What Did Catherine The Great Eat And Other Historical Figures Eat?

From Absolute History. Discover what different legendary figures liked to throughout history. From the succulent banquets of Catherine the Great to the more rustic flavors favored by Wolves, this series has it all! 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit…

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Iron Age Britain’s Bizarre Chariot Burials

From Absolute History. In this Iron Age special, Professor Alice Roberts and archaeologists from across Britain examine incredible finds that challenge the notion that Iron Age societies were primitive and warlike. From Britain’s best-preserved chariot burial to the underwater remains of a crannog, watch as archaeologists reveal the secrets of pre-Roman Britain. 💚 Join the…

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Why Does This Stately Home Have A Pagan Stone Circle In The Garden?

From Absolute History. Join Julie Montagu as she explores Stonor Park, a stately home famous for its enigmatic stone circle in the garden. Why is it there and what other secrets can be found in this historic home. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover…

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Why Did Henry VIII Have So Many Wives?

From Absolute History. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d While Henry VIII may have helped turn Britain into a modern nation-state, he is far more famous for the number of wives he had. Why did Henry have so many spouses and why did many of them meet such an untimely end? 💚 Join…

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What Is It like To Grow Up In A 16th Century Castle?

From Absolute History. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d Join Julie Montagu as she explores the historic seat of the Earls of Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke House. Discover the intriguing history of this stately home and how the Montagus ultimately lost this grand property. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive…

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The Controversial And Deadly History Of Alpine Climbing

From Absolute History. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d Discover the fascinating history of the men who climbed the North Face of the Eiger in the shadow of Hitler’s Reich and the links between Alpine climbing and fascism. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR…

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Victorian England’s Most Gruesome Railway Murders

From Absolute History. Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. The cases start from 1864 with the the first murder on a British railway. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover…

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Why Was President Nixon So Paranoid?

From Absolute History. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d David Reynolds takes a fresh look at the embattled presidency of Richard Nixon as he ran it largely from his ‘den’ – a hideaway office across the road from the White House. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member…

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Archeologists Uncover How Napoleon Lost At Waterloo

From Absolute History. This video is brought to you by: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/page-97e41a96-dcbc-4fa1-9703-fe06faa6740d Have Archeologists uncovered a key strategic advantage that Wellington held over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo? Join Professor Alice Roberts and a team of expert archaeologists as they uncover the timeless masterpieces from across Britain and beyond. 💚 Join the Absolute History club…

When Malcom X Visited Birmingham

Cambridge 5: The Real Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

From Absolute History. Kim Philby was a British intelligence officer, spy for the Soviet Union and member of the notorious Cambridge 5. What inspired this man to leak intelligence to the Soviets and to turn his back on the country where he grew up? 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive…

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Uncovering The Bizarre Burial Rites Of Roman Britain

From Absolute History. The Romans left a monumental impact on the British landscape. But some of their most tantalising and enigmatic remains lie just beneath our feet. Join Professor Alice Roberts and a team of expert archaeologists as they uncover the timeless masterpieces left behind by the Romans in Britain. 💚 Join the Absolute History…

What Was Life Like For A 19th-Century Fur Trader?

From Absolute History. Follow an eight-person volunteer team as they attempt to recreate the journey made by fur traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company during the 1840s by travelling from Winnipeg to Hudson Bay. The trip covers 800 miles (1200 kilometers) and takes the team through the heart of the Canadian wilderness. 💚 Join the…

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The Lost Sunken Shipwrecks Of Tudor Britain

From Absolute History. The Tudors were one of British history’s most influential and famous dynasties. Join Professor Alice Roberts and a team of expert archaeologists as they uncover the timeless masterpieces left behind by the Tudors. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past…

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Alfred The Great: The Dark Age King Who Defeated The Vikings

From Absolute History. King Alfred of Wessex faced a crisis in 878 AD when a mounted force of Danes crossed into Wessex, catching him defenseless while his army had been disbanded. Despite the initial defeat, King Alfred was not finished. Alfred vowed to return victorious, earning the nickname "Alfred the Great" for his qualities of…

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Enormous Roman Excavation Reveals New Secrets About Ancient Life

From Absolute History. In this episode of Digging for Britain, archaeologists uncover remarkable Roman history across the UK. From Hadrian’s Wall to Vindolanda Fort, they explore ancient military roads, forts, and a well-preserved Roman village. Notable finds include a rare glass bead, a Roman soldier’s helmet, and a silver coin dating back to 222 AD.…

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When A 16th Century Galleon Sailed Through 21st Century London #london #history

The Shocking History of the Electric Chair

From Absolute History. This documentary explores the shocking history of the electric chair, from its invention to the first use in America. It delves into the fierce rivalry between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse during the War of Currents, revealing how Edison used his influence to promote the electric chair as a new method of…

From Fierce Flames to Bridgerton Fame: How Castle Howard Was Restored

From Absolute History. In this episode of American Viscountess, we explore the dramatic story of Castle Howard’s restoration after a devastating fire in 1940. Once a grand 18th-century masterpiece, the iconic manor was engulfed in flames, destroying its central dome, luxurious state rooms, and priceless collections. Remarkably, no lives were lost, but the damage was…

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Was The Hindenburg Disaster The Most Shocking Thing Ever Caught On Camera?

From Absolute History. Discover the rise and fall of the Zeppelin era, and how the luxury airship Hindenburg met its fiery end in 1937. With rare footage and expert insights, we explore the mystery behind the explosion, eyewitness accounts, and the lasting impact on aviation history. Was it sabotage or a tragic accident? Watch now…

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The Former Astronaut Who Led Six Expeditions To Hunt For Noah’s Ark | Myth Hunters

From Absolute History. This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of NASA astronaut James Irwin, who, after walking on the moon, became obsessed with uncovering one of history’s greatest mysteries: Noah’s Ark. Driven by faith and a passion for exploration, Irwin embarked on six perilous expeditions to Mount Ararat, the legendary resting place of the Ark.…

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Can Modern Families Thrive in a 1937 Fishing Village?

From Absolute History. In this living history series, we follow two families as they return to a lost way of life in a remote fishing-village. In simple wooden homes with only the tools, clothing, and supplies of 1937, five adults and five children live under a mercantile system. How will they fare? 💚 Join the…

Worst ways to die in history (part 9)

How Did George Orwell Predict Mind Control In Our World Today?

From Absolute History. This documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of George Orwell. Please subscribe to their channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles George Orwell, actually born Eric Arthur Blair on 25 June 1903, was one of the most seminal writers in history, profoundly predicting several aspects of the world today through his literature.…

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The Day The Sky Split Open: The Mysterious Explosion Of Tunguska

From Absolute History. The Tunguska event was a large explosion of between 3 and 50 megatons that occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Yeniseysk Governorate, Russia, on the morning of 30 June 1908. But what really caused it? In this documentary, we set off to find out. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to…

Worst ways to die in history (part 8)

The Crazy History Of Psychedelics In 46 Minutes

From Absolute History. In this documentary, uncover how substances like LSD and magic mushrooms fueled a revolution in art, music, and societal norms. The film also reveals the darker side of this psychedelic era, examining the CIA’s covert MK-Ultra program, which used these mind-altering drugs for controversial experiments in mind control. Through expert insights and…

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