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The Sherlock Holmes Influence| Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0000

With continuing releases of major films and TV series on Sherlock Holmes, the fictional character has never been more popular. But what about his creator, the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whose own life was at times as dark and as mysterious as the man he created?

Uploaded 07-09-19

How was this extraordinary character formed and did he, as so many believe, really exist? The story behind the creation of this Victorian phenomenon is both disturbing and mystifying. It takes the viewer on a journey through the Edinburgh of the young Conan Doyle and the darker influences in his life, and onto the streets of London. What was it about Sherlock Holmes that captured the imagination of society as it entered the exciting, yet frightening world of the 20th century?

With dramatic visualisations, contributions from leading Holmesian experts, figures from the world of literature and research, and evidence from the medical community, the Sherlock Holmes enigma is dissected and the truth begins to emerge. This brand new documentary explores the intriguing world of Conan Doyle and discovers the truth behind his decision to to kill off the man who had dominated his life for so long in one dramatic episode.

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Demise By Wallpaper: The Concealed Killers In The Victorian Home | Hidden Killers | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:27:30 -0000

Hidden Killers of the Victorian Home: In a genuine horror story, Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the lethal products, gadgets and conveniences that lurked in every room of the Victorian home and shows how they were unmasked.

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In Memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Documentary detailing the highs and lows of Queen Elizabeth II's reign as head of the British monarchy.

Uploaded 16-11-19

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The Mysterious Origins Of The Waubansee Stone

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Scott Wolter investigates a 3000-pound boulder hidden inside the Chicago History Museum's secret storage location. The Waubansee Stone used to be even bigger when it sat along the Chicago River outside Fort Dearborn. Known as the city's oldest piece of art, the stone features the face of a man with closed eyes, parted lips and a chin beard. Some think it was an homage to a local Native American chief, but others believe the stone may have had a more sinister use hundred of years earlier. Scott's search for the truth about the Waubansee stone results in a wild romp through important events in the history of Chicago--from ancient to modern times--in which the Waubansee Stone always seems to have played a role.

Uploaded 15-03-26

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Inside The Hidden History Of Britain's Best-Preserved Noble Estates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Join American-born Viscountess Julie Montagu on an exclusive journey into the British countryside to tour the magnificent, historic gardens of Britain's elite stately homes. From the award-winning Italian sunken gardens at Mapperton House to the stunning 7,000-tulip festival at Constable Burton Hall and the 10-acre walled wonderland of Blair Castle, discover how centuries of aristocratic heritage, royal traditions, and architectural pageantry are preserved today. Meet the current custodians uncovering secret grottoes, centuries-old archives, and the magnificent challenges of keeping British history alive.

Uploaded 22-07-26

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Why Was James I's Reign So Dangerous? | Stuarts: James I | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0000

Prof Kate Williams studies the legacy of the Stuarts through the eyes of an aristocratic Welsh clan. After Elizabeth I's death in 1603, James VI of Scotland claimed the throne.

Uploaded 19-12-19

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Modern Couple Get Sick Trying To Live Like 19th Century Pioneers

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:32:30 -0000

Can modern couples spend a year in the Canadian wilderness, living like 19th-century pioneers? This lifestyle proves to be tougher than anyone imagined and things go from bad to worse when the homesteaders begin to fall ill.

Uploaded 08-01-25

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Egypt's Most Controversial Pharaoh | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Akhenaten is ancient Egypt's most mysterious and puzzling pharaoh - for no apparent reason he destroyed the established religion of Egypt and moved 50,000 people to a lonely bay on the edge of the Nile, where he built a magnificent city from scratch. Why Akhenaten unleashed this astounding revolution has never been fully explained. Now the Egypt Detectives set about uncovering the real portrait of the rebel pharaoh.

Uploaded 16-07-19

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Why Was Acid Gas Poisoning So Common In The Victorian Era? | Hidden Killers | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:35:00 -0000

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb shows us the top 3 scientific hidden killers from the Victorian, Edwardian and post-war eras.

Uploaded 28-11-19

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Casanova's Road To Recovery | Casanova's Love Letters (Part 5 of 6) | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:19:00 -0000

A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a healer, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he made and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. These letters are actual correspondence between Casanova and his lovers, offering a completely unique perspective to his story.

Uploaded 10-04-20

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Tony's Top 5 Worst Royal Jobs

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Tony Robinson demonstrates the top 5 worst royal jobs in history.

Uploaded 21-11-19

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The Woman Who Broke Casanova's Heart | Casanova's Letters (Part 2 of 6) | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:37:30 -0000

A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a healer, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he made and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. These letters are actual correspondence between Casanova and his lovers, offering a completely unique perspective to his story.

Uploaded 20-03-20

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The Science Behind A Renaissance Feast | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0000

During the fourteenth century the Renaissance started in Italy, and slowly spread throughout Europe. As shown in this episode, the refreshing Renaissance era indicates an intellectual, philosophical, artistic and religious revolution and is mainly influenced by humanism. The objective of this movement to improve humanity also had its effect on the kitchen and dinner table. Strict table manners and consumption of imported vegetables are examples of the many culinary changes discussed in the episode.

Uploaded 12-07-19

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What Did The First Europeans Actually Look Like?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:40:00 -0000

Who were the first Europeans, and what did they actually look like? In this feature-length documentary, cutting-edge genetic science and archaeology combine to rewrite thousands of years of human history.

Uploaded 19-08-26

By extracting ancient DNA from skull bones buried deep within ancient tombs and ring forts, researchers are peeling back the millennia to uncover the truth about our ancestors—from dark-skinned, blue-eyed hunter-gatherers to the Neolithic farmers who erected Europe’s most magnificent megaliths. Plus, journey into the early Middle Ages to uncover shocking "deviant burials," pagan rituals that survived the arrival of Christianity, and the chilling ancient fear of the living dead.

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How Does A 1950's House Compare To A Modern Home?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0000

The 1950s: a decade that took Britain from the drab, smoke-stained austerity of the post-war years to a "technical wonderland" of color and convenience. In this episode, experimental engineer Brendan Walker transforms a typical 1950s house to reveal the radical scientific breakthroughs that modernized the home.

Uploaded 11-03-26

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The Book Of Thoth: Ancient History's Most Important Book And Other Ancient Mysteries

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:42:30 -0000

The Book of Thoth is a legendary book of spells that some have called the ancient world's most important book. But is there any truth to this magical ancient Egyptian tome? Discover all this and the truth behind many more ancient mysteries from Perseus and the Minotaur to Helen of Troy's missing jewels.

Uploaded 12-01-25

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Princess Diana: In Search of Happiness

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 31-07-26

Stripped of her "Her Royal Highness" title and rejected by the House of Windsor, Princess Diana refused to fade into the background. Explore the story of how a shy teenager transformed into a global icon, outshining the British monarchy and exposing deep rivalries within the Royal Family. Discover the personal battles, public triumphs, and lasting legacy of the "Queen of People's Hearts."

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The Mystery Of The Lost 13th Century Gaelic Market Town

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0000

For centuries, history claimed the native Gaelic Irish were nomadic, with villages and towns only built by invaders. Now, a team of archaeologists in Western Ireland is uncovering shocking evidence that could rewrite Ireland's history forever. Follow their groundbreaking five-year excavation near Lough Key, searching for the fabled 13th-century Gaelic market town mentioned in ancient manuscripts.

Uploaded 12-11-25

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The Missing Dead Army Of The Battle Of Agincourt | Medieval Dead | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Archaeologist Tim Sutherland unearths historical clues as he digs up burial sites from the Battle of Agincourt, which took place in 1415 in northern France.

Uploaded 13-09-19

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What Was It Like For Anne Frank In Hiding | A Tale of Two Sisters | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:47:30 -0000

In this fascinating and heart-breaking film, Eva Schloss talks about her memories of Anne, her experiences and survival, and life as the step daughter of Otto Frank, Anne's father and the sole survivor of the family.

Uploaded 14-03-20

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Victoria: The Diary Queen | Diaries Of Queen Victoria | Absolute HIstory

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Biographer A.N. Wilson uncovers the intriguing personal life of Queen Victoria through her journals and letters in this psychological portrait of Britain's longest reigning monarch. With Queen Victoria's writings read by Anna Chancellor.

Uploaded 12-11-19

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The Sweet Treat That Had The Tudors Hooked | Hidden Killers | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:50:00 -0000

Suzannah Lipscomb shows us how sugar, bread and milk and chicken led to diseases and even death throughout history.

Uploaded 26-09-19

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The Sealed Coffin | Mummy Forensics | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Dr. Joann Fletcher and her team investigate a female mummy inside a sealed Egyptian coffin.

