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Explore Winchester, Alfred the Great's capital, from coronation origins to St Cross and Henry VIII's painted Round Table. From a Celtic ford and Roman town to Saxon Wynton Cester, Winchester rose with Alfred the Great during England's struggle against the Danes. After retreating to the Somerset marshes, Alfred reorganized Wessex and established Winchester as a center of government, worship, and learning. The Great Hall of the Norman castle housed the treasury and exchequer, kept the Domesday Book, and even hosted parliaments into the 1300s. After a fire in 1302, the bishop's palace near the cathedral became the preferred royal residence. Bishop Henry de Blois founded the Hospital of St Cross, England's oldest almshouse, originally for 13 poor men. Two orders of brothers remain, in black and in purple, with weekly tokens of charity that recall centuries of care. In the 15th century, Cardinal Henry Beaufort, so powerful he once pawned the royal crown to lend money to the king, expanded this vision of welfare and service. Winchester Cathedral grew from the Old Minster, the spiritual heart of Wessex. Here the

It took millions of steps to make one giant leap. CHASING THE MOON, a film by Robert Stone, reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort. The series recasts the Space Age as a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama. Utilizing a visual feast of previously overlooked and lost archival material — much of which has never before been seen by the public — the film features a diverse cast of characters who played key roles in these historic events. Among those included are astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman and Bill Anders; Sergei Khrushchev, son of the former Soviet premier and a leading Soviet rocket engineer; Poppy Northcutt, a 25-year old “mathematics whiz” who gained worldwide attention as the first woman to serve in the all-male bastion of NASA’s Mission Control; and Ed Dwight, the Air Force pilot selected by the Kennedy administration to train as America’s first black astronaut. PART THREE: MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION covers 1969-1970 and sending Americans to the

Kyrgyzstan is eroding democratic freedoms, while moving closer to Russia politically. With a feeling of dread, Jama Bekten is organizing what may be the last women's protest to defend their rights. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan was long considered a democratic outlier in Central Asia. Free elections, a vibrant civil society and independent media set the country apart from its authoritarian neighbors. But since President Sadyr Japarov came to power in 2021, press freedom and political opposition have been increasingly restricted. Critics are being prosecuted, independent media outlets are under pressure and civil society groups are being squeezed by new laws. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan is experiencing an economic boom. The government touts the country's strong growth and a doubling of the gross domestic product. But part of this boom is linked to shifting flows of trade since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia continues to expand its influence in Kyrgyzstan — including through the Kremlin-aligned Evrazia, also known as the Eurasia Organization, educational projects and the broadcaster Nomad TV. This documentary follows activists, journalists and scholars

The major film The Iron Lady features a critically acclaimed performance by Meryl Streep as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher – The Iron Lady of the Western World. From her humble beginnings as a Grocer’s daughter from Grantham, Margaret Thatcher fought her way through the murky world of politics, the sexist prejudices of the Conservative Party elite and the scepticism of the British electorate to become the greatest British Prime Minister since Winston Churchill. Although Margaret Thatcher broke down the barriers and became a pathfinder for a new generation of women in politics, she was not averse to using her good looks and sexuality to help convince other leaders that hers was the right course of action. It was not for nothing that French Premier Francois Mitterrand said that she had ‘the eyes of Caligula and the mouth of Marilyn Monroe’. But most of all Margaret Thatcher was a conviction politician. Never scared of criticism or negative opinion polls, she fought for what she believed was right and just: whether that was fighting against the Argentine invasion of the Falklands

A headless torso in the River Severn, a missing ex-army captain, and a son found gassed. Our experts revisit 1938's baffling Headless Man case. In Roy Marsden's Incident Room, a 21st century jury of experts re-examines the evidence: psychologist and profiler Kerry Dames, journalist and crime novelist Hilary Bonner, retired senior investigator Mick Turner, and forensic scientist Alan Baker. What was the method? What was the motive? Were clues missed? The timeline opens on January 4, 1938. After sending Nurse Sullivan and his ailing wife Edith to the Gomont to watch Love Is News, Captain William Butte vanished from their Cheltenham home. Weeks later, fishermen near Hawbridge hauled a bloated torso from the River Severn, tied to white bricks with cord; crowds swelled to thousands as more limbs were found, each weighted, the hands and head missing. Meanwhile, on January 24, Nurse Sullivan discovered her son Brian apparently gassed at Tower Lodge. Detectives searching Tower Lodge on February 7 uncovered white bricks ripped from an alcove, identical bricks in the garden, and matching rope and string. The house contained Butte's

Trump: The gilded dynasty - Donald Trump is back. But this time, it’s not just a presidency. It’s the return of an entire dynasty. From Mar-a-Lago and billionaire donors to Elon Musk, media influencers and political loyalists, this documentary explores the new Trump empire and the powerful network preparing to reshape America. Inside the movement: billionaires funding politics, populism as spectacle, family loyalty over institutions, culture wars, media influence and the fusion of wealth, celebrity and power. As Trump returns to the White House, one question dominates the future of the United States: Is this politics… or the rise of a modern American dynasty? Trump: The gilded dynasty (Year) Director: Frédéric Martel Writers: Frédéric Martel Stars: Donald Trump, members of the Trump family, political analysts, journalists, and historians Genre: Documentary, Politics, Biography Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Trump, une dynastie en or Release Date: 2020 Filming Locations: United States (primarily New York, Washington D.C., Florida) Synopsis: Trump: The Gilded Dynasty explores the rise of the Trump family from real estate wealth to political

