves in with her two sons, joining the other parents for whom the seventies are all about nostalgia. But as daily life is turned upside down by strikes, the three-day week, power cuts, water shortages and women's liberation, the rose-tinted glasses are off and the parents realise just how tough their own parents had it. With all the mums working, the two dads on Albert Road soon take up the strain at home: Michael Taylor puts on a pinny and cooks chicken kiev, while Phil knuckles down to the housework. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime #Seventies

Four modern bakers bake their way through the era that gave us modern baking as we know it - the reign of Queen Victoria. Experts Alex Langlands and Annie Gray join them to tell the incredible story of our daily bread. The journey begins in 1837, when bread was the mainstay of most diets and bakers were at the heart of every community. A rural bake house has been kitted out exactly as it would have been in the 1830s. The bakers must get to grips with centuries-old methods of breadmaking and that means doing absolutely everything by hand. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The Time Crashers are now back in 1468, one of the few years England was not troubled by the Wars of the Roses and they are in two unisex teams of squires, the Reds and the Blacks, competing with each other to prepare their knight for a jousting tournament. The fastest team to accommodate the winning knight is rewarded with a feast whilst the losers must polish yet more armour. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In this episode, the families are thrown into the swinging sixties and the street is introduced to a new family, the Hawkes, who are walking in the shoes of their ancestors who arrived as immigrants from the Caribbean. Brother and sister Jonathan and Rachel arrive on Albert Road first, and are shocked by life in the sixties. They discover life in the sixties was a difficult time, with racism, isolation and separation from loved ones taking its toll. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime #TheFamily

Death is a frightening, unsettling prospect for us all. Myths and legends help explore those anxieties. But they tell us about more than mortal fear alone. For in a culture's tales of death we can see what it is they value in life. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MythsAndMonsters

TV presenters Fern Britton and Louise Minchin, weight-lifter Zoe Smith, former rock chick Meg Matthews, actors Kirstie Alley, Keith Allen and Charlie Condou, comedian Chris Ramsey, ex-footballer Jermaine Jenas and long jumper Greg Rutherford sign up to be transported back to six periods of history, starting with the Elizabethan era where they are servants at a great hall preparing a banquet for the lord and his guests. Here they discover just how menial a menials life was. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #TimeCrashers

In this episode, the families face life on the home front with Great Britain at war; they pull together to survive and do their bit for the war effort, as well as enduring a night in a bomb shelter; and Susie Meadows finds herself responsible for everyone's safety. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime

How does a community form? How does it survive and adapt to change? The role myths and legends have played in establishing the rules of society and the punishments for those who break them. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PierPiper #Myths

Beer, known as liquid gold to many in this day and age, but even more so to the ancient Egyptians. This fascinating documentary takes us on an archaeological dig as the Scottish and Newcastle Brewery tries to discover the secrets of the original recipe in the land of the Pharaohs. Following brewery executive and keen Egyptologist, Jim Merrington, and his efforts to recreate this ancient mysterious beer - it's an intriguing journey into a beverage that has stood the test of time. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from ITV Global to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #AncientEgypt #HistoryOfBeer

In this episode, the families are put through the mill as they experience family life during the Interwar years. They experience the highs of the "roaring twenties", followed by the lows of the Great Depression and its catastrophic effect on British economy. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime

Jealousy, betrayal and other dark emotions born out of romantic desire have inspired some of the most enduring stories known to humankind. In this episode we explore some of the most legendary love stories, including that of the Phoenician queen who founded Carthage. 📺 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world's best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code 'AbsoluteHistory' https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MythsAndMonsters #Love

Three families experience life across five different eras of British history. The Edwardian era pushes the three modern families to their limits. There is a rude awakening for the Polo-playing Meadows family, who take on the role of being an Edwardian working-class family and must cope with the impact of poverty on their lives, as they and their two daughters adapt to a new role as breadwinners. The Taylor family live the lives of their ancestors as an upper-middle-class Edwardian household. Formality and etiquette mean the Taylor family must live very separate lives and mum Adele struggles as her familiar role as wife and working mum is stripped away. Finally, the Golding family are desperately hanging on to their newly acquired social status as a middle-class family, but for dad Ian it is a chance to put his theories on the benefits of discipline into practice. Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

War has been a constant in human history, and stories of conflict often lie at the root of a society's values, ideals and identity. We explore the violent story of Romulus and Remus, the brutal Vikings and the Valkyries, the Trojan War, the influence of Homer's Iliad on Alexander the Great, and 15th Century Romania with its bloodthirsty ruler, Vlad the Impaler. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MythsAndMonsters #Valhalla

Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron, 200 years after he embarked on his infamous tour of Europe. Described as ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’, Byron sought to escape his notoriety in Britain by travelling through Portugal, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Switzerland and Italy. Everett goes on the trail of one of history’s best known romantic explorers in this fascinating, witty and enlightening documentary. Content licensed from ITV Global to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #LordByron #RupertEverett

In this episode, it's the end of the journey for the shopkeepers and their customers as they move into the 1970s. There are two new arrivals, the Sandher family take over the general store and David Lashmar has the challenge of selling vinyl to 21st century shoppers from his 1970s record shop. Amidst the explosion of popular culture the supermarket reminds everyone of the part the 1970s played in our quest for cheap food and convenient shopping. At the cornershop the Sandher kids find out just how hard their dad worked when his family left India to set up shop in Britain and they are shocked to hear his memories of the 1970s. The record shop treats the town to a Eurovision winning band performance and all the traders prepare for a Silver Jubilee street party. The town has experienced one hundred years of high street history, but will power cuts, the 1970s shopping experience and the Great British weather dampen the community spirit that has built up over the years? Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime #TheHighStreet

The ancients saw the wilderness as a place of mystery and darkness, where a traveler could find rewards - as well as danger. We explore the tragic Greek myth of Actaeon, the Celtic Otherworld, the Kraken and the woods of Brothers Grimm. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MythsAndMonsters

Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron, 200 years after he embarked on his infamous tour of Europe. Described as ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’, Byron sought to escape his notoriety in Britain by travelling through Portugal, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Switzerland and Italy. Everett goes on the trail of one of history’s best known romantic explorers in this fascinating, witty and enlightening documentary. Content licensed from ITV Global to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #LordByron #RupertEverett

In this episode the shopkeepers move into the swinging sixties, and big changes hit the high street. Every shop has transformed completely - 1960s mass production of meat, bread and clothing means the bakers find themselves running a milk bar, the butcher sells hardware and the dressmaker is now running a hair salon. The grocers has become self-service, bringing a more modern shopping experience to customers. The bakers have to produce milkshakes and burgers, while the dressmaker turns her hand to bouffants and beehives. The butcher finds himself in direct competition with the grocer. As the shopkeepers struggle with the changes in their trades, the town sees first-hand why Britain turned its back on traditional shops and embraced the supermarket. At the end of the week, history dictates that, for some, it is time to leave, and customers realise just what they're losing. Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime #TheHighStreet

Hero-villain stories are among the most beloved in European mythology. This episode explores the strange Slavic story of Ivan and Koschei the Deathless, the origins of King Arthur and the wizard Merlin, the journey of Odysseus as he resists the beautiful songs of the Sirens, and finally, Sigurd and his battle with the dragon Fafnir. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MythsAndMonsters

Tony Robinson confronts Viking berserkers, recreates the flaming horror of the Wicker Man, re-enacts a ritual human sacrifice, and witnesses self-mutilation demanded – all in his quest to understand how our ancestors worshiped. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #GodsAndMonsters

