What Does The Minotaur Legend Tell Us About The Minoans?

On the 8th August 1944 the Black Baron or Michael Wittmann as he was known, was killed during the Battle of Villers-Bocage. But who really killed him? This is the question that has gone unanswered for over 70 years. The Battlefield Mysteries team return to Villers-Bocage to find out... War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

In this full-length documentary, archaeologist Dr. Jeff Rose and leading experts trace the 7,000-year evolution of human faith. Discover Nabta Playa—an astronomical stone circle older than Stonehenge—uncover the sacred rock art of Wadi Baramaya, and explore how Egypt’s earliest god-kings fused divine power with absolute political control. From ancient shamanic rituals to modern neuroscience, discover why religion was the ultimate glue that bound early human societies together. 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. :european_castle: 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. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

For thousands of years, powerful empires flourished across Mesoamerica, completely unknown to the Western world. From the mysterious builders of Teotihuacan—a metropolis that rivaled Rome at its peak—to the rise of the fierce Aztec Empire, these civilizations built staggering monuments, mastered astronomy, and practiced bloody religious rituals to honor their gods. In this comprehensive documentary, we explore the rise and violent fall of the Aztecs, their magnificent capital of Tenochtitlan, and the catastrophic 1519 arrival of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. We also investigate the dark origins of the legend of El Dorado, the sacred lake of Guatavita, and how European disease and a relentless search for gold forever erased these ancient empires. 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. :european_castle: 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

Did the Vikings reach the heart of America 500 years before Columbus? Join forensic geologist Scott Wolter as he investigates the Heavener Runestone in Oklahoma and a dangerous, bomb-laden island off Massachusetts to uncover evidence of Norse exploration. From ancient runes to geological weathering, this documentary explores the breadcrumb trail of artifacts that suggest the Viking Sagas didn't end in Canada, but continued deep into the United States. 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. :european_castle: 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. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

For thousands of years, the terrifying tale of the Minotaur—a half-man, half-bull beast locked in a subterranean maze—was dismissed as mere folklore designed to frighten ancient Athenians. The story told of a monster born of a curse, hidden beneath the palace of King Minos, feeding on human flesh until the hero Theseus braved the darkness to slay it. But could this horrific Greek myth be hiding a physical historical reality? 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. :european_castle: 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. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

Jealousy, betrayal and other dark emotions born out of romantic desire have inspired some of the most enduring stories known to humankind. In this episode we explore some of the most legendary love stories, including that of the Phoenician queen who founded Carthage.