Historical Items Found Mudlarking in London

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.

In this forensic investigation, Dr. Joanne Fletcher and a team of world-leading experts unlock the secrets of a mysterious 600-year-old Peruvian mummy, long forgotten in a London warehouse. Originally dubbed "The Fisherman," this diminutive individual, standing just over four feet tall, initially baffled researchers with an unusual cross-legged burial posture and evidence of severe trauma. Through advanced 3D laser scanning, chemical isotope analysis, and carbon dating, the team discovers that this was no ordinary laborer. Instead, the evidence reveals a high-status woman of the Chancay civilization: a powerful, battle-scarred warrior leader who was artificially mummified with rare resins and buried in the elite lotus position. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: 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

Deep within the heart of Cairo’s Egyptian Museum and the sun-scorched Valley of the Kings lie secrets that challenge our understanding of the ancient world. This documentary investigates the jarring mysteries of the pharaohs: from the humble wooden casket that held the mighty Ramses the Great to the brutal forensic reconstruction of King Senakhtenre’s violent execution. We journey into the "Royal Cache" at Deir el-Bahari, explore the vast underground animal necropolises of Saqqara, and delve into the "Black Pyramid" to uncover how these monumental structures functioned as solar-powered resurrection machines. Finally, we join the modern search for hidden chambers within the Great Pyramid of Khufu, seeking the true face of history’s most enigmatic tyrant. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: 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

Journey into the heart of Tunisia’s Bardau National Museum to uncover the hidden truths of the ancient Mediterranean. Explore the brutal reality of Roman gladiator games, the devastating power of the catapult during the first recorded genocide in Carthage, and the architectural brilliance of a 128-kilometer aqueduct. From debunking the myths of Carthaginian baby sacrifice to revealing the real-world Berber inspirations behind the Star Wars universe, we investigate how ancient civilizations cheated death in the Sahara and built legacies that still stand today. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: 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 is part of the History

Journey inside Mexico’s National Museum of Anthropology to uncover the dark and ingenious secrets of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. From the legendary gladiator stone where the warrior Tlahuicole fought for his life against obsidian-bladed swords, to the sophisticated engineering of Tenochtitlan, a sustainable city built entirely on a lake, this documentary explores how these ancient cultures mastered their environment. We dive into the pitch-black depths of sacred cenotes to find the truth behind Mayan ritual sacrifices and examine the controversial legacy of La Malinche, the princess whose linguistic skills and cultural identity changed the course of the Spanish conquest forever. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: 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

Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours with @Magellan-gg Join historians Dan Snow and Tim Maltin as they delve into the Titanic’s wreck site, guided by Magellan’s cutting-edge 2022 scan. Built from over 700,000 individual photographs, this extraordinary “point cloud” is the most detailed scan of the Titanic ever captured, offering everyone the opportunity to explore the wreck from the safety of their own homes. Want to find out more about Magellan, the team behind these remarkable scans? You can find out more on the below links: And for those interested, you can dive in for yourself via the Titanic ROV Pilot on steam: 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.