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The Battle of Visby, 1361 left one of the most complete archaeological records of medieval warfare - hundreds of skeletons buried in mass graves, many still wearing armour. Join Dr. Jo Buckberry as she and a team of specialists investigate the grisly remains of this battle. They carry out experimental archaeology to determine what weapon caused some of the most brutal injuries in medieval warfare. 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 Black Death and the 14th Century's greatest catastrophe explored with Dr. Helen Carr. In this episode, Dan Snow dives into the "Calamitous 14th Century," a period defined by the Great Famine, ceaseless deluges, and the arrival of Yersinia pestis. We trace the plague’s journey from the Mongol Empire and the Silk Roads to the port cities of Italy and the shores of Dorset, revealing how a biological phenomenon intersected with medieval politics and military sieges to wipe out nearly 60% of Europe's population. Dr. Helen Carr challenges the "Dark Age" myth, highlighting the humanity, empathy, and artistic shifts that emerged from the rubble of the pandemic. From the rise of the "Momento Mori" cult and the Flagellants to the economic empowerment of the peasant class and the "Golden Age" for women, we examine how the survivors rebuilt a fractured world. Discover the grisly reality of bubos, the origins of quarantine, and the lasting legacy of the Black Death on the modern Western world. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join

How drugged up were 18th century Londoners? Dr Kate Lister explores drugs, booze and celebrities of the Georgian age navigating the astronomical impact of gin in the 18th century, who was drinking it and how they were making it (spoiler alert, it was strong, drunk in a pint sized jar and sometimes flavoured with urine!). She looks into how they tried to quell the gin craze after 50 years of gin madness in 1751 and how they promoted the obviously healthy drink of beer as an alternative! After Kate tries gin she explores the history of a drug commonly associated with the Georgians, opium, before trying a Georgian pleasure still available (and legal) today, Snuff! After all that booze and tobacco we follow Kate to bath for a more sobering hit of some of Jane Austen’s favourite tipple, the Pump rooms famous spa water, before exploring a group of people even Lady Whistledown herself would have loved, the diamonds of the sex work trade, the influencers of their age, the Courtesans. Finally Kate tries to figure out why everyone was

The Real Peaky Blinders: What Do We Actually Know? Join historians Luke Tomes and Carl Chinn MBE as they explore the real history behind the infamous gang at the Black Country Living Museum, the filming location for the hit TV series (a Caryn Mandabach and Tiger Aspect Production – created and written by Steven Knight) With decades of research into the thugs, gangs and violence in Birmingham through the late 19th and early 20th century, Carl helps to sort the fact from the fiction, identifying the real-life figures behind some of the iconic characters, including Tommy Shelby, Alfie Solomons and Billy Kimber. Carl also makes a shocking revelation about his own personal connection to the gang, his great-grandfather having once been a member of the outfit. ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ is out in select cinemas from 6th March 2026, and will be streaming globally on Netflix from 20th March 2026. Photo credits: The West Midlands Police Museum / BirminghamLives You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a

Dr. Eleanor Janega and Dan Snow talk about Medieval sex in this full episode of Dan Snow's History Hit podcast and reveal the truth Victorians did not want you to know. In this episode, Dan Snow sits down with historian Dr. Eleanor Janega to debunk the Victorian myth that the Middle Ages was a period of repressed chastity. From "shagging in the fields" to the scandalous behavior of monks and nuns, they reveal how medieval folk navigated the strict moral tightrope of the Catholic Church while embracing a surprisingly progressive view of female pleasure and sexual agency. The conversation dives deep into the "Two Seed Theory" of reproduction, the reality of courtly love as an excuse for extramarital affairs, and the shocking truth behind the invention of the chastity belt. We also explore how medieval women used herbal abortifacients like Pennyroyal and how "horny aunts" were prayed out of purgatory. It’s an eye-opening look at a side of history that the Victorians tried their best to bury. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original

​@PlaudAI isn’t just a device, it’s become an essential part of how we work smarter every day. 🔥 Ready to upgrade your note-taking? UK US Join medieval historian Matt Lewis as he breaks down the battlefield tactics that shaped the legendary Battle of Bannockburn. From Robert the Bruce’s masterful use of terrain to the disciplined power of the Scottish schiltrons, Matt reveals how strategy, not just courage, secured one of the most decisive victories in medieval history. 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.

Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours with @Magellan-gg Join historians Dan Snow and Tim Maltin as they delve into the Titanic’s wreck site, guided by Magellan’s cutting-edge 2022 scan. Built from over 700,000 individual photographs, this extraordinary “point cloud” is the most detailed scan of the Titanic ever captured, offering everyone the opportunity to explore the wreck from the safety of their own homes. Want to find out more about Magellan, the team behind these remarkable scans? You can find out more on the below links: And for those interested, you can dive in for yourself via the Titanic ROV Pilot on steam: 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.

We explored some of Irelands most famous castles. History Hit’s Matt Lewis travels through Ireland, discovering its spectacular castles, from ancient legendary hilltops to Norman keeps and mighty medieval citadels. In the first episode we head to the High King’s of Ireland seat of power, the Hill of Tara, before investigating the Norman invasions and the powerful structures they built…castles! Matt begins at the Hill of Tara, or in Irish Teamhair or Cnoc na Teamhrach, an ancient site for projecting spiritual and political power. Matt reveals the mystical stories of the High King’s of Ireland, including the formative leader Brian Boru. But it’s not just Boru who has a direct link to Tara, one of Ireland’s most famous people is said to have come here…St Patrick. Patrick is believed to have performed miracles challenging the old pagan rulers, bringing christianity to the island of Ireland. Tara remains a magical place, even today. But Ireland wasn’t to be ruled by High Kings forever...In 1167 the Normans invaded. For years they fought for control. By 1176 they gained enough land to cement

Watch Tudor Historian react to Mary Queen of Scots Movie. Dr. Paul examines key moments from the 2018 film Mary Queen of Scots, directed by Josie Rourke, starring Saoirse Ronan as Mary and Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I. She analyses the historical accuracy of pivotal scenes, from Mary’s return to Scotland after her time in France to her turbulent marriages, political struggles with the Scottish nobility, and her fraught rivalry with Elizabeth. Throughout the video, Dr. Paul critiques the casting and character portrayals, discussing how Ronan and Robbie capture the intelligence, vulnerability, and political acumen of two powerful Renaissance queens. She explores the realities behind the drama, including Mary’s marriage to Lord Darnley, the murder of David Rizzio, the scandal surrounding the Earl of Bothwell, her forced abdication, and eventual imprisonment in England. The review culminates in a close look at Mary’s trial and execution, separating cinematic invention from the complex historical record surrounding one of the most compelling monarchs of the sixteenth century. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join

We searched the banks of the Thames for long lost historic artefacts. To mark the opening of the London Museum’s latest exhibition, Secrets of the Thames, History Hit's Louise Quick joined mudlark Anna Borzello on the banks of the River Thames for one of her mudlarking expeditions to search for lost artefacts. After a morning spent scanning the banks for lost treasures, Louise heads to the exhibition to uncover the remarkable stories behind the objects recovered from the river’s muddy shores. Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s Lost Treasures at the London Museum runs until the 1st March 2026. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or on the day, in person. For any budding mudlarkers, please remember that a permit is required before exploring the Thames. For more information on the exhibition and how to obtain a permit, see the details below: Special thanks to the London Museum, and to Anna & Katie. 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

Just how brutal was the Soviet Advance on Berlin? Dan Snow and military historian Sir Antony Beevor present the gripping account of the Battle of Berlin, the final, bloody chapter of World War Two in Europe. The pair discuss Joseph Stalin's secret plan to seize the city and its nuclear secrets while deceiving his Western Allies. From the colossal artillery battle at the Seelow Heights to the brutal street fighting in the city, this is the definitive story of the Third Reich's collapse. 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.

What do we know about Joan of Arc? Medieval historian Eleanor Janega dives into Google’s most asked questions about Joan of Arc, unpacking the legends, the politics, and the historical evidence behind her remarkable life and dramatic death. 00: 09:38 Did Joan of Arc defeat the English? 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.

Alice Loxton and Dan Snow head to Stratford-upon-Avon to uncover the secrets of William Shakespeare’s early life and upbringing. Who were Shakespeare’s parents? What was rural Warwickshire like in the 16th century, and how was it changing? What sort of childhood did William have? To get to the bottom of these questions, Alice and Dan visit the gems of historic Warwickshire - a monumental medieval tithe barn, the village which Shakespeare’s father spent his childhood, and even the room where William the playwright was born. 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.

Historian Dan Snow explores the most iconic viking sites in Iceland! 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.

See Auschwitz as never before in this brand new documentary. With rare access to key sites including the gas chambers, barracks, guard towers, and the commandant’s house the film traces the chilling evolution of the camp as it became the largest Nazi death camp. Special thanks to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. 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.

What really tipped the scales in the Allies’ favour during World War II? In this episode, we break down five critical reasons behind the Allied victory - from strategic coordination to Hitler’s own catastrophic mistakes. 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.

Luke Tomes gets special access to a selection of incredible artefacts related to British hero Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, including a part of the white ensign flown by HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, a lock of hair taken from his Nelson’s pigtail and presented to Captain Hardy, a front page newspaper headline ‘extraordinary’ reporting on the death of Nelson in 1805 and an original architectural plan of Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square dating to 1843. 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.

Greenland, the world's largest island, is at the centre of a rapidly heating geopolitical struggle. In this video, historian Matt Lewis breaks down the brief history of Greenland, from its Indigenous Inuit origins and Norse settlements to Danish rule and modern self-governance. But history is only half the story. The real question is why the United States cares so much about Greenland right now. As climate change melts Arctic ice, Greenland is no longer just the world’s largest island—it’s a strategic goldmine. New shipping routes, untapped rare earth minerals, and massive energy potential are turning the Arctic into the next great power competition zone. The U.S., China, and Russia are all watching closely, but America’s interest in Greenland goes back decades, from Cold War military bases to recent, very public attempts to increase influence. 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

What's the truth about Rasputin? Join historian Joshua Levine as he answers the internet's most asked questions about the one and only, Rasputin... 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.

How have surgical techniques evolved over the centuries? In this video compilation, Dan Snow, Alice Loxton, Luke Tomes and Michael Livingstone explore the history of medical procedures from the medieval period, age of gunpowder, Victorian times and during the First World War. 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.

A full series of History Hit videos on the most fascinating archaeological discoveries and museum artefacts over the past year. Join presenters Tristan Hughes, Honor Cargill-Martin and Helen Carr as they get exclusive access to some of the most precious historical items found in excavations across the entire globe. 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.

Grab some comfy trainers as you join Historian Dan Snow on a special behind the scenes tour of one of the most iconic sites of the Medieval World, The Tower of London 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.

Imagine if we could hear one of the most fascinating figures from history speak again. In this special film, Richard III expert Matthew Lewis follows a remarkable project to give Richard III back his voice and to hear and see him speak again. Forget the words put into his mouth by Shakespeare and interpreted by actors like Laurence Olivier, this is as close as we can get to how Richard spoke his own words over 500 years ago. History Hit has had special access to the detailed investigation pioneered by voice coach Yvonne Morley-Chisholm. Facial reconstruction specialist Professor Caroline Wilkinson and her team at FaceLab have painstakingly recreated Richard's face, using the primary evidence of his skull, rediscovered in 2012. The computer model is is being reanimated to speak Richard's own words. To get these words right Yvonne has brought in top experts from many fields, including historic speech, regional pronunciation, anatomy, theatre, history, psychology and even dentistry. Yvonne and her team are getting as close as possible to the real Richard III. Find out more about this fascinating project

Join historian Tristan Hughes as he teams up with archaeologist Simon Elliot on the hunt for the lost 9th legion. Together they follow the 9th's trail to the north of England where they stand on the foundations of a bathhouse built by the 9th Legion in York. We explore a roman marching camp hidden deep in the Yorkshire countryside, could it be built by soldiers of the 9th? Tristan and Simon meet one to ask! 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.

