History Hit💥

@HistoryHit

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Luke Tomes@histluketomes · May 25

I EXPLORE INFAMOUS AND ABANDONED N*ZI SITES OF WW2 IN BERLIN 🇩🇪 Watch my latest documentary on the @HistoryHit YouTube channel! youtu.be/KSxHUF_YRJU?si…

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Luke Tomes@histluketomes · May 19

NEW DOCUMENTARY: THE HISTORY OF FLIGHT 🚨✈️ Is now live on the @historyhit YouTube channel! If you're interested in the Wright Brothers or the Rise and Fall of Concorde - this film is for you! youtu.be/g3wDuukDjxY?si… #flight #historyofflight #Concorde

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 15

The HMS Warspite was a warship that served for 30 years and saw action in both World War One and World War Two, gaining the nickname "Grand Old Lady" Join History Hit’s Dan Snow on Sunday 18th May for @worldofwarships event - The Longest Night of Museums—a live-streamed event…

HistoryHit's tweet image. The HMS Warspite was a warship that served for 30 years and saw action in both World War One and World War Two, gaining the nickname "Grand Old Lady"

Join History Hit’s Dan Snow on Sunday 18th May for @worldofwarships event - The Longest Night of Museums—a live-streamed event…

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Apple Podcasts@ApplePodcasts · May 13

Behind the settings of @assassinscreed, there’s a wealth of real-life historical information. 📚 On @HistoryHit and @Ubisoft’s Echoes of History, @MattLewisAuthor uncovers how the past is brought to life in this award-winning game. apple.co/EchoesOfHistory

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 13

Was Ivar the Boneless really a son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok? How did he get his not very fearsome name? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Prof. Clare Downham try to uncover the truth behind one of the most fearsome figures in Norse history: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTkMF0 @GoingMedieval

HistoryHit's tweet image. Was Ivar the Boneless really a son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok? How did he get his not very fearsome name? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Prof. Clare Downham try to uncover the truth behind one of the most fearsome figures in Norse history: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTkMF0 @GoingMedieval

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 9

What did people in the Middle Ages truly believe about magic and the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or even danger, today? @MattLewisAuthor delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTcSC0

HistoryHit's tweet image. What did people in the Middle Ages truly believe about magic and the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or even danger, today? @MattLewisAuthor delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTcSC0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 8

When Franciscan friar Diego de Landa arrived in Yucatán, his fascination with Maya culture soon twisted into fanaticism. Today @sixteenthCgirl and Dr. Amy Fuller explore one of history’s most chilling acts of cultural destruction: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMgww0

HistoryHit's tweet image. When Franciscan friar Diego de Landa arrived in Yucatán, his fascination with Maya culture soon twisted into fanaticism. Today @sixteenthCgirl and Dr. Amy Fuller explore one of history’s most chilling acts of cultural destruction: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMgww0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 6

The election of the Pope has always been a blend of the sacred, the political, and the downright theatrical. In today's Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega and @jessicawarnberg look into the fascinating medieval origins of the Conclave: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMhv30 @GoingMedieval

HistoryHit's tweet image. The election of the Pope has always been a blend of the sacred, the political, and the downright theatrical. In today's Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega and @jessicawarnberg look into the fascinating medieval origins of the Conclave: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMhv30 @GoingMedieval

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 5

Elizabethan England's relations with the Muslim world were far more extensive, and often more amicable, than we might think, finding their way into scores of plays including Othello. Today @sixteenthCgirl finds out more from Professor Jerry Brotton: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM2Yc0

HistoryHit's tweet image. Elizabethan England's relations with the Muslim world were far more extensive, and often more amicable, than we might think, finding their way into scores of plays including Othello. Today @sixteenthCgirl finds out more from Professor Jerry Brotton: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM2Yc0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 2

What is the true story behind Magna Carta? How in 1225 did 17-year-old King Henry III reissue this document that impacted the course of history? In today's episode, @MattLewisAuthor finds out more from Prof. David Carpenter: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM4Wq0

HistoryHit's tweet image. What is the true story behind Magna Carta? How in 1225 did 17-year-old King Henry III reissue this document that impacted the course of history? In today's episode, @MattLewisAuthor finds out more from Prof. David Carpenter: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM4Wq0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · May 1

Sir Francis Drake has long been hailed as a national hero - but was there a darker reality of violence and exploitation? @sixteenthCgirl and Dr. Richard Blakemore look at Drake’s voyages and uncover some forgotten brutal truths: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJW490 @historywomble

