The Chilling Legacy Of The Great Plague of 1666

In this film, we walk the modern streets of London to uncover the scars of a night that should have broken the nation's morale. From the "grimy-faced heroes" of the Auxiliary Fire Service—many of whom were taxi drivers towing pumps with rope—to the frantic struggle to save St Paul’s Cathedral under direct orders from Winston Churchill, we explore the courage that kept the city standing. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Journey across Britain with leading archaeologists as they unearth ground-breaking discoveries that rewrite human history. In this documentary episode, we travel from Norwich Castle Museum into the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens to explore Must Farm - Britain’s "Bronze Age Pompeii" - revealing industrial-scale fishing, pristine log boats, and combat-scarred weaponry. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 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.

Discover the incredible legacy of the Douglas A-1 Skyraider and A-4 Skyhawk - legendary attack aircraft that shaped military aviation for decades! Dive deep into the story behind some of America's most iconic light attack aircraft, from WWII’s battlefields to the jet-powered innovations of the Cold War. This episode of "Flying Through Time" explores the birth, evolution, and enduring impact of the A-1 Skyraider and A-4 Skyhawk, including their unmatched versatility, combat achievements, and groundbreaking engineering led by visionary designer Edward Heinemann. Find out why these planes remain celebrated for their close air support, rescue roles, and adaptability - and how their design philosophy set new standards in efficiency and capability. Uncover fascinating details such as the Skyraider’s key role in rescue missions during Vietnam, its remarkable ordnance load, and how it even bested jet fighters in air combat. Learn how the minimalist yet ingenious A-4 Skyhawk overcame skepticism to become a cornerstone for U.S. Navy and Marine operations, eventually earning a place with the elite Blue Angels and modern air forces worldwide. This video is a must-watch for aviation

Discover the complex, surprising life of Oskar Schindler - Nazi party member, spy, and unlikely hero who saved over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust. In this gripping deep dive, we explore the true story of Oskar Schindler: from his troubled upbringing in the Sudetenland and early involvement with Nazi intelligence, to his transformation into a courageous rescuer during the darkest days of World War II. You'll learn about Schindler's checkered past, including struggles with alcoholism, business failures, and political opportunism, as well as his rise through Nazi circles as an Abwehr agent. The video traces the dramatic changes in Schindler's fortunes as he acquired his famous factory in Kraków, at first motivated by profit, but eventually risking everything to shield Jewish workers from brutal labor camps and almost certain death. We unpack the background of Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland, the development of the Holocaust and the Final Solution, and the daily dangers Schindler and his wife, Emilie, faced as they forged documents, paid bribes, and outwitted the Gestapo. See how Schindler’s infamous list was compiled, the last-minute rescue

Grab some comfy trainers as you join Historian Dan Snow on a special behind the scenes tour of one of the most iconic sites of the Medieval World, The Tower of London 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.

From Osama bin Laden’s privileged beginnings in Saudi Arabia to orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, this is the definitive story of a man who changed world history. Dive deep into Osama bin Laden’s life, tracing his journey from a wealthy heir in a powerful Saudi family to the most wanted terrorist leader in the world. This documentary explores his early influences, radicalization at the hands of Islamist thinkers, involvement in the Soviet-Afghan War, and the formation of Al-Qaeda. We explore pivotal events such as the US embassy bombings, his fallout with the Saudi regime, his years in hiding, and the dramatic US raid that ended his life. The narrative examines his motivations, the rise and evolution of jihadist terrorism, and how Bin Laden’s legacy paved the way for groups like ISIS. Uncover the complex geopolitical forces, wars, and ideologies that shaped the modern Middle East and global security. Whether you’re a student of history, politics, or international relations, this timeline provides key insights into how a single individual reshaped the modern world and why his actions still impact us today.