Ancient Historian Reviews Monty Python's Life of Brian | Deep Dives

Ancient Greek historian Roel Konijnendijk takes a deep dive into the historical accuracy of the sequel to Zack Snyder's movie franchise - '300: Rise of an Empire'.

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.

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.

Join Historian Roel Konijnendijk as he takes a deep dive into Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Assassin's Creed Odyssey recreates the epic events of the Peloponnesian Wars between Sparta and Athens. Kassandra and Alexios' journey introduces us to a cast of historical characters from Spartan generals to Athenian diplomats; lets us experience real battles and tragedies like the Athenian plague; and step into hoplite armour in ancient combat. Dr Roel Koninendijk breaks down the real history behind the warriors and the societies at the heart of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. 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.

Odyssey, the Iliad, Hercules, Troy and Medusa, what are they really about? Classicist historian Daisy Dunn answers your most asked questions about ancient Greek myths. 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.

Explore the fascinating world of two ancient survivors—the Nile crocodile and the water beetle—in this deep dive into their life cycles, threats, and extraordinary adaptations. The Nile River provides a critical habitat for Nile crocodiles, whose evolutionary roots stretch back 200 million years. Meanwhile, water beetles demonstrate remarkable survival strategies. From hibernating through frozen winters to laying eggs on water iris stalks, these insects have adapted to endure extreme conditions. Their larvae face fierce competition, with cannibalism emerging as a key survival tactic. From: Conflicts of Nature Content licensed by St Thomas Productions to Little Dot Studios