#  @element Element [--] Element [--] posts on YouTube about element, history, engineering, secret the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCEG-GwqYxAXXkSd13lTte5Q/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +35% - [--] Month [-------] -9.30% - [--] Months [---------] -38% - [--] Year [---------] +5.20% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCEG-GwqYxAXXkSd13lTte5Q/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +9.50% - [--] Month [--] +40% - [--] Months [--] +29% - [--] Year [---] +161% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCEG-GwqYxAXXkSd13lTte5Q/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] no change - [--] Month [-------] +0.57% - [--] Months [-------] +6.60% - [--] Year [-------] +20% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCEG-GwqYxAXXkSd13lTte5Q/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [gaming](/list/gaming) [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) **Social topic influence** [element](/topic/element) #42, [history](/topic/history), [engineering](/topic/engineering) #1515, [secret](/topic/secret), [in the](/topic/in-the), [london](/topic/london) #3830, [design](/topic/design), [hidden](/topic/hidden), [rare](/topic/rare), [tech](/topic/tech) #1784 ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Inside Natures Giants Giant Squid The BAFTA award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet presents a special episode examining one of the biggest yet most mysterious animals on Earth the Giant Squid. In a special dissection laboratory in Wellington New Zealand the team uses a swimming pool to thaw the deep-sea giant before delving into its three hearts razor sharp beak tooth covered tentacles and bizarre reproductive system. To understand the anatomy of deep-sea alien that's never been observed in the wild Joy scuba dives with the Giant Pacific Octopus and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E9LNGvrGdX4) 2025-01-24T20:30Z 177K followers, 225.3K engagements "Telescopes Celestial Technology Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals the technological leaps forward that enabled the worlds largest optical telescope (by effective optical aperture) to be built. The Large Binocular Telescope sits on a mountain in Arizona over [----] metres above sea level. Equipped with two huge mirrors this giant pair of eyes stares up into the night sky. Capable of producing images of heavenly bodies with startling clarity the LBT focuses its mirrors on stars tens of millions of light years away from Earth. The documentary explores how this magnificent instrument was made" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EPGcfFOR1gg) 2025-07-11T19:41Z 177K followers, 206.4K engagements "Battle of Stalingrad Generals at War [----] As the Germans storm across the Soviet Union Hitler becomes obsessed with taking Stalingrad the city which bears the name of his arch-enemy Joseph Stalin. The German army is led by General Friedrich Paulus a meticulous war gamer. Facing him across the map table is Soviet General Vasily Chuikov a hardened fighter not afraid to get his hands dirty. Paulus is confident he will soon bring the city to its knees but the German army reduces Stalingrad to rubble so successfully that the ruined city actually works against them. It blocks their tanks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eg3tC93WBms) 2025-10-10T20:00Z 177K followers, 13.3K engagements "Britains Housing Crisis Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords With the rise of internet shopping Britains highstreets are facing downturn meaning many former commercial properties have been turned into private rental accommodation. In Harrow theres suspected overcrowded rooms located above a closed down pub. Its the job of council enforcement officers to ensure any new conversions on their patch are up to scratch. What will they find Across the UK two thirds of people have experienced problems with noisy neighbours in extreme cases leading to serios conflict. In Lancashire letting agents Paul and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FzWYteXKLDs) 2025-04-11T20:00Z 177K followers, 217.6K engagements "Letting Agents to the Rescue Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Eviction expert Paul helps an old friend evict a hoarder. In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma act on multiple complaints from neighbours about a racially abusive tenant. Elsewhere in Darwen letting agent Paul is approached by a new landlord. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JJojcGR8ckQ) 2024-06-21T16:53Z 177K followers, 413.7K engagements "Burj Khalifa Skyscraper Supremacy Big Bigger Biggest (Part 1) This super-skyscraper reaches nearly half a mile high into the clouds. Twice as tall as the Empire State Building it is the tallest man-made structure standing on the Earth. The 160-story tower boasts [--] elevators some capable of travelling over 20mph a super-reflective glass skin that could cover [--] football fields and a luxurious hotel designed by Giorgio Armani. Building this $1.5 billion superstructure consumed over half a million tons of concrete twenty acres of glass and enough steel to stretch a quarter of the way around the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QCfr7gS53kc) 2023-04-14T15:31Z 177K followers, 627.5K engagements "Maximum Occupancy Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL a Southampton landlord struggles to evict two drug taking squatters housing officers uncover appalling living conditions in Harrow a landlord in Port Talbot is pushed to the limit by her rent dodging tenant and a high court sheriff closes down a suspected subletting scam in Peckham. This series follows the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W6spI_lEcLs) 2025-06-27T19:40Z 177K followers, 192.5K engagements "DNA The Secret of Life (Episode 1) Trying to figure out the chemical structure of DNA was a race between two teams of scientists one in Britain one in California. This is the story of how they made history. An Emmy-winning documentary series tracing the epic journey of DNA. From the electrifying moment Watson and Crick proclaimed We have found the Secret of Life to the cutting-edge frontiers of genetic science. Across five riveting episodes it explores the double helix breakthrough the race to map the human genome and the ethical dilemmas of modern research. With vivid animations and intimate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1FUqUSNPeI) 2025-10-24T19:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Bridges Supersized Engineering Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals how seven landmark technological breakthroughs found in its predecessors enabled engineers to overcome extreme natural hurdles to build a bridge spanning more than a mile. It chronicles the progression from early structures to the massive [----] metre supersized suspension bridge. 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Materials Iron Bridge 09:35 Suspension Menai Bridge 16:14 Stronger Chains Niagara Falls Bridge 21:49 Building Underwater Brooklyn Bridge 30:24 Taller Towers Golden Gate Bridge 37:24 Wind Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 44:49" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=haDCWba4z_E) 2026-02-13T20:40Z 177K followers, 24.2K engagements "Glam Grime and Arrears Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In this episode a dawn raid uncovers a dangerous overcrowded slum property a couple in Manchester take on a rent dodging YouTube makeup guru a London landlord fights to reclaim his Hamstead home from an antisocial aggressive tenant and a drugs den is discovered in Essex. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwSDc1Fwx_U) 2025-06-06T19:59Z 177K followers, 132.6K engagements "Professional Freeloaders Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL a builders relationship with his nightmare tenant in Hyde has reached breaking point and hes owed more than 6K in rent. A private landlord who bought" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rlOyOLAQz4k) 2025-07-18T19:45Z 177K followers, 99.5K engagements "Welcome to London Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL housing enforcement officers in Harrow are on their way to one of the boroughs most prominent landmarks The Masons Arms which has ongoing issues with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7GSykBdPf-Q) 2025-09-12T20:00Z 177K followers, 142.1K engagements "Smells Scams and Subterfuge Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Lobster Lettings agents investigate a bad smell in at a property in Wigan after the emergency inspection turns sour the tenant stopped paying her rent. In Croydon theres a complicated case involving a subletting scam in which the landlord and tenants were victims. Eviction expert Paul Shamplina helps Londoner Juliette get her property back after she signed up with a real estate agent who sub-contracted it on to another company which handed the contract on to yet another leasing agent. Letting agent Paul Ainsworth Lord has had a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CwzrKenMBNE) 2024-07-26T16:29Z 177K followers, 344.5K engagements "The Real Great Escape Codename Tom Dick & Harry Archaeologists and veterans hunt for the tunnel the Germans never found and reveal the epic scale of the POWs underground exploits. On the 24th March [----] the most famous prisoner of war escape in history took place. It was immortalised in the classic film The Great Escape yet the real story of the mass breakout from Stalag Luft III is stranger than fiction it was an incredible operation involving hundreds of Allied prisoners digging three huge tunnels right under the noses of their German guards. But what started off as an adventure would end" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EEMW2svLTF8) 2022-01-28T21:07Z 177K followers, 1.4M engagements "HMO Hell Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords A landlord in Wembley North London needs help to evict an abusive and threatening tenant living in his house in multiple occupation. In Blackburn Lancashire a letting agent inspects a shared house in which an untidy tenant hasnt paid rent for [--] weeks only to find some unusual pets having a bath. Nearby a guarantor gets a surprise visit and bill as her son has done a runner and left an infestation behind. In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma are hoping a tenant who has taken advantage of his own father has left the property hes renting." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HBSIqsa_XxI) 2024-10-11T20:03Z 177K followers, 280.4K engagements "What Makes a Safe Safe The safe These timeless machines are some of the toughest around. How do 21st century safes keep thieves out and even protect your valuables from a raging house fire Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO science engineering inside parts revealed secret footage factory design build tested documentary mystery uncovered animation everyday fireproof bolt door steel lock combination skin precision challenge armoured hydraulic robotic construction welding metal tough burglar proof thief cgi element18 complex mechanism mechanical system handmade sophisticated code" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NiiWrwMFbow) 2025-02-28T20:42Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Oil Rigs Technological Innovation Big Bigger Biggest This documentary reveals the technological leaps forward that allowed the worlds deepest floating oil platform the Perdido spar in the Gulf of Mexico to be built. At a water depth of about [---] kilometres operated by the Shell Oil Company the platform is located in the Perdido fold belt which is a rich discovery of crude oil and natural gas. This floating factory is capable of drilling in any direction and in depths of up to [--] kilometres below the sea floor. At maximum production it processes [------] barrels of oil per day. The film explores" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RB4Wib-SLe0) 2023-10-13T19:44Z 177K followers, 1.8M engagements "Monsters of the Deep Mythical Beasts Did a real creature inspire the myth of the Kraken one of the greatest sea monsters of all time Hundreds of years ago our ancestors believed that a gigantic sea monster swam in the worlds oceans the mighty Kraken. This huge sea beast was said to devour men and sink ships that sailed too close. Investigator biologist Charles Paxton is on the hunt for this terrifying monster of the deep. Did a real sea creature like the giant squid inspire these tales of the Kraken and why do the descriptions of this monster vary so much The quest to find the Kraken explores" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YlJMRR8wlFk) 2024-04-19T20:55Z 177K followers, 434K engagements "Burn After Renting Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords English teacher Muhammad is owed over [----] in rent and legal fees by his tenant. Its been almost [--] months since he last received rent for his 3-bed house in Ilford causing him deep financial trouble. In desperation Muhammad asks eviction expert Paul Shamplina for help. In Northwest London theres been a fire at an unlicensed HMO a house in multiple occupation. Housing enforcement officers from Harrow council are on their way to investigate. Lawyer Chris Sharpe is on his way to serve squatters in Winsford Cheshire with an eviction notice. