Absolute History

Absolute History

Welcome to Absolute History - the home of fun, shocking and curious tales from throughout history. From Tony Robinson's Worst Jobs in History to Suzannah Lipscomb's Hidden Killers, join us to learn about our history the entertaining way. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss out on our new documentaries every week! Sign up for History Hit and unlock hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with new releases every week and ad-free podcasts. Join world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more as they bring history to life. Start your journey today - get...

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14. lis 2026

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The Hunt For Greece's Lost Empire In Ancient Asia 11.09.2026

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.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic s...

The Astonishing Life Of China's Tyrant Empress | Wu Zetian | Absolute History 10.09.2026

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. 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...

London's Living River | Thames Through Time 09.09.2026

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. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please c...

Can Archaeologists Solve The Mystery Of The 'Idaho Torso'? 08.09.2026

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,...

How Catholicism Killed The King | Stuarts: James II | Absolute History 07.09.2026

Professor Kate Williams scrutinises the short reign of James II: the Last Stuart King. This is a re-upload from yesterday's release as it had audio issues. Apologies and thanks to our audience for bringing this to our attention! It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries ple...

The Grimy History Of Paris's 19th Century Sewers 07.09.2026

Go to https://surfshark.com/ABSOLUTEHISTORY for 4 extra months of SurfsharkA 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.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love u...

The Mysteries Of Islam's Most Sacred Site | Absolute History 06.09.2026

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...

What Was Life Like In Dark Ages Britain? 05.09.2026

Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ABSOLUTEHISTORY at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/ABSOLUTEHISTORYWas 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.💚 Join the Abs...

The Cradle of London | Thames Through Time 05.09.2026

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. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please...

The Murderous World Of Medieval Scotland 04.09.2026

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...

The Hunt For The Lost Cities Of Ancient Persia 03.09.2026

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.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic s...

The Repressed Sex Lives Of The Victorians 01.09.2026

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. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love unco...

Hidden Killers: The Deadliest Inventions In Historic Homes 31.08.2026

Download Heroes of History for free via this link and start building your civilisations today: https://tinyurl.com/AbsoluteHistoryHoHDr. 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.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get acce...

Chariot Burials And Other Bizarre Practices From Britain's Ancient Past 30.08.2026

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?💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join His...

Diana and Sarah: The Royal Wives Who Defied Convention | Absolute History 29.08.2026

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. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Lear...

The 9-Year-Old Girl Who Convicted Her Own Family Of Witchcraft 28.08.2026

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)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 Pendl...

King Charles I: The Story Behind Britain's Most Hated Monarch 28.08.2026

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. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn m...

Who Were The Forgotten Queens That Ruled Ancient Egypt? 27.08.2026

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.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo...

Mummy Forensics: The Missing Body | Absolute History 26.08.2026

A bodiless mummy head is examined and clues about the person are gathered from the head alone. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Middleton: The Next Queen of England | Absolute History 25.08.2026

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. It's like Netflix for history... Sign...

Why Victorian Workhouses Were Even Worse Than You Think 24.08.2026

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)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...

How These Children Became Trapped In The Victorian Workhouse 23.08.2026

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. Download Heroes of History for free via this link or QR code, https://innogames.sng.link/Abqbt/quwj/26m3This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com#AbsoluteHis...

Uncovering Jesus's Lost Tomb | Absolute History 22.08.2026

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. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your a...

Who Was The Real William Wallace? | Fact Or Fiction | Absolute History 21.08.2026

Tony Robinson goes on the trail of William Wallace, the Scottish warrior whose story was told in the film Braveheart. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Historians Try To Survive As Tudor Peasants 20.08.2026

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!💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access...

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