Absolute History

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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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Caligula: The Man Behind The Madness | Absolute History 10.07.2026 1:04:20

Tony Robinson's Romans series continues as he examines the life of Caligula. 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

The Chilling Legacy Of The Great Plague of 1666 10.07.2026 31:48

Join historian Rebecca Rideal and Helen Castor at the site of one of London’s largest plague pits as they uncover the harrowing reality of 17th-century life during the pestilence. From the "madness" that gripped the infected to the wealthy who fled the city and the poor left to face the "arrows of death," we explore the dehumanizing symptoms, the myth of the Great Fire "ending" the plague, and the...

Demise By Wallpaper: The Concealed Killers In The Victorian Home | Hidden Killers | Absolute History 10.07.2026 1:19:43

Hidden Killers of the Victorian Home: In a genuine horror story, Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the lethal products, gadgets and conveniences that lurked in every room of the Victorian home and shows how they were unmasked. 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 contac...

The First Great Rebellion In English History | Absolute History 10.07.2026 1:12:04

Tony Robinson explores the major uprising across large parts of England in 1381; it's origins, motives and aftermath. 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...

Egypt's Most Controversial Pharaoh | Absolute History 10.07.2026 32:12

Akhenaten is ancient Egypt's most mysterious and puzzling pharaoh - for no apparent reason he destroyed the established religion of Egypt and moved 50,000 people to a lonely bay on the edge of the Nile, where he built a magnificent city from scratch. Why Akhenaten unleashed this astounding revolution has never been fully explained. Now the Egypt Detectives set about uncovering the real portrait of...

What Kind Of Queen Will Kate Middleton Be? 10.07.2026 35:17

From a "shy" university student to the most influential woman in the House of Windsor, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has redefined what it means to be a modern royal. But behind the polished public appearances lies a story of extreme discretion, fierce protection, and a battle for health that stopped the world in its tracks.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefi...