Explainer videos on topics of an historical nature.
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From Absolute History. Professor Kate Williams scrutinises the short reign of James II: the Last Stuart King. This is a re-upload from yesterday’s release as it had audio issues. Apologies and thanks to our audience for bringing this to our attention! Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at:…
From Absolute History. Professor Kate Williams scrutinises the short reign of James II: the Last Stuart King. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory #GameOfKings
From Absolute History. Episode two reveals the collapse of friendship between Henry III and Simon de Montfort, spiralling into bloody civil war. This is a re-upload from yesterday’s release as the original had audio issues. Apologies and thanks to our audience for bringing this to our attention! The British dynasty on which Game of Thrones…
From The History Guy. Today we know asbestos to be a health hazard. But the natural mineral was not simply an artifact of the industrial age. The History Guy recalls the long human history with asbestos. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected…
From Absolute History. The British dynasty on which Game of Thrones is based is skilfully brought to life. Following one of the most shocking periods in British history, a new historical docu-drama brings to life the dynasty that dragged Britain out of the dark ages and into the modern world. Ruling the country for over…
From Townsends. Ellen Rice went on a camping trip last winter. She was given little to no information on the terrain, location, and time-frame of the trip. This is her first experience like this, and she is going out into the wilderness with nothing but the 18th century gear she carries with her. Visit Our…
From The History Guy. The Marine Raiders of the Second World War were described as the United States’ first special operations forces. A raid in August 1942 on a Japanese-held atoll tested the strategies and marines of the Second Raider Battalion. The History Guy remembers the 1942 Raid on Makin Island. This is original content…
From Absolute History. The Sacred City presents compelling evidence that suggests the holy city of Mecca is in the wrong location and that the worlds 1.6 billion Muslims are praying in the direction of the wrong city. Compiling evidence from both historic sources and new technologies point to the correct location in this seismic, revelatory…
From Origin Of Everything. Download the PBS Video App: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-video-app/ When did we start defining sexual orientation and how did that result in "straight" becoming a synonym for "heterosexual"? Today Danielle follows the winding history of the word through medical terms, lavender linguistics, and community slang. Special thanks to our Historian Harry Brisson on Patreon!…
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From Absolute History. 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 third and fourth episode. Content licensed from Mosaic Films to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at:…
From The History Guy. A series of events in 1983 brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear conflict. The History Guy remembers "the world’s most dangerous year". This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As…
From Absolute History. 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. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please…
From The History Guy. Versions of elevators have existed for millennia. But the development of elevators safe enough to carry passengers is relatively new. The History Guy remembers the history of an invention that allowed us to build skyscrapers. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain…
From Absolute History. The British dynasty on which Game of Thrones is based is skilfully brought to life. Following one of the most shocking periods in British history, a new historical docu-drama brings to life the dynasty that dragged Britain out of the dark ages and into the modern world. Ruling the country for over…
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From The History Guy. In 1800, the state of New York established a marine hospital on Staten Island used to quarantine passengers entering New York harbor who showed signs of illness. Residents opposed "the Quarantine" from the start. By 1858, they had had enough. The History Guy remembers the 1858 Staten Island Quarantine War. This…
From Absolute History. This is the story of Sarah Ferguson, once Her Royal Highness, Duchess of York – now an exile from the royal family – a woman who had everything, then threw it away when forced to exploit her name during a huge scandal. Content licensed from Kew Media to Little Dot Studios. Any…
From Absolute History. 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. Content licensed from Mosaic Films to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at:…
From The History Guy. The first U-boat sunk by a US Naval vessel in the Second World War would seem to be a big deal. However, when USS Roper sank the U-85 in April, 1942, the the event was kept secret by the military. The History Guy remembers a nearly forgotten milestone in the Battle…
From Absolute History. This is an in-depth look at the lives and marriage of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Content licensed from Kew Media to Little DotStudios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory
From The History Guy. Decorative nutcrackers began as folk art in the Ore Mountains of Germany. The History Guy recalls the history of an enduring symbol of the holidays. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual…
