The Rattlesnake with Heat-Vision: How They "See" in the Dark

This documentary profiles the world's most toxic inhabitants, tracking the precise science behind their lethal strikes. Follow the journey of the legendary rattlesnake across the American continents, and see the invisible stonefish waiting on the ocean floor for an unsuspecting target. Witness the ancient history of the scorpion, an arachnid that survived the dinosaurs, and look closely at the beautiful but fatal warning signs of the blue ringed octopus. In the suburbs, the aggressive Sydney funnel web spider poses a constant threat to humans with fangs strong enough to pierce shoes. Finally, journey into the dry deserts to see the Gila monster, a lizard surrounded by cowboy myths, and encounter the relentless power of a fire ant colony capable of overtaking animals thousands of times their size. Witness the ultimate physical evolutionary traits that make up the real world animal armory.

This gripping documentary follows a former hunting guide who walked away from a lucrative trophy hunting business after a profound crisis of conscience. For 45 years, he traveled into the most remote wilderness areas of Western Canada to learn the true nature of grizzly bears. By using a revolutionary approach based on mutual respect and dominance hierarchy, he proved that humans and apex predators can peacefully share the landscape. From intense bluff charges to rare underwater swimming footage, this film dismantles the dangerous myths surrounding these highly intelligent creatures and showcases a lifelong mission to replace conflict with true coexistence.

High on the frozen mountain peaks and deep within the thermal valleys of Yellowstone National Park, survival is a daily battle. This legendary wilderness is home to some of the most resilient predators on earth, including Bear 211, famously known to locals as Scarface. Over twenty years old and carrying the battle scars of a lifetime spent fighting for food, territory, and survival, this old warrior shows us what it truly takes to rule the northern range. Watch how mother grizzlies fiercely protect their cubs from relentless wolf attacks, and see massive heavyweights clash like sumo wrestlers in violent duels for total dominance over the valley’s precious resources.

Imagine a spider so massive it weighs as much as a hamburger and hunts red meat. Deep within the rainforests and beneath the sands of our beaches, nature has engineered creatures that defy every rule of biology. This journey takes us from the humid floor of South America to the crashing surf of Australia to find predators that have remained unchanged for millions of years. We look at the Goliath Birdeater, a heavyweight champion with fangs like pitchforks that can liquefy its victims. Along the shoreline, we find the Giant Beachworm, a blind scavenger longer than a surfboard that uses hidden pincers to snatch its meals from under your feet. In Japan, the Giant Salamander proves its title as a living fossil by literally climbing over man-made dams to survive. Not all monsters are found in history books. Some are built in labs, like the Liger—a feline so large it outgrows its own bones. From the venomous spurs of the Platypus to the hybrid vigor of the world’s largest cats, these are the animal oddities that prove reality is often

Historian Dan Snow cycles across London, exploring some of the city’s most iconic sites, from grand medieval landmarks to Victorian masterpieces. His challenge: find one building from each century, all in a single ride! Watch this London historical tour of top sites to learn more about British History and one of the greatest cities on earth, for tourists and locals alike. Be careful when riding a bike around London. Do not drink and bike. 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 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.