What was it actually like to fight in a medieval battle? Luke Tomes travels to the Battle of Evesham Festival to take part in a live reenactment of the battle that took place in Worcestershire in 1265. All soldiers have been told to show Luke no mercy, as he dons his chainmail and helmet with Go Pros attached. As part of his experience, Luke is joined by medieval historian Matt Lewis, who talks him through the real events that took place during the Second Barons War over 750 years ago, including some unbelievable anecdotes involving the King (Henry III), Simon De Montfort (the rebel leader of baronial forces) and the King's son, Prince Edward (later known as 'Longshanks', Hammer of the Scots). Many thanks to Mick Hurst, director of the Battle of Evesham Festival, all of the volunteers who made the event possible, and the House of the Twin Tailed Lion for letting Luke in their ranks. House of the Twin Tailed Lion Facebook Group: (Extra Go Pro Footage) HistoryTankard Socials: You can now become a History Hit member right

Dan Snow heads to China to one of the oldest and most historic cities in the country - Xi’an. It’s a city that is now home to 10 million people, a modern metropolis, but it’s a city that wears its heritage proudly. This was the capital city of China’s most dynamic and important dynasties, the Tang and under their rule, Xi’an enjoyed its golden age. It became a city of art, culture and religion and travelling through the city, Dan comes face to face with the relics from that glorious period - the mighty city walls and the incredible Buddhist pavilions built 1500 years ago. But Dan isn’t just here to tell a story of a great Chinese city, but instead an international one, because Xi’an wasn’t just the most important city in China - but it acted as the terminus of that great artery of trade that wove a route through China, the Central Asian Steppe and all the way to Rome. The Silk Road. Heading into the Shaanxi History Museum, in the heart of modern Xi’an, Dan comes

Was it the mud? Was it the longbow? Or were French battlefield decisions the real reason they lost? Join medieval historian Matt Lewis as he breaks down the battlefield tactics that shaped the legendary Battle of Agincourt. From Henry V’s calculated use of terrain to the deadly efficiency of the English longbow men, Matt reveals how strategy, not just luck, secured one of the most astonishing victories in medieval history. 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.

Eleanor Janega explores the lives of those that worked, earned and played in Medieval England. Life in the Medieval period looked like lots of different things to lots of different people. Your place in society could dictate everything. From what food you ate, where you could go, how educated you were and even how long you were likely to live for. Across this series, discover what life was like for those that worked, those that earned, those that learned and those that played in Medieval England. Presented by medieval historian, Dr Eleanor Janega. 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 Ancients host Tristan Hughes and ancient historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones debate some wild theories about Ancient Persia. In this episode of Agree to Disagree, the two historians discuss; 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.

If you were asked to picture London during the Middle Ages, you might think of The White Tower, Westminster Abbey or Guildhall - some of the capital’s most famous landmarks. But scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find there are lots more clues to this medieval metropolis. In this series London tour guide Katie Wignall seeks out the London of the Middle Ages - a city of narrow streets and soaring spires, almost completely destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666… and the Blitz during the Second World War. But despite the devastation and centuries of development, not all of that city is lost. 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.

Luke Tomes gets special access to a selection of incredible artefacts recovered from the Titanic, including a pocket diary and pencil discovered on the body of third-class passenger, a second-class passenger postcard with a photograph of the gymnasium aboard the ill-fated liner and a possessions bag of first-class traveller and business mogul, Frank Sutton who drowned on the fatal night of 14 April, 1912. 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.

Click the links here to get 20% off: The Dark Ages. A period of collapse, chaos and violence. Or was it? New discoveries are helping to challenge that idea. After centuries buried beneath the soil, the graves of Anglo-Saxons are unlocking the secrets of these elusive people, revealing a civilisation far more complex than history often remembers. Today medieval historian Matt Lewis returns to The University of Bradford to team up with Osteoarchaeologist Dr. Jo Buckberry to investigate the remains of three individuals who lived and died in Anglo-Saxon England and who, in death, may help reveal the truth about life in early medieval Britain Images of Plan of Raunds from, Boddington, A. provided by Historic England Archive (30:10:00) 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.

