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Welcome to Absolute History - the home of fun, shocking and curious tales from throughout history. From Tony Robinson's Worst Jobs in History to Suzannah Lipscomb's Hidden Killers, join us to learn about our history the entertaining way.

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Today · 1 hr 6 min
Surviving A Year As A 1900s British Farmer
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/absolutehistory (In paid partnership with BetterHelp) Uploaded 27-08-25 Three modern archaeologists immerse themselves in early 20th-century rural life. Over a full year, they raise livestock, cultivate strawberries, make cider, and preserve food using traditional Edwardian methods. Facing the challenges of the seasons from preparing soil and tending crops to managing animals and coping with frost, they also explore the customs, trades, and celebrations that shaped Edwardian farming communities. Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 3 hr 25 min
The Legendary Crystal Skull And Other South American Mysteries Explained
The 12 crystal skulls of South America supposedly hide an apocalyptic secret, but is there any truth to this legend? Join a host of experts as they reveal the secrets behind many of this continent's most enduring myths and legends. Uploaded 23-02-25 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 50 min
Why Bloody Mary Hated Queen Elizabeth I | Two Sisters | Absolute History
Mary was a short-lived, little-favoured Catholic and Elizabeth was a long-reigning, all-admired Protestant. However, Henry VIII's daughters have more in common than meets the eye. Uploaded 16-05-20 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 51 min
The British Man Who Pioneered Modern Witchcraft
The extraordinary story of one of Britain's fastest-growing religious groups Wicca, and its eccentric creator - an Englishman called Gerald Gardner. Uploaded 28-02-20 The modern pagan witchcraft of Wicca was born in 1930s Britain in a nudist colony in Dorset. Wicca rapidly grew from a small New Forest coven to a worldwide religion in the space of just 70 years. British historian and leading expert in Pagan Studies, Professor Ronald Hutton, explores the unlikely origins of modern pagan witchcraft and experiences first hand its growing influence throughout Britain today. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 57 min
The Grimy History Of Paris's 19th Century Sewers
Go to https://surfshark.com/ABSOLUTEHISTORY for 4 extra months of Surfshark Uploaded 26-03-25 A 19th century that allows Paris to run to this day, follow the men and women who manage the Paris Sewers every day in a dark confined setting fraught with lethal gas to see how this underground city operates. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 33 min
The Bombing Raid That Almost Wiped London Off The Map
In this film, we walk the modern streets of London to uncover the scars of a night that should have broken the nation's morale. From the "grimy-faced heroes" of the Auxiliary Fire Service—many of whom were taxi drivers towing pumps with rope—to the frantic struggle to save St Paul’s Cathedral under direct orders from Winston Churchill, we explore the courage that kept the city standing. Uploaded 12-04-26 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! 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. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 2 hr 36 min
Uncensored Footage Of The Brutal Reality Of WWII In The Pacific
From the surprise assault on Pearl Harbor to the catastrophic nuclear climax at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this comprehensive documentary reveals the brutal reality of World War II in the Pacific. Featuring enhanced color footage and rare footage shot by troops on the front lines, explore how American industrial power and tactical ingenuity overcame Imperial Japan's fierce resistance across Guadalcanal, Midway, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Uploaded 07-08-26 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! 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. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 1 min
Diana and Sarah: The Royal Wives Who Defied Convention | Absolute History
Using unique BBC footage, this documentary tells the story of two royal women, each of whom rebelled against convention in her own way, until they both became royal outcasts. Uploaded 27-12-19 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 29 min
The Gruelling Jobs Of Medieval Peasant Women
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Better Help makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/absolutehistory (In paid partnership with Better Help) Uploaded 22-06-25 Medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega investigates the sort of jobs women undertook during the Medieval period and how they were a vital and often forgotten part of the workforce. This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 2 hr 30 min
The Hunt For The Lost Cities Of Ancient Persia
Join David Adams as he retraces the journey of Alexander the Great on his conquest through the Persian Empire and into India. Discover what's left of these Ancient Civilizations and how Alexander's Journey helped reshape this part of the World. Uploaded 06-04-25 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 2 hr 31 min
The Hunt For Greece's Lost Empire In Ancient Asia
Join David Adams as he retraces the journey of Alexander the Great on his conquest through the Persian Empire and into India. Discover what's left of these Ancient Civilizations and how Alexander's Journey helped reshape this part of the World. Uploaded 16-03-25 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 56 min
5000-Year-Old Murder: What Really Killed Europe's Oldest Mummy?
Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King examine Europe's most famous ancient murder victim frozen where he was killed over 5000 years ago. Uploaded 26-02-25 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 3 hr 27 min
Why Is This Field Filled With Roman Babies And Other Archeological Mysteries
Professor Alice Roberts and the Digging For Britain team investigate the incredible archeological sites found all over the United Kingdom and beyond. What mysteries does the UK's soil and seas hide? Uploaded 02-02-25 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 4 min
Churchill's Secret Son
Brendan Bracken was Winston Churchill's closest advisor for over 30 years. Was Brendan Bracken Churchill's illegitimate son? In the 1920s even Winston's wife had to ask. This documentary tells the truth about this remarkable man. Uploaded 06-12-19 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 56 min
The Era of the Rebel | 101 People Who Made The 20th Century (Part 4)
There have been many people across the centuries who played a transformative role in shaping life as we know it now. Join us for another episode, where we take a look at some of these amazing people from the 20th century and how they helped shape it. Uploaded 28-04-20 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 34 min
The Body Destroying Effects Of Victorian Beauty | Hidden Killers | Absolute History
Go back in time with Suzannah Lipscomb to the Victorian times, the Edwardian era and the 50s and see what hidden killers most affected women. Uploaded 22-08-19 It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 3 hr 2 min
The Deadly Lead Mines Of Tudor England
A team of modern historians and archaeologists move in to a Tudor farm and experience what it was like to work during this time period. However, being a Tudor farmer doesn't just entail tending to crops and animals but a whole swathe of other tasks, including dangerous lead mining. Uploaded 10-08-25 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 31 min
The Mysteries Of Islam's Most Sacred Site | Absolute History
The Sacred City presents compelling evidence that suggests the holy city of Mecca is in the wrong location and that the worlds 1.6 billion Muslims are praying in the direction of the wrong city. Compiling evidence from both historic sources and new technologies point to the correct location in this seismic, revelatory new film. In this startling and original documentary, writer and historian, Dan Gibson, shows that descriptions of Mohamed's original holy city - as detailed in the Qur'an and Islamic histories, do not match that of the Mecca we know today. If true this could shake Islam to it's roots, because every Muslim is required to pray towards the 'forbidden gathering place'. Uploaded 11-01-20 If Dan Gibson is right, Muslims are praying in the wrong direction. In the film 'The Sacred City' we set out his evidence from within Islamic and ancient histories - while also using modern technologies - to track down the biggest secret of the last fifteen hundred years. Gibson not only finds the location of the original Mecca but also provides a convincing argument as to how such a great misunderstanding in Islamic history came about. While clearly controversial, The Sacred City is respectful of Islam's prophet, and does not dispute the events of the Qur'an; but shows how a deliberate attempt was made to hide from Islam, secrets that impact every Muslim today. The evidence is compelling and fascinating. In a time when the world agenda is being set by Islam, it is more important than ever for the origins and history of this world religion to be examined afresh. This is an important documentary with world-wide appeal for both religious and secular audiences. Beautifully filmed in the ruins and deserts of the middle east, the film is a detective story that investigates the dawn of Islam and will become the most talked about film for years to come. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 7 min
The 9-Year-Old Girl Who Convicted Her Own Family Of Witchcraft
Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/absolutehistory. (In paid partnership with BetterHelp) Uploaded 27-04-25 This is an extraordinary story of the most disturbing witch trial in British history and the key role played in it by one nine-year-old girl. Jennet Device, a beggar-girl from Pendle in Lancashire, was the star witness in 1612 in the trial of her own mother, her brother, her sister and many of her neighbours; thanks to her chilling testimony, they were all hanged. This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today · 52 min
Why Does This Stately Home Have A Pagan Stone Circle In The Garden?
Join Julie Montagu as she explores Stonor Park, a stately home famous for its enigmatic stone circle in the garden. Why is it there and what other secrets can be found in this historic home. Uploaded 13-11-24 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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