A Brief History Of Greenland (And Why Trump Wants To Control It)

What does a medieval historian think of these portrayals of Robin Hood in film and tv shows? Medieval historian, Matt Lewis delves into the history behind some of Hollywood's most iconic depictions of Robin Hood, sorting fact from A LOT of fiction... 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 Britain's greatest castles! Join History Hit's medieval expert, Matt Lewis, in this new series as he explores some of Britain’s most iconic castles. It is a spectacular journey to some of the best looking fortresses on earth. 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.

Medieval historian Matt Lewis reviews the film A Knight's Tale starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk. Is it historically accurate? Does it matter? We'll find out. 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

Discover the fascinating evolution of aircraft design - from tail-less planes to the mighty Beluga and top-secret stealth bombers, explore how the shape of planes changed flight forever. In this episode of "Flying Through Time," we dive deep into the incredible innovations that have shaped the world of aviation. See how early inventors used trial and error to defy gravity before science and engineering advanced our understanding of lift and aerodynamics. From unusual and improbable designs lacking tails, wings, or even a fuselage, to revolutionary aircraft like the Super Guppy and Airbus Beluga, you’ll learn how unexpected forms redefined what it means to “fly.” We track the race for bigger, better, and more specialized planes, like the Guppy’s crucial role in transporting Apollo rocket stages, and how the Beluga became Airbus’s secret weapon in modern aircraft assembly. Uncover the story of Jack Northrop’s futuristic flying wing concepts, which, though initially sidelined, ultimately laid the groundwork for today’s stealth technology and the formidable B-2 bomber. Plus, journey through unique experiments like the tiny Goblin parasite fighter, designed for midair launches and