Tag: history
Viking Religion
Grimfrost Academy is a documentary series with the purpose of education and maintaining a historical record. The episodes feature world-leading Viking Age experts sharing knowledge that could otherwise be difficult, or even impossible to come by.
The Grim Haunted History Of England's Tower Of London
England's history has been steeped in ambition, greed, treachery and betrayal. Its castle walls have witnessed centuries of bloodshed. The anguished wales of the forlorn still echo through the corridors. Cut off by tragic death these restless spirits have...
Was the West REALLY Unexplored?
On May 14, 1804 The Corps of Discovery led by Captains Merriweather Lewis & William Clark began their journey across western North America, into completely unexplored and unmapped territory.
Beneath the Mysterious Canals Of Venice
How and why did Italians build a great metropolis on a lagoon?
The Unbelievable Story of Earth’s Most Epic Flood
One day around 15,000 years ago, a wall of ice 2,000 feet tall and 30 miles wide suddenly broke wide open, and it unleashed the largest flood that we know of in the history of Earth. Come and hit the road with me as we search for the geologic fingerprints...
Why The Dark Ages Were Not Really That Dark
The Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire as a descent into barbarism - a terrible time when civilization stopped.
Inside Draculas Castle
Transylvania, a place we have all heard of… A medieval landscape with mysterious tales of ghosts, werewolfs and, vampires… but is there truth behind the scary stories?
Long Lost WWII Underground Lair
Berlin, Germany was the battlefield of the 20th century, and today, sealed up and forgotten beneath its streets are the remnants of a dark past. Find out more in Season 1, Episode 2, "WWII Underground Lair."
Lost Letters Of The Alphabet: 9 letters we stopped using
Thorn, eth, yogh, wynn, ash, ethel, eng, long S & the Tironian et. This video takes you on a tour of the letters we don't use anymore. It'll tell you where they came from and why they disappeared.
Macaroni and Cheese from 1845
Macaroni and cheese - also called mac and cheese in Canada and the United States and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom - is a dish of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar. It can also incorporate other ingredients, such as b...
Spanish Poor Man´s Eggs and Potatoes
Spain is known for making some historic dishes, and these Spanish Poor Man´s Eggs & Potatoes are no exception. One of Spain´s most classic dishes. This dish hails from the 16th century and promises to be one of the best-tasting egg dishes ever.
Rare Phenomena of Human/Reptile DNA
Researchers have discovered evidence of human DNA that might've mixed with extraterrestrials, see more in this clip from Season 1, "Ancient Aliens Special Presentation."
Enter the "Witch's House" of Beverly Hills
In a town famous for make-believe, one home that stands out from the millionaire mansions is a fairy tale cottage come to life: the so-called Witch's House, a whimsical storybook fantasy. The Witch's House was built 100 years ago in Culver City for Willat...
The Art of Witchcraft - Secret Knowledge
Artist Lachlan Goudie presents a highly personal documentary, inspired by his father, in which he investigates why witches have cast such a powerful spell over generations of artists.
Ancient Aliens: The Mysterious Power of Three
Reverence for the number three dates back thousands of years, and can still be found today in art, architecture, science, literature, and religion. What is it about this number that continues to fascinate mankind? Could this recurring motif contain a prof...