Suez Canal Expansion: The Most Epic Construction Project To Widen The Canal

Auschwitz-Birkenau is more than a museum; it is the final resting place of over a million people. This documentary explores the priceless evidence preserved in the "death factory," from heaps of glasses to the intertwined locks of hair belonging to lovers Mala and Edek. We uncover the secret sabotage behind the "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign, the miraculous discovery of the Auschwitz Album, and the defiance of "Teddy," the prisoner who boxed for his life. 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 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. You can find more from us on

From hand grenades to the atomic bomb, this episode explores the deadliest weapons ever created. Discover the machines and inventions that transformed warfare, unleashing destruction on an unprecedented scale—from the portable Sten gun to Oppenheimer's world-changing nuclear weapon.

The M2 heavy machine gun, or "Ma Deuce," changed the face of warfare with unmatched firepower and legendary reliability. Discover how this .50 cal became the king of the battlefield. Join host Will Willis as he traces the M2's epic journey from its origins with John Browning to its pivotal roles in history's fiercest battles. Watch real-world firing tests that reveal the M2's destructive power against sandbags, concrete, and even vehicles, and see how it compares to rivals like the Soviet Dushka and modern lightweights like the XM806. Relive Medal of Honor hero Audie Murphy’s legendary stand with the Ma Deuce and explore how Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock used the M2 for record-shattering long-range shots. This video breaks down the evolution of heavy machine guns - from the Maxim and Browning M1917 to the air-cooled M1919 - showing how innovations in cooling, rate of fire, and ammo shaped military tactics. See side-by-side tests, expert interviews, and dramatic demonstrations that explain why the M2 has served for over 80 years and remains irreplaceable. Whether you’re a military history buff, a firearms

Genetic Engineering extends far beyond the controversial news headlines that obsess over ‘designer babies’. In the science community, gene-editing tools like CRISPR and PRIME editing will do nothing less than save the planet. Methods like this allow scientists to alter and ‘re-program’ the genetics of living organisms. This episode shows scientists at large using gene-editing technologies to revolutionize the food supply chain, bolstering food crops to prevent famines, and even speed up reforestation efforts that will reverse global warming. Genetic Engineering in farm animals is helping scientists to ‘select’ desirable traits, like physical features and gender. Incredibly, one scientist is using gene-editing technologies to resurrect the DNA of extinct species, like the Wooly Mammoth! Documentary: Forging The Future | S1E06 | Life Off Earth Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

There’s something missing on the Spitfire Factory’s main restoration project: the engine! Peter Monk sets off to Gloucestershire, where the newly restored Merlin is about to be put through its paces…but will it be up to Peter’s perfectionist standards? Pilot Jez explores the little known history of the Spitfire as a reconnaissance aircraft, playing a vital role in D-Day and the attacks on Germany’s biggest battleship. And ground crew chief Ray meets a Fleet Air Arm Veteran who flew the naval version of the Spitfire, known as the Seafire, and survived two kamikaze attacks in the final weeks of the war. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Manchester was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, transforming from a small market town into the powerhouse of British industry. Discover how Cottonopolis Manchester, steam power, and Richard Arkwright’s factory changed the world in this historic deep dive. Britain's Most Historic Towns S03 E07 History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜 Join Professor Alice Roberts in Britain's Most Historic Towns as she explores towns with a radical edge. Discover the people's story through riots, disasters, strikes, and rebellions that have shaped modern Britain. From Lincoln's 13th-century Jewish community to Manchester's influence on Communism and London's Restoration-era freedoms, rethink the nation's turbulent history Fascinated by Britain's past? Explore our playlists for a deep dive into the history and heritage that shaped Britain's most historic towns! Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from