The Horrific Truth Behind the Georgian Gin and Opium Craze

Join woodsman and survival expert Ray Mears as he embarks on a unique journey to uncover the truth behind one of Britain’s most enduring legends: Robin Hood. Blending his totally unique knowledge of wilderness skills with a passion for history, Ray explores the landscapes, forests, and historical records that have shaped the myth of the heroic outlaw. From Sherwood’s ancient oak to a document hidden in a medieval castle library, he examines the evidence for the man behind the legend, asking whether Robin was a real figure, a combination of a number of people, or a timeless symbol of justice. To help him on his quest Ray has enlisted the help of a team of experts and some close friends who can help bring to life the harsh realities of medieval life and highlight the real history that is contained within the tale of Robin Hood. 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

BIGGEST Iron Age Hoard ever found. Over 900 gleaming gold coins. A mystery over 2,000 years in the making. Unearthed in the village of Great Baddow near Chelmsford, Essex, The Great Baddow Hoard is the largest discovery of Iron Age gold coins ever found in Britain. Buried deep in the earth during the Late Iron Age - around the same time Julius Caesar was launching his first invasions of Britain - this incredible collection of decorated staters is being revealed to the world in a brand new exhibition at the Museum of Chelmsford. The exhibition, Timeless Treasure: The Great Baddow Hoard, is now open at the Museum of Chelmsford. Access the to the exhibition is free with museum entry More information can be found here: 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

Historian Dan Snow answers the most asked questions about the Napoleonic Wars. Did Napoleon start the wars? How many Napoleonic Wars were there? How passionate is Dan about this history? Watch to 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.

In 1950, "teenagers" didn't exist—you were either a child or a mini-adult wearing your father's old blazer. But over ten short years, a scientific revolution transformed Britain from a grey, austere post-war nation into a technicolor wonderland. In this episode, experimental engineer Brendan Walker fast-forwards a typical 1950s house to reveal how crude oil, transistors, and electromagnetic induction created the modern world. From the "magic" of nylon making underwear comfortable (and sexy) to the petrochemical breakthroughs that gave us hairspray and rock 'n' roll, discover how the lab-coat innovators of the 50s gave youth its first-ever voice. 💚 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.

Step inside the real story of the Renaissance - was it truly born in Florence, or did Northern Europe lead the way? Discover how art history has overlooked Flemish genius. In this eye-opening episode, we challenge Giorgio Vasari's famous Renaissance narrative and spotlight the revolutionary achievements of Northern artists like Jan van Eyck, Hans Memling, and Albrecht Dürer. Journey from Florence’s legendary doors to the bustling markets of Bruges, and witness how oil paints, lenses, and meticulous observation created a pictorial revolution long before Michelangelo. You’ll learn why Van Eyck’s Ghent Altarpiece changed the game, how mirrors and glasses unlocked new ways of seeing, and why the dazzling realism of Flemish painting outshone early Italian efforts. Explore the unsung innovations of German and Flemish masters, from the Bamberg Horseman to Memling’s lifelike portraits, and unravel the symbolism behind convex mirrors, luxurious fabrics, and even the geography of paradise. We’ll dive into the techniques behind oil paint’s rise, the drama of St George, and the anxieties of a world newly mapped and newly anxious after Columbus. Finally, discover how Dürer’s self-portraits

In a quiet town, a brutal triple homicide shatters a community's sense of security. When police arrive, they find three people, a mother, her son, and her boyfriend, beaten to death. But two of the children are missing. Law enforcement and the community launch a massive search for the two youngest, but all clues lead to dead ends. After an exhaustive investigation, an anonymous tip leads police on a wild goose chase. Just as hope begins to fade, a quick-thinking waitress recognizes a missing child, leading to the arrest of a notorious serial killer. The chilling details of what happened to the children during their abduction, told by the surviving eight-year-old, are beyond disturbing. This is the harrowing true story of a criminal's horrific rampage, an investigation that gripped a nation, and a miraculous rescue that brought a small town to its knees.