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Absolute History

Absolute History

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. Subscribe to the channel so you don"t miss out on our new documentaries every week! Sign up for History Hit and unlock hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with new releases every week and ad-free podcasts. Join world-renowned historians like Dan Snow,

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45:49

The Ghastly Story Of The First Policeman Killed On...

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2026/07/13

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

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48:06

Last Stand At Visby | Medieval Dead | Absolute History

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2026/07/11

Experts unearth the mass graves of those who died at the battle of Visby in 1361, revealing the bravery of the Gutes in their defense against the Danish king's army.It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis 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

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45:52

The 1910 Railway Murder That Gripped Edwardian Britain

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2026/07/11

In 1910, the British railway system, a symbol of progress, became the stage for a shocking crime: the brutal murder of wages clerk John Nisbet. He was robbed of £370 (a substantial sum at the time) and shot five times in a moving train carriage near Newcastle. In this detailed true-crime documentary, we investigate the case of John Alexander Dickman, the man accused of the crime. Explore the dawn of railway crime, the flaws in the police's crucial eyewitness identification, and the dramatic trial

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50:48

The Story Of Prince William And Prince Harry's...

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2026/07/10

What was the childhood of the two Princes really like?It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis 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

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48:04

Evidence unearthed of Richard III's lost chapel |...

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2026/07/09

Using skeleton analysis and dramatic reconstruction, experts hunt for Richard III's lost chapel in Towton, North Yorkshire. What secrets will they reveal?It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis 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

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45:27

The Last Radio Transmissions Before Amelia Earhart's...

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2026/07/07

The pursuit of flight was a revolution that captivated the world, and in its early days, offered a new frontier for women to break barriers. Amelia Earhart was the trailblazing aviator who became the face of this change, breaking records and defying expectations in a male-dominated world.💚 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

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50:26

King Harold: The Rise And Fall of The Last Anglo...

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2026/07/06

Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. Far from being just the loser at the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a charismatic leader. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis 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

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51:57

Mandela: From Prison to President | Absolute History

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2026/07/03

A moving and intimate portrayal of Nelson Mandela filmed on the campaign trail in the days leading up to South Africa's first democratic election. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis 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

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52:08

This Is The Best Preserved Ancient Mummy Ever Found

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2026/06/30

In 1972, while digging a hill in Changsha, workers stumbled upon a tomb that would rewrite the history of death. Inside was Lady Dai (Xin Zhui), a woman who died 160 years before Christ, yet her skin was still soft, her limbs were flexible, and her veins still contained red blood.💚 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

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44:29

The Most Dangerous and Disgusting Jobs In Victorian...

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2026/06/29

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)We dive into the "Worst Jobs" of the Victorian era. From the "Smoke Eaters" of the early fire service to the "Pure Collectors" scavenging dog waste for the tanning industry, we explore the back-breaking and often lethal labor that built our modern world. 📺 You can now become a History

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78:48

How The Bubonic Plague Killed 100,000 Londoners | The...

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2026/06/28

The Great Plague of 1665 killed 100,000 Londoners - one in three of the people living in the city. While kept diaries have provided terrifying testaments to the horrors of that summer, other stories have been hidden in the archives of London churches for centuries. Rare documents unearthed in some of the cities oldest places of worship now tell the story of what it was like for an ordinary person, more often than not living in poverty, as the plague swept through London. This factual drama follows

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52:19

The Real Count Of Monte Cristo: A Tale Of Blood and...

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2026/06/27

Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo is a masterpiece of revenge, but was it merely a work of fiction? For decades, rumors swirled that the story of Edmond Dantès—a man wrongly imprisoned who returns to systematically destroy his enemies—was inspired by a terrifying true story hidden within the Parisian police archives.💚 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

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71:52

The Real Life Tragedy Of Pocahontas

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2026/06/25

This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Pocahontas. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles.The story of Pocahontas is one of the most famous legends in American history, but the reality is far darker than any Disney fairy tale. Born Matoaka, the "playful" daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, her life became a central pawn in the high-stakes clash between the Powhatan Confederacy and the struggling English settlers of Jamestown

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52:28

How The French Revolution Changed French Cuisine |...

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2026/06/24

The French Revolution in 1789 had a major impact on French society, as it meant the end of an era of absolute monarchy. Old ideas of hierarchy and power were replaced by new ones, including the emergence of the bourgeoisie. Of course, these social changed left its trails in the culinary world. As is shown in this episode, Paris was the birthplace of the first restaurants where the Nouveaux Riches wined and dined.Lets Cook History is an entertaining and informative five part series exploring the

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69:11

Catherine de Medici: The Orphaned Italian Girl That...

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2026/06/23

This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of Catherine de Medici. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles.She was an orphan from a family of bankers who became the most powerful woman in 16th-century Europe. In this documentary, we explore the shocking life of Catherine de’ Medici. From her "stark naked" arrival at the French court with no dowry to the rumors of witchcraft, poisoned gloves, and her alleged role in the St. Bartholomew’s

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59:21

The Tragic Life Of C.S Lewis | Narnia's Lost Poet

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2026/06/22

CS Lewis's biographer A.N. Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia - best-selling children's author and famous Christian writer, but an under-appreciated Oxford academic and an aspiring poet who never achieved the same success in writing verse as he did prose.It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about

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49:44

How A 600-Year-Old Break In The Royal Lineage Has...

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2026/06/21

In this documentary, we investigate a startling discovery hidden within the archives of Rouen Cathedral. New evidence suggests that King Edward IV was illegitimate—conceived while his father was miles away at war. If true, this single medieval scandal invalidates the entire royal line of succession, from the Tudors and Victorians right down to the House of Windsor today.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR📺 You can now become a

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60:34

The First Pyramid Of Ancient Egypt | Immortal Egypt |...

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2026/06/21

Joann sees how people here changed, in just a few centuries, from primitive farmers to pyramid builders and finds the early evidence for Egypt's amazing gods and obsession with death and the afterlife.On her search, Joann travels almost 20,000 years back in time to discover north Africa's earliest rock art, she discovers how the first writing was used to calculate taxes and explores one of the first stone structures on earth - Egypt's first pyramid. Joann ends her journey in the largest monument of

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45:18

The Mystery Of The Ancient Egyptian Obelisk In New...

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2026/06/20

Click the link and use Promo code 'ABSOLUTEHISTORY' for 10% off The Book! 🌎 📘Link: https://bit.ly/3LNWTwgPromo Code: ABSOLUTEHISTORYThousands of people walk through Central Park every day unknowingly passing by a crumbling relic that connects the Big Apple to ancient Egypt. Scott ventures to New York City after learning that an ancient Egyptian obelisk located in Central Park is undergoing restorations. The obelisk's hieroglyphs tell a unique story of the pharaoh that built it. But when

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50:33

How The Great Rebellion Affected England | Absolute...

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2026/06/19

Part two of The Peasants' Revolt. Tony Robinson explores the major uprising across large parts of England in 1381; it's origins, motives and aftermath.It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis 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

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