The Real Story Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Warrior

In this video Matt Lewis, medieval historian and co-host of the Gone Medieval podcast reviews battle scenes in several well-known movies for historical accuracy. First, Matt rates the course of events and weapons used during the siege of Orléans from 'The Messenger' (1999). Next up, he reviews the disappointing lack of bridges in the Battle of Stirling Bridge as shown in 'Braveheart' (1995). The iconic passion project of Mel Gibson which features him as the Scottish knight, William Wallace. The rivalry between Chinggis Khan and Jamukha in ‘Mongol’ (2007) is up next, where the Mongols are praised for both their archery and horse riding skills. Lastly, the final scene of the fictional battle in ‘Robin Hood’ (2010) is reviewed, where Robin Longstride was memorably played by Russel Crowe.

In the tombs that ancient Egyptians prepared for their deaths, they left a record of how they lived more than 3000 years ago, today. But the full meaning of many of the images remains a mystery. In almost every Egyptian tome one image stands out; the blue lotus.

For centuries, the Roman Empire was one of the defining powers of the ancient world. But how did this all begin? What is the origin story of Rome and how did it become one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known? 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.

How did Howard Carter Locate Tutankhamun's Tomb?' On November 4th 1922 a breathless archaeologist, who had spent his life working in Egypt, wrote a hurried diary entry: “First steps of Tomb Found”. This was the very moment that iconic archaeologist Howard Carter found the entrance to the tomb of the Ancient Egyption Pharaoh, Tutankhamun. In this very special film, shot in Egypt and England, Dan Snow commemorates the centenary of the most famous archaeological discovery of them all - walking in the footsteps of Howard Carter as he retraces the story of the discovery, from the beginnings of Carter’s career as a young artist recording reliefs in Hatshepsut’s magnificent temple, to the house he built especially close to the Valley of the Kings thanks to the support of Lord Carnarvon. The History Hit team has gained access to key places associated with this historic story: Highclere Castle, home of Lord Carnarvon; Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Valley of the Kings, and his famous golden treasures in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, which we explore with conservator Eid Murtah. And Dan discovers that

Whether he's known as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti or the Abominable Snowman, the ape-like monster covered in fur has captivated imaginations the world over. Willow Creek, the Northern California's Bigfoot Scenic Byway, is the epicenter of Bigfoot sightings.

Black Watch Snipers documents the Canadian military experience during WWII as seen through the eyes of a tightly-knit group of snipers from the country’s most storied Regiment—the Black Watch. Suffering more casualties during the war than any other Canadian regiment, this band of brothers suffered enormous sacrifices and endured the ultimate test of combat as they participated in the liberation of Western Europe from the clutches of Nazi tyranny. They not only survived one of the greatest military sagas in Canadian history, but are still alive and well to share it. This is their story.