How William the Conqueror Won the Battle of Hastings in 1066

The Romans occupied Britain for more than 350 years and some big names graced the British isles, from Caesar, Hadrian, and Septimius Severus. However, who was the very first Roman to conquer Britain? Think it sounds like an easy question? Let’s find out! Join Louise Quick who, with the help of the public and Ancient Roman historian Dr. Simon Elliot, is determined to uncover the first Roman to conquer Britain.

Dive into the high-speed world of boat racing, showcasing the intense competition of the Offshore Super Series and the meticulous race preparation by the pit crew. Witness the thrill as boats zip past at 200 mph, with stunning footage from the Toronto race capturing the relentless pursuit of victory and the power and precision of these racing machines. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Infamous pirate Captain Kidd was the most famous pirate in the world in the mid to late 17th Century. After his death by hanging in 1701, rumours began to swirl about what happened to the large treasure hoard he had acquired. Years later, one man would make it his mission to hunt down and find this legendary treasure.

How has the sniper rifle evolved over the last 100 years? It's time to find out! Luke Tomes returns to the Royal Armouries to fire some of the most iconic British sniper rifles of the last 100 years. As always, he is joined by Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson, who talks him through the history, design and development of each rifle, showcasing how British military sniping has evolved from the battlefields of the Second World War to the modern era. First up is the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I (T), the dedicated sniper variant of the British Lee-Enfield rifle developed during the Second World War. Chambered in .303 British, the No. 4 Mk. I (T) was selected for its accuracy and fitted with a telescopic sight, transforming the already proven Lee-Enfield into a specialist precision weapon. Used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces, it combined the fast, smooth action of the Lee-Enfield with the precision required for long-range shooting. It established a foundation for British military sniping that would influence specialist rifles for decades to come. Second is

Dan Snow interviews Chris Stringer about human evolution, neanderthals, new science and migration patterns. Humans are everywhere. How did we get from the savannahs of Africa across to the most northern reaches of Alaska and Greenland, to the outbacks of Australia and the islands of the Pacific millennia ago? How did we master fire, figure out how to craft tools and survive the Ice Ages? In this episode, Dan is joined by Professor Chris Stringer, Research Leader in Human Evolution at London's Natural History Museum, to talk about how Homo Sapiens managed to outlive other human cousins like Neanderthals and Denisovans, cross oceans, shape landscapes and one day, build cities and space shuttles. 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 Battle of Cambrai marked a turning point in WW1, as tanks were unleashed on a massive scale for the first time in history. The British deployed 476 tanks at Cambrai, and the initial success was staggering—5 miles of German lines breached and 10,000 prisoners taken. This new weapon of war struck fear into German troops and boosted Allied morale. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on