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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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51:39

The Murderous World Of Medieval Scotland

Absolute History ·

2026/09/04

Archaeologists in Scotland have uncovered an 800-year-old skeleton with stab wounds, reigniting a medieval murder mystery. Geneticist Professor Turi King and homicide detective Rod Demery are piecing together clues, from analyzing ancient bones to examining possible motives. Could this young man have been a victim of a violent past, or was he preyed upon as a pilgrim? Using forensic analysis, they're attempting to unlock secrets buried for centuries.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to

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59:50

How Britain's Monarchy Almost Disappeared | Stuarts:...

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2026/09/03

Professor Kate Williams studies Charles II's reign through the Wynn family's eyes. From religious upheaval to fighting the Fire of London, we look at the indelible mark on the face of British history left behind in the wake of Charles II.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.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit

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145:19

The Hunt For The Lost Cities Of Ancient Persia

Absolute History ·

2026/09/03

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.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive

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59:49

Thames Sailing Barge Match | Thames Through Time

Absolute History ·

2026/09/02

This fascinating documentary takes us back to the early days of the Thames barge matches when they started in 1863 - the second oldest sailing competition in the world. This documentary includes the first and second episode.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

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51:35

The Repressed Sex Lives Of The Victorians

Absolute History ·

2026/09/01

The public's perception of the Victorian era is that upper-class fustiness with a cold attitude to pleasure and mirth, but to what extent is that true? Discover what was really going on behind closed doors in Victorian Britain and why everything we thought we knew might be wrong. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and

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238:39

Hidden Killers: The Deadliest Inventions In Historic...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/31

Download Heroes of History for free via this link and start building your civilisations today: https://tinyurl.com/AbsoluteHistoryHoHDr. Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the hidden killers that lurk in every room across the ages. From the Tudor to the Post War era, we discover the lethal inventions and the 'safe' domestic home life of households from the past.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring

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237:56

Chariot Burials And Other Bizarre Practices From...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/30

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?💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo 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

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56:20

Diana and Sarah: The Royal Wives Who Defied...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/29

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.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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62:06

The 9-Year-Old Girl Who Convicted Her Own Family Of...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/28

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)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

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45:35

King Charles I: The Story Behind Britain's Most Hated...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/28

Professor Kate Williams studies the reign of Charles I, who succeeded James I in 1625. Hear how religious upheaval and authoritarian rule led to civil war and a beheading.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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60:36

Who Were The Forgotten Queens That Ruled Ancient Egypt?

Absolute History ·

2026/08/27

Egypt has been ruled by a woman no fewer than 18 times and yet they can often be left on the sidelines of history. Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt, using buildings and artefacts to bring to life four of its most powerful female rulers.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit

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48:16

Mummy Forensics: The Missing Body | Absolute History

Absolute History ·

2026/08/26

A bodiless mummy head is examined and clues about the person are gathered from the head alone.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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59:28

Why Was James I's Reign So Dangerous? | Stuarts:...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/26

Prof Kate Williams studies the legacy of the Stuarts through the eyes of an aristocratic Welsh clan. After Elizabeth I's death in 1603, James VI of Scotland claimed the throne.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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68:11

Growing Up Poor In 19th Century America: The Jack...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/26

Jack London was the most famous American writer of the twentieth century, but he didn't always have an easy time of it. This symbol of adventure was at different times a vagabond, gold prospector, sailor, farmer, war reporter and socialist militant.💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive

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45:07

The Dark WWII Origin of the Japanese Bullet Train

Absolute History ·

2026/08/25

The race for pure speed has pushed human engineering to its absolute limits, transforming a basic industrial invention into a line of ground-breaking super-trains. Long before the modern commute, early pioneers risked everything to shave mere minutes off a journey, igniting a fierce global rivalry where national pride was always on the line. This history is packed with high-stakes engineering gambles, from post-war aviation experts fixing lethal train defects with fighter jet technology, to

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235:57

Inside the Deadliest Jobs of the Industrial Revolution

Absolute History ·

2026/08/25

The Victorian era is often remembered for its soaring ambition, technological marvels, and royal elegance, but beneath the grand facades lay an unprecedented world of squalor, misery, and survival. This documentary journeys into the heart of the world’s first industrial revolution to see how our ancestors invented the modern city from the ground up. From the deafening, dangerous cotton mills of Manchester to the disease-ridden slums where survival was a coin toss, early urban life was a terrifying

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53:09

Kate Middleton: The Next Queen of England | Absolute...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/25

The remarkable transformation of a young English woman. Combining remarkable footage and expert interviews, this authoritative special presents the true story of Kate Middleton, the seemingly ordinary young woman now destined to be Queen of England. From comparatively modest circumstances, the Middleton family could not be more different from the royal family.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

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48:19

Why Victorian Workhouses Were Even Worse Than You Think

Absolute History ·

2026/08/24

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)For generations, the workhouse was one of the most feared institutions in Britain. Discover the appalling conditions found within these establishments and how they were deliberately set up to humiliate their inmates. This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries

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48:29

How These Children Became Trapped In The Victorian...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/23

1 in 10 British citizens today has a direct family connection to the workhouse. Discover some of the individual stories of this cruel and dehumanising institution. Download Heroes of History for free via this link or QR code, https://innogames.sng.link/Abqbt/quwj/26m3This 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

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105:03

Uncovering Jesus's Lost Tomb | Absolute History

Absolute History ·

2026/08/22

The Lost Tomb of Jesus is a documentary which makes a case that the 2,000-year-old "Tomb of the Ten Ossuaries" belonged to the family of Jesus of Nazareth.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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