Biblically Accurate Medieval Apocalypse With Eleanor Janega

Medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega investigates the sort of jobs women undertook during the Medieval period and how they were a vital and often forgotten part of the workforce.

Rats? Children? The Mongols? The Black Death swept across the world with terrifying speed, but who (or what) was really to blame? Louise Quick, with the help of the public and medieval historians Dr Eleanor Janega and Helen Carr, is on a mission to uncover the true culprit behind one of the deadliest pandemics in human history: the Black Death.

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.

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.

They were the shadows in the night - the legendary Assassins whose cunning, stealth, and daggers changed medieval warfare forever. Discover history’s deadliest secret society. Dive into the thrilling true story of the Assassins, a small Ismaili sect forged in the mountain stronghold of Alamut, who defied both Sunni and Christian powers in the medieval Middle East. Through expert psychological warfare and elite special forces tactics, these early masters of espionage and assassination struck terror into the hearts of kings, crusaders, and sultans alike. Follow their origins in 11th-century Persia, led by the enigmatic Hassan-i Sabbah, and learn how they dared to challenge entire empires with a handful of devoted Fidayeen specialists. This gripping documentary unpacks the assassins’ meticulous training, their preference for stealth and the dagger, and their groundbreaking use of sleeper cells, disguise, and intelligence gathering. Witness the legendary hits on figures like Nizam al-Mulk and the infamous attempt on Saladin himself. Explore the myth versus the reality, including the origins of the word “assassin” and the rumors that surrounded these “ghost warriors.” Whether infiltrating enemy strongholds or