For the first time profit isn't everything, as the shopkeepers find themselves dealing with rationing, promoting make do and mend, and trying to persuade an entire town to pull together as it would have done sixty years ago. The grocer family struggle with wartime rules and regulations, and customers have to decide whether to stick to rations or to buy from the black market. The bakers feed the town from their British restaurant, while the butcher promotes mutton to modern shoppers. The dressmaker and the blacksmith convince the town of the benefits of 1940s style recycling. But shortages, an air raid and hungry customers all take their toll; will they keep the town onside in the run up to the VE day celebrations at the end of the week? Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #WorldWarTwo #TurnBackTime

From coronations to threats of assassinations, to coups and abdications, imperial dynasties have survived it all. Each generation leaves their mark as either a pawn or political powerhouse. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Royals #Coups

Tony Robinson recreates the evil spells and dark rituals of medieval witchcraft. He learns how to identify, arrest and torture a witch in his quest to discover why, in the 16th and 17th centuries, our ancestors were so terrified of black magic that they executed more than 40,000 supposed witches. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Witchcraft #TonyRobinson

As government regulations reduce working hours and cheap sugar means lots of sweets, life gets a bit sweeter for our shopkeepers. Nostalgia boosts sales for the grocers, who have masses of 1930s recognisable brands, the dressmaker has to sell thirties glamour to the town, and the butcher has good old British beef. The Edwardian bazaar is now a toy shop, reflecting the shopkeepers' target customers - children. But it is far from plain sailing; the Bakers find themselves running a cake shop, but cakes aren't their forte. Rivalry builds between the grocers and the butchers, undermining the community spirit of the high street. The shopkeepers spend a week selling the 1930s to the town, but they have to pull out all the stops for Empire day - can they persuade a whole new generation of the joys of the traditional high street? Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #1930 #TurnBackTime

Having a revered name does not guarantee the survival of an individual. Some of these powerful families came to be at the forefront of generations before disappearing from the limelight. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Dynasties #Kennedy

Tony Robinson takes a bath in blood, performs stone-age brain surgery, and detonates a perfume bomb in his quest to understand the paranormal forces which our ancestors believed made them ill and the magical medicines they used as cures. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #StoneAge #Paranormal

The butcher, the baker, the grocer and the ironmonger are joined by a dressmaker, and together they must provide a modern town with the exceptional service and luxuriant shop displays worthy of the Edwardians. The baker's family find themselves running an Edwardian tea shop, while the butchers must sell game in all its gory glory to modern customers. The grocer has trained staff, but the challenge of creating an early 20th century wedding breakfast piles on the pressure. All the shopkeepers struggle with maintaining standards, and it becomes clear that underneath its glossy veneer the Edwardian high street was a tough place for women and children. The arrival of call-up papers reminds the traders and the town of the terrible impact that World War One had on Britain's communities. Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Nothing and everything is personal in business dynasties. Families are bound together or pushed apart as patriarchs and matriarchs lead the way, or let others take the fall. Business is just business. But a name is everything. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Trump #Dynasties

In this episode Tony Robinson confronts demons, learns how to perform an exorcism, uses a fifteenth century textbook to summon evil spirits, and reveals the terrifying truth about the fairies that stole babies - all in his quest to understand what our ancestors believed evil spirits were… and why they were so terrified of them. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #OldBeliefs #HistoryOfExorcisms

At the request of the Catholic Church in Lisbon, members of the Royal Archeology and Historical Association of Portugal excavate 78 mummies in a crypt beneath the altar of the Sacramento Church in Lisbon. In the course of excavation the researchers find handwritten books indicating there is a large amount of treasure buried - somewhere - near the mummy crypt. They also discover the exotic history of many of the mummies, including one known as 'The King of the Congo.' Content licensed from MVD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Mummies #Europe

Fame can break down barriers. It can transcend culture and race. Death is never the end, so long as there is money to be made. The Jacksons broke down racial barriers, but the pressure of success fractured the family. Francis Ford Coppola gambled as a filmmaker, affecting his whole family. Across four eye-opening episodes, Dynasties delves into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing families. Each episode is built around a theme in which 6-8 families are explored. Every story is self contained, but an overarching narrative relevant to the theme ties them together, revealing stories about them from the late 19th century to today. Dynasties combines expert commentary with news archive to explore fame, its pitfalls and benefits of families who have lived their lives in the limelight. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Fame #JacksonFamily

Tony Robinson encounters corpses mutilated after death, a twelfth century plague-spreading zombie, and cannibalistic King of England in his quest to discover why our ancestors were so afraid of the dead. Tony Robinson delves back through 2,000 years of history to investigate the beliefs of our ancestors. From the brutal human sacrifices of Iron Age Britain, through the stomach-churning supernatural medicine of the Middle Ages, to the horrifying witch hunts and exorcisms of the 16th and 17th centuries (and beyond), Tony’s remarkable journey takes him to some of the darkest moments in our past. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #Gods

A group of modern shopkeepers and their families are on the journey of a lifetime - they're taking over empty shops in a neglected market square in Shepton Mallet to see if they can turn back time for the British High Street. They'll live and trade through six key eras of history and in this episode they begin their journey in the 1870s, when the high street was born. The shopkeepers make up the key trades; there's the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker and the grocer. Overseeing it all is an expert Chamber of Commerce, headed up by greengrocer and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace. Content licensed from Warner Brothers to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TurnBackTime #Victorian

With non-stop sales at the shop, Drew hits the road with Julian to replenish his stock. A Devon salvage yard is a honey pot of funky pieces and period furniture but the owner's sales philosophy proves to be a nightmare. The guys visit Europe's largest air salvage yard where the heat is on to find something worth bragging about. With his salvage hunter's reputation on the line, Drew heads to Battle where an offbeat inventor's collection includes a mummified cat, a mechanical hand, and a time machine. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #SalvageHunters #OldPlanes

Tony talks to a survivor of the Bethnal Green tube disaster, an ATS driver who worked with Princess Elizabeth, a resistance fighter's daughter in Guernsey and a GI bride. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #WorldWarTwo #TonyRobinson

When a first-time buyer from France places a mammoth order that clears out the shop's inventory, the team scrambles to pack and ship the goods while Drew enthusiastically hits the road to hunt down more stock. In Brighton, Drew scours a warehouse full of artefacts from a burned-down pier and searches for treasure in a historic cinema. A former air force base in Scotland is a gold mine of industrial fixtures. At a sprawling Scottish salvage yard, Drew gets serious about tracking down the good stuff. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #SalvageHunters #DrewPritchard

For the series finale the restored carriages, including Queen Victoria's golden carriage, are joined together as a spectacular 'Time Train' which Peter takes for a ride on the beautiful Llangollen Railway. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTrain #VictorianRailway

Tony travels back to Georgian times, learning of a sailor's attempt to leave behind his scurvy existence for a Tahitian girl, and a gin entrepreneur who fell foul of the law. Plus, a hungry poacher has a cunning plan. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Georgians #Bridgerton

With sales manager Mark along for his first-ever buying expedition, Drew gets unprecedented access to the largest traveling vintage funfair in the world. The guys visit a Windsor pub where everything is for sale. Featuring British kitsch at its finest, the hangar-size illuminations depot in Blackpool is jam-packed with unlikely pieces of pop art. Apart from the biggest collection of tractors in Scotland, Davie's Aberdeen property boasts a mammoth marine artifact that's certain to fetch a monumental price. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A family restores one of only two surviving railway coaches used by Queen Victoria that has been rotting in a car park for decades. And Peter finally drives a steam train. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #GreatRailRestorations #JohnSnow

Tony travels back to the 1800s, meeting a 13-year-old girl who worked 14-hour shifts in a match factory, a woman who worked down the mines, and one of the first employees of Marks and Spencer. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #HistoryOfBritain #TonyRobinson

