King Harold: The Rise And Fall of The Last Anglo Saxon King | Fact of Fiction

The life and loves of France's most famous king, Louis XIV. Dubbed the Sun King by his admiring court, Louis conquered half of Europe, conducted dozens of love affairs, and dazzled his contemporaries with his lavish entertainments. But perhaps his greatest achievement - and certainly his longest-lasting love - was the incredible palace he built at Versailles, one of the wonders of the world.

This documentary explores Mussolini's rise to power, his influence on Italian nationalism, and the eventual collapse of his regime. From his early days as a journalist to his notorious leadership of the National Fascist Party, Mussolini's story is one of ambition, violence, and ultimate downfall. 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

Recognized as the foremost Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes underwent a transformative journey in his extensive career. Shifting from cheerful and lighthearted works to paintings steeped in profound pessimism, Goya's evolution raises the intriguing question: What prompted this dramatic change in his artistic expression?

Has there ever been a more succesful general than Alexander the Great? Admired throughout history by many of history's most powerful and terrible figures, who was the real Alexander and what made him so effective? 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.

By the end of WW2 the Luftwaffe had become outnumbered and were outperformed by the allied air forces. Their weaknesses had been exposed and they failed to keep the momentum they held in the early years of the war when blitzkrieg was unleashed on the world. This documentary looks at the evolution of the Luftwaffe form it's humble beginnings to it mighty fall from grace. 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

David Reynolds takes a fresh look at the embattled presidency of Richard Nixon as he ran it largely from his 'den' - a hideaway office across the road from the White House. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!