Join woodsman and survival expert Ray Mears as he embarks on a unique journey into the heart of English history 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

'Nuremberg' (2025) starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant and Leo Woodall, tells the remarkable story of the Allies' task to ensure the Nazi regime answered for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust. In the meantime, US Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring. Luke Tomes speaks to the actors and director of this blockbuster to find out more about the Nuremberg Trial and the insight this film provides into the often overlooked story of Kelley and Goring's interactions, as well as the difficulty of the prosecution itself. 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.

80 years ago the world was struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of the bloodiest war in history and facing up to some of the most monstrous crimes imaginable. The question for victorious allies was how to ensure that justice was seen to be done. Decision was made that was unique in history. There would be an international trial convened in the German city of Nuremberg. The senior Nazis men like Hermann Goering, would be placed in the dock. And the trial that followed would change the course of history. Want to see more? Why not plan your own visit to the Imperial War Museum London? Details can be found below and if you’d like to learn more about the Nuremberg Trial you can get hold of James' book here: Packed with documents, witness testimonies, and visual materials from IWM’s collections, the book helps reveal the significance and complexities of the trials that sought to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. It offers a compelling exploration of this pivotal moment in history, including peace and crimes against humanity.

Guided by curator Dr Fraser Hunter, we learn about this extraordinary hoard, which is over 1,500 years old and was hidden, buried on top of a volcanic hill for more than a millennium. Together, they delve into its mysterious origins, uncovering what the treasure reveals about power, trade, and diplomacy at the far edges of the Roman Empire and beyond. 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 shoes of a British Redcoat soldier during the American War of Independence, fighting in the major battles that defined the conflict from 1775 to 1783. In Part Two of this series, in collaboration with Survive History, Luke Tomes will fight his way across the Southern Colonies in the 33rd Regiment of Foot, led by Charles Cornwallis. What went wrong for the British? How was Washington able to defeat Cornwallis' army at Yorktown? What impact did this war have on global history? Watch the documentary to find out! Check out the 'Virginia Continentals UK 1775 - 1783': Check out the Worcestershire Cavalry: Grenadiers du Gatinois: If you'd like to read more about the 33rd in the War of Independence, check out Robbie MacNiven's book 'The Pattern: The 33rd Regiment and the British Infantry Experience During the American Revolution, 1770-1783: 106 (From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815)'. 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

Dan Snow joins After Dark with Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling to chat about the brutal reality of sailing in the Age of Sail. They explore the horrifying life at sea for a Royal Navy sailor from the 16th to 19th century, covering the truth about press ganging, shipboard discipline, and the myths vs. realities of naval life. Dan details the real killers at sea, revealing that more sailors died from disease like scurvy and in catastrophic shipwrecks than in famous naval battles. The conversation also covers the cosmopolitan nature of the crews, the horrors of naval combat, the complex truth about pirates, and what it really took to survive in Nelson's Navy. 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.

How does Guy Ritchie's film, starring Jude Law, compare to King Arthur's real legend? Medieval historian Dr Hetta Howes (author of Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife) reacts to Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, separating Hollywood fantasy from medieval sources. We explore the facts behind the fiction, from the opening battle's elephants to that David Beckham cameo. We dive into the film's biggest changes: Arthur's brothel upbringing, the conflation of Excalibur with the Sword in the Stone, and the "weird snake sirens" that replace the Lady of the Lake. Dr Hetta Howes explains the real medieval stories of Uther Pendragon, Vortigern, Igraine, and the true origins of the Round Table. 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.

Hitler, born evil or a product of his environment? We asked the public. Who was really to blame for the Nazis’ rise to power? Was it all down to Hitler? The notorious propaganda machine? The economic chaos of the 1930s? Or something darker in human nature itself? Louise Quick takes these tough questions to the streets to find out what the public think. Then, with the help of experts Prof. Nadine Rossol and Prof. Matthew Feldman, she digs deeper into one of history’s darkest chapters - to uncover who was truly responsible for the rise of the Nazis... 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.