The crew makes for Australia to examine the profound effect that human habitation and the introduction of invasive species has had on the island. They are also confronted with the reality of how climate change has impacted the land and its inhabitants. Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Darwin #Beagle

With the shop's dwindling inventory, Drew's search for one-off items takes him from posh to junk. With priority access to a sprawling Scottish estate, Drew hopes to uncover a bit of country house magic. An old-school scrapyard in Coventry is like heaven. At a company that exports antique furniture, the master negotiator meets his match. Ricky's property is like an amazing museum of rare vehicles but it seems nothing is for sale. Drew makes a stop in Brighton to sell a few of his wares. Back at the shop, Drew hears the restorer's verdict about his new rusty Morris. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #SalvageHunters #Antiques

It's luxury and glamour to the fore this time, as a 1960 Pullman dining car is brought back to life in all of its glory. And Peter has another train driving lesson. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #GreatRailRestorations #Railway

Tony finds out how a knacker became an executioner, and how clothes were made in Tudor times. He also finds the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's sunken ship, and shows us how food was prepared in Tudor England. Tony Robinson takes an entertaining look at the past, visiting tumultuous periods of British history to uncover tales of everyday people and explores the history fo the nation through the everyday lives of ordinary people. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #TheTudors

The clipper crosses the Strait of Magellan. Redmond examines the value of salmon farms, while Sarah retraces Darwin's journey into the Andes Mountains - an expedition he considered to be one of the highlights of his five year voyage. Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Darwin #Beagle

In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as mass manufacturing meaning goods could be produced at a rate that had never been seen before and it was down to one thing, cotton. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #HowVictoriansBuiltBritain #Victorian

On the Isle of Wight, Peter Snow learns to drive a steam train while a local team bring an enchanting wooden rail carriage from 1864 back to life in all of its splendid detail. Join Peter Snow and teams of restoration experts from across Britain as they take some of the most iconic carriages ever to run on the railways and bring them back to life. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PeterSnow #GreatRailRestorations

The team arrive in a large square field about 20 miles from Colchester. This is an area typically rich in Roman activity. Several remains have previously been dug up, including coins, an elaborate key, and Samian ware. Adrian Thorpe, the farmer, wants to know more. The indications are of a settlement with high status buildings, maybe timber-framed. With recycled fragments of genuine Roman glass, fired up in a homemade furnace, glassblower Ed Iglehart creates an authentic conical beaker. Among hundreds of finds is a metal owl brooch. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #Romans

In this episode, Sarah Darwin visits the last remaining members of a native tribe that was wiped out by a European disease. We also hear the history of the Beagle's incredible nautical resilience. Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Darwin #Beagle

In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as the modern home - from the boom in housebuilding, producing gas from coal, lighting, home entertainment and electricity. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianEssentials #Victorian

In the stunning Vale of Llangollen a relic from 1912 is restored - including a large first-class saloon, three immaculate third-class compartments, two loos, and a brake compartment for the guard. Join Peter Snow and teams of restoration experts from across Britain as they take some of the most iconic carriages ever to run on the railways and bring them back to life. Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PeterSnow #GreatRailRestorations

The team are at the Navan Fort, County Armagh, where according to Celtic legends three palaces were built. The evidence of two have been found and the team try to find evidence of the third. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #Celts

An in-depth look at Prince Charles as a young adult and the character behind his public façade. This is the story of a man caught between the pressures of public duty and the demands of a private life with a publicly deteriorating marriage. It is a unique insight into the man whose destiny it is to be King. Content licensed from Odyssey to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PrinceCharles #Royalty

Ruth Goodman and food historian Ivan Day try their hand at making a Christmas pudding using the same methods as Bob Cratchit's wife in A Christmas Carol. Meanwhile, Alex and Peter light the forge for the first time to re-shoe the farm workhorse Clumper - the first time a horse has been shod at this forge in over five decades. Alex goes in search of a Christmas tree for the banquet, while Ruth and Peter head for the Victorian town of Blists Hill for Christmas shopping. At the cottage, Ruth meets Debbie Bamford to dye an array of colourful Christmas ribbons to decorate the tree and the presents that sit beneath it. Finally it's time for the Christmas meal in the estate's School Hall. The next morning it'll be time for the team to bid a fond farewell to Mr Acton as they depart Acton Scott for good. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianChristmas #Christmas

This documentary delivers unique insights into both historical combat and theatrical swordplay. The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten. Featuring interviews from Hollywood fight choreographers and world-renowned historians. Content licensed from Vision Films to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ReclaimingTheBlade #StarWars

20 years ago a teenage boy discovered a 400-year-old bronze cannon in water close to the south Devon coast. Nobody has yet identified the ship it belonged to. As usual, Time Team have only three days to figure out who it belonged to. Tony is looking forward to getting into his diving suit but the team cannot dive until the wreck's archaeological supervisor arrives. Meanwhile the wreck's finder, Simon Burton, tells his story. Undeterred by disappointing geophysics results, the divers go ahead with their search in murky water. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #SpanishArmada

After Diana's death, the focus has shifted to Charles, the widower, parent and heir to the throne. This program examines his relationship with his sons William and Harry, his long-term lover Camilla and his future as King. With contributions by royal experts David Starkey and Anthony Holden. Content licensed from Odyssey to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PrinceCharles #Royalty

The Victorian farm team tackle their biggest project yet: restoring the village blacksmith's forge. First they must make bricks to restore the chimney - a full five day and night process in which the farmer gets no sleep. As winter marches on and Christmas nears, they must source a yule log: firewood to burn for the Twelve Days of Christmas. At the cottage, Ruth winter-proofs the house, making a paper blanket and remedies for coughs and colds. It is also a chance to begin preparations for the Christmas banquet in earnest - in particular, a very Victorian invention, Christmas crackers. Ruth enlists the help of Christmas cracker historian Peter Kimpton. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianFarm #Christmas

1944 saw the sixth Christmas during World War II, and shortages were biting deeper than ever. Added to this, Britain's cities were in the grip of the worst German attacks since the Blitz of 1940. Unmanned flying bombs - the dreaded V1 'Doodlebugs' and V2 rockets - rained down, stretching morale and services to breaking point. Following recipes and guidelines issued by the government and the WVS, Ruth cooks an improvised Christmas meal, relying chiefly on rabbit and a glut of carrots from the farm. And the Salvation Army bring musical cheer to the occasion as the team reflect on the impact of what was to be the last Christmas of the Second World War. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #WartimeFarm #Christmas

A 13th century picture of Christ, strikingly similar to that on the Turin Shroud, has turned up. It's believed to belong to the Knights Templar, a medieval order of monks who gave their name to the village of Templecombe. The team investigate a manor house thought to be on the site of a monastery. What's left of the monastery, and who were the Templars anyway? So far all the evidence seems to be outside the house, where Phil and the team have already dug up pieces of encaustic tile. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #KnightsTemplar

This remarkable portrait of Princess Diana examines her life following her divorce from Prince Charles. She is overwhelmed by doubts and uncertainties, but still aims to achieve great good for her family, herself and the world. Content licensed from Odyssey to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PrincessDiana #RoyalFamily

There's an enormous amount of farm work to be done on the estate in the lead-up to the festive season, including the hay harvest to make food for the animals over winter. Peter travels to the Royal Agricultural Society's annual show with sheep expert Richard Spencer to choose a new ram for the flock. Back at the farm, Ruth makes mincemeat for the Christmas mince pies. She also prepares for the hoped-for hay harvest celebration with some essentials - bread and butter. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MincePies #VictorianChristmas