Inside Greenwich Royal Observatory, a feud reshaped science. Flamsteed's guarded star charts, Newton's pressure, and a midnight seizure sparked a fiery reckoning. At the point where east meets west, Crown and Country explores how Charles II's 1675 foundation of the Greenwich Royal Observatory set a universal standard of time. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren for less than 500 pounds, the observatory backed a rising maritime power by tackling the problem of longitude and fixing the Prime Meridian. In its camera obscura and along the Meridian Line, we meet John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, who spent night after night in a modest garden shed, lying on a mattress to map the heavens. Flamsteed's perfectionism collided with the urgency of Sir Isaac Newton. With Edmund Halley bearing a royal warrant, his unfinished research was seized and published in 400 volumes. Flamsteed bought 300 of them and burned the lot, calling it a tribute to heavenly truth. After his death in 1719, his widow issued a corrected edition to set the record straight. Beyond the dome, the film traces Greenwich Park, London's

Join woodsman and survival expert Ray Mears as he embarks on a unique journey to uncover the truth behind one of Britain’s most enduring legends: Robin Hood. Blending his totally unique knowledge of wilderness skills with a passion for history, Ray explores the landscapes, forests, and historical records that have shaped the myth of the heroic outlaw. From Sherwood’s ancient oak to a document hidden in a medieval castle library, he examines the evidence for the man behind the legend, asking whether Robin was a real figure, a combination of a number of people, or a timeless symbol of justice. To help him on his quest Ray has enlisted the help of a team of experts and some close friends who can help bring to life the harsh realities of medieval life and highlight the real history that is contained within the tale of Robin Hood. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented

Lost ancient knowledge, the water-carved Sphinx, the Dogon and Sirius B, and the 26,000-year precession cycle. Four buried mysteries — and one explanation behind all of them: humanity did not climb out of ignorance. It fell from knowledge, and the cycle is finally turning back. 📑 CHAPTERS 👉 KEY MOMENTS 👉 12:57 "you can think of Tantra as a school for physical ascension" 👉 15:00 "none of these are actually Christmas traditions" 👉 27:46 "how did an ancient primitive tribe know such detailed information about a star that could really only be measured in the last 30 years?" 👉 30:00 "The Egyptians didn't build the Sphinx, they merely restored it." 👉 31:15 "There have been lots of other evidence, but it has kept being put under the table." 👉 32:06 "We're living within a knowledge avalanche." 👉 33:28 "as we hit position A, we begin waking up, and as we hit position C, we begin to fall asleep" 👉 34:27 "They were written by people who understood far more than they did." 🏺 ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE, IN YOUR HANDS The ancients

Four cases changed history: Sarajevo 1914, Capone's St. Valentine's Day massacre, the Lindbergh kidnapping, and Fritz Bauer's fight for justice. Crimes That Changed The World tracks the moments when violence and law collided to reshape nations. From the shots that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie in Sarajevo, we follow the chain that pulled alliances into World War I. Along the Milyatska River, a bomb failed, a route changed, and a wrong turn at the Latin bridge put the heir and his wife in a gunman's sights. Investigators soon linked the plotters to the Black Hand as Vienna issued its ultimatum to Serbia. In Chicago, 1929, men posing as police lined seven North Side gang members against a wall and opened fire with Thompson submachine guns. The St Valentines Day massacre shattered Al Capone's untouchable image, prompting a federal push that used early forensic ballistics and, ultimately, IRS forensic accounting to corner him. Tax investigator Frank Wilson followed the money through cash ledgers and shell businesses, while a comparison microscope tied seized guns to the garage killings. Capone could not

For thousands of years, powerful empires flourished across Mesoamerica, completely unknown to the Western world. From the mysterious builders of Teotihuacan—a metropolis that rivaled Rome at its peak—to the rise of the fierce Aztec Empire, these civilizations built staggering monuments, mastered astronomy, and practiced bloody religious rituals to honor their gods. In this comprehensive documentary, we explore the rise and violent fall of the Aztecs, their magnificent capital of Tenochtitlan, and the catastrophic 1519 arrival of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. We also investigate the dark origins of the legend of El Dorado, the sacred lake of Guatavita, and how European disease and a relentless search for gold forever erased these ancient empires. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to

World's Most Isolated Town | Surviving the Last Town Before the North Pole | Free Documentary Longyearbyen lies in a land of extremes. It is the northernmost city on the planet. At 78 degrees north latitude, in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, 2,500 people live year-round in a wild and icy territory so hostile to man that no indigenous population has ever settled there. Daily life is cadenced by the polar night and the midnight sun. Life 1,000 kilometres from the North Pole would be impossible without the spectacular resources available to its inhabitants. Its coal mine has been the boon Longyearbyen needed to obtain all the modern comforts while facing the harsh conditions in the Arctic. Welcomed by a family that has been living in Svalbard for three years, Alexandra Alévêque spent a little over two weeks discovering a daily life where wonderment constantly competes with astonishment. She starts her stay with the obligatory rite-of-passage for all the city's new residents: a training session on how to handle a rifle. Indeed, when venturing into the sublime landscapes of Svalbard