Uploaded 26-11-19

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How American Pioneers Built Their Homes

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:52:30 -0000

Early pioneers had to rely on the land for almost everything and that included the roof over their heads. Join two modern couples as they spend a year living like Canada's original pioneers, which includes trying to build a house of their own.

Uploaded 15-01-25

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Château de Chambord: Da Vinci's "Impossible" Project

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0000

This documentary unveils the monumental engineering and scandalous history behind the Château de Chambord, a structure so ambitious it was once deemed impossible. Commissioned by the young, visionary King Francis I and designed in collaboration with the legendary Leonardo da Vinci, this "stone giant" was built on a treacherous swamp using revolutionary 3D-like geometry, including its famous double-helix staircase. From hiding the Mona Lisa during WWII to bankrupting the French treasury, the video explores the construction secrets, the "coded messages" in its architecture, and the 500-year-old mystery of its missing floor plans.

Uploaded 19-04-26

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Could Bigfoot ACTUALLY Exist?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:55:00 -0000

Scott Wolter does not believe in Bigfoot--but he sure hears about it a lot. That's because the earliest Bigfoot sightings were supposedly recorded in--guess what? Rocks. Bigfoot sightings are pervasive along the West coast, but lately, reports of the big beast have started popping up in Minnesota--his home state--and he heads to investigate. Entering into the investigation as a skeptic--which is not a role we often see Scott in--he decides to tackle the question of whether Bigfoot is real. He goes in search of proof, checking out rock paintings of Bigfoot in California and even traveling to Nepal where he meets with a Sherpa who tells him he's seen the Yeti, an Asiatic "cousin" of Bigfoot that still roams the Himalayas, with his own eyes. So in the end, will Scott become a believer?

Uploaded 18-03-26

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The Chilling Legacy Of The Great Plague of 1666

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Join historian Rebecca Rideal and Helen Castor at the site of one of London’s largest plague pits as they uncover the harrowing reality of 17th-century life during the pestilence. From the "madness" that gripped the infected to the wealthy who fled the city and the poor left to face the "arrows of death," we explore the dehumanizing symptoms, the myth of the Great Fire "ending" the plague, and the chilling legacy of the most famous disease in history.

Uploaded 24-12-25

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3+ Hours Of The Bible's Greatest Ancient Mysteries

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:57:30 -0000

The Bible is full of many mysteries from across the ancient world. From mysterious temples to ancient relics of dubious origin, scholars have tried for centuries to uncover the truth behind these myths.

Uploaded 19-01-25

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Archeologists Uncover Britain's Ancient Anglo-Saxon Secrets

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate the Anglo-Saxons, the people who gave Britain its name. Discover why this group had a lot more in common with us than one might expect and why these supposed "dark ages" weren't really all that dark.

Uploaded 05-01-25

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Was Caligula A Psychopath? | Rome's Most Notorious Emperor | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Two thousand years ago one of history's most notorious individuals was born. Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known to us as Caligula.

Uploaded 26-07-19

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The Real Reason Ancient Egyptians Built Pyramids | Egypt Detectives

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:02:30 -0000

Intrigue and mystery have always surrounded the pyramids. Mysteries abound about how and why they were built, but questions still remain unanswered about where they were constructed. With Miriam investigating the geology of the Nile Valley and Dominic the Egyptian religion and myth, the Egypt Detectives try and piece together some logic behind the geography of the royal tombs.

Uploaded 30-07-19

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The Roman Conquest: The Occupation Of King Arthur's Britain | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Francis Pryor examines the history of Britain near the end of the Roman occupation. The first instalment focuses on Britain under Roman rule, revealing a much greater degree of collaboration with the natives than was previously recognised.

Uploaded 09-08-19

Sheep-farming archaeologist, Francis Pryor, presents a historical series which explores Britain A.D, the British national character and the ultimate British icon King Arthur.

Finding new and previously unexplained evidence, Francis Pryor overturns the idea that Britain reverted to a state of anarchy and disorder after the Romans left in 410 AD. Instead of doom and gloom Francis discovers a continuous culture that assimilated influences from as far a field as the Middle East and Constantinople. Through scrutinising the myth of King Arthur to find out what was really going on when the Romans left, Francis is confronted by evidence that confounds traditional views of the 'Dark Ages'. There was also no invasion of bloodthirsty Anglo Saxons, rampaging across the countryside. With new archaeological evidence Francis discovers a far more interesting story.

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The Cryptic Symbols That Suggest The Knights Templar Set Foot In America

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:05:00 -0000

In an epic, two-part season finale, Forensic Geologist Scott Wolter returns to his roots, gathering new evidence to support the theory that started him down the path of investigating mysterious artifacts and sites in the United States. That theory? That some members of the Knights Templar came to America after escaping death on Friday, October 13th, 1307. He uncovers shocking new secrets and sites, both stateside and abroad, linking the Knights Templar to cryptic symbols he believes represent one thing--a connection to Jesus's rumored bloodline.

Uploaded 25-02-26

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Modern Day Bakers Make Cakes From 1900

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Step back in time as four modern-day baking professionals tackle 63 years that utterly transformed their trade and our diet: the Victorian Age. Watch the team manage a busy 1900 high-street shop, grapple with complex new recipes (and shocking ingredients like beef tongue and lard), and navigate the intense competition, social mobility, and international influences (like German immigrant bakers) that define the birth of the modern bakery.

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Iran: People Of The Flame with David Adams

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:07:30 -0000

Iran is one of the earth's final frontiers. It's a country little visited by western travellers in recent years, yet it has been at the centre of world affairs for millennia. I wanted to take a peek "behind the veil" of modern-day Iran. What I discovered was a complex, incredibly hospitable people living in a much-misunderstood country at the heart of a troubled region. My journey takes me from the bustle of Tehran, via the Valley of the Assassins to ancient cities unchanged since Marco Polo first entered them eight centuries ago. But this isn't just a journey through an ancient landscape. It's a journey in search of one of the world's least known religious sects ... the ancient Fire Worshippers Of Yazd.

Uploaded 28-09-19

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Unsolved: The Aristocrat Murdered On The London Underground

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0000

The railways changed Britain forever, but they also offered new opportunities for the oldest of crimes. In 1957, a 73-year-old Polish Countess named Teresa Wubenska was fatally stabbed on the platform of Gloucester Road tube station. But who was this mysterious woman with a Nazi concentration camp number tattooed on her arm, and why was a celebrated World War II resistance hero murdered in a seemingly random attack on the London Underground?

Uploaded 09-11-25

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The Mystery Of Tutankhamun's Treasure | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:10:00 -0000

Archaeologists have made an astonishing claim that could change our understanding of the life of Tutankhamun forever. Many of the burial goods found in Tutankhamun's tomb may not have been his at all. Working with Tutankhamun expert Nicholas Reeves, the Egypt Detectives try to determine the daunting problem faced by his successors and how it was solved.

Uploaded 27-06-19

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What Was In A Real Medieval Feast? | Let's Cook History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0000

In contrast with the common representation of the middle ages as a gloomy era haunted with famine, this episode provides a more positive view on medieval cuisine. Throughout Europe, medieval kitchens were often filled with innovative, healthy and savory dishes. Enjoy the elaborate information on the preparation of bread, meat, wine and herbs consumed in castles, monasteries and the growing cities.

Uploaded 06-06-19

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The Ugly Truth Behind The Legend Of Yamashita's Gold

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:12:30 -0000

Did the Japanese Imperial family and General Yamashita bury hundreds of tons of looted gold across the Philippines during WWII? The legend of Yamashita's Gold has fueled the dreams of treasure hunters for decades, but it's a story tangled with billion-dollar lawsuits, political deception, and murder.

Uploaded 19-11-25

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Thames Sailing Barge Match | Thames Through Time

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:00:00 -0000

This fascinating documentary takes us back to the early days of the Thames barge matches when they started in 1863 - the second oldest sailing competition in the world. This documentary includes the first and second episode.

Uploaded 03-01-20

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Why The Edwardian Wool Industry Made So Much Money

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:15:00 -0000

Edwardian farmers Alex, Peter, and Ruth head out of the tranquil Tamar Valley and onto Dartmoor for summer. Discover the traditional—and surprisingly difficult—craft of hand shearing as the team cashes in on Devon's historic wool industry ("white gold"). Plus, learn about the Edwardian adoption of silage for winter feed, and explore how the rise of tourism and the arrival of the motor car began to change the ancient moorlands forever.

Uploaded 22-10-25

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Going Medieval: Life In The Middle Ages With Eleanor Janega

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0000

Life in the Medieval period looked like lots of different things to lots of different people. Your place in society could dictate everything. From what food you ate, where you could go, how educated you were and even how long you were likely to live for. Across this series, discover what life was like for those that worked, those that earned, those that learned and those that played in Medieval England. Presented by medieval historian, Dr Eleanor Janega.