The team investigates a cave system recently discovered under the Forest of Dean on the border of England and South Wales. They are looking for ways to identify and date a series of bones possibly dating to the last ice age found over the last 13 years. Conditions are arduous and the expedition soon takes a heavy toll on a number of team members. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ExtremeArchaeology #SlaughterStream

Time Team go to a gravel pit that is soon to become landfill, where they attempt to unearth 200,000-year-old remains of mammoths and other prehistoric animals. Gravel pits are typical sites for paleolithic remains, but the chances of finding evidence of any prehistoric peoples are remote. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #Oxford

Follow the team down the coast of South America and see some of the most impacting remnants of the slave trade. Tread in Darwin's footsteps as he discovers his first giant fossils, proving the existence of ancient and extinct animals. Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Dinosaurs #Darwin

Michael Buerk looks at the creation of the sewer system, delving into the archives to reveal how appalling sanitary conditions forced the city of Liverpool to take action. He descends underground to see the first groundbreaking sewer for himself, and hears about how the pioneering concept was built. He then heads to Stoke-on-Trent to see how the fashion for flushing toilets helped improve health and sanitation in Victorian homes. Mass production of ceramic toilets also became big business, creating many brands names still in existence today. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #HowTheVictoriansBuiltBritain #QueenVictoria

The team returns to the Shetland Islands, this time to investigate an iron age fortress known as Burgi Geos. Just getting to the site proves a nightmare as the crew must cross some of the deepest peat bogs in Europe. As the team begins investigations it becomes more apparent that the site was far more than a simple fort. But why was there a community to protect in the first place? Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team try to discover what a 2000-year-old underground chamber beneath a garden was used for. Dowser Hamish Miller shows the extent of the fogou beneath the lawn, and Tony tries his hand at dowsing. But Mick is skeptical, preferring to rely on the geophysical survey. They are also trying to find the Iron Age settlement that would have adjoined the fogou. Joining the team are archaeological geophysicist Susan Ovenden, and county archaeologist Nick Johnson. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #TimeTeam

In 1831, Charles Darwin set sail on one of the most epic scientific journeys ever made. Darwin circumnavigated the Earth on the clipper Beagle, making discoveries that changed our ideas of time, space, chance, sex and nature. Almost 180 years later, his descendant Sarah Darwin and British author Redmond O’Hanlon repeat this epic expedition to find out how Darwin’s world has changed. Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #DarwinsBeagle #SarahDarwin

Michael Buerk reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground. Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #HowTheVictoriansBuiltBritain #LondonUnderground

In south west Wales the chance discovery of ancient coffins weathering out of a cliff face entice the team to examine who the graves belong to and how many people are actually buried in the area. As evidence is uncovered many of the team go through strange emotions as the truth about the site is revealed. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Wales #DarkAges

The team excavate a Saxon burial ground in a Wiltshire village which is situated on a building site owned by developer, David Buckland. Until all the graves have been mapped he is unable to continue with the development. They are joined by osteoarchaeologist Margaret Cox, archaeologists Peter Cox and Helena Cave-Penney, and conservator Meg Brooks; while blacksmith Ivor Lawton forges a Saxon blade from alternate leaves of steel and iron. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #SaxonGraves #Wiltshire

The Bible is full of references to the kinds of food ancients ate - but there are no recipes. Simcha learns what archaeology tells us about what people ate in ancient times; shops in Jerusalem for ingredients noted in the Bible and attempt to cook a meal fit for a king. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Bible #Jerusalem

John barges from England into Wales on one of the most spectacular canals in Britain: the Llangollen Canal. Along the way he takes in the landscape, industry, towns and villages that have sprung up along the canal, and meets the people who live and work along its path. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Aqueduct #CanalJourneys

Tintagel a rocky outcrop on the Cornish coast has long been associated with the legends of King Arthur. The team needs to negotiate the rocky cliff faces to discover the truth about the site. Can they find evidence of inhabitation between the occupation of the Romans and the medieval conquest by the English? Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Tintagel #ExtremeArchaeology

In this episode the team try to determine whether the Roman road into London crossed the Thames at Lambeth or Tower Bridge, and if Lambeth or the City was the site of the first Roman settlement. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #Londinium

In North America it would be pretty unusual to have a bulldozer hit anything besides a hidden gas line or cable... but in Israel the cumbersome building tool often unearths ancient treasure. While digging a foundation for a new home, it's not uncommon to find the remains of an ancient city. We explore the four level basement of Siebenberg House and find relics that are two thousand years old. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #NakedArchaeologist #SiebenbergHouse

John barges his way across Scotland along perhaps the most dramatic and scenic canal in Britain - the Caledonian Canal. The canal links together three natural lochs, each a vast expanse of water as it makes its way right across Scotland from coast to coast. Along the way he searches for Nessie the monster, learns how to tackle arguably the highland's real monster - the humble rhododendron - and, much to his delight, enjoys a stop at the occasional whiskey distillery. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #LochNess #Caledonian

The team travels to Parys Mountain on the island of Anglesey. They investigate if a connection between two bronze aged copper mines can be found. Their efforts will be complicated by the crumbling nature of the workings. Only recently pumped dry the expectation is the whole Bronze Age mine operation will collapse in on itself in a matter of months. This is the ultimate one shot expedition. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ExtremeArchaeology #CopperMines

The team try to discover why a 15th century village church has a small pagan Roman statue embedded within its walls. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #Pagan

The antiquities market has always been plagued by fakes and forgeries. We also discover an early and sensational fake, the fabrication of an entire culture complete with artifacts that made their way into some of the world's greatest museums. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #NakedArchaeologist #JamesOssuary

John voyages along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the nation's longest at 127 miles. After being measured up for a suit in Leeds and encountering an unfriendly alpaca on a farm in Saltaire, he successfully crosses the Pennines on his barge, heading via Burnley and Blackburn toward the famous Liverpool docks. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #JohnSergeant #CanalJourneys

The team travel to Culzean Castle in Scotland, built on a headland the castle stand over a series of caves whose occupation and use remains unclear. The team discovers human remains and the old legends of cannibals inhabiting the caves resurface. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ExtremeArchaeology #Cannibals

The team excavate a Saxon burial ground in a Wiltshire village which is situated on a building site owned by developer, David Buckland. Until all the graves have been mapped he is unable to continue with the development. They are joined by osteoarchaeologist Margaret Cox, archaeologists Peter Cox and Helena Cave-Penney, and conservator Meg Brooks; while blacksmith Ivor Lawton forges a Saxon blade from alternate leaves of steel and iron. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TimeTeam #TonyRobinson

The antiquities market has always been plagued by fakes and forgeries. We also discover an early and sensational fake, the fabrication of an entire culture complete with artifacts that made their way into some of the world's greatest museums. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

John journeys from Bath towards London along the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal, which was built to connect the river Avon from Bristol to the river Kennet outside London. Britain’s canal network is a true national treasure. Forged in the fire of world-changing historic events, it is bursting with undiscovered history and home to a vibrant community rooted in a unique way of life. In this definitive and comprehensive series, John Sergeant sets off on a rich and colourful voyage along the eight best canal journeys Britain has to offer, exploring each stage of their extraordinary story as he goes. Every step of the way John immerses himself in living history, bringing the past to life by rolling up his sleeves, getting stuck in and having a go at canal practices past and present. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #JohnSergeant #BritainsBestCanals

The team travel to the Shetland Islands to visit a remote outcrop known as the Kame of Isbister that has a series of enigmatic structures. They are the first archaeological team ever to investigate the crumbling headland, and with the fast rate of erosion possibly the last. They hope to prove the settlement was either a Monastic retreat or a leper colony. Led by three fearless archaeologists, the team explores some of the toughest and most inaccessible regions to extract unique historic artifacts. Dr Alice Roberts, Katie Hirst and Dr Meg Watters will use their physical and mental guile to uncover untouched prehistoric sites. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ExtremeArchaeology #Shetlands

