Richard III Brutal Medieval Tyrant or Misunderstood? | Full Series

We explored Britain's greatest castles! Join History Hit's medieval expert, Matt Lewis, in this new series as he explores some of Britain’s most iconic castles. It is a spectacular journey to some of the best looking fortresses on earth. 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.

Medieval historian Matt Lewis reviews the film A Knight's Tale starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk. Is it historically accurate? Does it matter? We'll find out. 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.

What does a medieval historian think of these portrayals of Robin Hood in film and tv shows? Medieval historian, Matt Lewis delves into the history behind some of Hollywood's most iconic depictions of Robin Hood, sorting fact from A LOT of fiction... 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.

Ever wondered what your chances of survival were if you were unlucky enough to catch the plague? Join Medieval Historian and co-host of the podcast Gone Medieval Eleanor Janega in this new film as she answer some of the most google questions about the Black Death aka The Plague aka The Great Pestilence...

How did an army of English peasant archers defeat some of France's greatest warriors? On October 25th 1415, Henry V of England took on the mighty French forces at the Battle of Agincourt. Despite being heavily outnumbered, his troops won. It would become one of the most legendary victories in English history - a tale of bravery and triumph against all the odds, inspiring everyone from Shakespeare to Churchill to Kenneth Branagh. But how much of the story we know today is true, and how much has been twisted to suit later politics? What really happened at Agincourt? 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.

In this season of Digging for Britain, Professor Alice Roberts uncovers extraordinary archaeological discoveries that shed new light on ancient history. From the Viking camp that launched invasions of Britain to groundbreaking evidence that the Avebury stone circle was not just a sacred site but a thriving settlement, the season explores the lives of those who shaped Britain's past. The oldest Iron Age gold ever found in Britain is unearthed in Staffordshire, while a weapons hoard belonging to a wealthy Bronze Age warrior emerges in Scotland. Roman history comes alive with the biggest collection of Roman writing tablets ever discovered in Britain, offering an intimate glimpse into daily life in Londinium, and a treasure trove of preserved artefacts at Vindolanda reveals the struggles of Roman soldiers during a British rebellion. The series also explores the secret weapon of the Roman army, its elite cavalry, who defended Hadrian's Wall and traces of a lost monastery on the Scottish island of Iona, linked to the legendary Saint Columba. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of