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20 years ago a teenage boy discovered a 400-year-old bronze cannon in water close to the south Devon coast. Nobody has yet identified the ship it belonged to. As usual, Time Team have only three days to figure out who it belonged to. Tony is looking forward to getting into his diving suit but the team cannot dive until the wreck's archaeological supervisor arrives. Meanwhile the wreck's finder, Simon Burton, tells his story. Undeterred by disappointing geophysics results, the divers go ahead with their search in murky water.

The Victorian railway boom transformed Britain, but beneath the tracks lay a dark criminal underworld. This documentary delves into the shocking 1895 murder of Detective Sergeant Robert Kidd—the first railway policeman killed in the line of duty. Based on files from Scotland Yard and the railway police, we explore the precarious lives of the coal miners accused of the crime, the desperate motive, and the brutal fight that cost a man his life. 💚 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.

In this compelling Vikings documentary, we delve deep into the mysterious world of Viking archaeology, specifically the Oseberg ship. Discover the secrets of the iconic vessel, the grave of two enigmatic women, and its stunning artefacts. This history documentary uncovers ancient legends, explores the Viking way of death, and revisits one of the greatest excavations of the 20th century. Join us as we unveil the unrevealed facets of Viking life and death. 🚨 Embark on a saga with Vikings: The Lost Realm on Banijay History! Uncover the truths behind the legendary Norse explorers. Click for the latest voyages! 🛡️⚔️ Embark on a thrilling journey in Vikings: The Lost Realm and begin an exciting journey into the enigmatic world of the Vikings. Join renowned archaeologist Tim Sutherland as he embarks on a quest across Scandinavia, Estonia, Britain, and beyond, uncovering hidden secrets and shedding new light on the North Men. Through the analysis of Viking skeletons, the truth behind infamous raids on places like Lindisfarne emerges. As Tim explores Viking life and death, he encounters recently discovered weapons, artefacts, and long-buried

In this episode of Vikings: The Lost Realm we explore the secrets of Viking burial ships. This gripping Vikings documentary uncovers startling truths of Viking burials in Estonia, challenging known history. Diving deep into the world of the Viking dead, this captivating documentary brings to life long-lost tales from the 8th to 11th centuries, blending archaeology, history, and vivid storytelling. Venture on a journey back in time, revealing Vikings not just as raiders but as a whole culture that stretches beyond Scandinavia. This history documentary provides a unique perspective on the dawn of the Viking age. ------- Embark on a thrilling journey in Vikings: The Lost Realm and begin an exciting journey into the enigmatic world of the Vikings. Join renowned archaeologist Tim Sutherland as he embarks on a quest across Scandinavia, Estonia, Britain, and beyond, uncovering hidden secrets and shedding new light on the North Men. Through the analysis of Viking skeletons, the truth behind infamous raids on places like Lindisfarne emerges. As Tim explores Viking life and death, he encounters recently discovered weapons, artefacts, and long-buried Long Ships.

In this episode, Simcha looks into the discovery of a cave just outside of Israel that houses some very peculiar stone carvings. The cave is not far from where an ancient roman garrison was housed in the year 70AD and bares evidence of both Roman and Christian iconography carved into the ancient walls.