Uploaded 24-07-26

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Archeologists Investigate The Sunken Wrecks Of The British Navy

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:19:00 -0000

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she investigates the sunken wrecks of what were once some of the British Navy's most powerful warships. As well as this, find out more about some of the UK's most exciting archeological sites.

Uploaded 22-12-24

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The First Great Rebellion In English History | Absolute History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:17:30 -0000

Tony Robinson explores the major uprising across large parts of England in 1381; it's origins, motives and aftermath.

Uploaded 11-06-19

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Archeologists Uncover Hidden British Treasures | Digging for Britain

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0000

Journey across Britain with leading archaeologists as they unearth ground-breaking discoveries that rewrite human history. In this documentary episode, we travel from Norwich Castle Museum into the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens to explore Must Farm - Britain’s "Bronze Age Pompeii" - revealing industrial-scale fishing, pristine log boats, and combat-scarred weaponry.

Uploaded 26-07-26

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Why Building A Lighthouse Took So Many Lives | Worst Jobs | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:20:00 -0000

Among the thankless tasks tackled by Tony this week are the work of the midshipman, lighthouse keeper, stoker and trimmer, the men of Britains first navy who survived on minimal rations, and the men who wore sacks on their heads on the luxury liners. Finally he experiences the dangerous occupation of the Victorian lifeboat man.

Uploaded 06-03-19

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The 7-Year-Olds Who Would Tame Wild Hawks As Their First Job | Worst Royal Jobs

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0000

Tony Robinson continues his look at The Worst Jobs in History with a rundown on the worst royal jobs. As Tony takes on the work traditionally done at court we learn of the miserable lot of food tasters, whipping boys, falconers, and laundry women who beat Elizabethan laundry with paddles similar to cricket bats.

Uploaded 20-03-19

Tony has a go at knitting chain mail; marvelling at the intricacies and tedium of fashioning one link, let alone a suit which used 200,000. Then there was the lance-makers' task of carving hundreds of lances for jousting tournaments or the shining of shoes for Edwardian hunting parties. Armourers, fire-workers, grooms of the chamber, hall boys and royal messengers all had their moments of misery.

But the most unpleasant job of all fell to the unfortunate lackeys who were responsible for the rich purple dye for the monarch's coronation robes. The purple maker created the royal colour by stomping up and down on rotting shellfish which had been soaking in human urine.

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Was America Really Discovered By China In The 15th Century?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:22:30 -0000

Just east of the San Francisco Bay Area are the Berkeley Hills Walls--remnants of a massive, stone wall that stretches a distance of over fifty miles. The wall segments are up to six feet high in some places and are constructed of tightly fit limestone boulders. Scott is in intrigued by the fact that nobody knows who built the wall or even what purpose it serves. The only historical precedent for a miles-long, manmade, ancient wall is the Great Wall of China. Could ancient Asiatic explorers have made it all the way to the North American West Coast? In investigating the theory, Scott uncovers other evidence that could suggest the Chinese with their massive maritime fleet made it to the New World, using maps that were in the possession of Kublai Khan. He also discovers evidence that European explorers knew about China's epic voyages, including Italian explorer Marco Polo.

Uploaded 22-02-26

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The Mega Tombs Of The Ancient Han Dynasty

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 -0000

In China, there exists an astonishing place. A burial ground to rival Egypt's Valley of the Kings, where pyramid tombs of stupendous size are full of astonishing riches. In 221 BC, China's first Emperor united warring kingdoms into a nation that still exists today. To memorialize this achievement, he bankrupted the national treasury and oppressed thousands of workers to build one of the world's biggest mortuary complexes. China's second dynasty, the Han, inherited the daunting challenge of building larger tombs to command respect and establish their right to rule without running the nation into the ground. Although no Han emperor's tomb has been opened, the tombs of lesser Han aristocrats have revealed astonishing things: complete underground palaces (including kitchens and toilets) and at least one corpse so amazingly well-preserved some believe Han tomb-builders knew how to "engineer immortality". But most tombs were robbed, leaving another dynasty hundreds of years later - the brilliant Tang - to lead a revolution in tomb design, tunnelling simple shaft-tombs into natural mountains and filling them with small, inexpensive grave goods that symbolized more than reproduced the perfect afterlife.

Uploaded 13-08-19

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William's Quiet Determination To Become "The People's King"

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 -0000

Born with the weight of a future crown, Prince William’s life has been a delicate balancing act between thousand-year-old traditions and the "modern" influence of his mother, Princess Diana. From the tragic public mourning of 1997 to his years as a search-and-rescue pilot, William has navigated a path defined by duty, heartbreak, and a quiet determination to be "the people’s king."

Uploaded 28-12-25

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The Dark WWII Origin of the Japanese Bullet Train

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0000

The race for pure speed has pushed human engineering to its absolute limits, transforming a basic industrial invention into a line of ground-breaking super-trains. Long before the modern commute, early pioneers risked everything to shave mere minutes off a journey, igniting a fierce global rivalry where national pride was always on the line. This history is packed with high-stakes engineering gambles, from post-war aviation experts fixing lethal train defects with fighter jet technology, to daredevil speed runs that nearly ended in catastrophic derailments.

Uploaded 12-07-26

While some inventors built eccentric jet-powered monsters and floating hover-trains that were ultimately blocked by political roadblocks, others successfully laid down the tracks for the fast-paced society we live in today. From the iconic Shinkansen streaking past Mount Fuji to the ultra-expensive maglev lines reshaping modern China, this is the story of how a relentless obsession with velocity permanently shrunk our world.

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The Mystery Of The Pierced Skull Mummy | Mummy Forensics

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:27:30 -0000

The Mummy Research Team at the University of York is called out to look at the body of a South American mummy that has a number of visible wounds. Was the man a victim of crime?

Uploaded 03-12-19

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What Was Everyday Life Like On An Edwardian Farm?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 24-09-25

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. Peter buys a Victorian/Edwardian Era Teasmade.

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Why Was Prince Harry The "Wild Child" Of The Royals?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000

This documentary highlights the early, turbulent years of Prince Harry—from his "spare" status and academic struggles at Eton to his infamous scandals and the "fiery Spencer temper" he inherited from Diana’s side.

Uploaded 05-04-26

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Blackbeard: The Mysterious Terror of the Atlantic

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000

He is the most infamous pirate to ever sail the seven seas, yet almost everything we think we know about him is a lie. Was Edward Teach a high-born intellectual, a disgruntled war veteran, or a calculated madman who used theater to terrify his enemies?

Uploaded 14-01-26

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The Gruelling Jobs Of Medieval Peasant Women

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0000

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Medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega investigates the sort of jobs women undertook during the Medieval period and how they were a vital and often forgotten part of the workforce.

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The Body Destroying Effects Of Victorian Beauty | Hidden Killers | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:32:30 -0000

Go back in time with Suzannah Lipscomb to the Victorian times, the Edwardian era and the 50s and see what hidden killers most affected women.

Uploaded 22-08-19

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Scotland Yard Files: Investigating The 1952 Ash Vale Railway Murder

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This is the grizzly true crime story of James Olcott. After being pardoned for a murder in Germany, Olcott found work on the railways. He returned to his old ways, casing a busy ticket officer before carrying out a brutal, planned attack on fellow railwayman Jeffrey 'Dixie' Dean to rob the day's takings.

Uploaded 10-12-25

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Inside the Deadliest Jobs of the Industrial Revolution

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:35:00 -0000

The Victorian era is often remembered for its soaring ambition, technological marvels, and royal elegance, but beneath the grand facades lay an unprecedented world of squalor, misery, and survival. This documentary journeys into the heart of the world’s first industrial revolution to see how our ancestors invented the modern city from the ground up. From the deafening, dangerous cotton mills of Manchester to the disease-ridden slums where survival was a coin toss, early urban life was a terrifying shock to the human system.

Uploaded 10-07-26

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The Art of the Airplane | Secrets of the Exhibit EP3

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Explore the history of the legendary aircraft.

Uploaded 02-11-19

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The Nazi In The Royal Family | Hitler's Favourite Royal

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:37:30 -0000

The extraordinary and tragic story of Prince Charles Edward. As Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild, he was forced to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, the course of his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined as he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Uploaded 07-03-20

Narrated by Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton.

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Queen Victoria: A Most Prolific Diarist| Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Biographer A.N. Wilson uncovers the intriguing personal life of Queen Victoria through her journals and letters in this psychological portrait of Britain's longest reigning monarch. With Queen Victoria's writings read by Anna Chancellor.