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dDbHXRM4t7M) 2025-04-25T20:00Z 177K followers, 92.5K engagements "Bear vs Shield Wall Testing the Saxon Scieldweall Formation of a shield wall is a military tactic that was common in many cultures in the age before early modern warfare. There were slight variations of the tactic by culture but in general a wall of shields" was formed by soldiers standing shoulder-to-shoulder holding their shields so that they would abut or overlap. Each soldier benefited from the protection of the shields of his neighbours and his own. Short clip from an episode of Instruments of Death documentary series investigating how military tactics and technology have helped shape" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwmX7GgGVSk) 2022-08-01T15:39Z 177K followers, 5.8M engagements "Nimitz Class Rise of the Aircraft Carrier Big Bigger Biggest The Nimitz class supercarriers are a class of ten nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the United States Navy. Rolling back the clock and winding down the scale we examine their evolution and history revealing landmark inventions that allowed these advanced warships to grow supersize 00:00 Introduction 02:39 Taking Off USS North Carolina 10:01 Landing HMS Ark Royal 16:47 Stopping USS Hornet 23:41 Defence USS Midway 28:38 Guidance USS Forrestal 38:23 Power USS Enterprise 44:33 Construction USS Nimitz Episode from the Big" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s9dtVYxh1sM) 2022-04-15T19:51Z 177K followers, 3.1M engagements "Legend of the Minotaur Mythical Beasts Shocking discoveries on the Greek island of Crete could shed new light on the Minotaur a ferocious half-man half-bull monster. The tale of the Minotaur is one of the most famous of all the Greek myths. This mutant half-man half-bull monster was said to live inside a fiendish labyrinth on the island of Crete and devour its young victims. What is the real-world inspiration behind this fantastical story Now evidence of human sacrifice and the skull of a huge extinct bull suggests that there may be more to this fable than we once thought. Could a clue to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KKwEt7roDzs) 2023-03-31T13:48Z 177K followers, 83.9K engagements "Battle of Kursk Generals at War [----] Germany and Russia clash near the Soviet city of Kursk as each vies for control of the Eastern Front. The Germans are led by field marshal Erich von Manstein an aristocratic master tactician. Facing him is the Red Armys Marshal Georgy Zhukov ruthless opinionated and dangerous to know. Hitler is convinced new super-weapons like the Tiger tank will win the fight and insists von Manstein hold off his attack until more arrive. Zhukov exploits the delay and orders his men to dig for victory. They create an elaborate network of defences to grind the enemy down" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZYrkMzGk9a4) 2025-09-05T20:00Z 177K followers, 48.1K engagements "Mega Dams Hydroelectric Evolution Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals the technological leaps forward that have allowed the worlds largest hydroelectric gravity dam the Three Gorges Dam in China to be built. The dam that harnesses the power of Chinas mighty Yangtze River is over [--] kilometres long towers over [--] storeys high and creates a reservoir [---] kilometres in length. The concrete superstructure has a generating capacity of [-----] megawatts of power enough to supply electricity to [--] million people. At its peak over [-----] men and women were working round the clock to make what was once" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I7fzJsMS8Bo) 2022-12-23T11:57Z 177K followers, 1.9M engagements "Tunnel Mastery Extreme Excavation Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing the technological leaps behind the worlds longest and deepest railway tunnel the Gotthard Base Tunnel. It stretches over [--] kilometres through the heart of the Swiss Alps. At a depth of [----] metres its deeper than any other tunnel on Earth providing a vital highspeed rail link between Zurich and Milan. We follow [----] workers and four gigantic tunnel boring machines working flat-out to excavate [--] million tonnes of mountain rock to complete the tunnel. This film explores how this structure was made possible through a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QkBpgWLoylo) 2024-12-27T19:44Z 177K followers, 186.8K engagements "Rent Gone Rogue Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords The Patels signed a guaranteed rent agreement with a dishonest letting agent who manages their property in Walthamstow East London but now there are rent payments overdue. In Wigan Lancashire theyve been complaints of rubbish from council so agents carry out an inspection of a filthy property. And in Blackburn Lancashire a landlord wants his flat back his tenant is uncontactable and thousands in arrears This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tg8v-Q32u_Y) 2024-07-12T20:02Z 177K followers, 907.5K engagements "The Bug Grandfather of the Tomahawk As it breaks out of the water the Tomahawk starts an amazing transformation. Four fins grow from its tail an air scoop drops down in front of them a pair of wings flip out like switchblades the missile jettisons the booster and it speeds away at 880km/h. Within seconds the Tomahawk has mutated from a rocket into an aircraft which is just how the cruise missile started out. In World War [--] artillery was the weapon of choice but the furthest a gun could shoot was 30km. Aeroplanes could reach deeper into enemy territory but they had one weakness. With no" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=15CaXNAMtAA) 2025-10-31T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Ten Years No Rent Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after a decade without rent a landlord in Sudbury tackles her difficult tenant. Her and her husband saw the chance to make some money and help someone in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8s4Wlv2-v0A) 2026-02-06T21:00Z 177K followers, 26.2K engagements "Debt Deceit and Despair Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after entrusting his house in Barking to a letting agent a landlord has been left over 5K out of pocket hes joined by eviction expert Paul Shamplina on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9XS4krCi4Lc) 2025-10-17T19:45Z 177K followers, 78K engagements "Norway World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Cutting through the magical beauty of Norway this train journey begins in the capital Oslo and takes us all the way to Bod inside the Arctic Circle with tales of trolls Nazis reindeer and Vikings along the way. Our first leg is the 548km Dovre Line (Trail of the Trolls) running from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim passing along the way Lillehammer and its medieval village and across the awe-inspiring Dovresell mountain plateau where trolls lurk deep in the forests. The train stops at the picturesque mountain village of Dombs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIv4l3UrvDA) 2025-10-03T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Drama at Dallas Palace Prince Andrews Unravelling Built from scratch post-Queens [----] wedding gift Sunninghill Park became Prince Andrew and Fergie's 30-room playground complete with a helicopter pad ensuite overload and vibes more nouveau riche than Buckingham chic. It was the first custom royal build since [----] and boy did it break the mold. Dubbed "Dallas Palace" for its glitzy sprawl and "Tesco Towers" for its supermarket chic the mansion courted scandal from blueprint to bulldozer. Inside: wild parties alleged affairs eyebrow-raising finances including a curious sale to a Kazakh" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J97R6MsqLvc) 2025-08-01T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Victims or Villains Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL Harrow council enforcement officers investigate a storage unit at the back of a laundrette thats been converted into a home but the building is too small" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LliVNAirQp8) 2025-08-15T20:00Z 177K followers, 94.3K engagements "Worlds Toughest Maximum Security Prisons Big Bigger Biggest (Part 1) Holding [----] of Americas most dangerous prisoners the North Branch Correctional Institution is one of the most secure prisons in the world. Over two thirds of the men at the prison have killed and most dream of escape. They are locked up in cells able to withstand bomb blasts and the prison is brimming with technology designed to keep them safe from each other. This film explores how the prison was made possible through a series of four historic engineering breakthroughs. We analyse the inner workings of four landmark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M881Px5izXM) 2023-06-16T20:29Z 177K followers, 2.7M engagements "The British Coach A Journey Through Time From the earliest charabancs (char--banc) that took people on day trips to the seaside through to the air-conditioned super coaches of the modern day this is the fascinating story of the UK's major coach operators their vehicles their passengers and their services. You'll discover how the motor coach has evolved since the turn of the century from the Great War charabanc to the super coaches travelling Britain's roads today. You'll learn about the independent express operators such as Greyhound Red and White and Ribble who joined together to form" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NMWbFAsvk2A) 2025-05-30T19:46Z 177K followers, 213.8K engagements "Demons From Hell Mythical Beasts What were demons and why did they terrify the people of medieval Europe Demons were insidious mythical beasts. Medieval people believed that these shapeshifting spirts could take any form and enter a human body to control its host. Experts investigate the disturbing ways that our ancestors tried to combat demons from exorcism to charms and even gruesome brain surgery. In Europe people thought that demons were fallen angels who were intent on corrupting humanity; hundreds of women were accused of conspiring with these demons and brutally executed as witches." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UBaoFU95maw) 2025-11-07T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Fit for a King John Lobb Bootmaker Lock & Co Hatters Visiting two of Britains oldest and finest businesses on St James's Street in London John Lobb Bootmaker that manufactures and retails a luxury brand of footwear and Lock & Co Hatters the world's oldest hat shop. Short clip from the By Royal Appointment" documentary that shines a light on the talented craftsmen and women who hold warrants as official suppliers to the Royal Family. Throughout history the Royal Familys clothes have been a source of fascination gossip and emulation. Nearly every aspect of their wardrobe is on public display" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WR6zxHR5bM4) 2022-07-29T10:08Z 177K followers, 16.3K engagements "Inside Natures Giants Leatherback Turtle The ING team uncover the evolutionary mystery of how turtles developed shells to protect themselves from some of the sharpest-toothed predators on the planet. The leatherback carcass is a two-meter-long male which died after its flipper was sliced off by a motorboat propeller. Veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg join the post-mortem to explore the inner workings of this ancient mariner. Episode from the BAFTA award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet to reveal the anatomy of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZAnaiqFGIDk) 2025-08-08T20:16Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_i2LOVuYgew) 2026-01-30T20:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Dragons Revered or Feared The dragon was the ultimate mythical super-beast. Some ancient civilisations saw the dragon as a symbol of evil while others revered them and welcomed their help. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/jtn9MXaaWnY Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO chinese china europe differences mythology myth saint george fire breathing monster noble ancient culture archaeology mythological ancestors creature weather fear legend medieval secrets features characteristics versus scales inscription winged element18 flying legendary slayer guardian saga story" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d5V7XVMYsGg) 2025-12-19T20:43Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "How Things Work Bicycle Pump The bike pump it looks simple but is a masterpiece of precision engineering packed with intricate components. So how does it inflate your tyres with high pressure air without blowing up in your face Inside this pump many precision built parts work together a flexible leather plunger traps air in the pumps body a brass spring loaded valve directs this air down a reinforced hose wrapped in a tough stainless steel braid and inside the chuck that attaches to the bicycle tyre synthetic seals ensure an airtight fit. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO machine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fX3ncQPqPy8) 2023-09-22T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Cruise Ships Ingenious Engineering Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing technological leaps that have allowed the worlds biggest cruise ships to be developed. When christened the [------] tonne Independence of the Seas was the biggest passenger ship in existence. This Freedom-class cruise liner cost [---] million dollars to build carrying passengers in unrivalled luxury and manned by a crew of [----] who occupy a vast behind-the-scenes world of control rooms kitchens and engine spaces. Longer than [--] jumbo jets and weighing more than [-----] family cars this gargantuan ship was made possible" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gXyLR9YZXdo) 2024-06-28T20:25Z 177K followers, 308.8K engagements "Mutiny Episode [--] When boats were made of wood men were made of steel Like Bligh's men they battle brutal storms and treacherous reefs braving the furnace of northern Australia's shark infested waters and the challenge of landing on remote tropical islands to hunt for vital supplies. 00:00 The Challenge 05:01 Day [--] 14:56 Day [--] 30:17 Day [--] 32:51 Day [--] 40:27 Day [--] The Series In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and endurance in naval history. After the legendary Mutiny on the Bounty of [----] Captain William Bligh and his" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jxDlNMwfj20) 2023-10-27T20:00Z 177K followers, 77.3K engagements "Women Fighters of Georgian London Forbidden History In this episode we explore the underground female bare knuckle prizefighting that took place in the squalors of Georgian London. We cover the historical context of how this came to be and tell the story of important places and people attributed to this topic. Cast List Lucy Inglis Eighteenth-century historian and author and curator of an award-winning blog about Georgian London. Mick Crumplin Former surgeon and expert on medical techniques used throughout history. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO pugilist candlelight female" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o0zKRs2OCZs) 2025-11-14T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "World's Fastest Train Fast Faster Fastest The French Train Grande Vitesse known as the TGV regularly reaches speeds exceeding [---] kilometres per hour. In special tests the train has been pushed to [-----] kilometres per hour making it the fastest on earth. This film explores how the TGV was made possible through a series of four historic engineering breakthroughs. We analyse the inner workings of four iconic trains including George Stephensons record-breaking Rocket and Japans revolutionary Bullet Train. Each features a major technological innovation that allowed engineers to build quicker" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=plMOhgAocDs) 2025-04-04T19:38Z 176K followers, 202.3K engagements "A Space Station Odyssey Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing the technological leaps forward that have enabled the worlds biggest space station the International Space Station to be built. The ISS orbits [---] miles above our heads hurtling around the Earth at [-----] miles an hour. It is one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Its crew performs vital experiments that will one day allow humans to live permanently in space. A test bed for future missions deeper into space the space station could enable future generations to journey throughout the Solar System or even live on Mars." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vG0ITLWb_hE) 2024-01-12T18:29Z 177K followers, 306.1K engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic David Gest British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Step inside the opulent London apartment of the late great David Gest flamboyant music mogul reality TV sensation and showbiz raconteur as he welcomes broadcasting icon Gloria Hunniford for a heartfelt cause: raising funds for children and adults with lower limb conditions. But this isnt just a charity appeal its a glittering celebration of a man whose life was a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vO0qUtjRKbY) 2025-09-26T19:55Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Wonders of the Waterways Radical Innovation The Bridgewater Canal is sometimes called England's first canal and its founder Francis Egerton 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is known as "The Canal Duke". The Bridgewater Canal is a 39-mile-long canal that runs from Runcorn to Leigh in northwest England. It was built to transport coal from the Duke's mines in Worsley to Manchester. The canal is a key link between the north and south canal networks and includes the Barton Swing Aqueduct which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. The canal was built by James Brindley a pioneer canal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ymYbN7GhSuU) 2026-01-09T20:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Dark Secrets of the Sphinx Mythical Beasts How did the sphinx become an evil monster and why has it survived for more than [----] years Thousands of years ago sphinxes were among the most popular mythical monsters of the ancient world. The Great Sphinx at Giza in Egypt is the most famous of them all but the origins of this strange mutant beast are shrouded in mystery. Why did the pharaohs depict themselves as mythical monsters with the body of a lion At Luxor archaeologists resurrect an entire army of sphinxes built to guard Egypts powerful god Amun-Ra. The Egyptians saw the sphinx as a living" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zBEhbHHx3nw) 2024-06-14T19:31Z 177K followers, 142.7K engagements "Spitfire vs Buzz Bomb Hitlers Secret Weapon In [----] an unknown flying object attacked London. Mysteriously it seemed to know exactly when it reached the city and just fell out of the sky. The German V-1 so-called Buzz Bomb was designed to terrorise Britain. While Londoners wondered what had hit them an American officer was busy finding out. Hap Arnold worked on the Kettering Bug the world's first cruise missile built [--] years earlier. Tangled wreckage harboured important clues on how this amazing weapon found its target. Hap Arnold collected pieces he could find and shipped them back to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0lKoS4Ds9d0) 2024-08-30T20:21Z 123K followers, [---] engagements "Penguins in Paradise VIP Rehab Penguins snowy birds that survive in some of the harshest environments known to man but not all of them live in a winter wonderland meet Africas only penguins. These bubbly birds are living on top of one of the busiest cities in South Africa Cape Town causing chaos wherever they roam but with their fragile species under threat their future is bleak. Meet the heroes whove stepped in to help this dedicated team are on hand 24/7 in Africas busiest emergency department for penguins. They rescue the weak and desperate rehab them with lots of TLC to get them back into" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3uwBIgjfdlI) 2025-03-14T21:00Z 149K followers, [---] engagements "Karnak Secret of Egypts Mega Temples Naked History The Egyptian site of Karnak was the largest religious complex in the ancient world. Constructed over three thousand five hundred years ago this giant labyrinth of temples and halls was a political and religious powerbase for the pharaohs. But what weird rituals went on behind its high walls Unearthing grisly human remains and using the latest technologies archaeologists are finally revealing the truth: how a jealous pharaoh destroyed the legacy of his own father how Karnaks largest hall was designed to house the gods themselves and how the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4uEeIXkXGL8) 2025-07-21T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Petra Lost City of the Desert Naked History Petra is an ancient and enigmatic city carved from the rock of Jordans desert. Hidden at the end of a winding chasm it is famous for its extraordinary beauty. But for decades it has baffled archaeologists. Who were the mysterious people that built it how did they found a civilisation in the arid desert and why did they suddenly disappear Now the latest laser-scanning techniques are resurrecting the lives of Petras forgotten people to reveal what happened to the greatest lost city of the ancient world. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5wjXqHsaZcI) 2025-09-15T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Never Lose Hope Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords English teacher Muhammad is owed over [----] in rent and legal fees by his tenant. Its almost [--] months since hes received any payment for his 3-bedroom house in Ilford causing him deep financial difficulty. Eviction expert Paul Shamplina is called in to help. Lawyer Chris Sharpe is on his way to serve squatters in Winsford with an eviction notice. Will it be peaceful and straightforward And in Darwen two of Paul Ainsworth-Lords antisocial tenants have been causing havoc with their neighbours. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6-OaSu3e1W0) 2024-12-20T20:53Z 165K followers, 217.2K engagements "Witches Can Water Know the Devils Maid Aye in those foregone centuries when mist clung heavy to the moors and reason walked with a halting step the hearts of men did quake at the thought of witches hid among them. 'Twas believed that the Devil marked his own and to smoke them out the folk devised cruel trials cloaked in righteousness. Chief among these was the swimming test wherein the accused oft a poor wretch or widow cast by fates ill favour was bound and cast into the water. If she sank the water had taken her in innocence; if she floated 'twas said the very earth did spurn her soul and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6kIfmacwbQA) 2025-06-20T19:23Z 161K followers, [---] engagements "Eviction Wars Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords With Britains sky-high rents more tenants on low incomes are being forced to live in an HMO a house of multiple occupation. But stranger living together under the same roof can be a recipe for confrontation. In Blackburn letting agents Paul and Sally are on their way to tackle complaints of antisocial behaviour in one of the shared homes they manage. Four out of five of Britains landlords own just one rental property and many of them rely on the income to support their retirement. In Lewisham Dale is on his way to court having begun eviction" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7AYaT_P8p7M) 2025-05-09T20:25Z 155K followers, 18.9K engagements "Valley of the Kings Tut's Buried Secret Naked History The tomb of Tutankhamun is unique in the Valley of the Kings and historians are desperate to understand why. For decades King Tuts tomb was a complete mystery: why was it built so small why was it so sparsely decorated compared to its neighbours and how did it escape the clutches of ancient grave robbers Using the latest technology teams of archaeologists are finally finding the answers. With rare access Unearthed proves why a sudden death a calamitous burial and an astonishing force of nature led to a minor king rising to become the most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8R0OQ2LWsXE) 2025-07-07T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Superdomes Extreme Engineering Big Bigger Biggest This documentary reveals the technological leaps forward that have allowed some of the worlds largest domes to be built. The Oita Stadium in Japan has a colossal roof spanning a mighty [---] metres. A steel Teflon and titanium structure over [---] metres across and [--] metres high the Oitas roof covers a sports stadium big enough to seat [--] thousand spectators. At the flick of a switch its seats retract to reveal a running track and its roof opens and closes like a giant eye. The film explores how this building was made possible through a series of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8T4tN28qfkk) 2022-02-18T14:20Z 168K followers, 756.3K engagements "Murder of the Romanovs (Extra) Forbidden History Bonus Episode: King George V Betrayer of the Romanovs In this episode of Forbidden Fruit we take a deep dive into the Romanovs relationship to the British Royal Family and explore the question Could Tsar Nicholas and his family have been saved by his cousin King George V Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO tragic bolsheviks communist empowered question debate european royalty monarchy abdicate wilhelm world war exile asylum abandoned britain autocratic rule authority revolution democrats elections transition petrograd soviet council" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8d9hGJaesjI) 2025-09-22T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Egyptology Khafres Shadow Only a god could harness the power of a lion by merging themselves with this animal the pharaohs wanted to proclaim their divine status. Pharaohs would represent themselves as having heads or different parts of animals. But there's a mystery most Egyptian hybrid beasts have animal heads and human bodies why is the Sphinx the other way around [----] years ago in the shadow of the pyramids workers ripped thousands of tonnes of rock from the ground to carve out a colossal creature. It had a human head that towered [--] metres high and had lion's claws that stretched more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8o7oki560h4) 2024-11-22T22:23Z 136K followers, [---] engagements "Lost World of the Colosseum Blood and Empire Naked History The Colosseum is the greatest icon of the worlds most powerful Empire. It was an arena of death and glory and the source of epic legends. Now archaeologists are using new techniques to solve ancient mysteries about this spectacular ruin. Why was it built here And why did it collapse With unique access to the only Gladiator bones ever discovered we reveal astonishing new evidence of how they lived and died. The Colosseums most incredible legend of naval battles held inside its walls are uncovered and clues within the walls of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AstHTpCoudE) 2025-09-08T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Secret History of the Sphinx Naked History New investigations are slowly uncovering the secret history of the worlds most iconic monument. The Sphinx has mystified historians for generations but an extraordinary new investigation is about to reveal which pharaoh the Sphinx was built for. Forensic work at the nearby Sphinx temples has uncovered an astonishing religious connection to the Sun. Was the Sphinx part of an elaborate machine to resurrect the Pharaoh in the afterlife Digging deep below the desert sand scientists find that the Sphinx once gazed over a vast artificial lake. Half carved" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bkx4A9jt1Vc) 2025-07-14T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Viking City of the Dead Naked History The Vikings are as famous as marauding pirates but why did they also build monumental fortresses Archaeologists are investigating the great ring fort at Trelleborg in Denmark built at the end of the Viking Age. This huge circular structure lay hidden for more than a thousand years beneath the frozen soil of Denmark. Now new discoveries across the Viking world are revealing more about the story of Harold Bluetooth the great king who united Viking people and what brought the Vikings reign of terror to an end. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVr8mUss2x8) 2025-09-29T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Ghosts of Stonehenge Naked History Stonehenge is the ancient worlds most famous and mysterious monument. Its origins and purpose have puzzled historians for centuries. Why was this extraordinary monument built on a seemingly ordinary plain Who visited the stones And what did they do there Now using laser scanning carbon dating and forensic technologies archaeologists are finally piecing together the full story of the stones. The result is a tale of ancient magic and arcane ritual acts of remembrance and brutal murder that reveals Stonehenge was more famous and more ancient than anyone ever" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DRs8miXnjzc) 2025-08-11T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Armed and Disciplined Roman Military Equipment As the Roman legions assembled at Watling Street in AD [--] their discipline and readiness were reflected in every polished piece of their gear. Each soldier wore the iconic lorica segmentata a segmented iron cuirass that gleamed in the sun its overlapping plates offering protection without sacrificing mobility. Over their shoulders hung red woollen cloaks practical against Britains damp chill but also a stark reminder of Roman dominance. Their helmets crowned with protective cheek guards and embossed with ornate designs bore the scars of countless" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eh0B9DsnfVg) 2025-01-31T21:16Z 145K followers, [---] engagements "Machu Picchu The Inca Enigma Naked History Machu Picchu in Peru the famous lost city of the Incas. Archaeologists discovered this mountaintop city one hundred years ago but its purpose remains a hotly debated mystery. Was it a religious observatory or a holiday retreat for the emperor Could religious carvings and gruesomely deformed skeletons found in the city hold a crucial clue as to why this city was built A newly uncovered network of roads places Machu Picchu as a strategic outpost for the Inca Emperor Pachacuti but mysterious rock art suggests the sites origins may be far older." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FA2c6mF0IfQ) 2025-08-25T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "The Terracotta Army Phantoms of Qin Naked History The Terracotta Army in Xian China is perhaps the greatest archaeological discovery in the last [--] years but it remains shrouded in mystery. Historians reconstruct the shattered remains of the warriors and reveal the dark secrets of a super-tomb built at the birth of China. The discovery of real weapons and bizarre stone-plated armour amongst the statues reveals the supernatural enemy the army was designed to face. The discovery of dismembered skeletons thrown into the pits hint at the violent struggle for power that followed the death of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GP3YhZ_CMDs) 2025-09-01T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Skywheel Chronicles Reinventing the Wheel Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing the technological leaps forward that enabled Asias largest observation wheel the Singapore Flyer to be built. When it first opened [----] the Singapore Flyer was the tallest skywheel on Earth rising [---] metres into the sky. It can whisk [----] passengers around hourly to see a stunning [--] kilometre panorama of three different countries below. This film explores five landmark observation wheels including the original Ferris Wheel and London Eye that each feature a major technological innovation that contributed to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IEWr9gdXJFI) 2024-03-15T21:00Z 162K followers, 57.7K engagements "Birkhall The Crowns Hidden Sanctuary What was once the Queen Mothers nostalgic country haven becomes a deeply personal sanctuary for Charles and Camilla. From antique clocks ticking in perfect harmony to Middle Eastern rugs woven into British tradition Birkhall is revived with reverence and love. Its where romance bloomed a proposal unfolded and where they found solace during the COVID pandemic. Behind closed doors and towering firs this is not just a royal residence it's a heartfelt escape a place steeped in history sweet gestures and quiet resilience. Get a rare glimpse into their world:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J0qxqPEWJB8) 2025-09-19T19:54Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Cruise Missile Technology Machines of War How did the cruise missile become the ultimate surgical attack weapon This film tracks the flight of a Tomahawk cruise missile on an attack mission. At every key stage of its journey launch flight targeting impact we uncover the roots of the technology that make this missile the awe-inspiring weapon it is today. 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Booster 11:55 Transformation 24:24 Navigation 31:06 Stealth 34:41 Targeting 42:16 Warhead First episode of documentary series about the evolution of three cornerstones of the modern military the machine gun the tank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JN92YOJcBrk) 2024-09-27T19:00Z 161K followers, 731.8K engagements "Built Different The Leatherback Sea Turtle There are few more prehistoric looking creatures swimming in the ocean than the sea turtle. It has a head like a dinosaur a beak like a parrot and looks like a tortoise with flippers. Many animals survive as predators relying on sharp teeth and claws to catch their prey but turtles and tortoises have a different approach. Theyve evolved natures ultimate defence strategy an armour-plated shell that has kept them safe for over [---] million years. Clip from the award-winning Inside Natures Giants documentary series that gets under the skin of the largest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LNNJpXjxOyo) 2025-06-13T20:02Z 161K followers, [---] engagements "Breaking the Ice Oil Tanker Docking Sequence The sea around Varandey is so shallow that big tankers cant come into to dock so the Russians pump oil [--] kilometres through a pipeline to a gigantic filling station in the middle of the Arctic ice Weighing in at over [--] thousand tonnes the Russian oil tanker Timofey Guzhenko is the largest icebreaking ship to operate in the Arctic Ocean. Can this behemoth of a ship dock at the oil terminal despite the massive moving ice sheet Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NCKvCaVlKDc) 2024-08-16T20:27Z 133K followers, 55.6K engagements "Canals Construction Megaprojects Big Bigger Biggest With over [---] million tons of cargo passing along its length every year the Panama Canal is the biggest canal in the Americas. The 5-billion-dollar infrastructure expansion project completed in [----] doubled the waterways capacity giving a new lease of life to this vital transport artery. Its construction relied on a series of great leaps in technology. In this film we explore the key historic canals that made each engineering breakthrough. Using computer generated animation we reveal the incredible stories behind Frances Briare Canal the UKs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O77Dnglam2M) 2025-02-07T20:34Z 167K followers, 369.9K engagements "Krasnoyarsk Dam Russian Ship Lift Innovation Back in [----] the Grand Coulee Dam showed how dams could deal with the abrasive power of floodwater. However to build a dam across the mighty Yenisey River in Russia engineers had to find a way to stop the water while keeping the ships moving. In the 1960s the Soviet Union wanted to upscale its industrial power so they planned a series of gigantic dams. One of the first the Krasnoyarsk Dam in Siberia would stretch a whole kilometre across the river Yenisey and generate [----] megawatts of power. But this river was also the main shipping route into" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ORFElULn9jw) 2023-03-03T14:52Z 133K followers, 10.9K engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic Syd Little British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Jennie Bond invites English comedian Syd Little to sell his belongings before a Staffordshire auction crowd. He hopes to raise at least [---] in aid of an Alzheimer's charity but ends up making more than double his target in a heart-warming sale. Little was the straight man in the famous comedy double act Little and Large with Eddie Large. Subscribe to Element 18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PQsVWAAVNJM) 2024-09-06T19:00Z 133K followers, [---] engagements "Way of the Tank Machines of War How did the tank become the quintessential armoured war machine This film traces the engineering origins of this iconic battle vehicle and examines the innovations in mobility firepower and armour that have made the tank the must-have item for any modern army. Featuring famous tanks such as the British Mark IV French Renault FT Soviet T-34 German Tiger and the American M1A2 Abrams. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Continuous Track Evolution 09:26 Suspension and Handling 12:27 Thermal Imaging and Laser Rangefinder 16:06 Trial and Error Targeting 21:39 Gun Turret" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QboyUnEGVW0) 2024-10-18T18:38Z 169K followers, 71.1K engagements "Taj Mahal Palace of Secrets Naked History The Taj Mahal is famous as the worlds most beautiful building but could this Indian ode to love hide dark secrets The grieving Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famously built the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his dead wife but new investigations are writing a surprising story of power and betrayal. Is the layout of the mausoleum and its gardens a carefully concealed proclamation of religious beliefs A team of top architects attempt to solve the riddle of the Tajs towering dome and could a newly discovered flaw at the heart of Taj finally explain its impossible" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sl0HpJ1KjBg) 2025-08-18T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Argonon The World Watches Element [--] is the official YouTube Channel for the Argonon Group. All content is fully owned and controlled by the Argonon Group which consists of the following television production companies Bandicoot Britespark Films Leopard Pictures Leopard USA Like A Shot Nemorin Rose Rock Studio Leo and Windfall Films. For more information please visit https://argonon.com Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T2V8maeQ0Jg) 2022-11-23T21:20Z 165K followers, [----] engagements "Whats Inside an Escalator Have you ever wondered whats inside the machines you use so often in your daily life How does an escalator haul hundreds of people up a slope as steep as mount Fuji How does a leaf blower generate hurricane-force winds And how come the tape measure crams sixteen feet of steel into your pocket Using ultra-realistic computer-generated animation this episode explodes open everyday machines into their individual parts to reveal their secret workings. Combined with stunning footage from the factories where these objects are designed built and tested this compelling" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TAhGmUtXreo) 2025-07-25T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Iconic Aircraft Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Up until February [----] RAF Bomber Command strategy had been to try and hit specific military or industrial targets munitions factories naval installations and the like. To be truthful they hadnt been very successful only about [--] in [--] aircraft managed to drop its bombs within [--] miles of its target. The cost in men and machines had been too high and something had to change. The change came with the order to area bomb civilian targets. Having seen the devastating effects of fire during the Blitz the RAF began to drop mainly incendiary bombs on Germanys" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TS1bzD6uKYM) 2023-12-01T20:58Z 89.7K followers, [---] engagements "CIA Mind Control: Declassified Forbidden History In this episode we explore the CIA mind control experiments of the 1950s specifically the top secret program MK Ultra who utilised LSD. We'll recount various chilling experiments and explore the mysterious death of one of their top scientists. Cast List Peggy Brunache Historian archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow. Lindsay Moran Author and former CIA operative. Dominic Selwood Historian barrister bestselling author novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent The Spectator and The Daily" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=USecSo8t0vo) 2025-07-04T19:30Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Size Matters Telescope Engineering Back in [----] Newtons reflector telescope enabled astronomers to get their first clear view of our solar system. But to see deeper into space engineers building the 183cm Parsons telescope (Leviathan of Parsonstown) in Ireland must learn how to make bigger mirrors. The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) uses two huge mirrors each measuring 840cm in diameter making it the worlds largest optical telescope (by effective optical aperture). Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UXP177XrKQ4) 2025-05-16T21:07Z 155K followers, [---] engagements "Giant Mythology and Gigantism The tale of how Finn McCool and Benandonner created the Giants Causeway may only be a myth but is there more to old legends of Irish giants than meets the eye Could it be because real life giants once walked among us Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/dyF4Fg_enVU Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UeHSk4EZ8KM) 2024-11-01T21:38Z 134K followers, [---] engagements "Machine Gun Evolution Machines of War How did the machine gun become the most versatile weapon on the battlefield One modern machine gun could easily out-fire an entire 19th century army regiment. This is how it evolved from the Victorian weapon that could chop down a tree to the iconic GAU-8 Avenger one of the largest and most powerful machine guns in service. Featuring famous weapons such as the Gatling gun M2 Browning Maxim gun Vikers gun Thompson submachine gun M14 battle rifle and M16 assault rifle. 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Gatling Gun 10:02 Ma Deuce and Maxim Gun 13:37 Vikers Gun 23:23" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ViMn5DzM3ao) 2024-11-08T21:31Z 145K followers, 65.5K engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic Esther Rantzen British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. The English journalist television presenter and activist raises funds for a cause close to her heart. Lorne Spicer and valuer Paul Hayes look through her mementoes for likely auction lots and have high hopes for the sale of an 18th Century accounts ledger from the household of Queen Caroline. Esther Rantzen is best known for creating and hosting the long-running BBC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WnLEAbN8sKE) 2025-04-18T19:14Z 153K followers, [---] engagements "Jungle Vampires Bloodthirsty Hitchhikers of Borneo The minute you set foot in the jungle youre besieged by things that want to eat you from the top predator to the tallest trees everything is on the menu and that includes us. Tiger leeches are parasites. Its hard to imagine theyre useful but nightmarish creatures like these hold the jungle in balance. Clip from the award-winning Inside Natures Giants documentary series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet returns to reveal the anatomy of some of nature's most successful predators Watch the complete Jungle episode here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YlJRR5HsBOE) 2025-03-21T20:40Z 150K followers, [---] engagements "Beryl Alpha Extreme Engineering vs Savage Sea Back in [----] Grand Isle stood tall and deep thanks top its firm foundations but the search for untapped resources took oil companies into evermore hostile waters. For the [---] metre Beryl Alpha to survive the ravages of the North Sea the platform would have to be made of sterner stuff than steel. When engineers want to build an oil rig in the Beryl field off the British coast they must find a way to protect it from the violent North Sea. Its foul weather and killer waves are a huge problem for oil platform engineers as their traditional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aS_SGja2kig) 2023-12-29T16:20Z 133K followers, [----] engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic Sophie Grigson British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Food writer and chef Sophie Grigson invited Angela Rippon and the Cash in the Celebrity Attic team to her home in Oxfordshire. She wants to sell some of her much-loved collectables to raise money for her favourite charity but will her items bring home the bacon in the saleroom Sophie Grigson is an English cookery writer and celebrity chef whose vibrant career blends a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bQ3ZnoTUR7Q) 2025-08-29T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Squattergeddon Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords A landlord in Hamstead one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in London has rented out his property without a problem for [--] years. All that changed with his latest antisocial and aggressive tenant who refuses to pay rent. In the heart of Liverpool two Ghanaian ministers leased an empty 18th century church to launch a ministry and community centre. After squatters took over the building they called in eviction lawyer Chris Sharpe to help with the unusual case. Letting agent Paul Ainsworth-Lords manages over [---] properties in Darwen on behalf" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c0026orgSW8) 2025-01-17T20:22Z 169K followers, 144.2K engagements "Angkor Wat Lost Temple of the Jungle Naked History Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the worlds largest temple but why did the Khmer civilization build this enormous Hindu shrine in the middle of the jungle Laser technology reveals the astonishing truth: Angkor Wat was the centre of a long-lost megacity and the beating heart of a mighty empire. Archaeologists hack through the jungle to reveal this sprawling metropolis and unearth how it thrived on the trade of rare iron. Blowing the temple apart exposes how water was the key to its success and how its secret true purpose may have been as a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cr5HE3a0Bog) 2025-07-28T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Mystery of the Pyramid Serpent Mythical Beasts Investigators explore a mysterious pyramid in Mexico to discover the secrets of the fearsome Feathered Serpent. The Feathered Serpent was a terrifying beast. Why did the people of Mesoamerica live in fear of this half snake half bird creature and worship it as a god Investigators at the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mexico uncover the shocking story of this strange hybrid beast. They explore the secrets of a huge temple covered in ferocious carvings of the mysterious god. What did the ancient Mesoamericans see in nature that made them believe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gyJpXsi9Ga8) 2023-09-15T17:25Z 134K followers, 38K engagements "Stirling Hunt for King Arthurs Castle Naked History Stirling Castle in Scotland one of Europes most celebrated forts and the legendary home of King Arthurs round table. Scotlands great kings claimed to be descended from Arthur but why Historians follow the trail to France where they uncover how Arthur was used as a political weapon in Scotlands bloody wars of independence. The gruesome discovery of a shattered skeleton inside the castle challenges the popular accounts of Stirlings most famous battle immortalized in the movie Braveheart. And could strange melted stones uncovered close to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhll8OOnw4s) 2025-08-04T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Battle of Watling Street Queen Boudica's Revolt Instruments of Death (Part 1) In AD [--] the rolling hills near Watling Street bore witness to a clash of empires and a desperate bid for freedom. The fearless Boudica queen of the Iceni led a massive rebellion against Roman oppression her fiery resolve mirrored by an army of tens of thousands. Opposing her was Gaius Suetonius Paulinus a seasoned Roman general commanding a vastly outnumbered force. Suetonius chose his ground wisely positioning his men in a narrow gorge flanked by dense woods forcing the Britons into a bottleneck. As Boudicas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=joWAn5EOdXo) 2025-03-07T20:43Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Science Slayed the Dragons Mythical Beasts The dragon was the ultimate mythical beast why did so many civilisations believe in this terrifying fire breathing monster From Scandinavia to China stories of dragons appear across the globe. Some ancient civilisations saw the dragon as a symbol of evil others revered them and welcomed their help. But why does the dragon appear in so many different cultures Science and archaeology are starting to shed new light on the truth behind this mythological super-beast. The discovery of prehistoric dinosaur bones may have convinced our ancestors that these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jtn9MXaaWnY) 2024-07-19T18:53Z 161K followers, 30.7K engagements "The Murder Trial Can you prove murder without a body After three years of negotiation the Scottish High Court gave permission for this extraordinary and unique access to film the case of a man accused of murdering his wife. Her body has never been found there is no weapon no crime scene and her husband appears to have a cast iron alibi for the day she disappeared. For the first time in British history remotely operated cameras were placed inside a British criminal court to capture a murder trial in its entirety for this feature-length documentary. Recorded over six weeks this film shows the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mXv45UDSQso) 2025-05-23T19:48Z 165K followers, 195.1K engagements "Vampire Serial Killer The Blood Countess The vampire is one of the most terrifying mythological monsters of all time but the romantic vampire of modern fiction is very different to the horrible undead creature our ancestors believed in. Countess Elizabeth Bthory of Ecsed aka The Blood Countess was a Hungarian noblewoman and alleged serial killer. Bthory and her servants were accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women from [----] to [----]. She and her servants were put on trial and convicted the servants were executed and Bthory was imprisoned within achtice Castle until her" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mk_PFrkw2Rk) 2025-01-03T20:58Z 141K followers, [---] engagements "Lost Pyramids of Peru Naked History For [----] years the incredible Pyramids of Caral lay buried beneath Perus desert sands. Today their discovery has forced archaeologists to rethink the history of civilization in the Americas. Theyve unearthed a lost culture unlike any other a society based on trade that apparently grew in peace not through conquest. A people guided by religious rituals skilled in engineering and architecture who battled earthquakes floods and drought to build their monumental city. How did these people survive in this inhospitable landscape And could they really be the very" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwoyTEzwEIk) 2025-09-29T00:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Hidden Hotel South Africas Most Unexpected Safari In the forests above Cape Provinces Walker Bay lies a hidden safari lodge with a difference where the star attractions are not animals but trees and wildflowers. A secret multi-award-winning hotel retreat that stands within [----] hectares of pristine wilderness nestled between the Gansbaai coastline and Kleinrivier Mountains this is the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qAAgZSB65wY) 2025-05-02T19:52Z 154K followers, [---] engagements "Grand Theft Homestead Moving Huge Historic Homes Two teams of building movers race against time to relocate two huge historic homes. In St Louis Missouri we follow John Matyiko of Expert House Movers relocate an entire farm complex of historic structures including a 500-tonne stone farmhouse for Rose Heets family who are being forced off their land to make way for a shopping complex. Can the team move and save the whole farmstead before the developers move in In New Glasgow Nova Scotia we follow father and son move team Phil and Jason Leil slice and dice a huge period home into four pieces to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ql46eC_RHrE) 2024-02-02T22:14Z 134K followers, [----] engagements "The Lost Tomb of Egypts Last Warrior King Deep beneath the scorched sands of Thebes carved into the bones of the mountain lies a necropolis of kings over sixty tombs etched into the Valley of the Kings each a portal to eternity. At its heart rests the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun whose golden mask became the icon of ancient Egypt. But just a hundred feet away hidden in shadow and silence lies our destination tomb KV11. This is the unexcavated burial chamber of Ramesses III Egypts last great warrior king. His reign etched in hieroglyphs spanned [--] tumultuous years marked by monumental" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rybATc2JqXk) 2025-08-22T20:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Norse Legends rvar-Oddr Saga and the Krakens Lair This mythical sea monster struck fear into the hearts of sailors for centuries. The giant squid is no longer the prime suspect so what inspired these tales To find out we track the myth back to its ancient roots in Scandinavia and what was so special about these seas that they were considered the Krakens lair. The first description of the beast comes from the ancient people that made this area their home the Norse. The rvar-Oddr saga is a Norse tale of revenge from the 13th century that contains the earliest Scandinavian reference to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s0VJzV_EOJc) 2024-09-20T19:00Z 133K followers, [---] engagements "Statue of Liberty Hidden Secrets Naked History The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world. But what do we really know about this enigmatic lady Today investigators are on a quest to uncover the Statues secret identity; was she inspired by the Colossus of Rhodes in Greece Well explore the amazing engineering hidden beneath her copper robes. Archaeological discoveries in the ground beneath her feet provide a unique insight into the history of North America; and using a facial recognition expert we try to answer the immortal question; whose face is on the statue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-UErKMji6gE) 2025-11-24T01:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Warehouse Wonderland Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Letting agents Karen and Gemma investigate claims of vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a property they manage in Wigan but they learn the tenant has abandoned the property. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom Blackburn semi to drug addicts in a Blackpool bedsit to [--] migrants squeezed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0kiuvT3iLmo) 2024-06-07T19:46Z 174K followers, 363.3K engagements "Submarines Extreme Technology Big Bigger Biggest At [---] metres long the USS Pennsylvania is the biggest submarine in the US Navy. It can dive deeper than a thousand feet sail for [--] years without refuelling and remain submerged for up to [--] months. The vessel carries a crew of [---] men and a deadly nuclear arsenal. The film investigates how this submarine was made possible through a series of six historic engineering breakthroughs. We explore the inner workings of six landmark submarines including the tiny Turtle and colossal German U-Boats. Each features a major technological innovation that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Esapb0gT3w) 2022-06-17T19:31Z 175K followers, 15.5M engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic Virginia Ironside British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Angela Rippon and the team help British journalist author and agony aunt Virginia Ironside raise cash for a charity which helps orphans around the world. Ironside writes a column "Dilemmas" for The Independent an agony column for the Idler and a monthly column for The Oldie. Her first book Chelsea Bird was published when she was [--]. Subscribe to Element 18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4jD5sH59k98) 2025-02-14T20:30Z 147K followers, [---] engagements "Wigans Worst Hoarder Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma have no idea that a routine inspection is about to turn into one of the worst hoarding cases. Charlotte a mother of two small children is refusing to pay rent because of the poor condition her flat is in. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom Blackburn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=772aen0G6yk) 2024-05-24T17:00Z 176K followers, 545.6K engagements "Masters of Disguise Cephalopod Camouflage Cephalopods like octopuses squid and cuttlefish are masters of disguise thanks to their specialised skin cells called chromatophores. These pigment-filled sacs expand and contract to produce a stunning array of colours and patterns almost instantaneously. This ability evolved as a survival strategy helping cephalopods evade predators ambush prey and communicate with one another. Their remarkable neural control over chromatophores combined with reflective cells (iridophores and leucophores) allows them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7lDpYw-amnA) 2025-11-28T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Mutiny Episode [--] Trapped together on a tiny boat with no wind rotting food and a nasty case of cabin fever. Will their hunger and frustration end in a mutiny 00:00 The Challenge 01:47 The Journey so Far 03:07 Vanuatu Experience 06:28 Trouble in Paradise 09:26 Goodbye Ni-Vanuatu 11:25 Destination Restoration Island 14:39 Day [--] the Coral Sea 18:11 Master's Mate 19:46 Smooth Sailing 23:07 Rotten Supplies Sinking Morale 27:06 Celestial Navigation 30:44 Day [--] Sweet and Sour 33:50 Cravings and Cabin Fever 36:31 Day [--] Shark and Osprey Reef 41:07 Day [--] Final Straw 45:44 The Labyrinth The Series" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7r85tavZljE) 2023-11-24T21:00Z 174K followers, 24K engagements "Pompeii's Doomsday Mummies Naked History Destroyed by an eruption from Vesuvius in AD [--] and buried beneath rock and ash the doomed Roman city of Pompeii is one of the greatest treasures of the classical world. One third of the city has remained untouched ever since its discovery. Now archaeologists are finally digging inside this mysterious sector. New discoveries reveal the horror of the cataclysm that wiped out this metropolis. Can archaeologists answer some of Pompeiis most enduring mysteries: who founded this city and why did they build it in the blast zone of mainland Europes most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9HvqbjFqE3g) 2025-11-24T02:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Pest Control Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma inspect a two-bed property they manage where the tenant is due to move out but has unpaid rent. Some unusual wiring sparks suspicion Harrow household enforcement officer Sheetal is carrying out a series of surprise inspections. Shes on the lookout for overcrowding and dangerous living conditions. She discovers a frustrated single mother of three has been living with rats bed bugs and damp. Her landlord believes the problem comes from upstairs but the landlord upstairs is not allowing them access. In Darwen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AO0ylZlEHDw) 2024-08-09T19:00Z 171K followers, 266.6K engagements "Building the Eiffel Tower in [--] Minute The Eiffel Tower aka the Iron Lady is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the iconic monument. Short clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence. Watch the complete Tower documentary here https://youtu.be/_AfPJHUVKEE Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO #shorts #eiffeltower #extreme #engineering #paris #design" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AUY2RNsRyj0) 2022-07-25T10:32Z 174K followers, 29.8K engagements "Science Fix Tank Tech Optical rangefinder technology high-powered high-velocity tank guns turret gyroscope stabilisation and high explosive squash head ammo Clip from the Machines of War documentary series about the evolution of three cornerstones of the modern military the machine gun the tank and the cruise missile. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/QboyUnEGVW0 Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO armoured battle gunner telescope aiming firing british mark iv royal navy range finding world war trigonometry image lens german tiger recoil trial error targeting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FjqNyFO4fa0) 2025-12-05T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Squatter Showdown Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Eviction lawyer Chris is called to Bristol to help 81-year-old ex-army officer Jonathan evict a group of squatters. Eviction expert Paul helps Allen gain possession of his flat which he bought as a buy-to-let. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom Blackburn semi to drug addicts in a Blackpool" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Foa2eG70ew4) 2024-09-13T19:00Z 174K followers, 210.4K engagements "Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KO5x9cwLXvM) 2026-01-23T20:28Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Vampire Origins Mythical Beasts Could the discovery of brutally impaled corpses in Eastern Europe shed light on the origins of the vampire myths The vampire is one of the most terrifying mythological monsters of all time but the romantic vampire of modern fiction is very different to the horrible undead creature our ancestors believed in. In Bulgaria archaeologists excavate a graveyard where they find a skeleton that has been brutally impaled with an iron stake. Why did people here believe that the dead were rising from the grave What did they see that convinced them that blood-sucking" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MbZv8Kw2MOE) 2025-02-21T20:45Z 147K followers, [----] engagements "Mutiny Episode [--] Pressures of hunger and the intensity of life on such a small boat start set in. A mutiny threatens to break out on the boat. 00:00 The Challenge 02:07 Yadua Island in Fiji 07:24 Water Brimstone and Tinderbox 11:08 Day [--] Time to Step Up 13:36 Fiji to Vanuatu Full of Wants 17:38 Day [--] Fishing 20:15 Joyful Tidings 22:50 Day [--] 27:31 Day [--] Welcome to Gaua 30:54 Kava Ritual 32:16 Day [--] Hunting 36:12 Stress Vote 38:43 Day [--] Trouble in Paradise The Series In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O8ar7NlVGSw) 2023-11-03T21:00Z 174K followers, 26.7K engagements "Rent Wars Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Lancashire letting agent Paul Ainsworth-Lord manages [---] properties on behalf of private landlords. Unemployment here is above the national average and many tenants are on the breadline or struggling with a range of social problems. Paul is on the way to a 2-bed terrace chasing up a tenant who hasnt paid rent for [--] months and owes [----]. Nearly half of Britains buy-to-let landlords rent out just one property so if the money stops it can have a huge effect on their income. Retired shopkeeper Jack lets out a 1-bed flat in his native Fleetwood but" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R5FoyIrw4Zo) 2025-03-28T21:28Z 175K followers, 74.9K engagements "Rent Free Royalty Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Stockton-on-Tees eviction expert Paul Shamplina is working on a case where the landlord is owed an astronomical [-----] in rent. Angry tenants report a leak at one of Paul Ainsworth-Lords properties in Darwen claiming it to be uninhabitable. In Brighton eviction lawyer Chris Sharpe has a squatter case on his hands where the landlord purchased the property with plans to develop it into flats but squatters moved in. John Bartram is carrying out routine inspections on some of the properties he manages in Blackpool. In Darwen a tenant on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VD-Om3E_3_A) 2024-12-06T20:00Z 176K followers, 593K engagements "Mutiny Episode [--] As their adventure continues the men deal with sharks crocodiles and giant centipedes but there's nothing more dangerous than Australia's searing heat. 00:00 The Challenge 01:47 Journey to the Great Barrier Reef 03:11 Day [--] Starving and Delirious 07:18 Day [--] Enter the Labyrinth 12:12 Day [--] Respite 15:05 Restoration Island 18:31 Anxious to Eat 21:39 Day [--] Fishing and Foraging 27:01 Day [--] Goodbye Dave 30:13 Discontent at Sunday Island 33:37 Day [--] Heat and Dehydration 37:57 Inhospitable Albany Island 41:34 Day [--] Waterless The Series In a unique experiment we challenge" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YrUPTzTy4pQ) 2023-12-08T21:00Z 174K followers, 22K engagements "Behold : The Original Spotify The music box a 21st century version of a timeless mechanical marvel. So how does it play beautiful music at the touch of a button without electricity An orchestra of [---] highly tuned parts work in harmony. Over [----] microscopic pins on a brass cylinder carry the code for [--] minutes of music. A metal comb with [--] sharp teeth tuned to perfect pitch. Powerful springs give extra-long playback and a tiny mechanical conductor keeps a steady tempo to make music with that special metal magic Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-OaSV_zMA) 2025-11-21T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Lost World of Easter Island Naked History The gigantic Moai statues of Easter Island are the legacy of one of the worlds most isolated civilizations: the Rapa Nui. For hundreds of years they were cut off from the rest of the world by the vast Pacific Ocean carving more than [---] monoliths using only stone tools. Archaeologists are unearthing evidence of how these unique statues evolved and the Rapa Nuis incredible bid for survival trapped on their remote island home. Why did the people of Easter Island carve so many of these magnificent monuments only to pull them down Subscribe to Element 18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_pIkgs-Z-6k) 2025-11-24T01:30Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Serving Science How Tennis Ball Launchers Work Playing tennis takes two unless youve got one of these machines How does the tennis ball launcher fire tennis balls at [---] kilometres per hour every second with pinpoint