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How has the sniper rifle evolved over the last 100 years? It's time to find out! Luke Tomes returns to the Royal Armouries to fire some of the most iconic British sniper rifles of the last 100 years. As always, he is joined by Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson, who talks him through the history, design and development of each rifle, showcasing how British military sniping has evolved from the battlefields of the Second World War to the modern era. First up is the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I (T), the dedicated sniper variant of the British Lee-Enfield rifle developed during the Second World War. Chambered in .303 British, the No. 4 Mk. I (T) was selected for its accuracy and fitted with a telescopic sight, transforming the already proven Lee-Enfield into a specialist precision weapon. Used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces, it combined the fast, smooth action of the Lee-Enfield with the precision required for long-range shooting. It established a foundation for British military sniping that would influence specialist rifles for decades to come. Second is

Debunking The Myths Of Tutankhamun With Top Egyptologist' Who was Tutankhamun? How did he die? Was Tutankhamun's tomb cursed? In this video we attempt to answer all these questions and more with Prof Joyce Tyldesley from the University of Manchester. Tutankhamun, 'The Boy King' of Ancient Egypt, is one of history's most famous names. Though his short reign proved fairly insignificant, his legacy lives on thanks to Howard Carter's discovery of his magnificent tomb in 1922. But many questions remain about this mysterious king who ascended the throne of Ancient Egypt in approximately 1336BC. As well as genuine scholarly debates about his life and death, numerous myths about Tutankhamun and his tomb continue to this day.

Inside The British Cromwell Tank With James Holland' In this video military historian James Holland takes a closer look at the British A27M Cromwell Tank. Part of the series of cruiser tanks fielded by Britain during the Second World War, the Cromwell has not enjoyed the same post-war reputation as the German Panzer or Russian T-34. Nevertheless, James attempts to give a balanced view of this tank's effectiveness, looking at its speed, armour and firepower.

Top Tudor Historian Rates Famous Movie Scenes' Dr Nicola Tallis, British historian and author of three books on the Tudors, rates scenes from five blockbuster movies set in the Tudor period. Nicola reviews scenes on Henry VIII's relationship with Mary and Anne Boleyn in 'The Other Boleyn Girl' (2008). She looks at the portrayal of Elizabeth I in the hit movie 'Elizabeth' (1998) and its sequel 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' (2007), both starring Cate Blanchett. Next, she looks at the fictionalised meeting between Elizabeth I and her cousin Mary in the recently released 'Mary Queen of Scots' (2018), where the lead characters were played by Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Finally, she reviews several iconic scenes from 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998), starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow. So, do you agree with her ratings?

We love it, but can any historical truths be found in Tarantino's epic Inglourious Basterds?? War historian Jennifer Howe takes us through the real stories of the SS, Nazi occupation and The Richie boys, portrayed in this movie by Christoph Waltz, Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, and Mélanie Laurent. 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.

We got exclusive access to the Duke of Wellington's priceless private collection at Apsley House! Join historian Dan Snow MBE as he tours the former home of the 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, hero of the Battle of Waterloo and defeater of Napoleon Bonaparte. In his visit Dan is shown some of the most extraordinary objects from the Duke's private collection, including priceless artwork from conquests on the continent, stunning military uniforms, swords, medals and downright whacky inventions from his later life! Make sure to explore Apsley House for yourself! Links below 👇 Wellington Arch (English Heritage website): Wellington Collection website (for further information on the site and collection): 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.