Get ready for another action-packed episode of Animal 24:7, following the dedicated professionals who work around the clock to protect animals and the public. In East London, dangerous dogs officer Tina Delaney investigates reports of illegal Pit Bull-type dogs. Tensions rise as one suspect escapes police, another dog is seized in a busy park, and an emotional family faces an uncertain future when their beloved pet is taken away for assessment under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Later, a surprise court decision leads to an unforgettable reunion. Meanwhile, in the stunning Lake District, country vet Andrew Robinson races against time to save a cow suffering from life-threatening milk fever before tackling a difficult midnight birth where an unborn calf is trapped upside down. Plus, join the RSPCA as they rescue a frightened roe deer trapped in a suburban garden, and watch Andrew perform a delicate hoof operation on a sedated zebra at a wildlife park. From dramatic rescues and emotional reunions to life-or-death veterinary emergencies, this episode showcases the extraordinary work of the people who dedicate their lives to helping animals

An integration experiment, in the heart of Germany: Refugees move into a vacant hotel, where they receive targeted support. The aim is for them to find work or a training placement, ultimately fostering a successful integration. An empty hotel in downtown Düsseldorf is ready for a new idea. Karin Jungjohann has one - and isn’t afraid to experiment. "What do people need most, no matter where they come from? A sense of hope for the future," said Karin Jungjohann, one of the founders of the Düsseldorf language school "Hispi". For years, she had observed how refugees in accommodation centers struggle to progress in their lives. At the same time, she was being approached by restaurateurs in Düsseldorf looking for people to fill jobs in the catering industry. This gave rise to the idea for a project designed to rethink the accommodation, support and integration of refugees: the House of Friends. A film crew follows the initiator of the integration experiment from the initial selection of participants, through to their successful integration into the labor market and society. ______ DW Documentary

Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. How Greece stopped Xerxes in battles that reshaped Europe. On the shores of Asia Minor, the Ionian Revolt lit the fuse. Backed by Athens, rebels burned Sardis, drawing the wrath of Darius. Hippias, the exiled Athenian noble, returned as a Persian pawn while a vast fleet moved toward Attica. At Marathon, Athens sent a runner to Sparta, faced a religious delay, and mustered hoplites beside a small force from Plataea. On the plain, the Athenian general Miltiades thinned his center, reinforced his flanks, and charged at a trot to blunt the archers. The Persian wings collapsed, the center buckled, and a bloodied messenger reached Athens to gasp “Victory” before falling. A forced march to Phaleron caught the enemy feet-wet and triggered a withdrawal. A decade later, Xerxes crossed into Greece with a colossal host, and the Hellenic League formed under Spartan command. At Thermopylae, Leonidas and 300 Spartans with allied Greeks held the middle gate until betrayal opened a mountain track. When told Persian arrows would blot out the sun, the Spartans answered they would fight

Clearview AI is redefining our privacy. The New York-based tech company is working to identify and compile the faces of every human being on the planet. It claims that the database will serve as a force for good, helping to solve crimes and prevent espionage. But its clients include Middle Eastern dictatorships and its links to the far-right and the source of its funding have raised other concerns. The risks it poses are immense. Clearview AI says it's aiming to collect 100 billion images – that's 14 for every person on the planet. Most of these images are scraped from social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn without the owner’s knowledge or consent. Already it is the second most accurate face recognition platform in the world. The most accurate one is run by the Chinese Communist Party and used for for real time mass surveillance in order to monitor its population and suppress dissent. To the concern of many, Clearview’s technology has been licensed to the United Arab Emirates, where those who dare criticise the regime end up in

As Apple turns 50, this film tells the story of the tech company that revolutionized our world, along with its opportunities and downsides. Has this tool of liberation become an instrument of control? Founded 50 years ago, Apple grew from a counterculture movement into a global corporation. The film looks back at the breathtaking rise of headstrong visionary Steve Jobs, who never gave up on his dream despite fierce competition, his destructive perfectionism and even his ousting from his own company. Colleagues and companions shine light on the expertise behind Apple: designer Hartmut Esslinger created Apple's legendary 'Snow White' design language, and typographer Erik Spiekermann developed groundbreaking typefaces. People like Daniel Kottke, a former flat mate of Steve Jobs and one of the first Apple employees, share insights into the inner workings of the legendary team. Andy Cunningham, who was sacked by Jobs a total of five times, also weighs in. ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look

He’s a man born into power… the heart of the axis of evil. He tortures and executes hundreds of thousands of his own people with his finger held closely to the button. This is the story of a man with an insatiable desire for power and fame. A man raised to be a dictator who rules with sadistic cruelty. A man who let his people suffer in one of the world’s worst famines while he lives the high life with imported women, booze and the world’s finest foods. It’s North Korea’s Kim Jong-il. Stories from defectors include the rumour that he drowned his younger brother as a child, that he bugged his own father to see if he was considering someone else to take over from him, and that he had rivals shot if he thought they might stand in his way - all fell by the wayside in Kim‘s ruthless quest for power. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds

