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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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53:09

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

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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

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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...

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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

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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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34:13

The Gruelling Jobs Of Medieval Peasant Women

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2026/08/22

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)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:

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50:32

Who Was The Real William Wallace? | Fact Or Fiction |...

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2026/08/21

Tony Robinson goes on the trail of William Wallace, the Scottish warrior whose story was told in the film Braveheart.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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178:19

Historians Try To Survive As Tudor Peasants

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2026/08/20

A team of modern historians and archaeologists move in to a Tudor farm, but can they get everything ready in time for the harsh winter? They must coppice hazel, build a pig enclosure, commission a guild, plough using oxen, make rushlights, make wattle-and-daub barriers, sow peas and barley using broadcasting, and celebrate religious festivals. Oh my!💚 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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49:19

Worst Christmas Jobs In History

Absolute History ·

2026/08/20

Let's face it, there's always been plenty of extra work to be done at Christmas time. Be it late night shelf-stacking at your local mall, cramming this year's must-have items into valuable shop space in an effort to fuel the 'pile 'em high, sell 'em dear' festive shopping frenzy, or doing the night shift down the sorting office to help out the postie, it's a tradition for students, down-at-pocket teenagers and lonely housewives. But the seasonal labour market hasn't always been just about earning

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61:36

The Surprisingly Deadly World Of Farming In The 1900s

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2026/08/19

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)Three modern archeologists and historians try and spend a year living like Edwardian farmers. However, dangers rear their heads in suprising places with deadly Edwardian fertilizer being a particular concern. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member

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51:37

The Truth Behind The Ark Of The Covenant | The Ark Of...

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2026/08/18

According to the Bible, The Ark of the Covenant was a box which housed the two tablets of stone inscribed with the Ten Commandments. It was constructed by a man called Belazeel on Mount Sinai in Ancient Egypt to the instructions given to Moses by God. An object of immense power - capable of laying waste armies, of killing those who dared touch it in a flash of sparks, and guaranteed victory to those who carried it before them into battle. Over the centuries it has remained an object of great

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177:42

The Deadly Lead Mines Of Tudor England

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2026/08/18

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. 💚 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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49:14

The Fisherman Mystery | Mummy Forensics | Absolute...

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2026/08/17

The Mummy Research Team at the University of York examine a Peruvian mummy that had lain hidden in a London storage facility and attempt to discover why it was preserved in an unusual cross-legged posture.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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72:22

Windows To The Past | Secrets of the Exhibit EP7

Absolute History ·

2026/08/17

Age-old Mayan ceramics are explored in this 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:32

The Truth Behind The Bizarre Skeleton Buried At...

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2026/08/16

Archaeologist Mike Pitts investigates the cause of death of a person, whose 3,000-year-old remains were found in a shallow grave at Stonehenge. With such a significant monument as its backdrop, there must have been a reason behind this mysterious final resting place. 💚 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

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61:27

Surviving A Year As A 1900s British Farmer

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2026/08/15

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)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

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59:26

Churchill's Secret Son

Absolute History ·

2026/08/14

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.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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43:57

How Britain's Tea Obsession Created The World's...

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2026/08/14

The infamous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark, endured drunken captains and murderous crews, and even inspired a whiskey.💚 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 ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Sign up

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60:41

How The First Printing Press Revolutionised Medieval...

Absolute History ·

2026/08/13

Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented.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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60:47

How The Edwardians Were "Playing God With Fish"

Absolute History ·

2026/08/12

Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. The team get to grips with the revolutionary technologies of the age. Peter embarks on building a trout farm and populating it by using revolutionary fish-breeding techniques that were new to Devon's Edwardian farmers.0:00 - The Art of Edwardian Horse Plowing5:33 - The Petrol Revolution: Early Tractors vs. Horses13:22 - Pioneering Edwardian Fish Hatcheries29:22 - Forging the Tools of the Trade41:52 - New Ventures &

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63:40

The Mystery Of The Pierced Skull Mummy | Mummy Forensics

Absolute History ·

2026/08/12

The Mummy Research Team at the University of York is called out to look at the body of a South American mummy that has a number of visible wounds. Was the man a victim of crime?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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