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From Allende's fall to Saigon's last helicopter and Angola's mercenary trials, see how 1970s proxy wars collided with the nuclear arms race, detente and SALT II. In Chile, 1970, Salvador Allende becomes the first Marxist elected president in Latin America by democratic means, moves to nationalize American-owned copper mines, banks and land, and faces U.S. pressure as credit is cut and a truckers strike is covertly funded. Street battles and a failed coup precede the 1973 air assault on La Moneda; Allende dies in the palace and Augusto Pinochet takes control, ushering in a 17-year dictatorship marked by killings and torture. In Vietnam, April 1975, the last helicopter lifts off the U.S. Embassy roof as Saigon falls. Foreigners evacuate while many South Vietnamese are left behind. A ranger regiment doctor recalls digging into trenches under relentless artillery and being captured alive; refugees risk a treacherous sea escape in overloaded boats. In Angola, 1975, the Soviet-armed MPLA backed by Cuban troops battles FNLA and UNITA forces supported with covert U.S. funds. Mercenaries swell the ranks; in Luanda, Costas Georgiou, known as

1789 shattered old certainties and ignited Romantic art. This episode traces how revolution, the sublime, and the individual reshaped painting across Europe. From the fall of the Bastille, Western artists challenged neoclassical rules and elevated private feeling, nature, and the heroic or tragic individual. We unpack Edmund Burke's pairing of beauty and the sublime and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's call for the dignity of the individual that fueled this turn. In France, Jacques-Louis David bridges neoclassicism and romantic impulse, from the Oath of the Horatii to Napoleon at the St Bernard Pass, while his pupil Antoine-Jean Gros intensifies emotion. Théodore Géricault transforms a recent disaster into monumental history in The Raft of the Medusa, rebuilding the raft from a survivor's model and seizing the moment a rescue ship is sighted but sails on; later he explores extreme states in portraits from an asylum. Eugène Delacroix advances the movement with Dante and Virgil, The Massacre at Chios, The Death of Sardanapalus, and the emblematic Liberty Leading the People, where a red-capped, tricolor-bearing Liberty strides with citizens of every class over the July barricades.

The Battle of Naseby stands as one of the most decisive and bloody clashes in English history. In 1645, King Charles I led his final major army against the highly disciplined New Model Army commanded by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell. This documentary explores the bitter rivalries, strategic blunders, and brutal sieges that defined the English Civil War. You will witness the horrific storming of Leicester and the chaotic moments on the battlefield when ill-disciplined cavalry charges cost a monarch his kingdom. The capture of the King's personal letters exposed his secret schemes, turning the tide of public opinion forever and exposing the scandalous realities of royal politics. Experience the military tactics, the intense political propaganda, and the devastating realities of warfare in the seventeenth century that ultimately led a king to the scaffold. 💚 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

Two bodies, one locked house, and 130 years of the wrong question. What really happened in Fall River on August 4, 1892? This cinematic cold case re-examines the Andrew and Abby Borden murders from the ground up. We retrace timelines, test the locked front door and “sticking” lock, revisit the broken-handled hatchet, the blue dress burned in the stove, and the prussic acid rumor that never reached the jury. We follow John Morse’s overnight visit, Bridget Sullivan’s uneasy testimony, and the moment Lizzie was heard laughing upstairs. Then we step inside the trial, from excluded evidence to the dramatic unveiling of the victims’ skulls and a verdict that changed everything. Instead of asking “Did Lizzie do it?”, we interrogate a deeper possibility: was Abby the first and only intended target, and did a plan unravel when Andrew came home early? Watch to see how a family’s loyalties, timelines, and silences might resolve contradictions others ignore. Stay to the end for the question that could have redirected the entire 1892 investigation. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to

In late 1643, the fate of the English Civil War hung in the balance. With King Charles I on the defensive, both the Royalists (Cavaliers) and Parliamentarians (Roundheads) scrambled for foreign allies to deliver a decisive blow. While Charles sought recruits in Catholic Ireland, Parliament struck a game-changing alliance: The Solemn League and Covenant with Scotland. In January 1644, Alexander Leslie, Earl of Leven, led an army of 20,000 Scottish Covenanters across the border. What followed was a brutal northern campaign that culminated on July 2, 1644, at the Battle of Marston Moor - the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil. Watch this documentary to explore how religious division, political brinkmanship, Oliver Cromwell's Ironsides, and the desperate march of Prince Rupert collided to crush the Royalist hold on the North and set King Charles I on the path to inevitable defeat. 💚 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

