Hypatia and the Library of Alexandria: The Day Knowledge Was Silenced

Two places. Two eras. The same nightmare returns. Disaster De Ja Vu traces how history repeats when nature and viruses strike back. From New York’s 1888 Great White Hurricane to 2016’s Snowzilla, see how a city learned to bury its wires, muster an “Army of the Shovel,” and mobilize subways and National Guard while whiteouts shut down Wall Street and stranded trains. Then the story pivots to Zaire, where a mysterious killer in Yambuku (1976) and later Kikwit (1995) turns hospitals and funerals into flashpoints. A broken vial on arrival, a worm-like virus under the microscope, and one quiet detail inside a mission hospital change everything. What decisions saved lives, and which practices fueled catastrophe? Which warnings mattered, and which came too late? Follow the clues, the hard lessons, and the resilience that emerged on both sides of the world. Watch to uncover the turning points we only hint at here—and why they still matter today. Watch now and see what history tried to teach us before it happened again.

A daring plan, a deadly corridor, and one bridge that changed everything. Step onto the streets of Arnhem as the Allies launch Operation Market Garden, a high-stakes bid to end the war by Christmas. From Joe’s Bridge to the Lower Rhine, witness how flawless planning met fierce resistance: radios fail at critical moments, drop zones lie eight miles from the target, and SS Panzer divisions refit faster than expected. See why John Frost’s 2nd Battalion dug in at the road bridge with dwindling ammo and water, how the stormboat assault at Nijmegen turned the tide there, and why the Polish brigade’s delayed drop mattered more than anyone feared. Tiger tanks, broken tow ropes, lost gliders, and a nighttime evacuation known as Operation Berlin all collide in a battle that still provokes “what if?” Discover the courage, the missteps, and the razor-thin margins that made Arnhem a legend. Watch to uncover the decisive moments you think you know — and the ones history nearly forgot. Watch now for the full story.

Princess Diana became a global phenomenon who challenged royal tradition and redefined how the monarchy connected with the public. From her cultural and fashion influence to her turbulent relationship with the Palace and the press, this film reveals how Diana’s extraordinary rise—and tragic death—left the House of Windsor permanently changed.

Viking Expert answers questions about Thor, Loki, Odin, Freya and all other gods from Norse mythology. 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.

As the British monarchy enters a new era under King Charles III, a new generation stands at the intersection of tradition and modernity. From Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie navigating personal careers alongside royal duties to Princess Catherine's pivotal role as the future Queen Consort, this documentary explores how these figures are reshaping the Crown. Facing public scrutiny, personal hardships, and a shifting media landscape, explore how the next generation is defining what it means to be royal in the 21st century. 💚 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

Hey guys! We’re now live on Spotify 🎧 Right now, 14 million light-years from Earth, a giant cloud hangs in the dark. It holds enough hydrogen gas to build 1 million suns. And as far as our sharpest telescopes can tell, it has zero stars. Astronomers aimed Hubble straight at its heart. They found empty space. Every galaxy we know started as a pool of gas. Then the gas lit up. Stars were born. Worlds followed. Scientists believe this cloud froze at that very first step, billions of years ago, and stayed frozen. Something heavy holds it together. Something invisible. This hidden mass outweighs the gas about 5,000 times. Scientists call it dark matter. And it makes up most of the matter in the universe. Today, we follow the trail. We visit spinning galaxies that exposed this hidden mass. We climb to a giant radio dish in the mountains of China. We weigh a ghost. And we meet a second galaxy that seems 99.9% invisible. Want our videos earlier, with no ads? Find us on Spotify. Just scan the QR