From Absolute History. Danger, beauty and power are an intoxicating combination. We are all familiar with fireworks. Danger, beauty and power are an intoxicating combination. We are all familiar with fireworks. We have all been enthralled and intrigued by their ability to paint the sky with fire – but little is known about the science,…
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From Absolute History. This is a story of conspiracy and betrayal, of a lust for power and a lost allegiance; the story of the man who killed King Richard III. In this documentary we set out to prove that the Welshman Sir Rhys ap Thomas, master of Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, killed King Richard III,…
From The History Guy. The third century Persian prophet Mani described the four greatest powers of his time: Rome, Persia, China, and Aksum. Of the four, Aksum is by far the least remembered today. The History Guy remembers the forgotten empire of Ethiopia. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images…
From Absolute History. We delve into the whirlwind romance of Charles and Camilla; a story that divided the loyalties of The Royal Family and the British public for years. Content licensed from Kew Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory
From Absolute History. 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. Content licensed from Kew Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory
From The History Guy. Intrigue has always been a part of both diplomacy and war. In ancient Greece, one enterprising politician and general took the art of switching sides to the extreme. The History Guy remembers Alcibiades, a general who had an out sized effect on the Peloponnesian war. Take a cruise of Greece and…
From Absolute History. 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. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory #GameOfKings
From Absolute History. A bodiless mummy head is examined and clues about the person are gathered from the head alone. Content licensed from Eastwest Documentaries to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory #MummyForensics
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From Absolute History. Discover the truth behind Pontius Pilate’s role in Jesus’ death. Far from the weak character portrayed in the Bible, he was a brutal politician. Controversial and compelling, Secrets Of The Cross pushes aside centuries of tradition to expose fascinating secrets at the heart of the Christian story. Content licensed from Lion TV…
From The History Guy. On December 23, 1947, three researchers at Bell labs demonstrated a new device to colleagues. The device, a solid-state replacement for the audion tube, represented the pinnacle of the quest to provide amplification of electronic communication. The History Guy recalls the path that brought us what one engineer describes as "The…
From Absolute History. Simon Reeve begins in Istanbul, Turkey, a busy medieval staging post for pilgrims to the Holy Land. Before falling to the Ottoman Empire, it was the centre of Roman Christianity under Emperor Constantine. His mother Helena, arguably the first pilgrim to the Holy Land, brought back relics from Jerusalem to fill the…
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From Absolute History. 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.…
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From Absolute History. 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. Content licensed from 3DD to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory #GameOfKings
From The History Guy. The History Guy finds history at a legendary hat shop on a London street in a special series originally created for The History Guy patrons on Patreon. If you would like exclusive content and interaction with The History Guy, consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy This is original content based on…
From Origin Of Everything. Everybody, rock your body and get ready to scream! Today Origin is looking at all things boy band! Danielle traces the history of boy ensembles from early Beatlemania to today, examines the markers of a classic boy band, and explains the science behind this particular type of fandom. Oh my my…
From Absolute History. 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. Content licensed from Syndicado to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory
From Objectivity. We’re at the Royal Society unboxing components for a game-changing 18th Century telescope. More links below ↓↓↓ Featuring Head Librarian Keith Moore from The Royal Society speaking with Brady. Objectivity on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/objectivity Subscribe to Objectivity: http://bit.ly/Objectivity_Sub Check out some more Astronomy-related episodes… Big Old Lenses: https://youtu.be/Qmu1eptEFuU Newton’s Telescope and Hubble: https://youtu.be/z2UnicxC8hs Moon…
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From Absolute History. Tony Robinson goes on the trail of William Wallace, the Scottish warrior whose story was told in the film Braveheart. Content licensed from Spire to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
From The History Guy. Six months after being deployed to Ireland, US destroyers had yet to sink a U-boat. In the action of November 17, 1917, two US destroyers would get their chance. The History Guy remembers a seminal moment in the history of the United States Navy and some forgotten World War I history.…
From Absolute History. 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…
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