How The Horrific Conditions In Strangeways Led To The Worst Prison Riot In British History

From Absolute History. Timewatch examines the lives of former inmates featured in a 1980 documentary about Manchester’s notorious Strangeways prison. The program revisits men who were trapped in a cycle of crime, often due to violent and abusive pasts, and reveals their struggles with life after prison. It contrasts the brutal, overcrowded conditions of the…

The Mystery Of The Lost 13th Century Gaelic Market Town

From Absolute History. 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…

What We Learned From Spending A Year As Edwardian Farmers

From Absolute History. 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. 💚 Join the Absolute…

Our Top 5 Jobs From History RANKED

From Absolute History. 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 as he tries his hand at ancient and historic trades — from Neolithic cordage weaving to the mastery of sail…