Timeline - World History Documentaries - Podcasts

57:15

The Explosive Sequence Of Events That Triggered WW2

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2026/09/12

In 1939, the world collapsed into a darkness that would last six years and one day. This documentary explores the brutal beginning of WW2, from the invasion of China and the atrocities in Nanjing to the lightning-fast fall of Poland, Belgium, and France. We examine the strategic failures of the Maginot Line, the desperate miracle of the Dunkirk evacuation, and Winston Churchill’s rise to power as Britain stood as the final holdout against Nazi tyranny. This is the definitive story of how the world

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57:28

How Mandela Changed South Africa | From Prison To...

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2026/09/12

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/45CPh5uYou can find more from us on:https://www.facebook.com/timelineWHhttps://www.instagram.com/timelineWHThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices

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136:53

Forensic Geologist Investigates America's Most...

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2026/09/12

Did ancient Polynesians reach California centuries before Columbus? Is there a lost Egyptian city hidden within the prohibited zones of the Grand Canyon? Forensic geologist Scott Wolter travels from Hawaii to the American Southwest to investigate "out-of-place" artifacts that defy conventional history.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

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55:01

Hypatia And The Great Fall Of Alexandria | Alexandria...

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2026/09/12

Once the biggest and most influential city on the planet, founded by Alexander the Great and home to Cleopatra, Archimedes and the largest library in the world. How did this shining beacon for civilisation and knowledge meet its classical demise?Featuring stunning visualisations from the major movie Agora, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia, the city's last great female philosopher and

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137:35

How Britain’s Legendary Airfields Changed The World...

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2026/09/12

Discover the extraordinary history of the airfields that defined the 20th Century. From the birthplace of British aviation at Farnborough to the "strongest link" in the Battle of Britain at Biggin Hill, we explore the legends and the legacy of flight. Witness the development of the Spitfire, the secret science of radar that stopped Hitler’s invasion, and the pioneering spirit that led to the supersonic Concorde. Featuring exclusive access to restoration workshops and interviews with veterans, this

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59:43

Why France Offered Their Pilots To Stalin | Stalin's...

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2026/09/12

In 1942, determined to prove that France was leading the fight against Nazism, General de Gaulle offered Stalin a squadron of French pilots to fight on the Soviet front. That regiment, known as Normandy-Niémen, were legendary, winning 273 aerial victories. But the men paid a heavy price. 43 pilots were killed during combat.Using archives, reconstructions and 3D animations, we tell the heroic story of the French pilots who fought with the red star painted on their planes. It's like Netflix for

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134:29

From WW1 Biplanes To Supersonic Jets: The Complete...

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2026/09/12

Take an epic, chronological journey through a century of military aviation and the historic British airfields that shaped the world. From the rudimentary grass strips of WW1—where pioneers fought terrifying German Zeppelins—to the industrial might of WW2 featuring the legendary Lancaster bomber and Barnes Wallace's audacious engineering.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

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56:52

Krakatoa: The Volcanic Eruption That Changed The...

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2026/09/12

A devastating volcanic eruption in A.D. 535 leads to the emergence of new nations and religions.Written records from China, Italy, Palestine and many other countries suggest a huge catastrophe blighted the world in 536AD. But the cause of it has been uncertain.Was it a comet? An asteroid? A volcano? Archaeologist David Keys reveals the latter is to blame for the Dark Ages of famine and plague that shaped the world order of today. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start

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96:34

Robert Scheer: The Muckraking Journalist Who Exposed...

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2026/09/12

A documentary on the six-decades long career of a muckraking journalist, who was involved with the radical 196os magazine Ramparts, with the Los Angeles Times newspaper, and later with the Internet website Truthdig.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

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56:36

What Really Happened During The Dark Age's Global...

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2026/09/12

Researching a climatic catastrophe that rocked the Earth in A.D. 535, causing two years of darkness, famine, drought and disease.Written records from China, Italy, Palestine and many other countries suggest a huge catastrophe blighted the world in 535AD. But the cause of it has been uncertain.Was it a comet? An asteroid? A volcano? Archaeologist David Keys reveals the latter is to blame for the Dark Ages of famine and plague that shaped the world order of today. It's like Netflix for history... Sign

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57:24

Minute-By-Minute: 9/11 As It Happened

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2026/09/11

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149:34

Archeologists Examine The Mystery Of 3 Egyptian Mummies

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2026/09/11

Join elite Egyptologists and forensic scientists as they use advanced CT scans, chemical analysis, and experimental archeology to unlock three chilling historical mysteries. Discover how a misplaced mummy reveals a blood relative of Ramesses II, uncover the gruesome political assassination of an Egyptian chantress murdered in both life and the afterlife, and journey to ancient Peru to investigate the bizarre cranial modification and successful brain surgery of a 1,000-year-old "Tobacco Shaman."

