The Last Mayan Cities: What Really Happened to Their Civilization I SLICE HISTORY

In August 1945, Sumiteru Taniguchi was just a teenage postman in Nagasaki when the atomic bomb changed his life forever. Horribly burned and left to endure years of pain, he survived to become one of the most powerful witnesses to the human cost of nuclear war. This documentary follows his story through the work of Peter Townsend, who wrote The Postman of Nagasaki, and through Townsend’s daughter Isabelle, who returns to the city decades later to understand why her father was so deeply marked by this encounter. A moving journey through memory, testimony and the long shadow of Nagasaki. Documentary : The Postman from Nagasaki Direction : Mika Kawase, Isabelle Townsend Production : Art True Film (2025)

For over 2,500 years, the sacred teachings of the Buddha have crossed vast oceans, ancient trade routes, and towering peaks to reach the furthest corners of the world. In this full-length documentary, we travel deep into the high-altitude sanctuaries of Bhutan—a small, hidden kingdom in the shadow of the Himalayas—to uncover one of the most remarkable preservation stories in spiritual history. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: 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. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

From secret military programs to history’s most infamous mysteries, dive deep into the events that shaped our world. Explore the tragic secrets of the Sedlec Ossuary, the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the dark history behind the Whitechapel murders, and the devastating engineering failures that changed modern safety forever. Featuring expert analysis and rare historical records, this documentary unpacks the real stories behind the headlines. Discover the truth behind history's most fascinating turning points, notorious trials, and forgotten catastrophes. 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. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

Four and a half thousand years ago, long before the rise of Rome, a thriving metropolis emerged along the banks of the Indus River. Mohenjo-daro and Dholavira formed the heart of Asia’s very first civilization—an empire covering over 800,000 square kilometers, built not on military conquest or tyrannical kings, but on international trade, precision engineering, and mutual trust. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: 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. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

Cleopatra is the embodiment of beauty, luxury and dangerous femininity, and is arguably the most famous woman in history. She was a legend even in ancient times. For over 2000 years, countless stories have circulated about the Egyptian ruler. But which ones are true? Will the latest archaeological discoveries give insight into the real life story of Egypt’s final queen? Her life is portrayed as a Hollywood blockbuster. But what did her life actually look like? Kathleen Martinez is determined to find Cleopatra's tomb. She hopes to reveal the truth about who the queen really was. For years, she has been conducting numerous excavations all around what used to be ancient Alexandria. Scientists have long believed that the queen's tomb lies at the bottom of a harbour. But Kathleen Martinez is following a different trail. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads

Founded at the beginning of the 9th century CE, the Khmer Empire had been one of the most powerful states in Southeast Asia, covering much of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Southern Vietnam. The jewel in the crown was the capital city of the Khmer – Angkor – containing the largest religious structure ever built, Angkor Wat. The key to this growth was the Khmer mastery of rice cultivation and water management. Khmer cities were ‘hydraulic cities’, made up of complex systems of canals and reservoirs called ‘barays’, which steered water from the Khulen mountains to the plains of Angkor, ensuring a year-round supply for the population, agriculture, and livestock. Soon, however, the very factors that allowed the empire to rise lead to the abandonment of the Khmer’s magnificent temple-cities and their reclaim by the rainforest. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads