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Timeline - World History Documentaries

Timeline - World History Documentaries

Welcome to Timeline - the home of world history. Every week we"ll be bringing you one-off documentaries and series from the world"s top broadcasters, including the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery and PBS. We"ll be exploring the mysteries of ancient Egypt, shedding light on the dark ages of medieval Europe and examining the First and Second World Wars. Subscribe so you don"t miss out.Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream

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The Plague That Nearly Destroyed London | The Great...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/10

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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55:59

Operation Show Of Force: The Complete Story Of The...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/10

In 1988, following a deadly attack on a bus near Israel's nuclear facility, Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin ordered a high-stakes secret mission. Operating 1,500 miles from home, Israel’s elite special forces unit, Sayeret Matkal, alongside Mossad, planned "Operation Show of Force." Disguised as tourists and backed by naval and air support, commandos infiltrated Tunis to target PLO commander Abu Jihad inside his heavily guarded villa. This high-quality historical documentary reveals the intelligence,

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56:03

Stalag Luft III: The POWs Who Escaped The Nazi...

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2026/09/10

The notorious Stalag Luft III was a specially built prison camp on Germany's border with Poland. It held 10,000 Allied airmen of all nationalities during the Second World War, and was designed to be escape proof. But for Allied prisoners of war, it was their duty to escape. This fascinating and poignant documentary tells the story of the brave and resourceful men who organised the historic Great Escape and paid a tragic price for carrying out their duty. While previous escape attempts had proved

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54:48

The Complete History Of Modern Philosophy: From...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/10

As the Industrial Revolution reshaped society, a new generation of radical thinkers challenged how humanity understood reality, religion, and freedom. From Hegel’s grand systems to Nietzsche’s critique of traditional morality and Sartre’s existentialism, this documentary explores how 19th and 20th-century philosophers transformed Western thought. Discover how these profound ideas continues to influence modern politics, ethics, and human consciousness.You can now become a History Hit member right

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55:37

La Corona: Is Guatemala Home To A Lost Ancient City?...

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2026/09/10

A set of inscribed panels carved by the ancient Maya people of Central America inspired Dr Neil Brodie of Cambridge University, an expert on the looting of archaeological treasures, and Mayanist Simone Clifford-Jaegar, to mount an expedition to the jungles of Guatemala. Their mission - to find the lost city from which the stone panels came. Archaeologists have been searching for the mysterious place known as Site Q since the 1960s without success. Quest For The Lost City travels down the Usumacinta

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56:38

Inside The Defining Minds Of The Enlightenment Era...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/10

From Galileo’s clash with the Inquisition to Immanuel Kant’s revolution of reason, this comprehensive documentary explores the greatest minds of the Enlightenment. Discover how radical thinkers like Hobbes, Descartes, Locke, Spinoza, and Hume defied religious doctrine, questioned the nature of reality, and risked execution to shape modern science, politics, and human rights. Witness the intellectual war that shattered medieval dogma and forged the modern Western world.You can now become a History

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50:37

A26188: The Shocking Story Of A Holocaust Survivor |...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/10

This extraordinarily moving documentary tells the story of Holocaust survivor, Henia Bryer, in her own words. Born into a middle-class Jewish family, Henia lost her father, brother and sister during the German occupation. She survived four concentration camps (including Auschwitz) and the horror of the Death March. Henia went on to bear witness to the creation of Israel in 1948 before making a new life for herself in South Africa. Created with the intimacy of a home movie by Henia's niece Lisa

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Rare Footage From History's Biggest Turning Points

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/10

From secret military programs to history’s most infamous mysteries, dive deep into the events that shaped our world. Explore the tragic secrets of the Sedlec Ossuary, the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the dark history behind the Whitechapel murders, and the devastating engineering failures that changed modern safety forever. Featuring expert analysis and rare historical records, this documentary unpacks the real stories behind the headlines. Discover the truth behind history's

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Operation Moshtarak: The Uncensored Truth Of The War...