Uploaded 05-11-19

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How Pioneers Prepared For Harsh Winters In The Wilderness

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:40:00 -0000

For the Pioneers no season is more trying than winter. How will modern couples face up to the harshest Canadian winter for 120 years while trying to live like their Pioneer ancestors?

Uploaded 22-01-25

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The Hunt For General Yamashita's $100 Billion Looted Treasure Haul

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Explore the decades-long hunt for Yamashita's Gold, the legendary war plunder supposedly hidden across the Philippines by the Imperial Japanese Army. Learn the historical facts behind the legend—from the systematic looting of Asia by figures like the Yakuza-linked Yoshio Kodama to the final desperate efforts of General Tomoyuki Yamashita and a relative of the Emperor to conceal a rumored hundreds of tons of gold in tunnels and vaults.

Uploaded 19-10-25

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How Did Kate Middleton Adjust To Life In The Royal Family? | William and Kate: One Year On

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:42:30 -0000

On 29 April 2011, William and Catherine were married in a fairy tale wedding watched by more than two billion people and celebrated the whole world over.

Uploaded 06-03-20

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Was Robin Hood A Real Person?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Tony Robinson sets out to sift the fact from the fiction on whether Robin Hood, the legendary dispossessed nobleman hiding out in Sherwood Forest did actually exist.

Uploaded 07-05-19

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The Greatest Mysteries Of Japanese History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0000

Japan is a country steeped in myths and legends. Join a host of experts as they try and uncover the truth behind these tall tales, from elusive legendary swords to lost gold.

Uploaded 26-01-25

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How The 1950s Invented The Modern Teenager

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 22-03-26

In 1950, "teenagers" didn't exist—you were either a child or a mini-adult wearing your father's old blazer. But over ten short years, a scientific revolution transformed Britain from a grey, austere post-war nation into a technicolor wonderland. In this episode, experimental engineer Brendan Walker fast-forwards a typical 1950s house to reveal how crude oil, transistors, and electromagnetic induction created the modern world. From the "magic" of nylon making underwear comfortable (and sexy) to the petrochemical breakthroughs that gave us hairspray and rock 'n' roll, discover how the lab-coat innovators of the 50s gave youth its first-ever voice.

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The Royal Fairytale Love Story | Prince William and Kate Middleton | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:47:30 -0000

From student to royal girlfriend and then to modern day princess, Kate Middleton has made a remarkable journey. In less than a decade, this normal girl from an ordinary background has won her prince charming and become the prospective Queen of England.

Uploaded 03-03-20

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We Tried 5 Of History's Lost Jobs

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 03-11-25

Join us at Chalke History Festival, the UK’s biggest celebration of living history, as we explore how human careers have evolved from the Stone Age to the Age of Exploration. Join Kyle Cairns as he tries his hand at ancient and historic trades — from Neolithic cordage weaving to the mastery of sail making.

Each craft is judged on skill, difficulty, working conditions, social status, and whether our host could actually do the job — all to find the ultimate historical career! Expect hands-on lessons, fascinating insights from living historians, and a fresh appreciation for the trades that built civilization.

Huge shoutout to our contributors at Prehistory To Present, Heritage Blades, Chanz De Reiz, The Historic Sailmmaker, Pario Gallico, and of course Chalke History Festival for making it all possible!

Directed and produced by McKenna Fernandez. Written and presented by Kyle Cairns. Edited by Matthew Wilson and Ben Keir.

00:00 Intro
01:23 Stone Age Cordage Weaver
08:08 13th-Century Cutler
13:29 Iron Age Colour Merchant
22:28 Medieval Chainmail Maker
26:54 17th Century Sailmaker

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How Did Homesteaders Survive Brutally Cold Winters?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:50:00 -0000

For the Pioneers no season is more trying than winter. As food becomes scarce and the temperature drops how will modern couples face up to the harshest Canadian winter for 120 years while trying to live like their Pioneer ancestors?

Uploaded 29-01-25

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New DNA Evidence Reveals Complex Evidence About The Viking Age

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Over a thousand years ago, Viking longships swept across Northern Europe, leaving a trail of destruction. But new scientific discoveries, tree-ring climate analysis, and ancient DNA extraction reveal a far more complex story. Follow the rise and fall of King Ivar’s ruthless dynasty as they established a global slave empire, built Western Europe’s first major trading cities, and clashed with Anglo-Saxon kings for the fate of England. Did these fearsome warriors actually save ancient societies from extinction? Explore the groundbreaking evidence that is changing everything we knew about the Viking Age.

Uploaded 14-08-26

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The British Man Who Pioneered Modern Witchcraft

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:52:30 -0000

The extraordinary story of one of Britain's fastest-growing religious groups Wicca, and its eccentric creator - an Englishman called Gerald Gardner.

Uploaded 28-02-20

The modern pagan witchcraft of Wicca was born in 1930s Britain in a nudist colony in Dorset. Wicca rapidly grew from a small New Forest coven to a worldwide religion in the space of just 70 years.

British historian and leading expert in Pagan Studies, Professor Ronald Hutton, explores the unlikely origins of modern pagan witchcraft and experiences first hand its growing influence throughout Britain today.

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Uncensored Footage Of The Brutal Reality Of WWII In The Pacific

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0000

From the surprise assault on Pearl Harbor to the catastrophic nuclear climax at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this comprehensive documentary reveals the brutal reality of World War II in the Pacific. Featuring enhanced color footage and rare footage shot by troops on the front lines, explore how American industrial power and tactical ingenuity overcame Imperial Japan's fierce resistance across Guadalcanal, Midway, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

Uploaded 07-08-26

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Why Is This Field Filled With Roman Babies And Other Archeological Mysteries

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:55:00 -0000

Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate the incredible archeological sites found all over the United Kingdom and beyond. What mysteries does the UK's soil and seas hide?

Uploaded 02-02-25

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Casanova's Travels Around Europe | Casanova's Love Letters (Part 4 of 6)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:19:00 -0000

A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a healer, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he made and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. These letters are actual correspondence between Casanova and his lovers, offering a completely unique perspective to his story.

Uploaded 03-04-20

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How Britain's Monarchy Almost Disappeared | Stuarts: Charles II | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Professor Kate Williams studies Charles II's reign through the Wynn family's eyes. From religious upheaval to fighting the Fire of London, we look at the indelible mark on the face of British history left behind in the wake of Charles II.

Uploaded 09-01-20

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The Secret Society of The Harem | The Hidden World Of The Harem | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:57:30 -0000

The hidden world of the Harem has long been shrouded by mystery and erotic fantasies. At the centre of Suleiman the Magnificent's power was Topkapi Palace. Into it came hundreds of women from all over the empire and beyond. It was a place where intimacy could equal power.

Uploaded 25-02-20

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Caligula: The Man Behind The Madness | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Tony Robinson's Romans series continues as he examines the life of Caligula.

Uploaded 25-04-19

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Was Normal Life As A Pioneer Actually Really Boring?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Two modern couples are trying to spend a whole year living like 19th Century pioneers in the Canadian wilderness. While summer and autumn were full of activity, winter brings freezing temperatures and a whole lot of boredom.

Uploaded 05-02-25

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The Next Royal Family's Australian Tour | William, Kate and George

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:02:30 -0000

The birth of Prince George to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked a new chapter in their lives and in royal history.

Uploaded 21-02-20

The fourth-in-line to the throne has a special destiny - he will carry the monarchy forward - perhaps into the next century. With a home in Kensington Palace and time with Kate's more ordinary Middleton family, this royal heir will be raised as no other.

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How A Vengeful Queen Almost Destroyed The Roman Empire

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0000

The history of the Roman Empire is written in blood and conquest, but few chapters are as intense or shocking as the Celtic uprising led by Queen Boudica. In the first century, British society was thriving with advanced ironwork, vibrant clothing, and a culture that saw women warriors as equals to men. However, the arrival of Emperor Claudius and his ruthless legions changed everyday life forever.

Uploaded 09-08-26

After the death of her husband, corrupt Roman officials seized Boudica's kingdom, subjected the queen to public torture, and assaulted her daughters. This monumental betrayal sparked one of the most violent rebellions in ancient history. Witness the terrifying revenge of the Iceni tribe as they united to burn prominent Roman cities to the ground, taking no prisoners in their path. We examine the tactical genius of the Roman military, the horrific final battle that ended the Celtic dream of freedom, and the true story of a legendary warrior who pushed the world's greatest superpower to the absolute brink.

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The Search For King Arthur's Body And Other Medieval Mysteries

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:05:00 -0000

From King Arthur to Jean d'Arc, discover what separates fact from fiction as enthusiasts and experts delve into the medieval world's greatest mysteries.

