The Mummified Head: Investigating A Royal Murder From Ancient Egypt

In the Georgian period, a worrying trend emerged. Evolving from medieval practices like trial by combat, men would settle their disagreements by dueling to the death. Often these disagreements were relatively low stakes, but were still settled with swords or pistols.

In 1817, prosecutor Antoine Bernardin Fualdès was found dead, floating in the Aveyron river, Rodez, France. The incident sparked widespread rumors and allegations of political conspiracy during the tense Bonapartist and Royalist conflict of the time. The trial became one of the first media-driven events in Europe, attracting attention from famous writers like Victor Hugo. Public fascination grew with sensational accusations, such as a butcher's knife being used to kill the prosecutor. Despite multiple trials and convictions, retractions by witnesses cast doubt on the verdicts. Many believed the trials were manipulated for political reasons, leaving the true motive and perpetrator of the crime a mystery.

A 3000-year-old corpse was found buried with its head removed in a shallow grave at Stonehenge. Using forensic science, the story of who this man was and how he met his fate tells an incredible story of ancient times, and teaches us more about Stonehenge.

Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered an 800-year-old skeleton with stab wounds, reigniting a medieval murder mystery. Geneticist Professor Turi King and homicide detective Rod Demery are piecing together clues, from analyzing ancient bones to examining possible motives. Could this young man have been a victim of a violent past, or was he preyed upon as a pilgrim? Using forensic analysis, they're attempting to unlock secrets buried for centuries. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King examine Europe's most famous ancient murder victim frozen where he was killed over 5000 years ago. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

Discover how early 20th-century Canada overcame adversity - from oil booms, deadly disease, and daring strikes to innovation in the face of disaster - shaping a nation strong and free. Dive into the dramatic transformation of Canada in the early 1900s, where explosive urban growth, industrialization, and social upheavals redefined what it meant to be Canadian. Watch as pioneers like Stuart Herron gamble everything to ignite the Western oil boom, giving rise to modern cities such as Calgary and Edmonton. Witness the valiant Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, where Helen Armstrong and thousands of workers demanded fairness, inspiring future leaders like Tommy Douglas, the father of universal healthcare in Canada. Explore Toronto's battle against deadly urban diseases, led by Dr. Charles Hastings, whose sanitation reforms saved countless lives and paved the way for a multicultural metropolis. Journey to roaring 1920s Montreal, a city of endless revelry, infamous for bootlegging and organized crime during Prohibition - and the widespread corruption that would eventually spark much-needed reform. Finally, endure the harsh realities of drought and the Great Depression on the prairies, and