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Irving Finkel lectures on Cuneiform, an ancient form of writing, dating all the way back to 5000 years ago. More than five thousand years ago, a revolutionary script emerged in the fertile lands of Mesopotamia that would transform how people counted, governed, worshipped and told stories. This was cuneiform, the world’s earliest known writing system. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Irving Finkel to uncover how cuneiform actually worked and how you would write it yourself. From humble beginnings as simple pictograms tracking beer and grain, to the wedge-shaped signs that recorded myths, laws and epic tales long before the Bible, this episode explores how cuneiform spread across Sumer, Babylon, Assyria and Persia — and why these clay tablets remain one of archaeology’s richest windows into the ancient world. 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

The Biggest Scandal in Boxing: The Luis Resto Affair “ASSAULT IN THE RING” tells the story of boxer Luis Resto, 24 years after the scandal that changed his life forever. Luis Resto achieved every boxer’s dream when he defeated the previously undefeated Billy Collins Jr. in front of a packed Madison Square Garden. But the celebrations following his victory were short-lived, overshadowed by allegations that padding had been removed from his gloves before the fight. The scandal destroyed Resto’s reputation and led Collins to a tragic end. The film explores new evidence surrounding this ill-fated bout, shedding further light on the actions of Resto, his trainer Panama Lewis, and officials from the athletic commission prior to the match. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 – Introduction ▷ 03:10 – The most tragic fight in boxing history ▷ 05:15 – Billy Collins Jr., boxing’s rising star with a tragic destiny ▷ 07:16 – Resto vs. Collins: a brutal fight ▷ 09:29 – Tampered gloves ▷ 12:17 – Justice and a lifetime ban ▷ 13:29 – But who tampered with the gloves? ▷ 14:41

We tend to think of butterflies and moths as gentle, elegant creatures floating through summer meadows, but the truth hidden inside the deep jungle is far more sinister. Millions of years before humans walked the Earth, these ancient survival specialists were fluttering alongside dinosaurs, evolving bizarre and terrifying ways to stay alive. Even more shocking is the dark history and hidden behavior that science is just beginning to understand. For centuries, superstitious cultures viewed these nighttime flyers as omens of death, believing shape-shifting witches took the form of moths to steal human souls. In the remote rainforests of Malaysia, that folklore feels incredibly real. Deep in the wilderness, an inconspicuous species tracks the scent of warm skin to find its prey. This isn't your average insect; it is a true vampire moth that drills deep into sleeping hosts to drink blood. Witness the beautiful, the bizarre, and the downright deadly sides of nature's ultimate survivors.

The English village with a deadly past. Join Historian Louise Quick as she explores Eyam village, the site of a devastating plague outbreak and uncovers the extraordinary sacrifice that earned it the name “The Plague Village.” Special thanks to Owen and the Eyam Museum. To find out more and plan your own trip more information can be found 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.

The Great Secret Hidden Beneath Petra! | Forbidden History | Season 2 Episode 1 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Is history exactly as we're told, or is there a hidden truth beneath the surface? Hosted by Jamie Theakston, Forbidden History dives deep into controversial theories, ancient enigmas, and suppressed historical events. From lost treasures and secret codes to archaeological anomalies and conspiracy theories, we challenge conventional narratives and question established beliefs through expert interviews and in-depth investigations. Are you ready to discover the forbidden truths of our past? The ultimate destination for history buffs. From ancient mysteries to military conflicts and world war documentaries, we bring you the best full-length historical series and documentaries from around the globe.

Dan Snow explores the historic, 600-year-old Central Axis of Beijing in China to tour the temples and explore the historic origins of the remnants of the ancient Mongol capital Dadu, the 2,000-year-old Han Chinese blueprint used by the Ming dynasty, and the engineering marvels of the Forbidden City. 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.