Uploaded 09-02-25

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The Backbreaking Daily Labor Of Housework Before Modern Technology

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0000

In 1950, the average British woman spent her life in a kitchen virtually unchanged from her grandmother's era—hauling coal, scrubbing laundry by hand, and shopping every single day to prevent food from rotting in the larder. By 1959, that same room was a "Technical Wonderland."

Uploaded 29-03-26

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Surviving A Year Using Only 19th Century Pioneer Technology

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:07:30 -0000

The pair of modern couples have just reached the end of their attempt to live like 19th-Century homesteaders for a whole year. How will they find re-adjusting to the modern world?

Uploaded 12-02-25

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The Way Casanova Was Punished | Casanova's Love Letters (Part 3 of 6) | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0000

A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a healer, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he made and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. These letters are actual correspondence between Casanova and his lovers, offering a completely unique perspective to his story.

Uploaded 27-03-20

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4 Hours Of Britain's Most Incredible Archeological Finds

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:10:00 -0000

Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate the incredible archeological sites found all over the United Kingdom and beyond. What mysteries does the UK's soil and seas hide?

Uploaded 16-02-25

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Growing Up Poor In 19th Century America: The Jack London Story

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0000

Jack London was the most famous American writer of the twentieth century, but he didn't always have an easy time of it. This symbol of adventure was at different times a vagabond, gold prospector, sailor, farmer, war reporter and socialist militant.

Uploaded 18-05-25

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Prince Harry: Life as Second Best | The Mysterious Prince | Absolute History

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:12:30 -0000

Who is the 'real' Prince Harry? Despite relentless media scrutiny, much of it negative, Harry remains a tantalising, elusive mystery.

Uploaded 08-02-20

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Professional Bakers Attempt To Make Bread From 1830

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:00:00 -0000

Four professional bakers leave their modern businesses behind to experience what their profession was like in the past as they bake their way through the Victorian era.

Uploaded 23-11-25

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The Legendary Crystal Skull And Other South American Mysteries Explained

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:15:00 -0000

The 12 crystal skulls of South America supposedly hide an apocalyptic secret, but is there any truth to this legend? Join a host of experts as they reveal the secrets behind many of this continent's most enduring myths and legends.

Uploaded 23-02-25

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The Bombing Raid That Almost Wiped London Off The Map

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0000

In this film, we walk the modern streets of London to uncover the scars of a night that should have broken the nation's morale. From the "grimy-faced heroes" of the Auxiliary Fire Service—many of whom were taxi drivers towing pumps with rope—to the frantic struggle to save St Paul’s Cathedral under direct orders from Winston Churchill, we explore the courage that kept the city standing.

Uploaded 12-04-26

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5000-Year-Old Murder: What Really Killed Europe's Oldest Mummy?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:17:30 -0000

Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King examine Europe's most famous ancient murder victim frozen where he was killed over 5000 years ago.

Uploaded 26-02-25

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London's Living River | Thames Through Time

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0000

This fascinating documentary takes us back to the early days of the Thames barge matches when they started in 1863 - the second oldest sailing competition in the world. This documentary includes the fifth and sixth episode.

Uploaded 17-01-20

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Were The 'Dark Ages' Really That Dark?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:20:00 -0000

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. Waldemar Januszczak disagrees. In this four-part series, he argues that the Dark Ages were a time of great artistic achievement, with new ideas and religions provoking new artistic adventures. He embarks on a fascinating trip across Europe, Africa, and Asia visits the world's most famous collections, and discovers hidden artistic gems, all to prove that the Dark Ages were actually an 'Age of Light'.

Uploaded 02-03-25

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Can Archaeologists Solve The Mystery Of The 'Idaho Torso'?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0000

Archaeologists and detectives come together to investigate the chilling 100-year-old mystery of the Idaho Torso. A torso found in a cave leads to the rediscovery of Joseph Henry Loveless, a man once thought to have disappeared. Could Loveless, a bootlegger and fugitive, have been the victim of a revenge killing? Or was he a murderer who met a grisly end? Using forensic science, genetic genealogy, and old records, the team uncovers fascinating clues about life on the American frontier.

Uploaded 23-03-25

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How The Pankhursts Shaped Women's Suffrage | Christabel and Sylvia Pankhursts | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:22:30 -0000

For Christabel and Sylvia, their own sisterhood would be strained to the point of breaking for the suffrage movement.

Uploaded 27-01-20

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How Catholicism Killed The King | Stuarts: James II | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 -0000

Professor Kate Williams scrutinises the short reign of James II: the Last Stuart King.

Uploaded 17-01-20

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Can The Revival Of Myanmar's Ancient Highway Transform A Medieval Society? | Burma's Open Road

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:25:00 -0000

Burma's Open Road explores the lives of every day Burmese intertwined with the fortunes of the reconstruction of the Burma Road through Asia's last great wilderness.

Uploaded 25-01-20

Guided by the insights of a Buddhist monk, the film offers unprecedented access into Myanmar and the plight of opium growers, soldiers, villagers, poachers and prospectors, each connected by the reconstruction of an ancient road and is impact on their environment .

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The Grimy History Of Paris's 19th Century Sewers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 26-03-25

A 19th century that allows Paris to run to this day, follow the men and women who manage the Paris Sewers every day in a dark confined setting fraught with lethal gas to see how this underground city operates.

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The Hunt For Greece's Lost Empire In Ancient Asia

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:27:30 -0000

Join David Adams as he retraces the journey of Alexander the Great on his conquest through the Persian Empire and into India. Discover what's left of these Ancient Civilizations and how Alexander's Journey helped reshape this part of the World.

Uploaded 16-03-25

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The Mysteries Of Islam's Most Sacred Site | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0000

The Sacred City presents compelling evidence that suggests the holy city of Mecca is in the wrong location and that the worlds 1.6 billion Muslims are praying in the direction of the wrong city. Compiling evidence from both historic sources and new technologies point to the correct location in this seismic, revelatory new film. In this startling and original documentary, writer and historian, Dan Gibson, shows that descriptions of Mohamed's original holy city - as detailed in the Qur'an and Islamic histories, do not match that of the Mecca we know today. If true this could shake Islam to it's roots, because every Muslim is required to pray towards the 'forbidden gathering place'.

Uploaded 11-01-20

If Dan Gibson is right, Muslims are praying in the wrong direction. In the film 'The Sacred City' we set out his evidence from within Islamic and ancient histories - while also using modern technologies - to track down the biggest secret of the last fifteen hundred years. Gibson not only finds the location of the original Mecca but also provides a convincing argument as to how such a great misunderstanding in Islamic history came about.

While clearly controversial, The Sacred City is respectful of Islam's prophet, and does not dispute the events of the Qur'an; but shows how a deliberate attempt was made to hide from Islam, secrets that impact every Muslim today. The evidence is compelling and fascinating. In a time when the world agenda is being set by Islam, it is more important than ever for the origins and history of this world religion to be examined afresh. This is an important documentary with world-wide appeal for both religious and secular audiences. Beautifully filmed in the ruins and deserts of the middle east, the film is a detective story that investigates the dawn of Islam and will become the most talked about film for years to come.

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The Astonishing Life Of China's Tyrant Empress | Wu Zetian | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Since her death 1300 years ago, Wu Zetian has been remembered as a callous tyrant, who brought calamity to China. But now, extraordinary new discoveries are revealing a very different picture of her reign.

Uploaded 18-01-20

As archaeologists investigate hidden tombs, spectacular pagodas, gigantic palaces and priceless treasures from her time, they are uncovering a very different story of China’s female Emperor, her skills and her empire. Wu Zetian’s China was a military, economic and cultural superpower, whose influence stretched from the edge of the Mediterranean to Japan and India. Recent discoveries reveal the wealth and stability of her reign, and point to her skills as a politician and a leader. But they also provide tantalising new evidence of the cruelty and violence at the heart of her regime.

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What Was Life Like In Dark Ages Britain?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 30-03-25

Was Britain's early history actually a vibrant period, when the island thrived under foreign influences from as far afield as the Middle East. Discover the real history of this time period beyond the myths of King Arthur and Merlin.

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The Cradle of London | Thames Through Time

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0000

This fascinating documentary takes us back to the early days of the Thames barge matches when they started in 1863 - the second oldest sailing competition in the world. This documentary includes the third and fourth episode.

Uploaded 10-01-20

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The Surprisingly Deadly World Of Farming In The 1900s

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:32:30 -0000

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Uploaded 27-07-25

Three modern archeologists and historians try and spend a year living like Edwardian farmers. However, dangers rear their heads in suprising places with deadly Edwardian fertilizer being a particular concern.

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The Murderous World Of Medieval Scotland

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered an 800-year-old skeleton with stab wounds, reigniting a medieval murder mystery. Geneticist Professor Turi King and homicide detective Rod Demery are piecing together clues, from analyzing ancient bones to examining possible motives. Could this young man have been a victim of a violent past, or was he preyed upon as a pilgrim? Using forensic analysis, they're attempting to unlock secrets buried for centuries.

