Merlin 66 Engine: The Spitfire's Secret Weapon

Dan Snow explores a fascinating archaeological dig, revealing events of the 1692 Glencoe Massacre. Join historian Dan Snow as he journeys to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands to examine an astonishing new archaeological discovery: a hoard of coins likely hidden during one of the most shocking episodes in British history - the Glencoe Massacre. At 5am on 13th February 1692, 38 members of the Clan MacDonald were brutally murdered by Scottish government troops. Many of those that managed to flee over the mountains also perished in the freezing conditions. This event was especially horrifying because the MacDonalds of Glencoe had played host to their assailants for nearly two weeks before the surprise attack. It was an assault on their Highland hospitality. Dan meets archaeologists from the University of Glasgow and National Trust for Scotland, who are currently excavating the remains of settlements in Glencoe, to try to understand what life was like here for the MacDonalds and why this massacre took place. Was it a revenge attack instigated by clan rivalry? Or, with a new monarch on the throne of

The Battle of Visby, 1361 left one of the most complete archaeological records of medieval warfare - hundreds of skeletons buried in mass graves, many still wearing armour. Join Dr. Jo Buckberry as she and a team of specialists investigate the grisly remains of this battle. They carry out experimental archaeology to determine what weapon caused some of the most brutal injuries in medieval warfare. 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.

Between 1964 and 1973, the U.S. dropped two million tons of bombs on Laos, nearly equal to the 2.1 million tons of bombs the U.S. dropped on Europe and Asia during all of World War II, making Laos the most heavily bombed country in history relative to the size of its population. 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

During WW2, France was occupied by Nazi Germany for more than 4 years. 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

From September 1941 to January 1944 Leningrad had been under siege from the German army. For four years they were defiant, and this defiance was about to pay off. In this episode of Battles Won & Lost we see how Soviet forces relieved Leningrad after all this time and understand what it was like for those living under this bombardment. Described as "A city of heroes defiant of death, ready to die on their feet because they don't want to live on their knees" Leningrad was a place where the "supply of courage was never low." Also in this episode we explore the famous Guadalcanal Campaign, and examine the reasons for the Allied loss in the Battle of Crete. 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

The Secret Mission to End al-Qaeda's Most Dangerous Man | Declassified | Season 1 Episode 5 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Welcome to Declassified, the definitive documentary series that takes you inside the world of international espionage and counterintelligence. Hosted by former FBI agent and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, this series reveals the hidden operations behind some of the most sensitive national security investigations. Each episode follows real FBI, NCIS, and intelligence operatives as they uncover complex spy networks, track down insider threats, and work to prevent the theft of critical U.S. military technology. Through surveillance, covert operations, wiretaps, and field investigations, agents reveal the intense pressure and precision required to stop espionage before it causes irreversible damage.