A Tour Of WW2's Most Fortified Island | Alderney With Dan Snow

In 793 AD, the holy island of Lindisfarne was subject to one of the most infamous Viking raids on Britain. ‘Heathen' men plundered the sacred monastery in an event that shook Christian Europe. Dan Snow travels across the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne to discover the rich culture of this holy place before the Vikings raided - a beautiful site of pilgrimage and artistry. He also goes to Jarrow to discover more about the powerful Anglo Saxon kingdom of Northumbria and its great religious and historical writers such as Bede. And History Hit is on site at the Lindisfarne excavations of DigVentures: working with Durham University they have uncovered remarkable rune-inscribed namestones and a charming glass gaming piece that reveals the vibrant culture of the North Sea world in the early medieval period. Most intriguing of all is a complicated multiple burial that Dan witnesses being meticulously excavated. We also examine how the Lindisfarne attack of 793 fits with the wider story of Viking raiding and settlement. Dr Jane Kershaw of Oxford University puts it into context, from earlier forays further

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

They needed a prison for the most dangerous man in the World. Napoleon had seized supreme power in France. He’d marched his armies from Portugal to Moscow. But now he was a prisoner. His captors needed a prison from which escape was unthinkable. Their answer lay in the South Atlantic. A scrap of land a thousand miles from the African coast. St Helena. Dan Snow visits this remote island to learn more about its history. From accommodating some of the British Empire's greatest enemies to its role during - and in the aftermath of - the transatlantic slave trade.

Art Wolfe explores the diverse animal kingdoms of Asia and Africa. He visits Japan, India, Nepal, and the vast plains of Kenya all the way to the incredible island of Madagascar. In Japan, Art sees the most incredible animals from Caimans to Crocodiles to the endangered rhinos and the infamous Bengal Tiger. Art travels through Hokkaido and Honshu to look for the elusive Macaque Snow Monkey and the iconic Red Crested Cranes that have become synonymous with Japan's beauty. In Kenya, he meets the king of the jungle, the mighty lion, alongside beautiful cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and even the bright pink flamingo! In Madagascar, he discovers the loud call of the Indri Lemur, strange chameleons, huge tortoises, and two playful troops of the Sifaka Lemur!

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This documentary explores the legend of Cocos Island, a secluded island off the coast of Costa Rica, rumored to hold a vast pirate treasure. In the late 19th century, German engineer August Gisler becomes captivated by this myth after obtaining a pirate's diary detailing the treasure's location. Driven by obsession, Gisler spends 17 years battling the island's harsh conditions in his relentless search. Despite facing numerous hardships, including financial difficulties and natural obstacles, Gisler's quest remains unfulfilled. This gripping tale of ambition and mystery delves into the allure of hidden riches and the lengths one man will go to uncover them. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!