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Join American-born Viscountess Julie Montagu on an exclusive journey into the British countryside to tour the magnificent, historic gardens of Britain's elite stately homes. From the award-winning Italian sunken gardens at Mapperton House to the stunning 7,000-tulip festival at Constable Burton Hall and the 10-acre walled wonderland of Blair Castle, discover how centuries of aristocratic heritage, royal traditions, and architectural pageantry are preserved today. Meet the current custodians uncovering secret grottoes, centuries-old archives, and the magnificent challenges of keeping British history alive. 💚 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.

Step inside a real Tudor home and discover authentic 16th-century recipes - from liverings pudding to chicken with orange sauce - all crafted in a genuine period kitchen! In this immersive episode of "A Cook Back in Time," explore the rich history of the Tudor period and take an exclusive tour of Kentwell Hall, a beautifully restored stately home in Suffolk. See how owners Judith and Patrick Phillips brought this grand house back to its former glory, collecting period furnishings and opening its doors to re-enactments of Tudor life. Learn about unique features such as medieval glass, century-old paintings, rare heirlooms, and the essential architecture that defined Tudor England. Our journey continues in a meticulously reconstructed Tudor kitchen, where historical cook Maureen Poole demonstrates how to prepare classic dishes including liverings pudding, chicken with orange sauce, Tudor salad fresh from a 160-variety herb garden, and a delightful almond tart. Maureen unveils fascinating Tudor food customs, from the use of spices and breadcrumbs, to the storied reasons behind ingredients and the origins of kitchen utensils and terminology. Get practical ideas for

Step inside Farley Hungerford Castle for a Cook Back in Time as we revive authentic medieval recipes like pottage, venison stew, and more with expert chef Steve Ruddle! Join us on the borders of Somerset and Wiltshire for a unique culinary adventure, where the flavors and stories of England’s Middle Ages come alive. Chef Steve Ruddle of the Medieval Free Company prepares classic dishes such as vegetable pottage, poached salt cod with herbed sauce, a hearty venison stew served in rustic bread bowls, and a floral elderflower fool for the castle’s custodians. Along the way, you’ll discover fascinating details about the history of Farley Hungerford Castle and the colorful Hungerford family, delve into medieval cooking methods, and meet the musicians of Tangleweed who bring period music to life. Whether you’re a history buff, foodie, or simply curious about what real medieval food tasted like, this episode is packed with tips on recreating historical recipes using traditional ingredients and techniques. Learn how everyday medieval people warded off evil with crosses and bells, why nothing from the kitchen went to waste, and

Dan Snow joins After Dark with Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling to chat about the brutal reality of sailing in the Age of Sail. They explore the horrifying life at sea for a Royal Navy sailor from the 16th to 19th century, covering the truth about press ganging, shipboard discipline, and the myths vs. realities of naval life. Dan details the real killers at sea, revealing that more sailors died from disease like scurvy and in catastrophic shipwrecks than in famous naval battles. The conversation also covers the cosmopolitan nature of the crews, the horrors of naval combat, the complex truth about pirates, and what it really took to survive in Nelson's Navy. 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.

Discover the untold stories of the 20th century’s most influential icons - revolutionaries, innovators, artists, and dreamers who shaped our world. Step into a century defined by profound transformation, human triumphs, and haunting failures. This video counts down 101 of the 20th century’s most pivotal figures - exploring how visionaries like Coco Chanel, Mahatma Gandhi, Alan Turing, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Ray Kroc, Yasser Arafat, Alfred Hitchcock, Princess Diana, Rigoberta Menchú, Fidel Castro, and many more influenced the world we know today. Through vivid storytelling, you’ll revisit seismic shifts in science, politics, culture, and activism, from groundbreaking fashion revolutions to the birth of computer science, struggles for independence, and battles for justice and equality. Uncover what made Coco Chanel’s designs timeless and how Gandhi’s unwavering courage birthed a nation and inspired peaceful resistance worldwide. Witness Alan Turing’s codebreaking genius that helped end World War II and laid the groundwork for AI, and see how Jane Goodall redefined our connection to animals. Explore Bill Gates’s role in democratizing computing, Ray Kroc’s transformation of fast food with McDonald’s, and the lasting impact

Delve into the mysteries of lost civilizations, sunken cities, and underground worlds as we uncover ancient secrets hidden beneath our feet and beneath the sea. Did ancient tsunamis and volcanic eruptions shape the course of human history? This captivating documentary explores the ruins revealed by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, including the legendary “Seven Pagodas” of Mahabalipuram, and investigates the truth behind tales of submerged cities like Krishna’s Dwaraka. We go deep into the past, from India's underwater ruins and ancient trade links to colossal volcanic eruptions like Ilopango and Okmok, which triggered worldwide climate chaos and possibly contributed to the fall of mighty empires. The journey continues through the enigmatic underground cities of Cappadocia, Turkey, where vast networks carved into the earth offered safety to generations, and further into North American legends of lost races, mysterious artifacts, and forbidden archaeology. Along the way, we confront controversial claims, from ancient covered-up tools and megastructures to the Serpent People legends claimed by disparate cultures across the globe. Are these just myths, or could fragments of deep history lie hidden, waiting to