S01E12: The Monk Art Show | Horrible Histories

S01E12: The Monk Art Show | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 2'06''

How to write like a monk-if you can survive the ink-making process.

S01E12: Monk mealtimes | Horrible Histories

S01E12: Monk mealtimes | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 1'44''

Mealtime charades in a monastery take an unexpected turn.

S01E10: The Plague Song (Song) | Horrible Histories

S01E10: The Plague Song (Song) | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 2'42''

Musical theatre parody.

S01E10: Twisted Fairytales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin | Horrible Histories

S01E10: Twisted Fairytales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 59''

With the plague spreading.

S01E08: Presents of Poo | Horrible Histories

S01E08: Presents of Poo | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 1'40''

Holiday presents demonstrate the many useful uses of dung.

S01E08: Historical Hairdressers: Saxon | Horrible Histories

S01E08: Historical Hairdressers: Saxon | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 2'55''

Hair treatments for Saxon Women.

S01E05: Twisted Fairytales: Goldilocks & the Three Bears | Horrible Histories

S01E05: Twisted Fairytales: Goldilocks & the Three Bears | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 1'10''

Goldilocks and the Three Bears in the form of Saxon punishments, read by Meera Syal.

S01E05: Court of Historical Law: Ethelred the Unready | Horrible Histories

S01E05: Court of Historical Law: Ethelred the Unready | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 3'48''

Ethelred the Unready determines a horse thief's guilt via ordeal by cake.

S01E04: Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt | Horrible Histories

S01E04: Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 2'12''

A paranormal researcher attempts to locate the source of a haunting in ''Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt''. (A parody of Ghost Hunt.)

S01E04: Saxon EastEnders | Horrible Histories

S01E04: Saxon EastEnders | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2009 | 3'02''

'Saxon EastEnders'' finds a ruler trying to mediate a family feud via the new Weregeld law. (A parody of EastEnders.)

S01E02: From Cradle to Grave | The Battle for Britain’s Soul

S01E02: From Cradle to Grave | The Battle for Britain’s Soul

Christianity | BBC Two | 2004 | 58'59''

Looking at what life was like in a Christian fundamentalist state, as Britain was in 700AD.

03: Aethelstan: The First King of England | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

03: Aethelstan: The First King of England | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 59'00''

Michael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the f...

02: The Lady of the Mercians | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

02: The Lady of the Mercians | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 58'56''

Michael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Viki...

01: Alfred of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

01: Alfred of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 59'04''

Michael Wood tells the story of King Alfred the Great and his children and grandson. Alfred fights a desperate guerri...

Episode 3 | Vikings

Episode 3 | Vikings

History | BBC HD | 2012 | 58'57''

Neil Oliver uncovers the truth about King Canute and explores how Christian conversions saw the Viking Age finally come to an end and the doors to Europe...

Episode 2 | Vikings

Episode 2 | Vikings

History | BBC HD | 2012 | 59'01''

Neil Oliver reveals the truth behind the legend of the Vikings. He heads out to Russia, Turkey and Ireland to trace the beginnings of a vast trading empire.

01: Heroes for All Times | Ian Hislop’s Olden Days

01: Heroes for All Times | Ian Hislop’s Olden Days

History | BBC Two | 2014 | 59'20''

Documentary series in which Ian Hislop explores the British trait of obsession with the past. Here he examines King ...

S01E01: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S01E01: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 59'12''

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain at the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney...

Episode 2 | Britain Ad: King Arthur’s Britain

Episode 2 | Britain Ad: King Arthur’s Britain

History | Channel 4 | 2004 | 49'27''

Francis Pryor returns to investigate Dark Ages Britain and find out who the English really are. He will argue that by the...

Episode 1 | Britain Ad: King Arthur’s Britain

Episode 1 | Britain Ad: King Arthur’s Britain

History | Channel 4 | 2004 | 49'39''

Francis Pryor returns to investigate Dark Ages Britain and find out who the English really are. He will argue that by the...

Episode 1 | Saints and Sinners: Britain’s Millennium of Monasteries

Episode 1 | Saints and Sinners: Britain’s Millennium of Monasteries

Christianity | BBC Four | 2015 | 58'58''

Dr Janina Ramirez begins her series by exploring how monasteries evolved from a cult of isolation a...

Anglo-Saxon Britain | Learning Zone

Anglo-Saxon Britain | Learning Zone

History | BBC Two | 2015 | 5'48''

One of the children is sick, and this is used as a means to explore the different approaches to medicine and medical care in Saxon times.

The Vikings | Learning Zone

The Vikings | Learning Zone

History | BBC Two | 2015 | 4'40''

Differing reasons for the Vikings coming to Britain are explored, and relationships between Anglo-Saxons and the Viking raiders discussed.

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 2'50''

Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'00''

Michael Wood discusses Alfred's biggest urban project, the 886 restoration of London.

Alfred’s Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred’s Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'30''

Michael Wood investigates life in Alfred's Kingdom.

Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'35''

Michael Wood discusses the brutal battle between King Alfred and the Vikings and the following peace process.

The Salvation of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

The Salvation of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'15''

Michael Wood investigates the events of King Alfred's Salvation of Wessex.

Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'30''

Michael Wood investigates the conflict following Alfred of Wessex becoming King.

The Battle of Ashdown | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

The Battle of Ashdown | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'44''

Michael Wood discusses the circumstances of the Battle of Ashdown.

The Viking Wars | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

The Viking Wars | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 2'12''

Michael Wood tells the stories of the Viking War, as documented by an Anglo-Saxon manuscript.

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

Early Life | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'26''

Michael Wood discusses the early life of Alfred of Wessex.

The victory of Alfred | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

The victory of Alfred | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 1'55''

Simon Schama investigates the victory of Alfred and the idea of a united English kingdom.

How Viking raids led to the creation of England | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

How Viking raids led to the creation of England | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 3'12''

Simon Schama explains how Viking raids contributed to the creation of England.

The slow process of becoming Anglo-Saxon Britain and the introduction of Christianity | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

The slow process of becoming Anglo-Saxon Britain and the introduction of Christianity | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 3'59''

The slow process that Roman Britannia shifted in...

Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion & Claudius’s successful invasion | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion & Claudius’s successful invasion | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 4'11''

Simon Schama discusses Julius Caesar’s attempted ...

Roman baths and culture | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Roman baths and culture | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'25''

Simon Schama visits Roman baths in Bath and discusses the Roman bath culture.

Fabricated speeches and Hadrian’s Wall | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Fabricated speeches and Hadrian’s Wall | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 3'32''

Simon Schama explains the history of Hadrian's Wall.

Queen Boudicca’s revenge | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Queen Boudicca’s revenge | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'07''

In 60AD Boudicca rose up in revolt.

An introduction to Iron Age Britain | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

An introduction to Iron Age Britain | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'03''

Simon Schama introduces life in Iron Age Britain.

How did the people of Skara Brae bury the dead? | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

How did the people of Skara Brae bury the dead? | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'08''

Simon Schama explains how the people of Skara Brae buried their dead.

A look inside a Neolithic home | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

A look inside a Neolithic home | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 2'17''

Simon Schama investigates a Neolithic home.

An introduction to Skara Brae | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

An introduction to Skara Brae | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

History | BBC Two | 2000 | 1'40''

Simon Schama visits the Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney.

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