18-Hour Shifts & Chalk Bread: The Gruelling Life of a Victorian Baker

Four modern bakers bake their way through the era that gave us modern baking as we know it - the reign of Queen Victoria. Experts Alex Langlands and Annie Gray join them to tell the incredible story of our daily bread. The journey begins in 1837, when bread was the mainstay of most diets and bakers were at the heart of every community. A rural bake house has been kitted out exactly as it would have been in the 1830s. The bakers must get to grips with centuries-old methods of breadmaking and that means doing absolutely everything by hand.

What was life like for a soldier at the Battle of Waterloo? Join Luke Tomes, Louee Dessent, James Rogers and Dan Snow as they explore what the battlefield experience was like for soldiers on June 18, 1815 as the Duke of Wellington faced down Napoleon Bonaparte for the last major battle of the Napoleonic Wars. Whilst Luke and Louee join the Coldstream Guards and 95th Rifles to explore the role of infantry and riflemen in Wellington's army at the battle, James and Dan visit archaeological digs at the battle site where new, unearthed evidence shows how many on the ground and on horseback met a tragic end that day. Filmed at the Living History UK Festival. 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.

Three families experience life across five different eras of British history. The Edwardian era pushes the three modern families to their limits. There is a rude awakening for the Polo-playing Meadows family, who take on the role of being an Edwardian working-class family and must cope with the impact of poverty on their lives, as they and their two daughters adapt to a new role as breadwinners. The Taylor family live the lives of their ancestors as an upper-middle-class Edwardian household. Formality and etiquette mean the Taylor family must live very separate lives and mum Adele struggles as her familiar role as wife and working mum is stripped away. Finally, the Golding family are desperately hanging on to their newly acquired social status as a middle-class family, but for dad Ian it is a chance to put his theories on the benefits of discipline into practice.

Five situations that directly influence the career of the professional boxer Jorge Pina. You get to meet Mário, an amateur pugilist, Casteli, the president of the boxing association, Vítor, the trainer, Jorge Pina himself, and Magalhães, the manager. You watch the preparation in the dressing room, the weighing of the athletes, the meetings, the training, the gymnasiums and all elements that surround a not so honest fight. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Into ▷ 00:17 - In the changing room before the fight ▷ 05:49 - Chatting in the car ▷ 09:04 - The weigh-in ▷ 23:30 - In Vitor's home, looking at old photos ▷ 26:30 - Jorge Pina in training ▷ 29:53 - Jorge Pina talk about his two passions : boxing and acting ▷ 35:57 - The upcoming fight ▷ 37:28 - Magalhães, Pina's manager, pushed him to go professional ▷ 39:42 - Professional sport is first and foremost a business ▷ 42:57 - The fight ▷ 48:07 - After the fight ▷ 51:40 - Credits ------- ------- Miguel Clara Vasconcelos is a multimedia creator that has

The gruesome 1801 tragedy at Smalls Lighthouse where a coffin and corpse drove keeper Thomas Howell insane during four months of isolation, changing lighthouse policy forever. 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.

Delve into the life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a renowned English artist known for his Pre-Raphaelite works. The episode highlights Rossetti's passionate affair with Jane Morris, wife of his friend William Morris, amidst the idyllic backdrop of Kelmscott Manor. Despite Rossetti's artistic achievements and his role in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his tumultuous relationships and struggles with addiction lead to personal turmoil and premature death. Through interviews and analysis, the episode paints a portrait of Rossetti's complex character, blending medieval imagery with modern sensibilities in his enduring artistic legacy. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!