Have We Found the Lost Battlefield of Brunanburh?

BREAKING: Does new archeological evidence help point to a lost Roman battle fought by the 9th Legion? Have we uncovered new evidence of a Roman Siege of an iron age hill fort? In this new exclusive documentary, Historian Tristan Hughes re-joins the hunt for the mysterious Ninth Legion. Joining forces with Historian and Archaeologist Simon Elliot, Tristan sets off on a road trip to three key Roman sites, a roman marching camp, iron age hill fort and site of a third previously undiscovered Roman camp high up in the Derbyshire Dales. Three sites that combined with incredible new artefacts could attest to a long lost ancient battle between Roman forces and Iron Age Briton's.

The Battle of Visby, 1361 left one of the most complete archaeological records of medieval warfare - hundreds of skeletons buried in mass graves, many still wearing armour. Join Dr. Jo Buckberry as she and a team of specialists investigate the grisly remains of this battle. They carry out experimental archaeology to determine what weapon caused some of the most brutal injuries in medieval warfare. 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.

It is commonly assumed that the Apostles Peter and Paul spread Christianity across the planet, turning a tiny religious sect into the world's largest religion. Is this possible? Can two people really have had such global influence?

A mystery is emerging out the Yukon ice: human hunting tools hidden for as long as 9,000 years have started to melt out. And each new find is another piece to the puzzle of who these people were.

In the early years of WW2, British agents were tasked with the dangerous tasks of flying across the channel into Nazi occupied France. Their goal was to supply the French resistance with weapons and supplies as well as make contacts with French agents and trade information vital to the war effort. This documentary interviews some of these agents about their experiences risking everything for their country.

Dan Snow explores behind the scenes at the majestic Kensington Palace, the glittering centre of the royal court in early Georgian England. It's a very special time to visit - the Historic Royal Palaces team has been delving deep into the archives to lift the veil of the public facing court and explore the lives of the many people who lived and worked here. Beyond the kings and queens in the stately rooms, there were hundreds of other men and women - people born high and low - who played a vital role in keeping the court going. This exhibition brings together an amazing collection of objects, many of which have never been seen before. From an ice saw used by Frances Talbot, the 'Keeper of the Ice and Snow' to the revealing scribbled notes of the Master Cook’s Book. From the intricate stitching of Queen Charlotte’s dress, contrasting with the plainer uniform of her dresser, Dan gets up close to objects which build a much more vivid picture of life in this palace, upstairs and downstairs. The extraordinary mural