The Team try to crack the mysteries of the Lords of the Isles on Islay in the Scottish Hebrides - where were these 13th-century Kings crowned and how did they live? Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TonyRobinson #TimeTeam

One of the most brutal and brilliant leaders of ancient times, the first century King left a disconcerting legacy. And, he died the most gruesome and mysterious death. He was famous for impressive public works and architecture; and, for the Biblical slaughter of the firstborn sons of Israel and extraordinary cruelty including murdering his own family. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #KingHerod #Bible

Britain’s canal network is a true national treasure. Forged in the fire of world-changing historic events, it is bursting with undiscovered history and home to a vibrant community rooted in a unique way of life. In this definitive and comprehensive series, John Sergeant sets off on a rich and colourful voyage along the eight best canal journeys Britain has to offer, exploring each stage of their extraordinary story as he goes. Every step of the way John immerses himself in living history, bringing the past to life by rolling up his sleeves, getting stuck in and having a go at canal practices past and present. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #JohnSergeant #BritainsBestCanals

The team travel to the river Wye to investigate a strange formation that only appears at low tide. Conditions are a terrible combination of sucking mud and extreme tides. The team's goal is to confirm the formation they can see is part of a bridge built by the Romans during their invasion. Led by three fearless archaeologists, the team explores some of the toughest and most inaccessible regions to extract unique historic artifacts. Dr Alice Roberts, Katie Hirst and Dr Meg Watters will use their physical and mental guile to uncover untouched prehistoric sites. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ExtremeArchaeology #RomanBridge

Tony follows the Roman road of Dere Street north through Hadrian's Wall, observes the ancient night sky, sounds a Celtic horn, mixes medieval potions and encounters ancient invaders. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #AncientTracks #TonyRobinson

It's been an enduring mystery for two thousand years; what stopped the brutal Assyrian army from sacking Jerusalem in 701 BCE? Scholars around the world have puzzled over this mystery for hundreds of years, but now, a Canadian journalist, Henry Aubin, thinks he has the answer. He asserts that an Egyptian army saved the day, lead by a black Nubian Pharaoh. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #NubianPharaoh #NakedArchaeologist

Britain’s canal network is a true national treasure. Forged in the fire of world-changing historic events, it is bursting with undiscovered history and home to a vibrant community rooted in a unique way of life. In this definitive and comprehensive series, John Sergeant sets off on a rich and colourful voyage along the eight best canal journeys Britain has to offer, exploring each stage of their extraordinary story as he goes. Every step of the way John immerses himself in living history, bringing the past to life by rolling up his sleeves, getting stuck in and having a go at canal practices past and present. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #JohnSergeant #BritainsBestCanals

This documentary examines the enigma and the woman behind this aural assault on the public. Taking on the challenge of portraying the flamboyant ‘queen of dissonance’ is opera superstar Joyce DiDonato making her cinematic debut. The casting of a great opera singer in the title role makes it possible for the film to contrast two different musical worlds: the music Florence Foster Jenkins wanted to hear and claimed to make, melodious and masterful, and the reality of the sounds she subjected her audience to. Content licensed from Espresso to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #FlorenceFosterJenkins #1920s

Tony uncovers a prehistoric shark tooth, explores an abandoned railway tunnel, discovers DH Lawrence's mountain retreat located in the Peak District and learns more about the Eyam Plague Cottage. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #PlagueCottage #TonyRobinson

Drawing a line all the way from ancient desert cave scrawlings to present-day urban graffiti, Simcha traces the evolution of the simple shapes that democratised communication. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #NakedArchaeologist #Alphabet

This documentary examines the Queen Mother's love for her husband and daughters, her support for the institution of monarchy, her animosity towards Mrs. Simpson and Princess Diana and her extravagant lifestyle and love of racing, gardens and fashion. Content licensed from Kew Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #QueenMother #PrincessDiana

Tony walks Offa's Dyke in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, encounters Wales's fearsome dragon and examines the priceless gold coin issued by King Offa. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #AncientTracks #Dragons

Calling someone a Philistine is the ultimate insult - but archaeology turns the insult into a compliment. We examine the tribe of Delilah and Goliath, their fertility cults and a temple like the one Samson may have destroyed with his bare hands. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

This documentary tells the story of the greatest military controversy in Australian history — the trial and execution of Harry ‘The Breaker’ Morant and Peter Handcock. 110 years after he was executed by the British during the Boer War, this film reconsiders the Breaker Morant case, through cross examinations of historians and legal experts, and the presentation of evidence that suggests betrayal and subterfuge at the centre of the trial. Content licensed from Off The Fence to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #BreakerMorant #TheRetrial

Tony hikes across Dartmoor in the footsteps of Britain's greatest detective, plunges into a bottomless lake and comes face-to-face with a four-legged beast. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the finale we research the last years of the pharaohs - from Persians to Silver kings and the Great Conquerer. We delve deeper into the Greek ancestors of Alexander the Great, the Ptolemys and how Egypt's religion was under attack after Cleopatra's fall to the Romans at the final outpost of the civilisation as it entered its sunset years. Content licensed from Monarch to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Cleopatra #EgyptThruTheAges

In 1885 the British army invaded Burma and deposed its King. He died in exile, ending a thousand years of monarchy. The royal family vanished, and the country was plunged into war and the longest military dictatorship of modern times. But after a century of silence they are back, and they’re on a journey to bring the family - past and present - back together. Filmed through three years of seismic change in Burma, this is the story of a family and a country emerging from the darkness. Content licensed from TVF International to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #BurmasLostRoyals #Burma

Tony visits one of Britain's oldest oak trees and the shrine of Thomas Becket, uncovers a lost battle site of Julius Caesar and marvels at the discoveries of Darwin on the North Downs Way. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #JuliusCaesar #AncientTracks

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150 years ago, the first Welsh settlers arrived in Patagonia and many of their descendants still live in a small community in the south of Argentina. This documentary follows a group of archaeologists who believe they may have excavated bones belonging to the first Welsh woman to die there, in 1865. To solve the mystery once and for all, they locate Nia Olwen Ritchie, a fire fighter from present-day northern Wales, who travels to Argentina to donate her DNA. Content licensed from Off The Fence to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson follows in the tracks of Celtic warriors and travellers, explores a burial chamber that's older than the pyramids and uncovers the secrets of a great white horse on the Ridgeway. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In Part 2 we explore the ever mysterious royal family of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Several of Egypt's most famous pharaohs were from the Eighteenth Dynasty, including Tutankhamun, and the two best known female pharaohs - Hatshepsut and Nefertiti. Content licensed from Monarch to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In the final episode, the team find out how the combination of increased leisure time and affordable rail transport brought a new kind of freedom for working-class Victorians. Ruth travels along the beautiful south Devon coast before enjoying a Victorian shopping spree in the capital while Peter finds out what it was like to work on the excursion trains and the impact tourism had on the area. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Tony Robinson explores the mysteries and legends of the Icknield Way's prehistoric mines, hidden caves, demonic dogs and mysterious ley lines, as he travels from the Norfolk coast to Bedfordshire's hills. Content licensed from Beyond Distribution to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Thurgood Marshall, perhaps best known as the first African-American Supreme Court justice, played an instrumental role in promoting racial equality during the civil rights movement. As a practicing attorney, Marshall argued a record-breaking 32 cases before the Supreme Court, winning 29 of them. This included the Brown v. Board of Education case. Content licensed from Canamedia to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #BlackHistory #BrownVBoardOfEducation