Step back into August 1892 and unearth the chilling history behind one of America's most infamous true crime mysteries. Lizbeth: A Victorian Nightmare delves deep into the lingering legend, myth, and dark lore surrounding Lizzie Borden—the Fall River woman accused, tried, and ultimately acquitted in the gruesome hatchet murders of her father, Andrew, and stepmother, Abby. Was she a cold-blooded killer who got away with the ultimate crime, or a victim of sensationalized Victorian gossip trapped in a horrific nightmare? What You'll Discover in This Feature: The Scene at Second Street: A breakdown of the fateful morning of August 4, 1892, and the gruesome discovery that shocked the nation. The Trial of the Century: How 19th-century gender norms, media frenzy, and circumstantial evidence shaped the courtroom spectacle. Myth vs. Fact: Unpacking the famous nursery rhymes, popular misconceptions, and the actual forensic evidence presented by prosecutors. The Haunting Aftermath: Life after acquittal, the rift in Fall River high society, and why the mystery continues to fascinate true crime scholars today. Whether you are a seasoned true crime enthusiast or discovering the

The history of the Roman Empire is written in blood and conquest, but few chapters are as intense or shocking as the Celtic uprising led by Queen Boudica. In the first century, British society was thriving with advanced ironwork, vibrant clothing, and a culture that saw women warriors as equals to men. However, the arrival of Emperor Claudius and his ruthless legions changed everyday life forever. After the death of her husband, corrupt Roman officials seized Boudica's kingdom, subjected the queen to public torture, and assaulted her daughters. This monumental betrayal sparked one of the most violent rebellions in ancient history. Witness the terrifying revenge of the Iceni tribe as they united to burn prominent Roman cities to the ground, taking no prisoners in their path. We examine the tactical genius of the Roman military, the horrific final battle that ended the Celtic dream of freedom, and the true story of a legendary warrior who pushed the world's greatest superpower to the absolute brink. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 You can

Long before the modern era, the ancient world witnessed an epic saga of migration, mercenaries, and absolute slaughter that rivals any mythic tale of perilous voyages. This documentary chronicles the true story of the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of Viking warriors who embarked on a dangerous journey across the rivers of eastern Europe to serve the richest ruler on the planet, Byzantine Emperor Basil II. These were not ordinary raiders; they became the ultimate secret police, personal bodyguards, and battlefield shock troops, executing terrifying punishments from chemical blindings to public mutilation. The narrative shifts to focus on Harald Hardrada, a towering exiled prince with a blood feud who initiated his own legendary expedition south to claim power, wealth, and a path back to his stolen throne. Through unmatched savagery and tactical innovations like the devastating bore snout formation, these Norsemen permanently altered the face of Mediterranean warfare. This episode exposes how an insatiable appetite for wealth and violence turned a desperate migration into the most feared military campaign of late antiquity. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get

The British countryside is hiding a dark truth, having lost half of its native plant and animal species since the industrial revolution. For centuries, intensive human intervention, aggressive farming, and relentless drainage systems stripped the land of its natural identity. Now, an elite group of historic estates and aristocratic landowners are launching a radical operation to surrender control back to the wild. This documentary takes you behind the closed gates of Mapperton House, Elmore Court, and Castle Howard to witness the high-stakes battle for ecological restoration. From tracking dangerous biodiversity loss to deploying massive horned cattle and weaponized historical forestry tactics, these keepers of heritage are fighting to resurrect ecosystems that vanished thousands of years ago. You will see firsthand how broken landscapes are being forced to heal, why messy environments are superior to engineered order, and what happens when humans finally stop fighting against the natural world. 💚 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

King Henry VIII is one of history’s most recognizable figures, but the man behind the myth is far more complex than his six wives and his famous appetite. This documentary tracks the radical transformation of the "Royal Spare" who was never meant to be King. From his golden youth as a pious polyglot and star athlete to the tragic jousting accident that left him in lifelong agony, we explore how a desperate obsession with a male heir led Henry to tear his kingdom apart. Discover the truth behind the Bloody Reformation, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the chilling moment he warned his third wife to "remember Anne" when she dared to question his authority. Was he a cold-blooded monster, or a man haunted by the traumatic civil wars of his father's past? 💚 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

Nuclear standoffs, street uprisings, and a shock offensive that flipped the script. The 1960s took the Cold War to the edge. Step inside the decade when the world held its breath: from JFK’s tense face-off with Khrushchev and a UN showdown that crackled with fury, to a Soviet submarine where three men weighed a terrifying choice. Follow the fallout from missiles 90 miles off Florida, the disputed spark in the Gulf of Tonkin, and the Tet Offensive that shattered American certainty. Witness Prague’s bid for “socialism with a human face” and the tanks that answered it, then the moon landing that lifted morale while the arms race roared on. This episode unpacks rare first-hand recollections, pivotal speeches, and the decisions that nearly triggered World War Three. If you think you know the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam escalation, and the Prague Spring, the missing links might be here. Watch to see how brinkmanship, miscalculation, and courage reshaped a decade—and why its lessons still matter today. Watch now and decide where the world almost turned—and why it didn’t.

August 4, 1892. A quiet Fall River home. Two brutal murders that still divide history. Step inside 92 Second Street as historians retrace the morning Abby and Andrew Borden were killed, why the house’s locked doors and a bowl of leftover mutton stew matter, and how a reported giggle on the staircase became legend. We examine the infamous 90 minute gap between killings, the handless hatchet, pears in the barn, and theories that range from Lizzie’s motive to the shadowy roles of John Morse and the rumored William Borden. Then follow the case into courtrooms, onto the AP wire, and through a century of pop culture shaping a woman the world thinks it knows. From forensic artifacts at the Fall River Historical Society to Maplecroft and the myths that refuse to die, this is a meticulous look at what we can prove — and what still haunts the story. Watch to discover the clues you may have missed and decide what you believe happened in that house. Watch now and step into America’s most debated unsolved case.

Step directly onto the front lines of Operation Mushtarak in Helmand Province, Afghanistan - one of the largest and most dangerous joint military offensives of the war. Through raw, unfiltered combat footage and first-hand accounts, this documentary follows US Marines as they navigate the brutal realities of urban warfare, complex IED networks, intense sniper fire, and the overwhelming weight of split-second decisions. From pre-deployment speeches and high-stakes tactical engagements to counterinsurgency efforts and the deep psychological toll on soldiers, explore the human story behind Barack Obama's key strategic test in the War on Terror. 💚 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

On September 11, 2001, four commercial airliners were hijacked and turned into weapons, striking the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon in a tragedy that changed world history forever. Minute by minute, this real-time history documentary follows the dramatic events through raw eyewitness accounts from air traffic controllers, journalists on the ground, intelligence agents, and first responders who risked everything. Explore the chaos in newsrooms, the intense security decisions aboard Air Force One, the heroic fight inside Flight 93, and the critical intelligence failures that allowed the tragedy to occur. 💚 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

In 1381, England was pushed to the brink. Following the devastation of the Black Death and the crushing burden of a new poll tax, ordinary citizens rose up in the largest popular rebellion of the Middle Ages. Led by Wat Tyler and radical priest John Ball, an army of peasants marched on London to demand freedom from the feudal system. Discover the bloody truth behind the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, how a 14-year-old King Richard II betrayed the rebels, and the brutal slaughter that ended their desperate fight for justice. 💚 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

As the British monarchy enters a new era under King Charles III, a new generation stands at the intersection of tradition and modernity. From Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie navigating personal careers alongside royal duties to Princess Catherine's pivotal role as the future Queen Consort, this documentary explores how these figures are reshaping the Crown. Facing public scrutiny, personal hardships, and a shifting media landscape, explore how the next generation is defining what it means to be royal in the 21st century. 💚 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com