Uploaded 02-04-25

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The Truth Behind The Ark Of The Covenant | The Ark Of The Covenant

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:35:00 -0000

According to the Bible, The Ark of the Covenant was a box which housed the two tablets of stone inscribed with the Ten Commandments. It was constructed by a man called Belazeel on Mount Sinai in Ancient Egypt to the instructions given to Moses by God. An object of immense power - capable of laying waste armies, of killing those who dared touch it in a flash of sparks, and guaranteed victory to those who carried it before them into battle. Over the centuries it has remained an object of great mystery, inspiring books, feature films and infinite questions. But can modern science shed new light on what the Ark really was? This compelling and controversial film aims to shed new light on the Ark of the Covenant and perhaps finally unravel the truth behind one of the greatest biblical mysteries of all.

Uploaded 13-12-19

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The Buried Bronze Age Religious Site Found By A Road

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:19:00 -0000

Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate a Bronze Age religious site. What can this fascinating site tell us about our ancient ancestors?

Uploaded 29-12-24

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The Hunt For The Lost Cities Of Ancient Persia

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Join David Adams as he retraces the journey of Alexander the Great on his conquest through the Persian Empire and into India. Discover what's left of these Ancient Civilizations and how Alexander's Journey helped reshape this part of the World.

Uploaded 06-04-25

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The Deadly Lead Mines Of Tudor England

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:30 -0000

A team of modern historians and archaeologists move in to a Tudor farm and experience what it was like to work during this time period. However, being a Tudor farmer doesn't just entail tending to crops and animals but a whole swathe of other tasks, including dangerous lead mining.

Uploaded 10-08-25

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The Repressed Sex Lives Of The Victorians

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0000

The public's perception of the Victorian era is that upper-class fustiness with a cold attitude to pleasure and mirth, but to what extent is that true? Discover what was really going on behind closed doors in Victorian Britain and why everything we thought we knew might be wrong.

Uploaded 09-04-25

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The Fisherman Mystery | Mummy Forensics | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:40:00 -0000

The Mummy Research Team at the University of York examine a Peruvian mummy that had lain hidden in a London storage facility and attempt to discover why it was preserved in an unusual cross-legged posture.

Uploaded 10-12-19

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Hidden Killers: The Deadliest Inventions In Historic Homes

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 13-04-25

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.

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The Truth Behind The Bizarre Skeleton Buried At Stonehenge

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:42:30 -0000

Archaeologist Mike Pitts investigates the cause of death of a person, whose 3,000-year-old remains were found in a shallow grave at Stonehenge. With such a significant monument as its backdrop, there must have been a reason behind this mysterious final resting place.

Uploaded 20-08-25

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Chariot Burials And Other Bizarre Practices From Britain's Ancient Past

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate the incredible archeological sites found all over the United Kingdom and beyond. What mysteries does the UK's soil and seas hide?

Uploaded 20-04-25

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Surviving A Year As A 1900s British Farmer

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0000

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Uploaded 27-08-25

Three modern archaeologists immerse themselves in early 20th-century rural life. Over a full year, they raise livestock, cultivate strawberries, make cider, and preserve food using traditional Edwardian methods. Facing the challenges of the seasons from preparing soil and tending crops to managing animals and coping with frost, they also explore the customs, trades, and celebrations that shaped Edwardian farming communities.

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Diana and Sarah: The Royal Wives Who Defied Convention | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Using unique BBC footage, this documentary tells the story of two royal women, each of whom rebelled against convention in her own way, until they both became royal outcasts.

Uploaded 27-12-19

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Churchill's Secret Son

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:47:30 -0000

Brendan Bracken was Winston Churchill's closest advisor for over 30 years. Was Brendan Bracken Churchill's illegitimate son? In the 1920s even Winston's wife had to ask. This documentary tells the truth about this remarkable man.

Uploaded 06-12-19

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The 9-Year-Old Girl Who Convicted Her Own Family Of Witchcraft

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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Uploaded 27-04-25

This is an extraordinary story of the most disturbing witch trial in British history and the key role played in it by one nine-year-old girl. Jennet Device, a beggar-girl from Pendle in Lancashire, was the star witness in 1612 in the trial of her own mother, her brother, her sister and many of her neighbours; thanks to her chilling testimony, they were all hanged.

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How Britain's Tea Obsession Created The World's Fastest Sailing Ship

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:50:00 -0000

The infamous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark, endured drunken captains and murderous crews, and even inspired a whiskey.

Uploaded 31-08-25

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King Charles I: The Story Behind Britain's Most Hated Monarch

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Professor Kate Williams studies the reign of Charles I, who succeeded James I in 1625. Hear how religious upheaval and authoritarian rule led to civil war and a beheading.

Uploaded 26-12-19

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How The First Printing Press Revolutionised Medieval Society

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:52:30 -0000

Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented.

Uploaded 05-12-19

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Who Were The Forgotten Queens That Ruled Ancient Egypt?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Egypt has been ruled by a woman no fewer than 18 times and yet they can often be left on the sidelines of history. Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt, using buildings and artefacts to bring to life four of its most powerful female rulers.

Uploaded 04-05-25

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How The Edwardians Were "Playing God With Fish"

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:55:00 -0000

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. The team get to grips with the revolutionary technologies of the age. Peter embarks on building a trout farm and populating it by using revolutionary fish-breeding techniques that were new to Devon's Edwardian farmers.

Uploaded 03-09-25

0:00 - The Art of Edwardian Horse Plowing
5:33 - The Petrol Revolution: Early Tractors vs. Horses
13:22 - Pioneering Edwardian Fish Hatcheries
29:22 - Forging the Tools of the Trade
41:52 - New Ventures and Edwardian Rural Life
55:59 - Hatching Success and Cultural Innovations

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Mummy Forensics: The Missing Body | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0000

A bodiless mummy head is examined and clues about the person are gathered from the head alone.

Uploaded 24-12-19

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Jack London: Who Was America's First Celebrity Author?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:57:30 -0000

After separating from his first wife, Jack London's adventure continues. He writes White Fang and decides it is time once again to take a political stance. He also continues his journey out in the wild west and even around the world.

Uploaded 07-09-25

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Kate Middleton: The Next Queen of England | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

The remarkable transformation of a young English woman. Combining remarkable footage and expert interviews, this authoritative special presents the true story of Kate Middleton, the seemingly ordinary young woman now destined to be Queen of England. From comparatively modest circumstances, the Middleton family could not be more different from the royal family.

Uploaded 20-12-19

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The Artist's Life | Secrets of the Exhibit EP6

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

The life of legendary painter Tom Thompson is explored through the relics of his life.

Uploaded 30-11-19

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Can We Survive On A 1900s Farm During Winter?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:02:30 -0000

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.

Uploaded 10-09-25

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Why Victorian Workhouses Were Even Worse Than You Think

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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For generations, the workhouse was one of the most feared institutions in Britain. Discover the appalling conditions found within these establishments and how they were deliberately set up to humiliate their inmates.

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SS Great Britain: The Ship That Revolutionized The Seas

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:05:00 -0000

The first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, which she did in 1845 in just 14 days. Designed by Victorian engineering genius Isambard Kingdom Brunel, when completed, it was the longest passenger ship in the world. Its early years were plagued with problems before it found success.

Uploaded 14-09-25

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How These Children Became Trapped In The Victorian Workhouse

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0000

1 in 10 British citizens today has a direct family connection to the workhouse. Discover some of the individual stories of this cruel and dehumanising institution.
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Copper Mining: The Most Dangerous Job In 1900s Britain

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:07:30 -0000

Archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn go down a copper mine, just a few hundred yards from their cottage, which was once the major source of Morwhellam Quay's wealth. Historian Ruth Goodman learns the art of lacemaking, visiting the town of Honiton, which became world famous for its lace. The boys also go tin mining in Cornwall, an industry which survived until the end of the 20th century.

Uploaded 17-09-25

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Uncovering Jesus's Lost Tomb | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0000

The Lost Tomb of Jesus is a documentary which makes a case that the 2,000-year-old "Tomb of the Ten Ossuaries" belonged to the family of Jesus of Nazareth.

Uploaded 17-12-19

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A Shelter From The Apocalypse | Secrets of the Exhibit EP5

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:10:00 -0000

Explore a secret Cold War bunker that has been converted into a museum.

Uploaded 23-11-19

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Who Was The Real William Wallace? | Fact Or Fiction | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0000

Tony Robinson goes on the trail of William Wallace, the Scottish warrior whose story was told in the film Braveheart.

Uploaded 16-12-19

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We Spent A Year Working As Victorian Farmers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:12:30 -0000

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The documentary series "Victorian Farm" follows three historians—Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands, and Peter Ginn—as they spend a full calendar year living and working on a Victorian farm in Shropshire, England. Their goal is to experience and document the day-to-day life of rural Victorians, a period marked by both ancient traditions and the dawn of industrialization.

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Historians Try To Survive As Tudor Peasants

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:00:00 -0000

A team of modern historians and archaeologists move in to a Tudor farm, but can they get everything ready in time for the harsh winter? They must coppice hazel, build a pig enclosure, commission a guild, plough using oxen, make rushlights, make wattle-and-daub barriers, sow peas and barley using broadcasting, and celebrate religious festivals. Oh my!

Uploaded 13-07-25

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The Insane Workload Of An Edwardian Farmer In Springtime

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:15:00 -0000

In Devon's tranquil Tamar Valley, archaeologists Alex Langland and Peter Ginn, along with historian Ruth Goodman, are living and working as Edwardian farmers for a year. In this installment, they tackle the arrival of spring in March, a crucial time for the farm's prosperity.

Uploaded 01-10-25

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Worst Christmas Jobs In History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0000

Let's face it, there's always been plenty of extra work to be done at Christmas time. Be it late night shelf-stacking at your local mall, cramming this year's must-have items into valuable shop space in an effort to fuel the 'pile 'em high, sell 'em dear' festive shopping frenzy, or doing the night shift down the sorting office to help out the postie, it's a tradition for students, down-at-pocket teenagers and lonely housewives. But the seasonal labour market hasn't always been just about earning pin money and having a lark. Back in the olden days, folks had to work their fingers to the bone in some of the worst Christmas jobs in history...

Uploaded 14-12-19

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What Was Braveheart Really Like? | Fact Or Fiction | Absolute History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:19:00 -0000

Tony Robinson goes on the trail of William Wallace, the Scottish warrior, better known as Braveheart. Was he really the way the film portrayed him? A charming, selfless patriot?

Uploaded 31-03-20

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We Spent One Miserable Day As Edwardian Fisherman

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:17:30 -0000

Living the life of an Edwardian farmer isn't just about working the land—it's about working the sea! This month, Ruth Goodman is hunting for brown shrimp and building a fish smokery, while Alex and Peter join a traditional sailing trawler, the Key Wade, for a dangerous trawl. From cattle droving and making essential lanolin to learning the deceptive secrets of the Edwardian séance, our team fights to find a new source of income.

Uploaded 08-10-25

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The Controversial Legacy Of King Charles III | The Madness Of Prince Charles

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0000

For 56 years Prince Charles was the King in waiting - a wait that has surely been hard on him. Against the background of his wedding to Camilla, the film examines his controversial ideas on architecture (nothing too modern, please), medicine (coffee enemas and a diet of liquidized fruit), and religion (flirting with Islam, Sikhism, and regularly visiting the Greek Orthodox monasteries on Mount Athos). Looking at the heir to the throne's difficult relationships with women, family, and the public, we find out what makes Charles tick.

Uploaded 11-10-19

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The Backbreaking Labor Of Summer On A Victorian Farm

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:20:00 -0000

In the mid-season of the Victorian Farm project, our historians race to bring in the vital spring life and face the crushing challenges of an 1880s farm. Alex and Peter oversee successful lambing and pig farrowing, but an incessant wet summer leads to a disastrous failed hay harvest. With their winter feed destroyed, everything rests on the efficiency of new Victorian machinery like the massive Reaper Binder and the success of their final wheat crop.

Uploaded 12-10-25

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The Brighton Express Murder: The First Criminal To Be Caught Using A Composite Sketch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0000

The Victorian railway boom transformed Britain, but it also opened the door to a new kind of crime. This is the shocking history of blood on the tracks—beginning with the notorious Brighton Express Murder of 1881.

Uploaded 02-11-25

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What Was Taking A Vacation Like In Edwardian Britain?

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:22:30 -0000

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn are living as Edwardian farmers for a year. The episode centers on preparing for the arrival of a paddle steamer full of tourists for Empire Day, a huge summertime bonanza.

Uploaded 15-10-25

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The One Of A Kind Artefact Stolen From An Exhibit | Secrets Of The Exhibit EP1 | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:00 -0000

Would the promise of being rich ever drive you to rob something? What about a painting, or an ancient artefact? Join us as we delve into some of the most prolific museum robberies in history.

Uploaded 05-10-19

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The Gruesome Railway Murder That Haunted Victorian Britain

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:00 -0000

The Victorian railway network was a marvel of technology, connecting Britain like never before—but it also offered new opportunities for crime. In 1864, the blood-splattered, empty compartment of a first-class carriage shocked the nation and exposed the terrifying vulnerability of rail travel.

Uploaded 26-10-25

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The Grim Realities Of Life Before Medicine | Medieval Dead | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Through thorough investigation, experts are shedding light on the illnesses and diseases that blighted medieval life, and reveal that leprosy may not have have been as horrible as the history books have claimed.

Uploaded 04-10-19

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The Art of Armour | Secrets of the Exhibit EP2

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:27:30 -0000

This episode explores a gallery of amour from centuries ago.

Uploaded 19-10-19

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What We Learned From Spending A Year As Edwardian Farmers

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0000

It's August, and the historians' year of living as Edwardian farmers is over—but not before the final, critical oat harvest. Rain threatens to destroy their crop, forcing them to master the ancient art of charcoal making to forge a bespoke weather vane, while also building a rudimentary barometer.

Uploaded 05-11-25

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The Hardships Of Harvest Time In Edwardian Britain

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000

It’s July in the tranquil Tamar Valley, and the Edwardian farm team faces their busiest month yet. Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands, and Peter Ginn must race against time—and the weather—to bring in the highly valuable cherry and potato harvests.

Uploaded 29-10-25

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The Secrets Of Medieval Plague Pit Victims | Medieval Dead | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Experts try to piece together a gruesome jigsaw when the skeleton of a medieval woman is found.

Uploaded 27-09-19

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Defenders Of Masterby | Medieval Dead

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0000

Tim Sutherland and the team make a return trip to Sweden, where they hunt for clues to a battle that took place on the island of Gotland.

Uploaded 20-09-19

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How A 600-Year-Old Break In The Royal Lineage Has Made Every Monarch Since Illegitimate

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:32:30 -0000

In this documentary, we investigate a startling discovery hidden within the archives of Rouen Cathedral. New evidence suggests that King Edward IV was illegitimate—conceived while his father was miles away at war. If true, this single medieval scandal invalidates the entire royal line of succession, from the Tudors and Victorians right down to the House of Windsor today.

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Niger: The Land Of Fear With David Adams | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0000

The Sahara is the biggest desert on earth ... it takes its name from the Arab word for "emptiness". In the dead heart of that emptiness there's a place called the Tenere. The Tenere takes its name from the Tuareg word for "nothing". A nothing the size of France in the middle of an emptiness the size of the United States. It's no wonder the locals call this place "The Land Of Fear". David Adams retraces the trade routes of the people who call this stove-hot corner of the planet home.

Uploaded 17-09-19

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The First Pyramid Of Ancient Egypt | Immortal Egypt | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:00 -0000

Joann sees how people here changed, in just a few centuries, from primitive farmers to pyramid builders and finds the early evidence for Egypt's amazing gods and obsession with death and the afterlife.

Uploaded 22-06-19

On her search, Joann travels almost 20,000 years back in time to discover north Africa's earliest rock art, she discovers how the first writing was used to calculate taxes and explores one of the first stone structures on earth - Egypt's first pyramid. Joann ends her journey in the largest monument of them all - the Great Pyramid. Here, she explains how Egypt had now reached a pinnacle - the ultimate society, creating one of the wonders of the ancient world.

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The Ghastly Story Of The First Policeman Killed On Britain's Railways

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0000

The Victorian railway boom transformed Britain, but beneath the tracks lay a dark criminal underworld. This documentary delves into the shocking 1895 murder of Detective Sergeant Robert Kidd—the first railway policeman killed in the line of duty. Based on files from Scotland Yard and the railway police, we explore the precarious lives of the coal miners accused of the crime, the desperate motive, and the brutal fight that cost a man his life.

Uploaded 26-11-25

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The Mystery Of The Ancient Egyptian Obelisk In New York City

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:37:30 -0000

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Thousands of people walk through Central Park every day unknowingly passing by a crumbling relic that connects the Big Apple to ancient Egypt. Scott ventures to New York City after learning that an ancient Egyptian obelisk located in Central Park is undergoing restorations. The obelisk's hieroglyphs tell a unique story of the pharaoh that built it. But when researchers discover Freemasonic symbols under the 3,500 year old monument, a wrench is thrown into the timeline of History. Scott ventures into busy NYC searching for the truth behind the symbols and in doing so uncovers a secret message on the ceiling of Grand Central Station that points to an ancient alignment in the heart of America.