In Part 1 we explore the origins and history of some of Egypt's earliest families, as well as the kings who reigned and how they came to be buried in the world's first capital city. We also find out more about who the real first female Pharaoh actually was. Content licensed from Monarch to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #EgyptThruTheAges #Egypt

In this episode, the team head to the South Devon Railway to explore the life of the branch line before the 1960s Beeching cuts. Ruth discovers how the railways came to the rescue when a deadly disease wiped out almost the entire stock of London cattle. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #FullSteamAhead #BeechingCuts

Chester Himes was an African-American writer whose novels reflected his encounters with racism in day-to-day life. After his prison sentence, he moved to Paris where he published a series of the first ever black detective novels. Content licensed from Canamedia to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #ChesterHimes #BlackHistory

Being the first black woman to serve on Congress would be a significant enough accomplishment for a lifetime, but it wasn’t good enough for Shirley Chisholm. Three years after she arrived in Washington, D.C., Chisholm became the first woman to run for president for the Democratic party. When announcing her intention to seek the nomination on January 25, 1972, Chisholm stated, “I’m a revolutionary at heart now and I’ve got to run, even though it might be the downfall of my career.” Content licensed from Canamedia to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #FirstBlackCongresswoman #USCongress

The team's year on the farm is coming to an end. First they have to bring in the wheat harvest, the most crucial part of the Victorian Farm calendar. Ruth explores the craft of straw plaiting and discovers the art of printing. Alex and Peter try their hand at a home brew. The team bring in the wheat harvest with the help of some extra labour, and celebrate with a harvest festival. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianFarm #VictorianBrew

At the National Railway Museum, Alex and Peter help get the most famous locomotive in the world, the Flying Scotsman, into steam. The team take a ride of a lifetime as the loco travels along its original route, connecting the two most important financial capitals of the empire - London and Edinburgh - and Alex finds out what it is like for catering staff with 250 hungry mouths to feed. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #FullSteamAhead #FlyingScotsman

The team must harvest their oat crop, but everything depends on the weather. Constant rain is making the job impossible. They investigate ways of forecasting the weather. When the rain finally clears, the team deploy the latest in Edwardian farming technology for the oat harvest, including a tractor that was then state-of-the art, the Moghul. And the event is captured by an Edwardian film crew, tapping into the very latest in Edwardian fads: the cinema. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #EdwardianFarm #Finale

On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks rejected the bus driver's order to give up her seat in the coloured section to a white passenger, after the whites-only section was filled. Parks' prominence in the community and her willingness to become a controversial figure inspired the black community to boycott the Montgomery buses for over a year, the first major direct action campaign of the post-war civil rights movement. Content licensed from Canamedia to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #RosaParks #CivilRightsMovement

In this episode, the team embarks on a trip by steam train, Ruth begins a tough task in the dairy, Alex tries his hand at beekeeping, the sheep are sheared using the latest time-saving technology, and the lengthening summer days allow Alex and Peter to try out the new Victorian sport of cricket. It is also time for the hay harvest, weather permitting. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianFarm #HistoryOfCricket

This time, the team find out how the railways transformed the British diet, rescuing a nation that was struggling to feed itself. Putting theory into practice, Alex and Peter load a flock of sheep onto a train, discovering how the mass transportation of livestock by rail transformed the quality and quantity of meat available to Victorian consumers. This new capability gave birth to the traditional British roast. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It's time to bring in the cherry harvest with the help of their Dartmoor pony Laddy, and enjoy a cherry feast to celebrate. Historian Ruth Goodman tries her hand at salmon netting, while archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn take drastic measures to save their potato crop from being destroyed by blight. Alex goes to an Edwardian schoolroom - complete with Edwardian discipline - to recruit a traditional rural source of cheap labour: children. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #EdwardianFarm #CherryFarm

Elly Glass, a Viennese woman, traveled to Berlin in an effort to free her Jewish husband from Buchenwald. Elly, only 23 years old, obtained an audience with a high ranking Gestapo officer. By the end of that meeting the officer said, “Your husband will be released in 10 days”. And he was. The couple fled Vienna and came to the United States. With no money, no English and no friends to help them, they overcame extreme obstacles. In less than a year they had worked their way out of the rat and bedbug infested boarding house they were forced to live in. Later in 1948 Chicago, Henry Glass became the architect of one of the first solar houses in America, an early advocate for “living green” and a legendary industrial designer. His design innovations included use of alternative materials such as plastics and Masonite and were often collapsible to a volume so small it could hardly be imagined. Content licensed from Espresso to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #EllyAndHenry #WW2Lovers

It's spring in the farm, and there are lambs and pigs to be delivered, which means Alex and Peter need to master animal midwifery. A prized ewe is in danger and a lame horse may jeopardise vital work on the farm. The team turns to Victorian science in a bid to save their struggling crops. If they succeed, they will have something to celebrate at the May Day fair. If they fail, all their hard work will have been in vain. It is make or break time on the Victorian Farm. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianFarm #MakingCorsets

Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn visit Beamish in County Durham to examine how railway companies began to develop ways of moving people, rather than just stone, coal and iron, around the country. The comfort of the early passenger wagons is put to the test on one of the earliest steam trains, and Ruth finds out how people were moving further than ever before. Peter and Alex are put through their paces discovering what life was like for the railway navvies, the people that built thousands of miles of iron roads across the country and in all weather conditions. They come face to face with the harsh realities faced by countless workmen. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #FullSteamAhead

The team follows a flock of sheep up on to Dartmoor, where it was traditional for many shepherds to take their flocks for summer grazing. Alex and Peter get to grips with shearing, while Ruth takes the fleeces off to a wool mill to find out how it was processed and manufactured. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #EdwardianFarm #HowItsMade

Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill presents a documentary following the scientific investigation that aims to lift the lid on what life was like in the small Roman town of Herculaneum, moments before it was destroyed by a volcanic erruption. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #Herculaneum #Pompeii

The team go back to DIY basics, with the help of the woodsman, the blacksmith and the basket maker. Ruth has a go at some traditional potions and remedies. When the wheat crop comes under attack, its time for some pest control, Victorian style, as Alex and Peter join a pheasant hunt. Alex goes out catching rabbits with a team of Victorian poachers. And with spring around the corner the first baby animals are ready to be born. Content licensed from A3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The introduction of steam railways in the early 19th century changed Britain in a way no one could have predicted. This episode explores how they created a domestic revolution, changing the way we lived, from the houses we lived in to the food we ate. In the middle of winter, the team arrive in Snowdonia to find out how millions of tons of slate were moved down the mountain. This is the slate that covers roofs in every corner of the country, and all of it was moved by rail. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #FullSteamAhead

Back in the Edwardian period, thousands of tourists began coming to the Tamar Valley by paddle steamer every summer. The combination of reduced working hours and greater mobility encouraged a new form of tourism - day-tripping. Workers from towns and cities like Plymouth flocked to rural spots like Morwhellham Quay for festivities. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team face the conditions of 1945 and prepare to tackle the most crucial event of their farming year: harvesting the wheat crop. They grapple with weeds, one of the wettest summers in memory and wartime machinery to bring the crop home, but take a giant leap into the modern era with the arrival of a 1940s combined harvester. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

