Ivan the Terrible: Russia's First Tsar and His Reign of Terror

The vicious tyrant Francois ‘Papa Doc” Duvalier ruthlessly dominated Haiti using violence and Voodoo. Rising from a humble country doctor, he made himself into a figure so terrifying to his people that many believed he had links with the Voodoo deity Baron Samedi, guardian of the graveyard. So complete was his control that people feared even to think about resisting him. He claimed to have caused the death of President John F Kennedy, and even that he could speak to the dead. His private militia, the notorious Ton Ton Macoutes, became a byword for brutality, torturing and killing thousands of Haitians. To maintain his power he made school children watch public executions, and massacred the families of anyone he suspected of challenging his power. He looted his country, stealing millions from some of the poorest people on earth. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the

After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, Gorbachev tries desperately to keep on top of events. But in 1991 the Soviet Union is disbanded. Russia’s wars continue after the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 and under Boris Jelzin’s reign. In 2000 Wladimir Putin becomes President of the Russian Federation. Now the army regains its force and momentum. Putin’s vision is to revive the Romanov and the Stalinist Empire. His wars in Georgia, Tchetchnia and Ukraine betray the cunning spirit of a secret service man, always ready to lay the blame on Western liberal states. In 2014 Ukraine faces civil unrest under pro-Russian President Yanukovych, who is forced to resign. Putin seizes the opportunity to invade the Crimean and have pro-Russian separatists declare independence of two provinces in Eastern Ukraine – only to attack Ukraine eight years later. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far

From attack helicopters to hypersonic missiles, in today's documentary we explore the modern military technology that revolutionised the concept of strategic deterrence and precision strikes. We take to the skies with the fastest and most advanced fighter jets in modern military arsenals to understand exactly how they maintain their superiority in the airspace by continuing to push the limits of aerodynamics and firepower. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every week!

Step directly onto the front lines of Operation Mushtarak in Helmand Province, Afghanistan - one of the largest and most dangerous joint military offensives of the war. Through raw, unfiltered combat footage and first-hand accounts, this documentary follows US Marines as they navigate the brutal realities of urban warfare, complex IED networks, intense sniper fire, and the overwhelming weight of split-second decisions. From pre-deployment speeches and high-stakes tactical engagements to counterinsurgency efforts and the deep psychological toll on soldiers, explore the human story behind Barack Obama's key strategic test in the War on Terror. 💚 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

Chickens are the most common birds on the planet. 25 billion of them provide us with eggs and meat. It’s easy to forget they have wild ancestors surviving all over earth. But the chicken family game birds or Galliformes, include some of the most spectacular birds on the planet! From the pheasants of Europe, a common sight and sound across the countryside, to the Satyr Tragopan in the Himalayan forests of Nepal and Alaskan Ptarmigan that change colour with the seasons. Life at the bottom of the food chain can be hard but, far from being ‘bird-brained’, Galliformes guys and gals are true survivors; highly intelligent, social and complex creatures, capable of showing empathy and forming alliances. With much more to offer than drumsticks, this feathered family has it all - feisty featherweights, lusty lovebirds and plucky parents! -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the

Alexander the Great is the most famous commander of all time. His grave was lost some 1,000 years ago. Researchers around the world have been looking for it ever since. Whoever discovers it will go down in history. Within a span of just three years, Alexander the Great conquered the largest empire in the ancient world. He initiated the age of Hellenism, which still reverberates today. There are many legends surrounding him, but the greatest mystery of all is the whereabouts of his final resting place. However, some people think they know where it is. Andrew Chugg is relentless in his search for the conqueror's grave. The British author collects artifacts and writes books about Alexander the Great. His search for the tomb of the famous commander takes him across the former world empire and beyond - through Egypt and Greece to Venice - to the dawn of Christianity. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from