HistoryHit's tweet image. Sir Francis Drake has long been hailed as a national hero - but was there a darker reality of violence and exploitation? @sixteenthCgirl and Dr. Richard Blakemore look at Drake’s voyages and uncover some forgotten brutal truths: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJW490 @historywomble

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 29

The Mongols unified a vast territory leading to a unique era of stability and innovation known as the Pax Mongolica, which even included a postal system and paper money. Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out more from Dr. Jeremiah Jenne: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJ3yp0 @goingmedieval

HistoryHit's tweet image. The Mongols unified a vast territory leading to a unique era of stability and innovation known as the Pax Mongolica, which even included a postal system and paper money. Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out more from Dr. Jeremiah Jenne: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJ3yp0 @goingmedieval

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 28

What was life like for man's best friend in the court of Henry VIII? In today's Not Just the Tudors podcast, @sixteenthCgirl is led by the pawprints of history by @mikeloades through the fascinating, fur-filled world of Tudor dogs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jkDgC0

HistoryHit's tweet image. What was life like for man's best friend in the court of Henry VIII? In today's Not Just the Tudors podcast, @sixteenthCgirl is led by the pawprints of history by @mikeloades through the fascinating, fur-filled world of Tudor dogs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jkDgC0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 25

The Battle of Crécy in 1346 saw an outnumbered English army under King Edward III win an unexpected and decisive victory that reshaped the Hundred Years’ War — and the future of Europe. Find out how they did it in today's episode of Gone Medieval: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgVqz0

HistoryHit's tweet image. The Battle of Crécy in 1346 saw an outnumbered English army under King Edward III win an unexpected and decisive victory that reshaped the Hundred Years’ War — and the future of Europe. Find out how they did it in today's episode of Gone Medieval: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgVqz0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 24

Unique cave art in the Caribbean sheds new light on the impact of European colonisers on the indigenous inhabitants. Today @sixteenthCgirl and @samsonalice3 explore stories of unexpected alliances and the blending of religious traditions: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgR3p0

HistoryHit's tweet image. Unique cave art in the Caribbean sheds new light on the impact of European colonisers on the indigenous inhabitants. Today @sixteenthCgirl and @samsonalice3 explore stories of unexpected alliances and the blending of religious traditions: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgR3p0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 22

In today's episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes back Amy Jeffs to delve into the fascinating stories of springtime saints, particularly England's favourite St. George (and that dragon): eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN3m0 @GoingMedieval

HistoryHit's tweet image. In today's episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes back Amy Jeffs to delve into the fascinating stories of springtime saints, particularly England's favourite St. George (and that dragon): eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN3m0 @GoingMedieval

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 21

Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most trusted confidant. But when Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, not even Wolsey could convince the Pope to agree. @sixteenthCgirl finds out more about Wolsey from Prof. Glenn Richardson: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hZmBW0

HistoryHit's tweet image. Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most trusted confidant. But when Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, not even Wolsey could convince the Pope to agree. @sixteenthCgirl finds out more about Wolsey from Prof. Glenn Richardson: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hZmBW0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 18

What are the origins of one of the most iconic symbols of suffering and triumph in the Easter story? Today we explore Christ's crown of thorns and the way that faith, art, and politics intertwined to shape its story: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN1n0

HistoryHit's tweet image. What are the origins of one of the most iconic symbols of suffering and triumph in the Easter story? Today we explore Christ's crown of thorns and the way that faith, art, and politics intertwined to shape its story: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN1n0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 17

How did Hernán Cortés overthrow the powerful Aztec kingdom in just three months? Today @sixteenthCgirl finds out more from Professor Camilla Townsend about Cortés, the resilience of Aztec culture and the impact of European colonisation: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j86Kp0

HistoryHit's tweet image. How did Hernán Cortés overthrow the powerful Aztec kingdom in just three months? Today @sixteenthCgirl finds out more from Professor Camilla Townsend about Cortés, the resilience of Aztec culture and the impact of European colonisation: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j86Kp0

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History Hit💥@HistoryHit · Apr 15

The Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan wrote down his remarkable first-hand observations of Vikings in the Volga. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to explore his riveting account of ritual, belief and cultural intersection: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j6JfH0 @GoingMedieval

HistoryHit's tweet image. The Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan wrote down his remarkable first-hand observations of Vikings in the Volga. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to explore his riveting account of ritual, belief and cultural intersection: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j6JfH0 @GoingMedieval

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