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Last Stand At Visby | Medieval Dead | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Experts unearth the mass graves of those who died at the battle of Visby in 1361, revealing the bravery of the Gutes in their defense against the Danish king's army.

Uploaded 30-08-19

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How The Great Rebellion Affected England | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:40:00 -0000

Part two of The Peasants' Revolt. Tony Robinson explores the major uprising across large parts of England in 1381; it's origins, motives and aftermath.

Uploaded 18-06-19

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The 1910 Railway Murder That Gripped Edwardian Britain

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0000

In 1910, the British railway system, a symbol of progress, became the stage for a shocking crime: the brutal murder of wages clerk John Nisbet. He was robbed of £370 (a substantial sum at the time) and shot five times in a moving train carriage near Newcastle. In this detailed true-crime documentary, we investigate the case of John Alexander Dickman, the man accused of the crime. Explore the dawn of railway crime, the flaws in the police's crucial eyewitness identification, and the dramatic trial that hinged on circumstantial evidence.

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The British Home Revolution Of The 1950s

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:30 -0000

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Explore how science and technology completely transformed 1950s Britain, taking it from the bleakness of post-war austerity to an era of modern affluence and optimism. Going into the revolution that started in the home, from the rise of chemical fertilizers like "National Grow" replacing horse manure in the garden, to the creation of toxic-but-popular pesticides. We uncover the social impact of new inventions, including the iconic Triumph Thunderbird superbike and the first affordable family cars, which provided a taste of freedom and fueled the new British holiday obsession, despite the popular use of baby oil as suntan lotion.

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The Story Of Prince William And Prince Harry's Childhood | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0000

What was the childhood of the two Princes really like?

Uploaded 24-08-19

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The Debauchery of Rome's Fifth Emperor | Nero | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0000

Tony Robinson's Romans series continues as he examines the life of Nero.

Uploaded 14-06-19

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Evidence unearthed of Richard III's lost chapel | Medieval Dead

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Using skeleton analysis and dramatic reconstruction, experts hunt for Richard III's lost chapel in Towton, North Yorkshire. What secrets will they reveal?

Uploaded 23-08-19

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The Fascinating Life Of Philip's Mother, Princess Alice | Queen's Mother-In-Law

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:47:30 -0000

We all know about the late Queen Mum - one of Britain's most instantly recognisable figures. But few have even heard of the Queen's mother-in-law, Princess Alice. And yet, the life story of Prince Philip's mother almost defies belief.

Uploaded 08-06-19

A great granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Prince Philip's mother married into the Greek royal family - only to see the Greek monarchy overthrown by revolution. Fleeing into exile, she suffered a severe nervous breakdown. She was locked away in mental hospitals and subjected to experimental treatments by psychiatrists - including Sigmund Freud himself. The trauma had a shattering effect on Princess Alice's marriage and led to a fractured childhood for her only son Prince Philip.

Philip's mother eventually fought her way back from mental illness, and became an unlikely hero of World War Two - risking her life to hide a Jewish family from the Nazis. When her son married the future Queen Elizabeth in 1948, Alice turned down the option of a cosy royal life. Instead she chose to dedicate herself to working with the poor in Greece, gave away all her possessions and even founded her own religious order.

Featuring exclusive interviews with family members and previously unseen archive footage, this film sheds new light on one of the royal family's most remarkable but little known personalities.

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The Last Radio Transmissions Before Amelia Earhart's Mysterious Disappearance

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0000

The pursuit of flight was a revolution that captivated the world, and in its early days, offered a new frontier for women to break barriers. Amelia Earhart was the trailblazing aviator who became the face of this change, breaking records and defying expectations in a male-dominated world.

Uploaded 14-12-25

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The Lost Treasure Hoard Of Little Big Horn

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:50:00 -0000

In 1874, Lt. Colonel George sent Custer on a scouting mission to the Black Hills area. He reportedly found something while he was there - gold. This sparked a gold rush of settlers flooding the sacred Native American lands, which in turned sparked off a war. In response to the uprising, Custer led his forces into the ill-planned Battle of Little Big Horn, where he made his infamous Last Stand. But, before the battle, some say there was treasure to be had - gold coins, paper currency, and other valuables brought to the battlefield. So, what happened to the treasure after the battle.

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King Harold: The Rise And Fall of The Last Anglo Saxon King | Fact of Fiction | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic leader.

Uploaded 17-08-19

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The Day Napoleon Lost His Empire

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:52:30 -0000

This transcript depicts the high-stakes diplomatic duel in 1813 between Napoleon Bonaparte and the Austrian statesman Klemens von Metternich. As Napoleon’s "Grand Armée" reels from the disastrous Russian campaign, Austria shifts from a reluctant ally to a power-broker. The video explores Napoleon’s attempt to maintain his European empire, his creation of the "Confederation of the Rhine," and his tactical marriage to Marie Louise of Austria, ultimately showing how his refusal to compromise led to his downfall and the birth of German nationalism.

Uploaded 04-03-26

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Mandela: From Prison to President | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0000

A moving and intimate portrayal of Nelson Mandela filmed on the campaign trail in the days leading up to South Africa's first democratic election.

Uploaded 10-08-19

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What Happened To The Fortune Of Captain Kidd?

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:55:00 -0000

Scott Wolter receives an intriguing tip from a published author on pirate's treasure troves and business magnates that may involve one of the richest men in America's history-John Jacob Astor. Scott learns that Astor made a fortune in real estate and the fur trade, but records show he may have really gotten his start from a lost treasure belonging to the famed pirate Captain Kidd.

Uploaded 08-03-26

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Can Modern Couples Survive A Year As Pioneers

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:19:00 -0000

Can modern couples spend a year in the Canadian wilderness, living like 19th-century pioneers? See how the modern couples are selected and how long they manage to tough it out.

Uploaded 01-01-25

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This Is The Best Preserved Ancient Mummy Ever Found

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0000

In 1972, while digging a hill in Changsha, workers stumbled upon a tomb that would rewrite the history of death. Inside was Lady Dai (Xin Zhui), a woman who died 160 years before Christ, yet her skin was still soft, her limbs were flexible, and her veins still contained red blood.

Uploaded 18-01-26

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The Innovation Of French Renaissance Cooking | Let's Cook History | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:57:30 -0000

Lets Cook History is an entertaining and informative five-part series exploring the origins of European cooking and eating habits. Each episode reconstructs a famous meal on from a different period in history, depicting the evolution of tastes, customs and world trades that have shaped the contemporary cuisine.

Uploaded 27-04-19

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The Most Dangerous and Disgusting Jobs In Victorian England

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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We dive into the "Worst Jobs" of the Victorian era. From the "Smoke Eaters" of the early fire service to the "Pure Collectors" scavenging dog waste for the tanning industry, we explore the back-breaking and often lethal labor that built our modern world.

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The Original Fast Food: Culinary Legacies Left By The Ancient Romans

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0000

The Roman empire was a time of power and brutality, fuelled by violent games and bloodbaths. However, it was also abundent in refinement and extreme sensuality. Food and cooking was an key indicator of success, with quality and abundance of dishes the primary measure. As the first and largest european civilisation, Rome was at the epicentre of culinary innovation, with an acute emphasis on vegatables, meat and spices.

Uploaded 19-04-19

From eating lying down, to watering down fine wines, Rome had unique practices when it came to dining. Techniques are examined, and strange staples, such as a fish intestine sauce that was the Roman equivalent of ketchup, are revealed. We explore the taste laboratories of Epicius, the master behind Rome's cooking prowess, and source of inspiration for the best chefs today.

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The Dark Truth About Julius Caesar | Tony Robinson's Romans | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:02:30 -0000

Julius Caesar is one of the monumental figures of history. He forged the role of Emperor and was worshipped as a brilliant general and reformer, but he was killed by the people who knew him best.

Uploaded 12-04-19

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How The Bubonic Plague Killed 100,000 Londoners | The Great Plague | Absolute History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0000

The Great Plague of 1665 killed 100,000 Londoners - one in three of the people living in the city. While kept diaries have provided terrifying testaments to the horrors of that summer, other stories have been hidden in the archives of London churches for centuries. Rare documents unearthed in some of the cities oldest places of worship now tell the story of what it was like for an ordinary person, more often than not living in poverty, as the plague swept through London. This factual drama follows the lives of those living in Cock and Key Alley, one of the dank and dismal yards squeezed between Fleet Street and the Thames - and brings to life 17th Century London at one of its most frightening moments.

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