Absolute History

Francis Pryor examines the history of Britain near the end of the Roman occupation. The first instalment focuses on Britain under Roman rule, revealing a much greater degree of collaboration with the natives than was previously recognised. Sheep-farming archaeologist, Francis Pryor, presents a historical series which explores Britain A.D, the British national character and the ultimate British ico...

In 1950, the average British woman spent her life in a kitchen virtually unchanged from her grandmother's era—hauling coal, scrubbing laundry by hand, and shopping every single day to prevent food from rotting in the larder. By 1959, that same room was a "Technical Wonderland."💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR📺 You can now beco...

In contrast with the common representation of the middle ages as a gloomy era haunted with famine, this episode provides a more positive view on medieval cuisine. Throughout Europe, medieval kitchens were often filled with innovative, healthy and savory dishes. Enjoy the elaborate information on the preparation of bread, meat, wine and herbs consumed in castles, monasteries and the growing cities....

In 1910, the British railway system, a symbol of progress, became the stage for a shocking crime: the brutal murder of wages clerk John Nisbet. He was robbed of £370 (a substantial sum at the time) and shot five times in a moving train carriage near Newcastle. In this detailed true-crime documentary, we investigate the case of John Alexander Dickman, the man accused of the crime. Explore the dawn...

Two thousand years ago one of history's most notorious individuals was born. Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known to us as 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...

Born with the weight of a future crown, Prince William’s life has been a delicate balancing act between thousand-year-old traditions and the "modern" influence of his mother, Princess Diana. From the tragic public mourning of 1997 to his years as a search-and-rescue pilot, William has navigated a path defined by duty, heartbreak, and a quiet determination to be "the people’s king."💚 Join the Abso...

Tony Robinson continues his look at The Worst Jobs in History with a rundown on the worst royal jobs. As Tony takes on the work traditionally done at court we learn of the miserable lot of food tasters, whipping boys, falconers, and laundry women who beat Elizabethan laundry with paddles similar to cricket bats. Tony has a go at knitting chain mail; marvelling at the intricacies and tedium of fash...

In this film, we walk the modern streets of London to uncover the scars of a night that should have broken the nation's morale. From the "grimy-faced heroes" of the Auxiliary Fire Service—many of whom were taxi drivers towing pumps with rope—to the frantic struggle to save St Paul’s Cathedral under direct orders from Winston Churchill, we explore the courage that kept the city standing.💚 Join the...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What was the childhood of the two Princes really like? 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

Using skeleton analysis and dramatic reconstruction, experts hunt for Richard III's lost chapel in Towton, North Yorkshire. What secrets will they reveal? 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...

The pursuit of flight was a revolution that captivated the world, and in its early days, offered a new frontier for women to break barriers. Amelia Earhart was the trailblazing aviator who became the face of this change, breaking records and defying expectations in a male-dominated world.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR📺 You c...

Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic leader. 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 a...

A moving and intimate portrayal of Nelson Mandela filmed on the campaign trail in the days leading up to South Africa's first democratic election. 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...

In 1972, while digging a hill in Changsha, workers stumbled upon a tomb that would rewrite the history of death. Inside was Lady Dai (Xin Zhui), a woman who died 160 years before Christ, yet her skin was still soft, her limbs were flexible, and her veins still contained red blood.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR📺 You can now b...

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)We dive into the "Worst Jobs" of the Victorian era. From the "Smoke Eaters" of the early fire service to the "Pure Collectors" scavenging dog waste for the tanning industry, we explo...

The Great Plague of 1665 killed 100,000 Londoners - one in three of the people living in the city. While kept diaries have provided terrifying testaments to the horrors of that summer, other stories have been hidden in the archives of London churches for centuries. Rare documents unearthed in some of the cities oldest places of worship now tell the story of what it was like for an ordinary person,...

Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo is a masterpiece of revenge, but was it merely a work of fiction? For decades, rumors swirled that the story of Edmond Dantès—a man wrongly imprisoned who returns to systematically destroy his enemies—was inspired by a terrifying true story hidden within the Parisian police archives.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benef...

This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Pocahontas. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles. The story of Pocahontas is one of the most famous legends in American history, but the reality is far darker than any Disney fairy tale. Born Matoaka, the "playful" daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, her life became a central pawn in...

The French Revolution in 1789 had a major impact on French society, as it meant the end of an era of absolute monarchy. Old ideas of hierarchy and power were replaced by new ones, including the emergence of the bourgeoisie. Of course, these social changed left its trails in the culinary world. As is shown in this episode, Paris was the birthplace of the first restaurants where the Nouveaux Riches...