Dan Jones and Professor Michael Livingston walk through the battlefield of Shrewsbury, where the future king Henry V took an arrow to the face. The battle took place in 1403, when a rebellion broke out in England that would culminate in one of the bloodiest battles to ever take place on English soil. On 21st July 1403, King Henry IV with his son, the future Henry V, went head to head with a Northern traitor - Henry Hotspur. The Battle of Shrewsbury would pit rebel against royalist. Englishman against Englishman. At stake was the crown of England. Meeting with experts, they will also learn about the power of the longbow - the English super weapon that would now be in the hands of both sides. And also get hands on with some medieval surgery techniques. Find out how the Battle of Shrewsbury not only changed the history of England - but put the future Henry V on his own path towards destiny. For more information about this fascinating battle, please take a look at the following links You can read

How do you balance retelling a well-known part of history while still creating a compelling narrative and new perspective? And what do you do if you break your collarbone while doing so? We interviewed actor James Norton and producer Kitty Kaletsky to discuss their historical BBC drama 'King and Conqueror', including their creative liberties within the story of William the Conqueror and King Harold Godwinson. All episodes of King and Conqueror are now available to stream on BBC iPlayer: 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.

Enter the trenches with historian Joshua Levine as he reacts to the iconic Blackadder Goes Fourth. Watch Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Tim McInnerny take on WWI in this hysterical fourth season. Were the commanders living a life of luxury in a chateau whilst the men suffered on the front line? Would you be shot for desertion? How boring were the trenches? See for yourself! 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.

We get close to one of only three original copies of Hitler's final will and testimony. 80 years since the end of the second world war, the Imperial War Museum London is home to over one million artifacts relating to war and conflict including a handful that offer unique insights into those final desperate days. Acting as Dan's guides today are curators Anthony Richards and James Taylor who have hand picked a number of very special artifacts from the museum's collection: Why not plan your own visit to the Imperial War Museum London? Details can be found below and if you’d like to learn more from Tony about 1945, his book, 1945 - A Visual History can be purchased here. 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 back 250 years as a British Redcoat Soldier defending the American colonies during the War of Independence, and you were likely to face some of the most horrific and violent conditions seen just about anywhere around the world. What might have first seemed an exhilarating and patriotic endeavour would soon turn into a gruelling and gory series of events, through which your loyalty to the crown would be seriously tested… Rather than a political and social movement devised by the great founding fathers and resulting in the smooth birth of a nation, the American Revolution truly consisted of a hard, bloody and destructive war. A civil conflict that impacted the lives of so many, and would take the lives of thousands of soldiers who fought in it. But look at the paintings from the period, the history books, broadway musicals and Hollywood depictions of this war, and you’d believe it to have been a chess match won by plucky patriots against out-of-touch, aristocratic generals. Beneath of all this was the reality, an arduous series of skirmishes, sieges and pitched

Incest? Infidelity? Betrayal by his mother… or his ex? Why did Henry VIII execute the very queen he fought so hard to marry? And how much of the blame lies with him? We take these questions to the public outside the Tower of London, the very place of her execution. Louise Quick, with the help of the public and historians Dr Joanne Paul and Dr Owen Emmerson, is on a mission to uncover the true story behind one of the most famous deaths in history, the beheading of Queen Anne Boleyn. 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.

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.

"Release the Kraken!" But was the Kraken ever in Greek mythology? Join Classicist Dr. Daisy Dunn for a deep dive into the beloved 1981 fantasy epic, Clash of the Titans. We explore the timeless Greek myths of Perseus and Medusa, confront the gods of Olympus, and uncover the film's legendary stop-motion special effects by the master, Ray Harryhausen. Do you know what creatures and gods are true to the original mythology? Bubo the owl, Medusa with a snake tail, Pegasus, Zeus, giant scorpions, Andromeda, Calibos, Grim Reaper? Did you know a young Maggie Smith acted in this? Watch to find out more! 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.