Ebola, COVID-19 and mpox - some of the illnesses caused by germs that jump from animals to humans. In the Central African Republic, researchers are searching for the origins of these zoonotic diseases. Frédéric Singa is a WWF veterinarian working in the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas in the Central African Republic. He captures bats, collects samples from gorilla droppings, and talks to people with diseases to better understand which pathogens are circulating in the forest. As part of his research, Singa also plans to regularly test bushmeat sold in local markets, but to do so he needs the community to be on his side. Will he manage to convince skeptical hunters and market vendors to support his project? The samples Singa collects are analyzed in a field laboratory in the rainforest and sent abroad, including to Germany, for further testing. Professor Fabian Leendertz at the Helmholtz Institute for One Health in Greifswald, Germany researches the emergence of new infectious diseases and maps global risk areas. The connection between the rainforests of Central Africa and the health of people in Europe is

Discover unpublished and rarely seen photographs from the Battle of Berlin in 1945, brought together in an exclusive collection for history enthusiasts. More than 200 historical photographs take you through the final days of the Third Reich and reveal scenes rarely shown in documentaries. In the summer of 1941, as Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union, thousands of Spanish volunteers set off for the Eastern Front to form the Blue Division. Officially integrated into the Wehrmacht as the 250th Infantry Division, this unit was deployed to the Leningrad sector, where it would face one of the harshest environments of the entire Second World War. What many expected to be a swift campaign turned into a war of attrition defined by extreme cold, supply shortages, and relentless Soviet attacks. Over the months, the Blue Division built an unexpected reputation among both allies and foes. Despite limited resources and fighting thousands of miles from home, its soldiers held out against repeated Red Army assaults in fortified positions along the Leningrad front. In particularly intense engagements, such as the Battle

Discover unpublished and rarely seen photographs from the Battle of Berlin in 1945, brought together in an exclusive collection for history enthusiasts. More than 200 historical photographs take you through the final days of the Third Reich and reveal scenes rarely shown in documentaries. In 1942, as World War II consumed entire continents and millions of people fought for survival, football was going through one of the darkest periods in its history. Four years after the World Cup hosted in France and with Europe transformed into a massive battlefield, the World Cup completely vanished from the international calendar. What was meant to be the tournament's fourth edition was never played, leaving behind one of the least known stories in sports. What really happened to the 1942 World Cup? Was there any real chance of holding it in the middle of a war? While national teams vanished from the global stage, numerous footballers abandoned stadiums to put on military uniforms. Some died in combat, others were taken prisoner, and many never returned to the pitch. Amidst the conflict, the Nazi regime

In 1941, Adolf Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, the largest military invasion in history, driven by a fatal obsession to conquer the Soviet Union. This documentary explores the brutal realities of the Eastern Front during WW2. From the freezing trenches of Moscow to the bloody ruins of Stalingrad and the massive tank clashes at Kursk, discover how Hitler's strategic blunders and the relentless Russian winter turned the tide of the war. We dive deep into the devastating clash between Nazi Germany and Stalin's Red Army that ultimately led to the fall of Berlin. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from

In the final episode of Myth or Science, microbiologist Jennifer Gardy investigates one of humanity’s most overlooked and misunderstood substances: poop. Though commonly dismissed as disgusting waste, feces may contain remarkable clues about our health, our environment, and even the future of sustainable technology. Through a series of surprising experiments, Jennifer tests whether flushing a toilet spreads fecal bacteria around the bathroom, whether colon cleanses improve health, and whether visible corn in stool is evidence of poor digestion. She also explores what the shape, smell, frequency, and buoyancy of stool can reveal about the human body. Beyond personal health, the episode uncovers the wider scientific potential of waste. Researchers analyse sewage to track the health of entire communities, specially trained dogs locate orca feces to help protect endangered whales, and engineers transform sewage sludge into clean drinking water and energy. Jennifer even investigates whether dogs align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field while defecating and how fish waste helps create tropical beaches. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 -The Hidden Power of Poop ▷ 01:38 - The Toilet Plume Experiment ▷ 05:44

Today, the ruins of ancient Greece lie scattered across the Mediterranean—a crumbling testimony to a former glory. But can we really imagine what it was like to walk through the shaded colonnades of the Acropolis when it was complete, vibrant, and alive? In this comprehensive documentary, Odyssey explores the true reality of Classical Antiquity. From the bustling market stalls of the Agora to the brutal reality of the Athenian silver mines, discover how everyday citizens, slaves, philosophers, and kings built the world’s most influential civilization. Explore the truth behind Homer’s Iliad, the search for the lost city of Troy, the naval power of the Athenian triremes, and how the ancient Greeks shaped the modern world’s mathematics, theater, and democracy. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new

In the early months of 1945, the Third Reich stood on the brink of collapse. After nearly six years of war, Allied forces were advancing from the west while the Red Army penetrated deeper into German territory from the east. Cities were devastated by constant bombings, supply lines crumbled, and millions of civilians fled desperately from the front. Even so, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi high command continued ordering total resistance, convinced that defeat could be avoided or at least delayed long enough to turn the tide of the war. Day after day, the military situation deteriorated irreversibly. The loss of East Prussia, the collapse of the Vistula front, the crossing of the Rhine by Allied armies, and the encirclement of Berlin marked a succession of defeats that ultimately destroyed German military capacity. While generals argued over impossible strategies and thousands of soldiers fought in desperate conditions, the Nazi government began to fragment amidst contradictory orders, negotiation attempts, and internal power struggles. Every single day brought the regime closer to its definitive end. Inside the Reich Chancellery bunker, Hitler continued

Caleb McDaniel reveals the extraordinary true story of Henrietta Wood, a twice-enslaved woman who won the largest known restitution for slavery in US history. In this gripping interview, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Caleb McDaniel discusses his acclaimed book, "Sweet Taste of Liberty," and the remarkable journey of Henrietta Wood. Kidnapped from freedom in Cincinnati in 1853, Wood endured years of brutal enslavement before taking her captor to court after the Civil War. Her courageous legal battle led to a groundbreaking $2,500 court victory - the largest known sum awarded to a formerly enslaved person as restitution for slavery. Discover how Wood’s resilience and pursuit of justice defied the odds, shining a light on the often-overlooked stories of free Black Americans who were kidnapped and sold into slavery along the Ohio River border. McDaniel explains the dangerous realities of the "reverse underground railroad," the legal complexities of freedom suits, and how Wood’s case continues to inform today’s debates around reparations and historical reckoning. Learn how her victory helped her son become one of the first Black lawyers in Chicago, illustrating the generational

After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, Gorbachev tries desperately to keep on top of events. But in 1991 the Soviet Union is disbanded. Russia’s wars continue after the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 and under Boris Jelzin’s reign. In 2000 Wladimir Putin becomes President of the Russian Federation. Now the army regains its force and momentum. Putin’s vision is to revive the Romanov and the Stalinist Empire. His wars in Georgia, Tchetchnia and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. In 2014 Ukraine faces civil unrest under pro-Russian President Yanukovych, who is forced to resign. Putin seizes the opportunity to invade the Crimean and have pro-Russian separatists declare independence of two provinces in Eastern Ukraine – only to attack Ukraine eight years later. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far

The sensational abuse trial involving Gisèle Pelicot, as seen through her daughter’s eyes. A documentary about the harrowing reality of drug-induced sexual violence and the courage of the victims to speak out. Over a period of ten years, Gisèle Pelicot was systematically drugged by her then-husband in Mazan, in the south of France. On numerous occasions he invited men from the area to sexually assault her. Central to the film is the personal perspective of their daughter, Caroline Darian, who speaks at length for the first time about her mother’s story and her own experiences during the trial. Darian has become an important voice for victims in recent years. As a whistleblower, she draws attention to the hitherto overlooked role of substances in sexual violence - an aspect that is often neglected in criminal proceedings. Gisèle Pelicot made the decision to waive her anonymity and insist that proceedings be open to the public rather than behind closed doors, as is common for rape cases in France. This sent a major signal to society. Thanks to the close relationship of trust

Morocco's legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes was welcomed by growers in the country. The promise of a better future, however, has yet to materialize for many small-scale farmers. Cannabis farmers in northern Morocco are under pressure from changing climate conditions, with water shortages intensifying the already fierce competition in the sector. In Azila, a village that depends entirely on the drug trade for its livelihood, farmers are allowed to cultivate cannabis but are not authorized to trade it. Here in the Rif Mountains, thousands of families rely on cannabis cultivation, but most live under precarious conditions. The most productive land, where the plants grow best, belongs to a handful of large operators who are increasingly taking control of the business. Anyone who continues to sell the crop illegally risks imprisonment. Many farmers support legalization because they hope it will enable them to live without a constant fear of prosecution. The government's legalization program, however, is progressing more slowly than expected, with fewer farmers than anticipated taking part. The push for legalization was driven by the medical uses of cannabis.

Offside: The Harold Ballard Story - What happens when one man controls everything? This is the story of Harold Ballard — the controversial owner who transformed one of hockey’s greatest dynasties into a symbol of dysfunction. After the Toronto Maple Leafs’ last Stanley Cup in 1967, everything changed. Under Ballard’s leadership: profits soared, control became absolute ,and the team began a historic decline. Players left. Coaches were humiliated. Decisions were driven not by sport… but by ego and money. The result? A decade of losing. A broken culture. And one of the most infamous ownership eras in sports history. Because sometimes… the biggest threat to a team… comes from the top. "He didn’t destroy the team by accident… he made money doing it." Offside: The Harold Ballard Story (2014) Director: Jason Priestley Writers: Jason Priestley Stars: Harold Ballard Genre: Documentary, Biography, Sports Country: Canada Language: English Release Date: 2014 Filming Location: Canada Synopsis: Offside: The Harold Ballard Story explores the controversial life of Harold Ballard, the infamous owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Known for his outspoken personality and scandal-ridden

How much oil is left - and what happens when the world’s most important energy source becomes harder, riskier and more expensive to extract? This compelling energy documentary investigates the global dependence on crude oil, the theory of peak oil and the environmental dangers of deep-sea drilling. Beginning with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, it examines how technological failures, financial pressure and difficult drilling conditions contributed to one of the worst oil spills in history. Travel from oil fields in Austria and Saudi Arabia to research centres in Europe, Canadian oil sands and offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists, geologists, engineers and industry experts reveal how oil is formed, how new reserves are discovered and why many of the world’s largest oil fields may be declining. The documentary also explores enhanced oil recovery, horizontal drilling, water injection, polymer technology, Arctic exploration and the enormous financial and environmental costs of extracting unconventional oil. It investigates the use of chemical dispersants during the Deepwater Horizon cleanup and questions their impact on marine ecosystems and human

Step inside the remarkable rise and reign of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady who transformed British politics and left a legacy that still sparks debate today. This documentary offers an in-depth look at Margaret Thatcher’s journey from a determined grocer’s daughter in Grantham to the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Explore her early influences, her tenacity in a male-dominated Parliament, and the personal convictions that defined her leadership style. The video covers pivotal moments: her battles against trade unions, her approach to economic reform, the Falklands War, and her complex relationships with political allies, rivals, and even the Queen. Hear firsthand accounts of her fearlessness, her controversial policies like the poll tax, and her lasting impact on Britain’s political landscape. Discover how Thatcher’s unwavering vision reshaped the Conservative Party and redefined what it meant to lead a nation in crisis. The video delves into the highs and lows of her tenure, her fall from power, and the ongoing debates about her place in history. Whether you admire or criticize her, Thatcher’s influence on Britain and the world

Wine consumption is declining in Europe. This poses a threat to European wine-growing regions. Winemakers in Spain and Germany are seeking a way out of the crisis by producing alcohol-free wine. Many people want to live healthier lives. As a result, alcohol consumption in Europe has declined: by a good 20 percent, over the past 20 years. It’s a trend that also impacts wine: Experts warn that nearly a third of Germany’s vineyard acreage could disappear in the coming years. Particularly affected are the labor-intensive steep slopes. These slopes produce distinctive wines, shape the cultural landscape and attract tourists. Jürgen and Luca Dahms share their love of wine. Yet their perspectives also diverge. Father Jürgen, a winemaker, stands for classic, traditional wine enjoyment, while Luca, who works in the insurance industry, has found surprising success marketing alcohol-free wines. Both see an opportunity to preserve threatened vineyards by de-alcoholizing wines. In Spain, in the historic wine region of Toro, winemaker Iván Alonso Gil is undertaking a bold experiment. His full-bodied red wines come from ancient vines. Can they still taste great

What if everything we see, hear, taste, smell, and feel is less reliable than we think? In this documentary, Jennifer Gardy meets scientists using playful, bizarre, and revealing experiments to uncover how the brain builds our perception of reality. As illusions, taste tests, smell trials, touch experiments, and sound tricks expose the hidden links between the senses, the film shows that our experience of the world is not created by one sense at a time, but by a powerful multisensory system that can protect us, mislead us, and even make us feel things that are not really there. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - How Our Senses Create Reality ▷ 01:47 - Seeing Is Believing? ▷ 05:35 - The Truth About Colour ▷ 07:07 - Tasting With Our Eyes ▷ 10:27 - Can Sound Change Taste? ▷ 14:10 - Can We Smell Danger? ▷ 20:02 - Nose Blindness and Bad Smells ▷ 21:24 - Do Names Change What We Smell? ▷ 26:39 - The Rubber Hand Illusion ▷ 32:45 - Can Seeing Make Us Itch? ▷ 37:19 - Can We Trust

Discover the untold story of the WASP - the pioneering women pilots who changed World War II and aviation history forever. In this captivating documentary, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), who took to the skies during America’s darkest hours. From the shock of Pearl Harbor to the rigorous training at Avenger Field, these trailblazing women ferried military aircraft, tested cutting-edge bombers, and supported the war effort despite facing intense discrimination and danger. Learn how they broke gender barriers, flying everything from Stearman biplanes to B-29 Superfortresses, and proved themselves as skilled, reliable pilots during WWII. The video delves into the challenges the WASP faced - from strict Army regulations, hazardous missions, and heartbreaking losses, to their postwar struggle for recognition and veterans’ benefits. You’ll discover inspiring stories of camaraderie, resilience, and the relentless fight for their rightful place in military history. Keywords like "WASP WWII pilots," "women military aviators," and "history of women in aviation" come alive through real voices and archival moments. Whether you’re passionate about aviation, women’s history, or World War II

Two guards vanish. An armored van is found near Bumblebee, AZ. And a watch stopped at 10:37 hints at everything that happened next. This episode of The FBI Files tracks a meticulously planned Arizona armored van robbery that morphed into a double murder investigation stretching from I-17 to Lake Mead. Follow the trail of a bogus DPS traffic stop, canvas bags with mysterious concrete dust, a garrote recovered near Debbie’s Cove, and a tow receipt that cracks an alias: Mark Harris. See how a rare footwear-and-tire tracker reads the desert like a book, why hypnosis leads stall, and how a self-winding watch becomes the timeline that prosecutors needed. From Benelli Landing to a Phoenix stitch pattern, every small detail matters. Discover how investigators connected the Poland brothers to the heist without fingerprints, why early convictions faltered, and the single piece of forensic timing that revived the case. Watch to see which clues were real game-changers and which were dead ends, and why this case still defines meticulous FBI work. Stay to the end for the reveal that finally closed the

In October 1946, the Nuremberg Trials officially came to an end with the sentencing of the Third Reich's top leaders. However, far from closing every chapter of World War II, that historic tribunal left behind a long list of unanswered questions. Contradictory testimonies, missing documents, controversial rulings, and facts that were never fully clarified have fuelled the interest of historians and researchers for decades. Among the greatest mysteries are the true extent of responsibility of certain defendants, the disappearance of key archives, and the reasons why specific high-ranking Nazi officials were never brought to trial. Debate also continues to surround the circumstances of certain suicides, the authenticity of particular evidence presented, and the ultimate fate of documents that could have exposed information regarding secret operations, escape networks, or international collaboration during the war. Another aspect that keeps raising questions is the role played by the Allied powers throughout the proceedings. Although the trials set a landmark precedent for international law, some critics argue that certain actions committed by the victors were never scrutinized with the same degree of rigor. This

Step into the heart of the refugee crisis as real migrants share their journeys across Europe, revealing the hopes, dangers, and daily realities behind the headlines. This video dives deep into the true stories of refugees and migrants who have crossed borders in search of safety and a better life. Filmed over three years and across 31 countries, it captures moments of fear, resilience, and the ongoing challenges faced by those who fled conflict zones like Afghanistan and Syria. You'll witness first-hand accounts of navigating fortified European borders, the dismantling of camps in Calais, and the emotional toll of waiting for asylum - often in limbo, uncertain of the future. Hear voices describing the treacherous crossings, the kindness of strangers in places like Germany and Sweden, and the harsh reality of political barriers. Personal moments reveal how families cope with loss, adapt to new cultures, and support one another in the face of adversity. The video also touches on shifting public opinion, the tightening of borders, and the complex intersection of politics, safety, and human rights in Europe’s ongoing migration

Weather is powerful, beautiful, and sometimes deadly - but how much of what we believe about it is actually true? In Myth or Science 4: In the Eye of the Storm, Dr Jennifer Gardy puts popular weather claims to the test, from weighing clouds and reshaping raindrops to blasting aircraft with lightning and stepping inside a man-made tornado. With dramatic experiments and expert insight, this episode separates fact from fiction about storms, snow, rain, fog, lightning, and tornado safety, revealing the surprising science behind the weather that shapes our lives. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Intro: Weather Myths Put to the Test ▷ 01:13 - Do Clouds Really Have Weight? ▷ 06:27 - The Truth About Raindrops ▷ 11:08 - Is Fog Just a Low Cloud? ▷ 12:08 - Can Thunder Reveal a Storm’s Distance? ▷ 13:23 - What Happens When Lightning Hits a Plane? ▷ 20:16 - Lightning Safety: Trees, Homes and Hidden Dangers ▷ 22:18 - Are Overpasses Safe During Tornadoes? ▷ 30:38 - Can Crickets Predict the Temperature? ▷ 34:40 - Why Cold Snow Crunches Louder ▷

The Hook (First 1-3 Sentences): A desperate Loomis Fargo employee vanished with $17 million, triggering one of America's wildest manhunts. Discover how the FBI unraveled the legendary 1997 Loomis Fargo heist. The Detailed Summary: Dive into the incredible true story behind the Loomis Fargo robbery, one of the largest cash heists in U.S. history. In October 1997, vault supervisor David Gant stunned North Carolina by making off with over $17 million in untraceable cash, sparking a nationwide FBI investigation known as Operation Charleut. This gripping video follows every twist - from the moment Gant disappeared, through the meticulous manhunt, to the unraveling of his web of accomplices. You'll see how the investigation unfolded: the clues left behind, the high-spending suspects who suddenly appeared in luxury homes, and the dogged FBI agents who traced the money trail. We explore how Gant's strained finances and friendship with ex-coworker Kelly Campbell led to a plan that seemed foolproof but quickly spiraled out of control. Watch as greed, betrayal, and a string of bad decisions send the conspirators into a downward spiral, culminating in

Decades after the Vietnam War shattered his childhood, journalist Nguyen Qui Duc traveled to his homeland and documented the changes he witnessed in the country. (Aired 2003) Decades ago, the Vietnam War shattered Nguyen Qui Duc’s childhood. Over the years, Nguyen, who came to the U.S. as a refugee, returned to his homeland as a journalist, reporting on the country’s culture and establishing connections with writers and artists living there. In 2003, he documented a journey through Vietnam for FRONTLINE/World, looking, he said, “for home, for a bit of myself, for a country that always exists in my memory.” As Nguyen traveled to different parts of the country in “Vietnam: Looking for Home,” he shared his reflections about the nation: “It’s easy to remember Vietnam has a habit of adopting and resisting changes. The culture, the people, will survive.” Several years after “Vietnam: Looking for Home” aired, Nguyen returned to Vietnam, this time for good. He filed occasional dispatches with FRONTLINE and FRONTLINE/World, and opened an influential arts and culture salon that pushed the boundaries of Vietnam’s communist government. Nguyen

Discover how Google rose from a Stanford dorm room project to a global tech giant, reshaping the digital world and how we access information every day. In this captivating deep dive, we unravel the untold story of Google’s meteoric rise, tracing the journey of Larry Page and Sergey Brin from ambitious students to the visionary founders of a company that changed the way we live, work, and connect. Explore the humble beginnings of Google (originally called BackRub), its revolutionary PageRank algorithm, and the relentless drive that led it to outpace rivals like Yahoo and Microsoft. You’ll learn about pivotal moments - from the hiring of Eric Schmidt as CEO to the acquisition of Motorola and Google’s battle with Facebook - that defined the company’s evolution. We also examine the personal backgrounds of Brin and Page, their unique partnership, and the internal challenges they faced as Google became synonymous with innovation and controversy. Discover the origins of the “Don’t be evil” motto, the impact of Google AdSense on the web, and the leadership transitions that brought Sundar Pichai to the helm.