As autumn ends, winter-proofing begins in earnest - essential work if the livestock and crops are to make it through the cold and frost. The team stock up on animal feed using a host of Victorian machinery. Peter faces his biggest challenge so far - building pigsties. Ruth tackles the laundry, a gruelling four-day process that Victorians tackled weekly. The ram arrives on the farm - ensuring he gets the ewes pregnant is essential if they are to produce lambs in the spring. The team take delivery of a Shire horse and Alex learns to drive him. And there is a traditional Victorian Christmas to look forward to, including decorations, cookery and church carols. They celebrate Christmas Day with friends they have made over the past four months. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It is harvest time, and the days are getting shorter. This episode the team will be bringing in the barley and celebrating with a harvest feast, to give thanks for their bounteous crop. Peter learns how to carve stone and make floor tiles, and Ruth makes Tudor medicines. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It is April and the fishing season has arrived - a time when Devon's 'fisherman-farmers' went to sea. Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn go to sea in an Edwardian trawler, hastily finishing repairs before setting sail. They master the singing of sea shanties as well as steering a wind-powered vessel and casting a net the old-fashioned way - but will they catch any fish? Women were considered bad luck at sea, so Ruth Goodman stays ashore. She forages on the se shore and prepares potted shrimp. She also builds a smokehouse and smokes some mackerel. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #EdwardianFarm

The team face the farming conditions of 1944, when Britain had been at war for five long years and the fields surrounding Manor Farm filled up with thousands of troops as the Allies assembled the largest naval task force in history for the D-Day landings. This wasn't the only way farmers helped the D-Day preparations. Racing pigeons were requisitioned by the military to carry vital intelligence to and from occupied France. Ruth revives the traditional craft of basket making to create a pigeon transporter while Alex and Peter head out into the English Channel to find out how birds were trained for their long missions. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #WartimeFarm

Victorian Farm is an observational documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year. Their first task is the restoration of the cottage to a functional shelter! Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianFarm

The monastery enlists the help of the team to restore a corrody room which would have been granted to an elderly worker as a form of pension. The room needs a new floor so the boys gather and roast limestone in order to make lime putty. Ruth is in charge of the home comforts and harvests rushes from the river to make a mattress. The Abbot is planning a big feast to entertain a patron - a good way to encourage the wealthier members of society to make large donations. In preparation, Ruth sets about tackling the monastery's laundry, before taking on the cooking preparations. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ruth's daughter, Eve, arrives on the train to spend Mothering Sunday - an important occasion in the Edwardian calendar - on the farm. For the many daughters who worked away in service, it was the only time in the year when they could get time off to return home. Alex and Peter fertilise the potato crop - which requires ten tonnes of well-rotted horse dung. They also go up to Dartmoor for the annual pony trek - a time when wild ponies on the moor were rounded up. They select a new pony for the farm. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

With tasks mounting up on the farm, the team turn to a popular source of additional wartime labour - children. Children's harvest camps were set up by the Ministry of Agriculture to release kids from school during periods of urgent need on farms, and over 70,000 pupils took part, paid sixpence an hour to avoid accusations of exploitation. Ruth enlists eager child labour to collect herbs that were desperately needed by the pharmaceutical industry to make medicines during the war. But once the job's done, she has to feed them. A rat catcher helps Alex deal with the farm's rodent problem, a job which usually fell to Land Girls. It is estimated that rats destroyed two million tons of crops during the war, costing the country £60 million a year. Alex also tries his hand at making a much needed sugar substitute - honey. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The last programme in the series sees Ruth, Tom and Nick continue with Barber and Goodman's Pharmacy through to the end of the Victorian era. Tom branches out into photography and dentistry using the latest technology, such as the foot-pedal dental drill. Ruth makes condoms out of sheep's intestines. Nick learns how to make the Victorian version of aspirin - producing a cure for warts and corns along the way. And for those customers who like a little pampering, the team turn their hands to making their very own brand of perfume. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team mine, smelt and cast ingots of lead; plait eel baskets and harvest eels; shape stained glass; patronize a pub; pasture their piglets in the forest; paint cloth and manage their garden. Tom sits for a camera obscura portrait. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Six months into their year, Ruth, Alex and Peter explore the daily lives of Edwardian farmers. This episode has a slightly different format to the rest of the series; instead of covering a whole month's changes it uses a framing device of Ruth writing a letter describing the events of a single day on the farm. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. #AbsoluteHistory

Ruth finds out how Britain coped with shortages of the wood vital for the war effort in the building of aircraft, ships and rifles, as well as pit props for crucial coal mining. With her daughter Eve, she travels to the New Forest and discovers how women known as 'Lumber Jills' were drafted in to fell trees in the Women's Timber Corps. Meanwhile, Peter and Alex face up to the wartime petrol crisis. Peter embarks on an ambitious plan to convert a 1930s ambulance to run on coal gas. Alex experiences the conditions faced by the Bevin Boys - conscripts who were sent to coal mines instead of the armed forces because the need for coal was so great. Having converted the ambulance and collected the coal to run it, Peter faces the question: will it work? Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The pharmacy enters a period of new inventions and new laws. In 1868 pharmacies were regulated by law for the very first time - and Ruth, Tom and Nick face a taste of the tough examinations pharmacists went through to become qualified. They also explore the world of poisons and hazards that were completely unregulated until this time - from arsenic and opium to explosives. But the lack of restrictions they had enjoyed enabled 'experimental chemists' to invent products ranging from matches and fireworks to custard and jelly. The team learn the processes involved in each, and lay on a Victorian style firework display for their customers. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team wean piglets, cultivate wild yeast, malt barley, make ale and bread, harvest honey and beeswax, dip candles, shave their sheep's hooves, demonstrate period hair care methods, roast lamb, and celebrate both a mass and the midsummer festival. They take custody of a boar to service their sows. They observe the shaping, moulding, and pouring of a bell, learn about period clock mechanisms and observe a wind-powered grain mill. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The continuing winter forces Alex and Peter down a copper mine, while Ruth makes lace. The copper mine is located at the King Edward Mine in Cornwall, and the lace-making takes place at Honiton. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ruth, Peter and Alex face a Second World War-style government inspection, meeting an expert who tells them to grow and to get their milking operation up and running. In the process they confront the wave of mechanisation that government regulation brought to wartime farming, grappling with a new tractor and getting to grips with a milking machine. Yet they are dealt a bitter blow with the loss of a prime dairy cow. Peter also launches a rabbit-breeding concern and they take in the latest release from the Ministry of Information, who made films urging farmers to use the very latest techniques in the fields. The team also discovers the chilling story of a local farmer who lost his life in a dramatic shoot-out with the police after the authorities tried to remove him from his farm for failing to meet his required targets. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team take on the challenges of the 1850s and 60s, a time when overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions had reached their peak, leading to unprecedented outbreaks of disease. 'Cure all' medicines that had promised to cure virtually everything were all the rage and the team make their own out of rhubarb, liquorice, soap and syrup. They also venture into the uncertain world of electrotherapy and find out how the discovery of germs made disinfectants a bestseller, but to make their own they need to extract carbolic acid from coal tar. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team work with sheep: driving, milking and shearing them; make cheese from the milk; sort, grade, card and spin wool. Additional they produce a period cold treatment from herbs, steam-bend wood, and celebrate Whitsun. They take custody of geese and drive them to market. They observe the smelting of iron as well as the weaving and fulling of cloth. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

As winter sets in, the three farm dwellers must look further afield to earn money. Peter and Alex fish for crabs while Ruth hires herself out for domestic work. Ruth rides a bicycle and tries period cleaning techniques, including early vacuum cleaners. They separate growing calves from their mothers. Peter finds out how leather is made. They celebrate Christmas modestly, as poor farmers might have, and listen to a Methodist Christmas message. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

