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Death has major practical and symbolical impact on politics. Is there an ideal life expectancy for a society to function. And what happens when one person’s death becomes more important than another’s? Shot around the world on 100 locations in 25 countries tackling death from the physical, spiritual, creative, commercial and political angle. A father and his 8 years old daughter whose mother has died lead through five episodes. They travel the world and appreciate life the more they learn about death and how different cultures deal with it in various ways. - - - - - This is an entertaining and inspiring series on the one thing we know for sure: that there is an end. The presence of death in our lives is far larger than we often think, and it has a fascinating effect on how we lead our lives. This series will probe this often yielded subject with humour, curiosity, openness and respect. High production value, solid research, shifts between individual examples and macro level are some key words. The cases in each episode will be

Explore how science and technology completely transformed 1950s Britain, taking it from the bleakness of post-war austerity to an era of modern affluence and optimism. Going into the revolution that started in the home, from the rise of chemical fertilizers like "National Grow" replacing horse manure in the garden, to the creation of toxic-but-popular pesticides. We uncover the social impact of new inventions, including the iconic Triumph Thunderbird superbike and the first affordable family cars, which provided a taste of freedom and fueled the new British holiday obsession, despite the popular use of baby oil as suntan lotion. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Custer rides to a showdown at Little Bighorn with the Sioux and Crazy Horse in a battle that would become American folklore. What led to this confrontation, and how did it impact the Great Sioux War? From executive producer Robert Redford, Robert Redford’s The West explores the dramatic evolution of the American West, when cowboys, Indians, outlaws and sheriffs populated the land. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

The profound world of war poetry traces its historical and cultural significance through different periods. From early examples like "The Battle of Maldon," which captures the heroic spirit of the Dark Ages, to the evolving nature of war poetry during the 18th century, this episode explores how poets have depicted the human experience of war. We journey through the verses of renowned poets such as Robert Burns, Victor Hugo, Lord Tennyson, and Wilfred Owen, each offering a unique perspective on the impact of war on humanity. Discover how war poetry transitioned from glorifying deeds of valor to expressing the raw emotions stirred by conflict. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚

There have been many events across the centuries that have played a transformative role in shaping life as we know it now. Join us for another episode, where we take a look at some of these momentous events from the 20th century and how it helped shape the century.

Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented.