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In 2010, the Iceberg 1 was seized by Somali pirates, beginning a 1,000-day nightmare for its crew. Abandoned by their employers and left to starve, the sailors faced systematic torture while a $8 million ransom went unpaid. This premium documentary reveals the incredible true story of how South African mercenaries trained a novice Somali police force to execute a daring, violent maritime assault. Featuring exclusive footage from the mercenaries themselves, we witness the dramatic conclusion to the longest hijacking in modern history. 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 us on

Discover the workforce, timing and vast infrastructure behind a logistics hub capable of handling more than a million tons of cargo each day.

Explore the heart of the French capital like never before in this deep dive into the Paris Metro, one of the world's most sophisticated and dangerous engineering mega structures. From its brutal beginnings in 1900—where workers "disemboweled" the city by hand—to the modern-day deployment of giant tunnel-boring machines costing billions. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Step aboard the Thunderboat, a 22,000-ton steel colossus and one of the most versatile warships in modern naval history. This high-octane documentary explores the incredible engineering behind the French Navy's BPC—a vessel that functions as a helicopter carrier, a floating hospital, and an amphibious assault port all in one. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Step into the world of Victorian railways and discover how steam, innovation, and ambition reshaped Britain forever. Explore the triumphs and rivalries that built a nation. In this captivating journey through Victorian Britain, we reveal how Queen Victoria’s reign saw a railway revolution that changed the country and the world. From the pioneering Rocket locomotive by George and Robert Stephenson to the grand engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, witness how railways connected cities, drove industrial growth, and shrank time and space. Delve into the era’s fierce “gauge wars,” the rise and fall of the Railway King George Hudson, and the engineering marvels that carried everything from coal to royal carriages. Uncover the stories behind the oldest working railways, the world’s first commercial telegraph, and the creation of standard time. Learn how the railways transformed communication, introduced the Penny Black postage stamp, and gave birth to the British weekend. From innovative solutions for steep Welsh quarries to the extraordinary Necropolis railway for London’s dead, Victorian engineers tackled every challenge with ingenuity and bold vision. The video also explores the birth

Join renowned treasure hunter Michael Hatcher and marine historian Nigel Pickford as they embark on an epic quest to uncover the wreck of the Chinese junk 'Tek Sing' (True Star) in the treacherous Galassa Straits of the South China Sea. This documentary recounts the thrilling story of the largest cargo of Chinese porcelain ever recovered, the detective work behind the discovery, and the tragic tale of the Tek Sing's sinking in 1822. Dive into maritime history, underwater archaeology, and the dramatic end of an era in Chinese trade, as 300,000 pieces of rare porcelain are brought to the surface after nearly 200 years. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The body of an unidentified young woman turns up on a highway in a small Pennsylvania town, this is Dawn Marie Birnbaum's story.

From 'Extreme Construction Cruise Ships', Season 1, Episode 1: Witness the extreme engineering behind the Meraviglia, a €600 million "floating city" built from 300,000 pieces of high-resistance steel. See Europe’s largest crane lift 1,200-ton blocks with millimetre precision and explore the secret tech that prevents catastrophic engine failure. From 20-million-watt propellers to "invisible" stabilizers, we go behind the scenes of the most advanced shipyard on Earth. Watch as thousands of workers risk everything to launch this 80,000-ton monster into the treacherous Atlantic tides. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

DNA ancestry test reveals American ship connection through great great grandmother Naru Moa. Journey from Hokianga to tracing William Fowler's American heritage and Maori lineage secrets. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

News reader Simon Dallow takes a DNA test and discovers his ancestor Thomas Maxwell was a shipbuilder lost at sea in 1842, leading him from Waiheke Island to Amsterdam to meet DNA cousins. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

High-speed Deutsche Bahn train derails near Eschida in Northern Germany, killing 101 and injuring 100 in 1998. The disaster was triggered by a fatigue crack that unraveled the train's bogey, causing it to collide with a road bridge. The crash led to manslaughter charges for Deutsche Bahn employees and prompted changes in train safety and emergency response procedures in Germany. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

My Holidays in North Korea | Investigate Asia An unstable Soviet dictatorship, notorious for human rights abuses and known to be developing nuclear weapons, is probably the last place most people want to visit on holiday. But one travel agency, specialising in ‘danger tourism’, regularly organises trips in North Korea for tourists keen to meet ‘the last Soviets’. We join a group of three and travel around the country. Keen to experience first hand the realities of life in a totalitarian state, we even try to escape the official tour guide… ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping Asia today. Join us on a journey to better understand one of the world’s most dynamic and influential regions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about global affairs, this channel is your gateway to discovering Asia.

George Hudson built York into a railway empire controlling 1500 miles of track, then suffered a spectacular fall. The Railway King's lost line from York to Hull reveals his rise and ruin. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

Uzbekistan by Train: Oases, Deserts and Soviet Ghost Towns | Investigate Asia Uzbekistan, a land of vast deserts and ancient oases, was a key hub of the Silk Road for centuries, where camels once ruled the trade routes. After Russian annexation, the Silk Road Express railway transformed the region, connecting the lush green valleys of the east with the arid deserts of the west. In Jangiabad, a fading Soviet-era mining town, the Olympic boxing team now trains in the performance-enhancing high-altitude air. Samarkand, with its iconic Registan Square, has become a tourist hotspot, even featuring a tourist police force led by twin officers Fatima and Zukhra. Explorers venture deep into the Hissar Mountains, seeking the legendary Timur Cave, said to have hidden Timur Lenk’s army. Meanwhile, Bukhara’s ancient Jewish community, one of the oldest in the world, struggles to survive after centuries of resilience amid persecution. Uzbekistan’s landscapes and stories reflect a captivating blend of history, legend, and transformation. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the

The Elham Valley Railway became a wartime hero in Kent, bombed 18 times by the Nazis. Discover how this lost railway defended Britain and survived devastating attacks on Canterbury. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

The hidden story of Germany's last working steam railway cutting through the Harz Mountains. Discover how this narrow gauge network charts German unification, folklore, and Cold War history. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

The Oseberg ship burial held two women skeletons. Who were they? Viking grave excavation reveals forensic clues, isotope analysis, and the mystery of Norwegian royalty from 834 AD. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

This is the grizzly true crime story of James Olcott. After being pardoned for a murder in Germany, Olcott found work on the railways. He returned to his old ways, casing a busy ticket officer before carrying out a brutal, planned attack on fellow railwayman Jeffrey 'Dixie' Dean to rob the day's takings. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Journey behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo to witness the extreme survival tactics and dedicated care given to some of the world's most fascinating animals. Watch as we examine the powerful, venomous fangs of the massive Brazilian White-Knee Tarantula, a jungle apex predator nicknamed the 'bird-eater'. Then, explore the incredible training regimen used to return the critically endangered California Condor to the skies, and see the dedicated team's efforts to save a young cheetah cub through complex leg surgery so it can run again. From the smallest living fossil like the Pancake Tortoise to the largest giraffe calves joining the herd, this film tells the story of how unique species adapt to survive in the wild and thrive under human protection. From: Wild Wonders Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

The epic journey from Belfast shipyards along Irelands oldest railway line to Armagh and across to the Atlantic coast at Bundoran exploring lost Ulster railway heritage. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

Dan Snow flies on a mission to explore one of the most daring and dangerous aerial attacks of World War 2. On 11th November 1940, 21 antiquated Swordfish aircraft took off from the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious. They were embarking on one of the most extraordinary raids of the Second World War, 'Operation Judgement', the assault on the Italian Fleet in the well-defended harbour at Taranto. It was a mission that would make history. In this film, Dan Snow takes to the air in the only Swordfish still flying - the aircraft operated by the Navy Wings Heritage Flight. Riding in the back of this remarkable bi-plane, he explores the story of Taranto as torpedo bombers just like this braved a hail of fire to drive home the attack. And back on the ground, Dan explores the archives of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, uncovering items from Taranto, including a battered 1940 diary that gives a vivid eyewitness account. Items like this, and a recorded interview with veteran Alfie Sutton, bring us face to face with the life and death

How the White Pass railway was constructed through impossible Alaskan terrain to transport Klondike Gold Rush prospectors seeking fortune in Canada's remote Yukon wilderness during the 1890s. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

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 of railway crime, the flaws in the police's crucial eyewitness identification, and the dramatic trial that hinged on circumstantial evidence. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Just out of Honolulu the cargo door of United Airlines Flight 811 opens at an altitude of 33,000 feet, ripping a huge hole in the 747 taking out five rows of seats –and nine passengers – with it. MAYDAY investigates how delays in fixing known design faults can have tragic consequences. Mayday Air Disaster | S1E01 | Unlocking Disaster Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

How Australia's Tablelands Railway carved through deadly swamps and rainforest to become a secret war weapon against Japan. The hidden story of an impossible railway built for survival. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

The Victorian railway boom transformed Britain, but beneath the tracks lay a dark criminal underworld. This documentary delves into the shocking 1895 murder of Detective Sergeant Robert Kidd—the first railway policeman killed in the line of duty. Based on files from Scotland Yard and the railway police, we explore the precarious lives of the coal miners accused of the crime, the desperate motive, and the brutal fight that cost a man his life. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Step into the future with drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforming transportation and delivery as we know it. In this episode of Behind the Wings, discover how eVTOL aircraft and drones are revolutionizing air mobility, package delivery, and even life-saving medical transport. Watch groundbreaking transitional flight tests at Archer's Palo Alto lab, where the Maker and Midnight models showcase a vision for accessible urban ridesharing - imagine skipping traffic for a quick, cost-effective aerial commute. Learn how innovations in electric propulsion are driving safer, quieter, and more sustainable flight, while partnerships with airlines and rapid advances in battery technology move us closer to FAA-certified aerial networks. But the impact goes far beyond commuting. Journey to rural Oklahoma to see how drone deliveries are bridging the gap for medications and emergency supplies, saving precious minutes in critical situations and transforming health outcomes for remote communities. We also revisit historic moments, like the first successful organ delivery by drone, and head to Bentonville, Arkansas where Walmart and DroneUp are reshaping last-mile delivery - from rotisserie chicken to s'mores

The Kiruna to Narvik railway became Hitler's vital iron ore lifeline. Discover the Arctic railway built with explosive secrets and the brutal WWII battle that followed. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

The sunken pirate city of Port Royal Jamaica reveals how Britain's empire was built by buccaneers like Henry Morgan before the earthquake of 1692 drowned the wickedest city on earth underwater. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

On August 6, 1945, the course of human conflict changed forever. This documentary explores the top-secret Manhattan Project, the engineering and ethical challenges of building the world's first atomic weapon, and the desperate decision to use it. Follow the journey of the B-29 Enola Gay as it delivers "Little Boy" to Hiroshima, and witness the devastating aftermath of the blast that brought WW2 to an end. It was the hardest choice of the war: drop the bomb and save countless lives from a costly invasion, or risk a prolonged, bloody war in the Pacific. 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

New York has one of the busiest airspaces in the world. Here is how New York's airports have evolved to handle 140 million passengers each year. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The shocking discovery of 86 tons of Nazi gold smuggled through Canfranc station in the Pyrenees mountains. How this abandoned railway became a World War II treasure route hidden in history. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond.

It’s July in the tranquil Tamar Valley, and the Edwardian farm team faces their busiest month yet. Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands, and Peter Ginn must race against time—and the weather—to bring in the highly valuable cherry and potato harvests. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

The Victorian railway network was a marvel of technology, connecting Britain like never before—but it also offered new opportunities for crime. In 1864, the blood-splattered, empty compartment of a first-class carriage shocked the nation and exposed the terrifying vulnerability of rail travel. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Witness officers intercepting criminals attempting to smuggle vast quantities of Class A drugs, including a shocking 2.5kg body-packing attempt from Montego Bay and massive hauls of illegal cigarettes with a street value over $26,000. The episode also showcases the meticulous, pressure-filled investigations into suspicious travelers, including a potentially complicated case of a man attempting to exit the country with a child who is not his own. See the dramatic tactics, technology, and psychological confrontation border agents use to keep the UK safe from organized crime. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Wadi Al Jarf reveals ancient Egyptian port with oldest papyri linking to Great Pyramid construction. Marine archaeologists uncover limestone anchors and harbor ruins dating to Khufu's reign. Secrets in the Sand S01 E04 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Beneath the desert's scorching surface lie lost civilizations, forgotten mysteries, and undisturbed wonders. Secrets In The Sand covers ancient ruins, war relics, and unbelievable phenomena hidden under the Earth's deadliest landscapes. 🔎🏜️Think you know what lies beneath the Earth's most extreme terrains? Think again. Secrets in the Sand reveals stunning truths buried for centuries. Want more intriguing history documentaries? Check out our playlists below! Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay

World’s Busiest Station: Shinjuku Station Tokyo | Investigate Asia Five separate train lines, almost three thousand passengers per minute and trains arriving every second. How can the people behind the scenes of the world’s busiest station overcome a traffic load like this every day? The teams in this Giant Hub need a minute-by-minute precision, a constant control, a military discipline but at the same time always still a smile on their faces for the 3,6 million customers every day. At 4:30 in the morning: The 200 doors to the world’s busiest station start to rise and they won´t close for the next twenty- one hours. This signals the start of the morning rush hour and requires a logistics process that is perfectly in sync. Nobody knows this kind of challenge as good as Hidehiko Moriyama, he is the station master of the biggest train company of the city. His team are the eyes and ears of the entire station. Cutting-edge technology allows them to keep an eye on everything from behind the scenes. When the day is almost over for

The Industrial Revolution and the rise of modern warfare have roots in the depths of time—in the natural process that enriches the soil. How do prehistoric forests link to the development of steam engines, and the rise of modern industry? Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

From Aberystwyth Station to the Carmarthen Line, explore forgotten routes, derelict stations, and ghost trains. Discover Strata Florida Abbey, Pont Llanio creamery, and Pencader Tunnel in this aerial journey through Wales’s abandoned railways. Abandoned Railways From Above S01 E04 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Fly above forgotten train tracks and station ruins in Abandoned Railways From Above. A breathtaking aerial perspective reveals the eerie beauty and hidden stories behind abandoned railways worldwide. Craving more adventure? Watch rusted tracks and grand stations frozen in time on our Abandoned Railways From Above playlists now! Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay History! 📜🌍 Do you enjoy fascinating stories from history? Then

Walk a lost railway through the Cotswolds to discover a forgotten world of industry. From limestone quarries and ironstone mines to the magnificent Bliss Mill, this journey uncovers a side of the Cotswolds' history you have never seen before. Walking Britain's Lost Railways S03 E03 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Join Rob Bell as he uncovers the hidden stories of Britain's lost railways, exploring the landscapes and histories shaped by a vanished network. This series goes beyond trains, delving into the nation's past, the transformative impact of the railways, and the new worlds born from their remnants. It's a journey through the tracks that once connected the heart of Great Britain. Journey through history with Walking Britain's Lost Railways and more. Explore our playlists to rediscover the forgotten tracks, stories, and landscapes of Britain's railway heritage. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history

To build the Great Central Railway, Victorian engineers destroyed 1300 homes and a church. This high-speed line was a marvel, and today its tunnels and stations are reborn as secret car testing tracks, a bowling alley, and a heritage railway. Walking Britain's Lost Railways S03 E04 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Join Rob Bell as he uncovers the hidden stories of Britain's lost railways, exploring the landscapes and histories shaped by a vanished network. This series goes beyond trains, delving into the nation's past, the transformative impact of the railways, and the new worlds born from their remnants. It's a journey through the tracks that once connected the heart of Great Britain. Journey through history with Walking Britain's Lost Railways and more. Explore our playlists to rediscover the forgotten tracks, stories, and landscapes of Britain's railway heritage. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of

Dan Snow travels down the Solent to explore some of the last surviving remnants of D-Day in Britain. On 6 June 1944, Allied forces undertook the largest air, land and sea invasion in history. On D-Day, more than 150,000 allied troops stormed five assault beaches in Normandy, attempting to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall. Dan is on a mission to explore some of the last surviving remnants of D-Day in Britain. 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.

The first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, which she did in 1845 in just 14 days. Designed by Victorian engineering genius Isambard Kingdom Brunel, when completed, it was the longest passenger ship in the world. Its early years were plagued with problems before it found success. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺

A revealing look into the world of The Royal Marine Commandos. This British military unit is known to many worldwide, but few people know exactly how they operate. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Bent Rigg Radar was once Britain's first coastal radar defence. But now? It lies in ruins. How did the railway supply its WWII legacy? What are the secrets hidden along North Yorkshire's coastline? Abandoned Railways From Above S01 E03 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Fly above forgotten train tracks and station ruins in Abandoned Railways From Above. A breathtaking aerial perspective reveals the eerie beauty and hidden stories behind abandoned railways worldwide. Craving more adventure? Watch rusted tracks and grand stations frozen in time on our Abandoned Railways From Above playlists now! Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay History! 📜🌍 Do you enjoy fascinating stories from history? Then

Not all disasters are the magnitude of a natural disaster, some effect only an unlucky few, like car crashes or train derailment. We take a look at some of these terrible incidents that have occurred and what caused the chaos that we saw. A sudden calamitous event, causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, like a flood, a tornado, an airplane crash, or an earthquake. This is not only a documentary but a live account of dramatic events in real time. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The 1941 Pearl Harbor attack showed carriers had a new strategic role. 353 Japanese planes crippled the US battleships, proving the battleship era was over. This led to America's response: the Essex-class carriers that won the war. World's Greatest Warships S01 E03 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Explore the power, design, and history behind the most iconic warships ever built. From legendary battleships to modern naval giants, World's Greatest Warships uncovers the stories of these mighty vessels that shaped naval warfare and global conflicts. Step into the world of naval power! Click below to explore playlists of World's Greatest Warships and other captivating documentaries on the iconic warships, their design, and their pivotal role in shaping naval battles and global conflicts throughout history. Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from

The infamous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark, endured drunken captains and murderous crews, and even inspired a whiskey. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!