With December approaching, the team look forward to celebrating Christmas 1940-style. People were understandably eager to put the horrors of war behind them - if only for a day - but this was the first Christmas under rationing and compromises had to be made. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team discover the world of the pharmacy at the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign in 1837 - a world where traditional remedies such as leeches, oil of earthworm and potions laced with cannabis and opium were popular and regularly used. In a unique experiment, historian Ruth Goodman, Professor Nick Barber and PhD student Tom Quick are recreating an authentic 19th-century pharmacy. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The first episode finds the farm team arriving at Weald and Downland in West Sussex. There are domestic tasks to tackle, from lighting fires with flint, making meals with depleted crops during the hunger gap and using a tread wheel to fetch water from the well. Peter and Tom's first job is to move the sheep to fresh grass. Wool at this time was known as 'the jewel in the realm', because it generated much of the nation's wealth. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn recreate the running of a farm as it would've been in the Edwardian era. Ruth prepares for the arrival of the farm's pigs and works on the privy, while Alex and Peter compare ploughing with horses to ploughing with the world's oldest working tractor. Peter begins a trout hatchery. In order to repair the hedgerows, Alex takes a trip to a water-powered smithy for a billhook. Ruth makes sloe gin for Christmas and entertains with a gramophone. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

When Britain entered the Second World War, two-thirds of all Britain's food was imported - and now it was under threat from a Nazi blockade. The team tackle the conditions faced by British farmers in 1940, when the full impact of rationing took hold and which also saw Britain face the onslaught of Nazi bombing in the Blitz. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Kate Humble uncovers the story of the world's most expensive spice - saffron, before travelling to Paplanta in Mexico, the birthplace of vanilla. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ruth, Peter and Tom look at the castle’s place in the wider medieval world. 13th century Europe was a busy, developing, connected place, where work, trade, pilgrimages and Crusades gave people the opportunity to travel across the continent and beyond. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn recreate the running of a farm as it would've been in the Edwardian era. Alex and Peter milk goats and train the ploughhorses. They begin a market garden of strawberries. Ruth pickles apples, salts a ham, and smokes bacon. Alex and Peter press apples to cider (scrumpy), freighting first the apples, then the barrel on the river. They visit a cooper and make lime putty. They read government agricultural leaflets, collect eggs, make chicken stew, and celebrate Halloween in Edwardian style. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Alex, Ruth and Peter are falling behind with their ploughing, and are forced to work at night. But how can they light their way without breaching the vital blackout restrictions introduced during the war? Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Kate Humble embarks on a journey around the fabled spice islands of eastern Indonesia in search of two spices that launched epic voyages of discovery, caused bloody wars and shaped empires - nutmeg and cloves. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The team delve deeper into the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles. The stonemasons working on the castle walls are dependent on blacksmiths, whose metalwork was magical to the medieval mind-set. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn recreate the running of a farm as it would've been in the Edwardian era. The trio establish their domicile, scrubbing flagstone floor and cleaning out a clogged chimney. They put up hay, hire a stonemason to make a trough, learn to thatch, make rag rugs, begin keeping chickens and sheep. Ruth cooks a sheep's head stew. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Which 10 events will stay in our minds and hearts as those that marked history? Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech influenced civil rights laws, apartheid ended in South Africa, a bomb dropped in Hiroshima, and man landed on the moon. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The story of two nineteenth-century scientists who revealed one of the most significant and exciting events in the natural history of this planet: the existence of dinosaurs. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Kate Humble retraces the steps of 15th-century explorers, setting out on a trail that takes her to India and Sri Lanka, the birthplaces of pepper and cinnamon. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Ruth, Peter and Tom enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design. The castles that we see today are in fact scarred by centuries of decay. Most of their original roofs, carpentry and interior finishes have long since disappeared, but in their heyday they were lavishly decorated. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

An in-depth look at the lives of Winston Churchill, Andy Warhol, Nelson Mandela, the Beatles, Albert Einstein, and many more. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

There have been many events across the centuries that have played a transformative role in shaping life as we know it now. Join us for another episode, where we take a look at some of these momentous events from the 20th century and how it helped shape the century. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #101EventsThatMadeThe20thCentury

Anne has been celebrated and damned, seen as either schemer or a victim. Her sister Mary is less remembered and often dismissed as a fool. But what was the truth? Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TwoSisters #TheOtherBoleynGirl

The 13th century was known as the golden age of castle building. Most are still standing to this day, but many of the secrets of how they were constructed have been lost in time. How were they built? What methods were used? Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #SecretsOfTheCastle

Some people of the 20th century who invented tools we use every day and some who committed crimes which continue to effect people decades later; John F. Kennedy, Pablo Picasso, Adolf Hitler, the Wright Brothers, Muhammad Ali, and many more. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Mary was a short-lived, little-favoured Catholic and Elizabeth was a long-reigning, all-admired Protestant. However, Henry VIII's daughters have more in common than meets the eye. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6v-3Ai88oM Peter Ginn, Tom Pinfold and Ruth Goodman arrive at Guédelon, in the Burgundy region of France, to join the world’s biggest archaeological experiment - a 25 year project to build a medieval castle from scratch, using only the tools and materials available in the 13th century. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

The countdown moves towards its climax. We meet some of the greatest inventors, influential leaders, and most infamous villains of the twentieth century as we head towards the Top Twenty. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

A space venture of a shuttle called Challenger, a ship journey on the unsinkable Titanic, and a car chase of Princess Diana. We see a war in Vietnam, in China, and war upon the U.S.; the birth of the Israeli nation, and a new style of cinema with sound. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

It has been said that no two sisters were ever less alike. One reserved and proper. The other lively and controversial. One the anchor of a commonwealth of nations. The other searching for purpose in life. Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret are among the most photographed women in history. But what of the real women beyond the royal splendour, and cheering crowds - beyond the Crown itself? Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #TwoSisters

Under a church in Hungary, a priest makes an incredible discovery, an underground crypt that had been buried for hundreds of years. Inside, lining its walls were shelf after shelf of painted coffins but more shocking still was what lay inside. Content licensed from DCD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

In one of the most diverse episodes in the countdown we meet, among others, a man who became the face of the film industry, a revolutionary who took back his nation without waging war and a princess who broke our hearts. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

Counting down from 49 to 34, this episode features the Treaty of Versailles in the hopes of bringing peace to the world, the Watergate political scandal, the downfall of the Soviet Union, and the assassination of John Lennon. There have been many events across the centuries that have played a transformative role in shaping life as we know it now. Join us for another episode, where we take a look at some of these momentous events from the 20th century and how it helped shape the century. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #101EventsThatMadeThe20thCentury

The lives of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn have been cloaked in historical myths, romantic legend, cliches and half-truths. Their turbulent relationship continues to spark fierce debate. In this documentary series, we'll be retracing the steps of this extraordinary couple, piecing together the fragments of evidence that have survived to discover what brought Henry and Anne together, and what ultimately tore them apart. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

On the outskirts of a quiet New England town, archaeologists make a sinister discovery. Inside a 19th century coffin, they come face to face with an arcane symbol of death, a skull and crossbones. Content licensed from DCD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #MummyMysteries

There have been many people across the centuries who played a transformative role in shaping life as we know it now. Join us for another episode, where we take a look at some of these amazing people from the 20th century and how they helped shape it. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #101PeopleWhoMadeThe20thCentury

There have been many events across the centuries that have played a transformative role in shaping life as we know it now. Join us for another episode, where we take a look at some of these momentous events from the 20th century and how it helped shape the century. Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory #101EventsThatMadeThe20thCentury

The lives of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn have been cloaked in historical myths, romantic legend, cliches and half-truths. Their turbulent relationship continues to spark fierce debate. In this documentary series, we'll be retracing the steps of this extraordinary couple, piecing together the fragments of evidence that have survived to discover what brought Henry and Anne together, and what ultimately tore them apart. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory