Oscar Wilde's Grandson On The Tragedy That BROKE His Family

A deep exploration of the crisis that transformed the British Royal Family, this documentary chronicles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's extraordinary departure from royal life. Drawing on revealing interviews, rare archive material, and expert analysis, it examines the forces that drove the couple from palace insiders to international figures. Against a backdrop of relentless media scrutiny, fractured family relationships, and shifting public attitudes, it uncovers how their decision to forge an independent path challenged one of the world's oldest institutions.

How close was D-Day to being called off? How did the Allies deceive the Germans? Was Omaha beach that bloody? Dan Snow and D-Day expert Stephen Fisher discuss the nail-biting 72 hours before and during D-Day - the largest seaborne invasion in history. This episode was made in partnership with STUDIOCANAL UK for their new film PRESSURE which tells this incredible untold story of Group Captain James Stagg, the man who delivered the most important weather forecast of all time. 'Pressure' is out in UK and Ireland cinemas Wednesday 9th September. 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. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™

This documentary explores how the Victorians invented the Great British seaside holiday. From Blackpool's famous piers, tower and trams to dazzling illuminations, grand ballrooms and spectacular entertainment, discover how Victorian engineering and innovation transformed a quiet fishing town into Britain's entertainment capital.

Tibet: Mystical Realms of Buddhism is a cinematic experience that explores the rich spiritual and cultural life of Tibet. The trilogy begins by revealing Tibetan monks engaged in intense metaphysical debates, challenging the common image of peaceful Buddhists. It then offers an intimate portrait of the Dalai Lama’s life as both a political and spiritual leader before his global recognition. The second part delves into the mystical world of monastic life in Nepal and the sacred rituals of tantric Buddhism. The final segment meditates on impermanence, following monks and farmers through a day in Ladakh, culminating in a poignant death ritual from the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The trilogy provides a rare, authentic look into the continuity of Tibetan culture. This documentary was produced by Thread Cross Films and directed by Graham Coleman. It was first released in 2006. --- Click the SUBSCRIBE button and make sure to set NOTIFICATIONS to stay updated with all new content!

Brutal Battles of WW1 & WW2 told by one German Solider. German Soldier’s letters and dairies reveal what life was really like for men fighting in the trenches on the frontline in the First World War. Published for the first time in this feature documentary, Wilhelm's letters and photos have been entrusted to History Hit by his family. Born in central Germany in 1888. Wilhelm studied to become a teacher, but like so many of his generation, was called to serve in the First World War. From 1914 to 1918 he saw action on the western front, where he experienced the horrors of trench warfare and endured the loss of some of his closest friends. Unlike many of his comrades, Wilhelm survived the war but returned to a defeated nation in the grips of political turmoil Wilhelm would play no part in the violent political battles of the early 1920s and instead would return to the classroom - but the coming of the great depression and the rise to power of the Nazis - would alter the course of his

From their fairytale wedding to years of public scandals, this documentary explores the extraordinary relationship between Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. It reveals how controversy, financial troubles, media scrutiny and Jeffrey Epstein transformed the once-popular royal couple into two of the monarchy's most divisive figures—while their remarkable bond endured.