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66:07

The Story Of Ancient Egypt's Mysterious Queens | Lost...

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2026/09/11

Historian, Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. Perhaps unassumed by most, the ancient Egyptians were unique in their attitude to sexual equality with women holding the title of 'Pharaoh' no fewer than 18 times, while there were also female doctors, tutors, prime ministers and priestesses. Focusing on women of royalty such as Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Queen Nefertari, as well as women

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184:31

Archeologists Recover A Sunken WW2 Bomber From The...

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2026/09/11

In this special investigation, we unearth the incredible, forgotten history of Ww2 buried right beneath our feet and hidden within British waters. Join world-class archaeologists as they salvage an incredibly intact Ferry Barracuda bomber from the English Channel mud and excavate the supersonic remains of a Nazi V2 rocket in Kent. We also uncover poignant personal items from Easy Company’s pre-D-Day barracks and investigate the tragic, once-hidden wreckage of Operation Tiger. These striking

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83:30

Vespasian: From Humble Origins To Building The...

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2026/09/11

Looks at the life of the Roman emperor Vespasian, from childhood to his death in 79 AD. Provides insight into the sophisticated workings of the Roman Empire. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uYou can find more from us on:https://www.facebook.com/timelineWHhttps://www.instagram.com/timelineWHThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Learn more about your ad

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62:46

Scientists Unearth 13,000-Year-Old Mystery Beneath...

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2026/09/11

Locked away in a museum basement and wrapped in a protective plaster jacket for decades, this massive block of earth held the ultimate historical secret. In this premium documentary, follow world-class forensic scientists as they open the matrix to analyze the 13,000-year-old remains of Arlington Springs Man. This single discovery shattered decades of mainstream archaeological consensus, completely dismantling the "Clovis First" theory and proving that ice age humans colonized North America via an

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55:23

The Aftermath Of Rome's Annihilation Of Carthage |...

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2026/09/11

Carthage was Rome's equal, rival and almost her conqueror. In 146 BC Roman general Scipio destroyed the city of Carthage so painstakingly and utterly that not a single building was left standing.What did the Romans so fear about the Carthaginians that in the end they would be prompted to the most terrible acts of reprisal in the ancient world? A new archaeological dig by Dr Richard Miles of Cambridge University, penetrates the burned layer of this Roman holocaust and uncovers fresh evidence. It's

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98:19

The Tinderbox: Understanding The Israeli-Palestinian...

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2026/09/11

THE TINDERBOX: understanding Israel/PalestineWe will never find peace unless we address the basic problem.A rare and thought-provoking examination of both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from its catalyst to why it still rages, to what needs to happen for it to stop.The Tinderbox combines ancient and more recent history, geopolitical problems (racism, inequality, immigration and fake truths), and psychology, with the deeply personal journey of one person forced to challenge everything

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55:36

The Destruction Of Carthage: Why Ancient Rome Feared...

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2026/09/11

Carthage was Rome's equal, rival and almost her conqueror. In 146 BC Roman general Scipio destroyed the city of Carthage so painstakingly and utterly that not a single building was left standing.What did the Romans so fear about the Carthaginians that in the end they would be prompted to the most terrible acts of reprisal in the ancient world? A new archaeological dig by Dr Richard Miles of Cambridge University, penetrates the burned layer of this Roman holocaust and uncovers fresh evidence. It's

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139:16

1776: The Uncensored Story of The American Revolution

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2026/09/11

Forget what you learned in school. Or from Hamilton.The American revolution was bigger and bloodier thanyou ever thought.For the 250thanniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we bring you the undiscovered stories,heroes, and villains of the War for Independence. Inthis incredible six-part retelling, we go far beyond the13 original colonies and the clash between AmericanPatriots and British colonial troops. We traverse theAtlantic and plunge deep into the American West todiscover a multi-front

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