Modi’s India: Democracy or Dictatorship? | Investigate Asia India under Modi: The Rise of Fascism in the World's Largest Democracy | Investigate Asia He has been dubbed an ultranationalistic dictator who is dividing the country. His controversial ‘anti-muslim’ citizenship reforms have deprived millions of people of their rights, and any criticism of his government is quickly silenced. But what shaped Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political view and ideology? In this film, we gained access to the secret RSS movement, a powerful faction promoting the rise of Hindu nationalism, and investigate what is happening to Gandhi’s dream of a united nation. Formed in the 1920s and inspired by extreme right-wing organizations like the German Nazi Party, the RSS movement promotes India as an exclusively Hindu nation. It runs training camps for children aged 3 to 15, where Formed in the 1920s and inspired by extreme right-wing organizations like the German Nazi party, the RSS movement runs training camps for children where they are taught to fear and hate Muslims. It’s here that most members of the ruling BJP underwent basic training.

One Of The Toughest Jobs Of The Victorian Era! | 24 Hours In The Past | Season 1 Episode 4 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Step back in time with 24 Hours in the Past, a fascinating historical reality series where modern-day celebrities leave behind their comfortable lives and experience the harsh realities of Victorian Britain. In this unique social experiment, six celebrities are transported back to the 1840s, where they must live, work, and survive just like ordinary people from the past. Without modern technology, luxury, or convenience, they take on difficult jobs, earn period wages, and face the challenges of everyday life during one of Britain's toughest eras. From exhausting manual labor to poor living conditions, strict social classes, and unfair treatment, the celebrities discover what life was really like for working-class Victorians. Guided by historians and experts, they experience the struggles, sacrifices, and survival skills needed to make it through each day. 24 Hours in the Past offers a powerful look into Victorian history, revealing how ordinary people lived, worked, and

Was the Trojan War a historical reality, or merely the figment of a blind poet’s brilliant imagination? For centuries, Homer’s The Iliad was treated as pure mythology—a legendary tale of a thousand ships, a beguiling queen, and a tragic wooden horse. But in the late 19th century, pioneering archaeology began to uncover a startling truth buried beneath a mound in northwest Turkey. In this premium documentary, we sift through the dirt and the data to separate Bronze Age fact from classical fiction. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit

Being A Woman Wasn't So Bad Back Then! | 24 Hours In The Past | Season 1 Episode 3 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Step back in time with 24 Hours in the Past, a fascinating historical reality series where modern-day celebrities leave behind their comfortable lives and experience the harsh realities of Victorian Britain. In this unique social experiment, six celebrities are transported back to the 1840s, where they must live, work, and survive just like ordinary people from the past. Without modern technology, luxury, or convenience, they take on difficult jobs, earn period wages, and face the challenges of everyday life during one of Britain's toughest eras. From exhausting manual labor to poor living conditions, strict social classes, and unfair treatment, the celebrities discover what life was really like for working-class Victorians. Guided by historians and experts, they experience the struggles, sacrifices, and survival skills needed to make it through each day. 24 Hours in the Past offers a powerful look into Victorian history, revealing how ordinary people lived, worked, and fought

What if the food advice we follow every day is wrong? In Episode 3: Myth or Science?, Dr Jennifer Gardy investigates the everyday health claims that shape how we eat, drink, and think about our bodies. Do we really need eight glasses of water a day? Does sugar make children hyper? Is the five-second rule safe? Can caffeine improve memory? And can the size or colour of a plate change how much we eat? Through real experiments, expert analysis, and surprising results, this episode uncovers the science behind common food myths - from hydration and dieting to brain performance and eating habits. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Intro: Food Myths Tested ▷ 01:02 - Do We Need 8 Glasses of Water? ▷ 04:19 - Hydration Results ▷ 06:43 - Hidden Water in Food ▷ 09:16 - Does Sugar Make Kids Hyper? ▷ 12:01 - The Sugar Party Experiment ▷ 14:47 - Beer Goggles Tested ▷ 19:26 - The Five-Second Rule ▷ 23:20 - The Blood Type Diet ▷ 28:08 - Plate Size and Weight Loss ▷ 33:52 - Can Caffeine

Being A Woman In The Victorian Era Wasn't Easy! | 24 Hours In The Past | Season 1 Episode 2 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Step back in time with 24 Hours in the Past, a fascinating historical reality series where modern-day celebrities leave behind their comfortable lives and experience the harsh realities of Victorian Britain. In this unique social experiment, six celebrities are transported back to the 1840s, where they must live, work, and survive just like ordinary people from the past. Without modern technology, luxury, or convenience, they take on difficult jobs, earn period wages, and face the challenges of everyday life during one of Britain's toughest eras. From exhausting manual labor to poor living conditions, strict social classes, and unfair treatment, the celebrities discover what life was really like for working-class Victorians. Guided by historians and experts, they experience the struggles, sacrifices, and survival skills needed to make it through each day. 24 Hours in the Past offers a powerful look into Victorian history, revealing how ordinary people lived, worked, and