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2026/09/10

Inside Operation Moshtarak, the massive 2010 Allied offensive to reclaim the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand Province. Experience the raw combat reality faced by US Marines as they navigate deadly IED networks, elite sniper fire, and brutal room-to-room combat while attempting to execute President Obama’s counterinsurgency strategy.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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57:00

The Rise And Fall Of President Nixon | Nixon In the...

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2026/09/10

An intimate profile of Richard NixonNixon In The Den develops a fresh account of Nixon and his ruthless ambition to escape a loveless, impoverished background. Historian David Reynolds argues that Nixon was genuinely successful as an international statesman, with historic visits to Communist China and the Soviet Union in 1972 helping thaw the Cold War. Yet, behind the scenes, Nixon's diplomacy was a story of intrigue and rivalry. The very methods that won Nixon acclaim on the international stage

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57:29

San Bernardino Train Crash: What Caused This 100mph...

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2026/09/09

On May 12, 1989, Southern Pacific freight train 7551 rocketed down California’s Cajon Pass at over 100 mph before derailing into a San Bernardino neighborhood. Caused by fatal weight miscalculations and failing brakes, the crash killed four people and destroyed seven homes. But thirteen days later, a second catastrophe struck the exact same street when a damaged underground pipeline ruptured, igniting a massive inferno. This documentary investigates the series of tragic human errors, mechanical

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57:10

38 Mutilated Skeletons: The Bloodiest Battle In...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/09

Did the age of chivalry ever really exist? The discovery of 38 mutilated skeletons from the War of the Roses in the late 15th century casts doubt on this age.The bodies had multiple stab wounds and their noses and ears had been cut off which, suggests archaeologist Chris Knusel, was to prevent their souls going to heaven. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uYou can find more from us

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Rare Footage From The 20th Century's Most Critical...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/09

Explore the dark turning points of modern history, from catastrophic industrial accidents like the 1984 Bhopal disaster to high-stakes Cold War blunders like the Bay of Pigs. Discover the true stories behind political scandals, aviation tragedies, secret military operations, and unsolved mysteries that altered the global landscape forever. Featuring detailed accounts of the Battle of Stalingrad, the Watergate cover-up, and the 1983 Beirut Barracks bombing, this comprehensive documentary breaks down

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55:38

Britain’s Controversial Desert Campaign | Desert...

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2026/09/09

Britain would have lost her empire and the war in 1942 had Axis forces beaten the British army in the Middle East. Tim Collins re-investigates Britain's critical desert campaign, and the controversial battle tactics needed to take on the unbeaten Panzer army in total war, preventing Hitler from gaining Egypt, Iraq and the oilfields. Foreshadowing current world events, this oil-rich region was crucial to the war effort. These are the World War II battles that shaped the Middle East, and created the

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48:50

What Happened To The Legendary Missing Fortune Of...

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2026/09/09

Forensic investigator Scott Walter tracks the trail of Captain Kidd’s lost fortune. From the 17th-century jail cells of Boston to the crumbling mansions of the Astor family, we investigate if America’s first millionaire discovered a pirate's hoard. Featuring exclusive access to Kidd’s personal treasure chest and the original trial documents, we reveal the truth behind the man who was hanged three times and the cursed legacy he left behind. Is the treasure still hidden in Maine, or was it the secret

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57:01

The Story Of The Real Downtown Abbey | High Stakes At...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/09

Before it became the setting for the hit series 'Downton Abbey', Lord and Lady Carnarvon opened the doors of Highclere Castle, their stunning lakeside country house, for a documentary all about the running of their rambling estate in Hampshire. Documentary first broadcast in 1996. 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

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50:24

The Assassination Of President Lincoln: The Full...

Timeline - World History Documentaries ·

2026/09/09

In this investigative documentary, we go beyond the history books to uncover the Knights of the Golden Circle, a shadowy Confederate secret society. Using forensic geology and ground-penetrating radar, we explore hidden tunnels and decoded ciphers to reveal a plot aimed at more than just murder—the creation of a global Confederate empire fueled by millions in buried gold. This is the untold story of the American Civil War's greatest mystery.You can now become a History Hit member right here on

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