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From Absolute History. Courtesy of The Old Operating Theatre Museum. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the…
From Absolute History. Joann Fletcher explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe. In one of Saqqara’s last pyramid complexes, Joann uncovers evidence of famine as the young Egyptian state suffered a worsening climate and political upheaval. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory #ww2history #ww2 Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory #crimeandpunishment #history 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any…
From Absolute History. *We apologize for any sections with uneven audio levels, we are aware of the issue.* This week we take a close look at the worst rural jobs and remember those who risked their necks to maintain the heart of rural life, shifted excrement to produce enduring images of the countryside and saved…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory Courtesy of The Royal Museums Of Greenwich. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of…
From Absolute History. Every imaginable execution method took place at The Tower of London in its 1000-year-old past. The most grisly of all was live disembowelment. The method was so gross and barbaric that Queen Elizabeth I finally banned the practice. The last time it was used was in 1586 on the conspirators of the…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory #history #crimeandpunishment #medieval 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network.…
From Absolute History. Among the thankless tasks tackled by Tony this week is the work of the midshipman, lighthouse keeper, stoker, and trimmer. He will live like the men of Britain’s first navy who survived on minimal rations and like the men who wore sacks on their heads on the luxury liners. 📺 Discover the…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please…
From Absolute History. Torture, treason, and bizarre executions were standard practices at The Tower Of London. The Tower is the United Kingdom’s foremost tourist attraction – an imposing stronghold that has been part of London’s royal heritage for more than 1,000 years. It has changed roles, from fortress to palace to prison; if the stones…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory #ancientrome 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries…
From Absolute History. *We apologize for any sections with uneven audio levels, we are aware of the issue.* You’d suspect that working in a royal palace wood have been preferable to working in the fields. But these royal jobs are among the worst in history. Life was gruelling for those who found themselves working as…
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From Absolute History. The Tower Of London is the United Kingdom’s foremost tourist attraction – an imposing stronghold that has been part of London’s royal heritage for more than 1,000 years. It has changed roles, from fortress to palace to prison; if the stones of this mighty citadel could talk imagine what stories they could…
From Absolute History. Courtesy of the Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory #history #aztecs #crimeandpunishment 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network.…
From Absolute History. #absolutehistory #history #london #mudlarking 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network.…
From Absolute History. Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
From Absolute History. Here’s the history of London’s stink pipes, a by-product of a forgotten era named "The Great Stink." 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with…
From Absolute History. Sir Tony Robinson is in ‘the most rebellious corner of England’ following the fortunes of the Duke of Monmouth’s armed attempt to overthrow the British monarchy. The year is 1685… it’s 25 years after the Restoration, and the catholic James II has just ascended the throne. This is the cue for one…
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From Absolute History. St. Dunstan-In-The-East is now one of the best-kept secrets in the city. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This…
From Absolute History. Sir Tony Robinson is exploring the downfall of King John, the sworn enemy of Robin Hood. He was a famously unpopular and tyrannical medieval king and was hated by all his contemporaries. King John faced opposition due to his quest for money, heavy taxes, and loss of lands, including Normandy which is…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
From Absolute History. You asked and we delivered. Is this the worst way to die in history? The Ancient Persians would think so… 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
From Absolute History. The Great Plague of 1665 killed 100,000 in London alone, 25% of the city’s population, and a further 100,000 in the rest of the country. Taking a look at the parallels between this and the COVID-19 pandemic. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly…
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From Absolute History. Lord Byron’s ex-girlfriend Lady Caroline Lamb was a tiny bit obsessed. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel…
From Absolute History. The Aboriginal story is often buried deep beneath the accepted 247-year Australian historical narrative. It’s not that the Australian story is wrong, it’s just that it’s a wee bit one sided. Getting all historical, Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas, bites back at Australian history. The story of Aboriginal Australia has in many cases…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
From Absolute History. Sir Tony Robinson explores the Pembrokeshire coast to uncover a different kind of Norman Conquest than we are used to. The conquest of the famous Welsh coastline by the Normans was a long and fiercely fought struggle, unlike the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans transformed Pembrokeshire from a Welsh-speaking…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
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From Absolute History. Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the…
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From Absolute History. The Scottish Highlands were once considered by many down south as a mysterious land, but through rebranding efforts in the 19th century, it became one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit to the Highlands led to a massive influx of tourists to the region. We…
From Absolute History. The weird history of how the Royal Observatory at Greenwich came to be at Longitude 0. (Re-uploaded due to problems with the previous video) 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get…
From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
From Absolute History. Courtesy of The Chalke Valley History Festival. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the…
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From Absolute History. Tony Robinson explores the history of North Norfolk, a region in Britain known for its ancient pathways, lost industries, and historic monuments. North Norfolk was once on the verge of becoming a trendy and popular area during Victorian times due to royal patronage, celebrity visitors, and the development of railway lines. The…
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From Absolute History. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:…
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From Absolute History. Tony Robinson is exploring the West Yorkshire Moors, known as Bronte country, to discover the inspiration behind the works of the legendary Bronte sisters. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte were born into a world of mills and moors in the early 19th century in Yorkshire. The writing prowess in the Bronte family…
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From Absolute History. The Victorian era was famous for its rigid class system that divided Britain. Alan Titchmarsh will delve into the working lives of each social tier. Starting with the underclass, we will witness the plight of poor children forced into work in dangerous factories, risking their lives during the industrial revolution. The middle…
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