From Absolute History. Ramses II—Ramses the Great—is the ultimate embodiment of Egyptian power, but behind the colossal monuments of Abu Simbel lies the story of history’s most extraordinary patriarch. Siring over 100 children, Ramses turned his massive family into a political machine, placing his sons in high offices and even marrying five of his own…

From Absolute History. From the planting of a titanium flag on the Arctic seabed to the ancient libraries of Alexandria, maps have never been just about geography—they are about power, plunder, and possession. This documentary explores how the "Book of Roger" fueled medieval conquest, how a mathematical error led Columbus to a "New World" he…

From Absolute History. This transcript reveals the shocking truth about Ramesses II, arguably history’s greatest "thief" of monuments. While he is famous for building wonders like Abu Simbel, Egyptologists discovered that Ramesses was a master of usurpation—the practice of erasing a predecessor’s name and carving his own over it. From stealing the statues of his…

From Absolute History. For thousands of years, maps have done far more than just show us the way—they have acted as windows into the deepest passions, anxieties, and prejudices of the human mind. In this documentary, we "scratch beneath the surface" of history’s most remarkable maps: from the 10-foot-tall medieval Ebstorf Map filled with cannibals…

From Absolute History. Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/absolutehistory (In paid partnership with BetterHelp) King Henry VIII is one of history’s most recognizable figures, but the man behind the myth is far more complex than…

From Absolute History. From prehistoric rock carvings to the calculated lines of the Enlightenment, maps have never been just about finding your way—they are about owning the world. In this episode, we journey from the "Year Zero" of cartography in the Italian Alps to the lavish courts of the Sun King, Louis XIV. 💚 Join…

From Absolute History. In 1911, the world was rocked by the "unimaginable" news: the Mona Lisa had been stolen from the Louvre. For over two years, the masterpiece was truly gone, leaving the "greatest detectives in the world" clueless and leading to the interrogation of famous figures like Pablo Picasso. In this documentary, we retrace…

From Absolute History. 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…

From Absolute History. In 1429, France was a nation on its knees, torn apart by a century of war and occupied by English invaders. The crown was lost, the King was in hiding, and the people were starving. Then came Joan: a simple farm girl from Lorraine who claimed she didn’t just hear voices—she heard…

From Absolute History. 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…

From Absolute History. This documentary explores the life and reign of Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen." It dramatizes her survival through the reign of "Bloody Mary," her political mastery over a court of men who sought to control her, her tragic rivalry with Mary Queen of Scots, and her ultimate triumph over the Spanish Armada.…

From Absolute History. 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. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become…

From Absolute History. Before the US declared its independence, its destiny hung in the balance with the vast lands of America up for grabs to anyone willing to stake a claim. Called to examine a possibly ancient land claim, Scott Wolter is drawn into an epic quest to prove whether French fur traders were actually…

From Absolute History. 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." 💚 Join the Absolute History club to…

From Absolute History. In a world-first experiment, British cab driver Alan Bilis—diagnosed with terminal cancer—volunteers his body to solve a 3,000-year-old mystery: the "secret art" of mummification. For years, historians believed the Egyptians used simple dry salt to preserve their Pharaohs, but Dr. Stephen Buckley and Dr. Jo Fletcher have a radical new theory. 💚…

From Absolute History. Head to https://betterhelp.com/absolutehistory to get 10% off your first month with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Therapy can be a meaningful space to reflect, grow, and create positive change in your life. 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…