accuracy Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed secret footage factory design build documentary uncovered animation hopper feeder electric motor launch precision gearbox aim professional pro acceleration racket family business engineer material grip reinforced construction high speed bearings squashed imbalance balancing best backspin lob shot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_viwNlq38iw) 2026-01-02T21:48Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "The Fall and Rise of the Tram A century ago the tram was used by people in cities and towns all around the British Isles. From London to Liverpool Blackpool to Glasgow the sound of steel on steel was a part of everyday life but by the early sixties the vast majority had disappeared and the golden era of the tram seemed to be at an end. Now a new generation of tramways has appeared ensuring that this beautiful and efficient form of transport thrives once more. This documentary traces the rise fall and rise again of the passenger street tram in Britain. It begins with the introduction of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aHXGruMALew) 2022-04-22T20:40Z 174K followers, 36.3K engagements "M16 Assault Rifle Famous Firearms The M16 assault rifle is one of the most iconic firearms in military history widely recognised for its reliability accuracy and versatility in combat. First adopted by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War the M16 quickly became a staple on the battlefield due to its lightweight design and the high-velocity 5.56mm cartridge it fires which offers a balanced combination of range control and lethality. Unlike many older bulkier rifles the M16's modular design allows for easy customisation and adaptability which has kept it relevant even as combat requirements" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cSivLdMiAd0) 2026-01-16T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "French Design vs British Engineering Titanic Rivals SS Normandie versus RMS Queen Mary The Great Atlantic Showdown Back in [----] the French SS Normandie set a new benchmark for stylish travel she was also the fastest ship afloat. But soon a rival steamed up alongside the British cruise liner RMS Queen Mary would attempt to beat the Normandie across the Atlantic and claim her title. Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence. Watch the complete documentary here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eOPE_Qx40s0) 2025-12-12T20:56Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Damage Control Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In St Johns Wood London eviction specialist Paul Shamplina helps a landlord with a particularly aggressive pair of antisocial tenants. In Blackburn a block of flats in disrepair broken doors violent behaviour and residents feeling unsafe. In Blackpool letting agent John Bartram visits a property in a terrible state with a missing door leading to the discovery of a thief stealing electricity. And in Walthamstow landlords Gulam and Amir struggle with a guaranteed rent agreement and the shifty letting agents. This series follows the eviction" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m5wf3zdGMuQ) 2024-08-23T19:00Z 176K followers, 330K engagements "Mutiny Episode [--] Will they all make it to Captain Bligh's final destination 00:00 The Challenge 01:47 Day [--] Final Leg 07:37 Day [--] Arafura Sea 16:46 Day [--] No Risk No Reward 20:09 Day [--] Happy Birthday 23:06 Day [--] Dark Waters 34:43 Day [--] So Close Yet So Far 38:02 Day [--] Brotherhood The Series In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and endurance in naval history. After the legendary Mutiny on the Bounty of [----] Captain William Bligh and his loyal crewmen were cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean and left for dead. In a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n9Lsz9x4MOE) 2023-12-15T21:00Z 174K followers, 21K engagements "Lost Empire of the Minotaur Naked History Knossos in Greece the ruined city of the Minoans Europes first super-power. Immortalized in Greek mythology as the home of the fabled Labyrinth and the Minotaur Knossos has inspired many legends. But what really went on here [----] years ago We strip back the ancient ruins to reveal that truth is stranger than fiction. Ritual sports and secret codes expose an advanced civilization older than the Greeks and Romans. But at the peak of their powers the Minoans disappeared why Evidence for a series of natural catastrophes and human sacrifice could reveal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=psZOtjKDe-A) 2025-11-24T01:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Battle of Watling Street Queen Boudica's Revolt Instruments of Death (Part 2) In AD [--] the rolling hills near Watling Street bore witness to a clash of empires and a desperate bid for freedom. The fearless Boudica queen of the Iceni led a massive rebellion against Roman oppression her fiery resolve mirrored by an army of tens of thousands. Opposing her was Gaius Suetonius Paulinus a seasoned Roman general commanding a vastly outnumbered force. Suetonius chose his ground wisely positioning his men in a narrow gorge flanked by dense woods forcing the Britons into a bottleneck. As Boudicas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wKOkrSs3HLI) 2025-03-07T20:43Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Rome's Apocalypse Naked History Attila the Hun was one of historys most notorious warlords but was he responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire His terrifying army of horseback barbarians tore across Europe in the 5th century the dying days of the Empire but for all the tales of rampage and destruction they left almost no material evidence. Now new investigations in the German city of Trier once a capital of the Roman Empire are revealing more about how a superpower of the ancient world came to its knees and Attilas legendary reign of terror. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zHJjaWAaRpo) 2025-11-24T01:45Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty A Gothic Romance The story of Sleeping Beauty where upon Aurora sleeps for one hundred years and awakens in the modern world. Choreographer Matthew Bourne's haunting scenario is a gothic tale for all ages. The traditional story of good vs evil and rebirth is turned upside down creating a supernatural love story across decades that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Perrault's timeless fairy tale about a young girl cursed to sleep for one century has been turned into a supernatural tale of vampires fairies and decadent gothic opulence. Yet in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ziGUJXb5a34) 2022-01-21T13:15Z 171K followers, 231.2K engagements "Bridges Supersized Engineering Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals how seven landmark technological breakthroughs found in its predecessors enabled engineers to overcome extreme natural hurdles to build a bridge spanning more than a mile. It chronicles the progression from early structures to the massive [----] metre supersized suspension bridge. 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Materials Iron Bridge 09:35 Suspension Menai Bridge 16:14 Stronger Chains Niagara Falls Bridge 21:49 Building Underwater Brooklyn Bridge 30:24 Taller Towers Golden Gate Bridge 37:24 Wind Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 44:49" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=haDCWba4z_E) 2026-02-13T20:40Z 177K followers, 24.2K engagements "Ten Years No Rent Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after a decade without rent a landlord in Sudbury tackles her difficult tenant. Her and her husband saw the chance to make some money and help someone in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8s4Wlv2-v0A) 2026-02-06T21:00Z 177K followers, 26.2K engagements "Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_i2LOVuYgew) 2026-01-30T20:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KO5x9cwLXvM) 2026-01-23T20:28Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "M16 Assault Rifle Famous Firearms The M16 assault rifle is one of the most iconic firearms in military history widely recognised for its reliability accuracy and versatility in combat. First adopted by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War the M16 quickly became a staple on the battlefield due to its lightweight design and the high-velocity 5.56mm cartridge it fires which offers a balanced combination of range control and lethality. Unlike many older bulkier rifles the M16's modular design allows for easy customisation and adaptability which has kept it relevant even as combat requirements" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cSivLdMiAd0) 2026-01-16T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Wonders of the Waterways Radical Innovation The Bridgewater Canal is sometimes called England's first canal and its founder Francis Egerton 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is known as "The Canal Duke". The Bridgewater Canal is a 39-mile-long canal that runs from Runcorn to Leigh in northwest England. It was built to transport coal from the Duke's mines in Worsley to Manchester. The canal is a key link between the north and south canal networks and includes the Barton Swing Aqueduct which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. The canal was built by James Brindley a pioneer canal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ymYbN7GhSuU) 2026-01-09T20:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Serving Science How Tennis Ball Launchers Work Playing tennis takes two unless youve got one of these machines How does the tennis ball launcher fire tennis balls at [---] kilometres per hour every second with pinpoint accuracy Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed secret footage factory design build documentary uncovered animation hopper feeder electric motor launch precision gearbox aim professional pro acceleration racket family business engineer material grip reinforced construction high speed bearings squashed imbalance balancing best backspin lob shot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_viwNlq38iw) 2026-01-02T21:48Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Dragons Revered or Feared The dragon was the ultimate mythical super-beast. Some ancient civilisations saw the dragon as a symbol of evil while others revered them and welcomed their help. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/jtn9MXaaWnY Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO chinese china europe differences mythology myth saint george fire breathing monster noble ancient culture archaeology mythological ancestors creature weather fear legend medieval secrets features characteristics versus scales inscription winged element18 flying legendary slayer guardian saga story" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d5V7XVMYsGg) 2025-12-19T20:43Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "French Design vs British Engineering Titanic Rivals SS Normandie versus RMS Queen Mary The Great Atlantic Showdown Back in [----] the French SS Normandie set a new benchmark for stylish travel she was also the fastest ship afloat. But soon a rival steamed up alongside the British cruise liner RMS Queen Mary would attempt to beat the Normandie across the Atlantic and claim her title. Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence. Watch the complete documentary here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eOPE_Qx40s0) 2025-12-12T20:56Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Science Fix Tank Tech Optical rangefinder technology high-powered high-velocity tank guns turret gyroscope stabilisation and high explosive squash head ammo Clip from the Machines of War documentary series about the evolution of three cornerstones of the modern military the machine gun the tank and the cruise missile. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/QboyUnEGVW0 Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO armoured battle gunner telescope aiming firing british mark iv royal navy range finding world war trigonometry image lens german tiger recoil trial error targeting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FjqNyFO4fa0) 2025-12-05T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Masters of Disguise Cephalopod Camouflage Cephalopods like octopuses squid and cuttlefish are masters of disguise thanks to their specialised skin cells called chromatophores. These pigment-filled sacs expand and contract to produce a stunning array of colours and patterns almost instantaneously. This ability evolved as a survival strategy helping cephalopods evade predators ambush prey and communicate with one another. Their remarkable neural control over chromatophores combined with reflective cells (iridophores and leucophores) allows them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7lDpYw-amnA) 2025-11-28T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Pompeii's Doomsday Mummies Naked History Destroyed by an eruption from Vesuvius in AD [--] and buried beneath rock and ash the doomed Roman city of Pompeii is one of the greatest treasures of the classical world. One third of the city has remained untouched ever since its discovery. Now archaeologists are finally digging inside this mysterious sector. New discoveries reveal the horror of the cataclysm that wiped out this metropolis. Can archaeologists answer some of Pompeiis most enduring mysteries: who founded this city and why did they build it in the blast zone of mainland Europes most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9HvqbjFqE3g) 2025-11-24T02:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Rome's Apocalypse Naked History Attila the Hun was one of historys most notorious warlords but was he responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire His terrifying army of horseback barbarians tore across Europe in the 5th century the dying days of the Empire but for all the tales of rampage and destruction they left almost no material evidence. Now new investigations in the German city of Trier once a capital of the Roman Empire are revealing more about how a superpower of the ancient world came to its knees and Attilas legendary reign of terror. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zHJjaWAaRpo) 2025-11-24T01:45Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Lost World of Easter Island Naked History The gigantic Moai statues of Easter Island are the legacy of one of the worlds most isolated civilizations: the Rapa Nui. For hundreds of years they were cut off from the rest of the world by the vast Pacific Ocean carving more than [---] monoliths using only stone tools. Archaeologists are unearthing evidence of how these unique statues evolved and the Rapa Nuis incredible bid for survival trapped on their remote island home. Why did the people of Easter Island carve so many of these magnificent monuments only to pull them down Subscribe to Element 18" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_pIkgs-Z-6k) 2025-11-24T01:30Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Lost Empire of the Minotaur Naked History Knossos in Greece the ruined city of the Minoans Europes first super-power. Immortalized in Greek mythology as the home of the fabled Labyrinth and the Minotaur Knossos has inspired many legends. But what really went on here [----] years ago We strip back the ancient ruins to reveal that truth is stranger than fiction. Ritual sports and secret codes expose an advanced civilization older than the Greeks and Romans. But at the peak of their powers the Minoans disappeared why Evidence for a series of natural catastrophes and human sacrifice could reveal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=psZOtjKDe-A) 2025-11-24T01:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Statue of Liberty Hidden Secrets Naked History The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world. But what do we really know about this enigmatic lady Today investigators are on a quest to uncover the Statues secret identity; was she inspired by the Colossus of Rhodes in Greece Well explore the amazing engineering hidden beneath her copper robes. Archaeological discoveries in the ground beneath her feet provide a unique insight into the history of North America; and using a facial recognition expert we try to answer the immortal question; whose face is on the statue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-UErKMji6gE) 2025-11-24T01:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Behold : The Original Spotify The music box a 21st century version of a timeless mechanical marvel. So how does it play beautiful music at the touch of a button without electricity An orchestra of [---] highly tuned parts work in harmony. Over [----] microscopic pins on a brass cylinder carry the code for [--] minutes of music. A metal comb with [--] sharp teeth tuned to perfect pitch. Powerful springs give extra-long playback and a tiny mechanical conductor keeps a steady tempo to make music with that special metal magic Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-OaSV_zMA) 2025-11-21T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Women Fighters of Georgian London Forbidden History In this episode we explore the underground female bare knuckle prizefighting that took place in the squalors of Georgian London. We cover the historical context of how this came to be and tell the story of important places and people attributed to this topic. Cast List Lucy Inglis Eighteenth-century historian and author and curator of an award-winning blog about Georgian London. Mick Crumplin Former surgeon and expert on medical techniques used throughout history. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO pugilist candlelight female" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o0zKRs2OCZs) 2025-11-14T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Demons From Hell Mythical Beasts What were demons and why did they terrify the people of medieval Europe Demons were insidious mythical beasts. Medieval people believed that these shapeshifting spirts could take any form and enter a human body to control its host. Experts investigate the disturbing ways that our ancestors tried to combat demons from exorcism to charms and even gruesome brain surgery. In Europe people thought that demons were fallen angels who were intent on corrupting humanity; hundreds of women were accused of conspiring with these demons and brutally executed as witches." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UBaoFU95maw) 2025-11-07T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "The Bug Grandfather of the Tomahawk As it breaks out of the water the Tomahawk starts an amazing transformation. Four fins grow from its tail an air scoop drops down in front of them a pair of wings flip out like switchblades the missile jettisons the booster and it speeds away at 880km/h. Within seconds the Tomahawk has mutated from a rocket into an aircraft which is just how the cruise missile started out. In World War [--] artillery was the weapon of choice but the furthest a gun could shoot was 30km. Aeroplanes could reach deeper into enemy territory but they had one weakness. With no" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=15CaXNAMtAA) 2025-10-31T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "DNA The Secret of Life (Episode 1) Trying to figure out the chemical structure of DNA was a race between two teams of scientists one in Britain one in California. This is the story of how they made history. An Emmy-winning documentary series tracing the epic journey of DNA. From the electrifying moment Watson and Crick proclaimed We have found the Secret of Life to the cutting-edge frontiers of genetic science. Across five riveting episodes it explores the double helix breakthrough the race to map the human genome and the ethical dilemmas of modern research. With vivid animations and intimate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1FUqUSNPeI) 2025-10-24T19:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Debt Deceit and Despair Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after entrusting his house in Barking to a letting agent a landlord has been left over 5K out of pocket hes joined by eviction expert Paul Shamplina on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9XS4krCi4Lc) 2025-10-17T19:45Z 177K followers, 78K engagements "Battle of Stalingrad Generals at War [----] As the Germans storm across the Soviet Union Hitler becomes obsessed with taking Stalingrad the city which bears the name of his arch-enemy Joseph Stalin. The German army is led by General Friedrich Paulus a meticulous war gamer. Facing him across the map table is Soviet General Vasily Chuikov a hardened fighter not afraid to get his hands dirty. Paulus is confident he will soon bring the city to its knees but the German army reduces Stalingrad to rubble so successfully that the ruined city actually works against them. It blocks their tanks and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eg3tC93WBms) 2025-10-10T20:00Z 177K followers, 13.3K engagements "Norway World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Cutting through the magical beauty of Norway this train journey begins in the capital Oslo and takes us all the way to Bod inside the Arctic Circle with tales of trolls Nazis reindeer and Vikings along the way. Our first leg is the 548km Dovre Line (Trail of the Trolls) running from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim passing along the way Lillehammer and its medieval village and across the awe-inspiring Dovresell mountain plateau where trolls lurk deep in the forests. The train stops at the picturesque mountain village of Dombs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIv4l3UrvDA) 2025-10-03T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Lost Pyramids of Peru Naked History For [----] years the incredible Pyramids of Caral lay buried beneath Perus desert sands. Today their discovery has forced archaeologists to rethink the history of civilization in the Americas. Theyve unearthed a lost culture unlike any other a society based on trade that apparently grew in peace not through conquest. A people guided by religious rituals skilled in engineering and architecture who battled earthquakes floods and drought to build their monumental city. How did these people survive in this inhospitable landscape And could they really be the very" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwoyTEzwEIk) 2025-09-29T00:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Viking City of the Dead Naked History The Vikings are as famous as marauding pirates but why did they also build monumental fortresses Archaeologists are investigating the great ring fort at Trelleborg in Denmark built at the end of the Viking Age. This huge circular structure lay hidden for more than a thousand years beneath the frozen soil of Denmark. Now new discoveries across the Viking world are revealing more about the story of Harold Bluetooth the great king who united Viking people and what brought the Vikings reign of terror to an end. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVr8mUss2x8) 2025-09-29T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic David Gest British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Step inside the opulent London apartment of the late great David Gest flamboyant music mogul reality TV sensation and showbiz raconteur as he welcomes broadcasting icon Gloria Hunniford for a heartfelt cause: raising funds for children and adults with lower limb conditions. But this isnt just a charity appeal its a glittering celebration of a man whose life was a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vO0qUtjRKbY) 2025-09-26T19:55Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Murder of the Romanovs (Extra) Forbidden History Bonus Episode: King George V Betrayer of the Romanovs In this episode of Forbidden Fruit we take a deep dive into the Romanovs relationship to the British Royal Family and explore the question Could Tsar Nicholas and his family have been saved by his cousin King George V Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO tragic bolsheviks communist empowered question debate european royalty monarchy abdicate wilhelm world war exile asylum abandoned britain autocratic rule authority revolution democrats elections transition petrograd soviet council" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8d9hGJaesjI) 2025-09-22T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Birkhall The Crowns Hidden Sanctuary What was once the Queen Mothers nostalgic country haven becomes a deeply personal sanctuary for Charles and Camilla. From antique clocks ticking in perfect harmony to Middle Eastern rugs woven into British tradition Birkhall is revived with reverence and love. Its where romance bloomed a proposal unfolded and where they found solace during the COVID pandemic. Behind closed doors and towering firs this is not just a royal residence it's a heartfelt escape a place steeped in history sweet gestures and quiet resilience. Get a rare glimpse into their world:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J0qxqPEWJB8) 2025-09-19T19:54Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Petra Lost City of the Desert Naked History Petra is an ancient and enigmatic city carved from the rock of Jordans desert. Hidden at the end of a winding chasm it is famous for its extraordinary beauty. But for decades it has baffled archaeologists. Who were the mysterious people that built it how did they found a civilisation in the arid desert and why did they suddenly disappear Now the latest laser-scanning techniques are resurrecting the lives of Petras forgotten people to reveal what happened to the greatest lost city of the ancient world. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5wjXqHsaZcI) 2025-09-15T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Welcome to London Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL housing enforcement officers in Harrow are on their way to one of the boroughs most prominent landmarks The Masons Arms which has ongoing issues with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7GSykBdPf-Q) 2025-09-12T20:00Z 177K followers, 142.1K engagements "Lost World of the Colosseum Blood and Empire Naked History The Colosseum is the greatest icon of the worlds most powerful Empire. It was an arena of death and glory and the source of epic legends. Now archaeologists are using new techniques to solve ancient mysteries about this spectacular ruin. Why was it built here And why did it collapse With unique access to the only Gladiator bones ever discovered we reveal astonishing new evidence of how they lived and died. The Colosseums most incredible legend of naval battles held inside its walls are uncovered and clues within the walls of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AstHTpCoudE) 2025-09-08T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Battle of Kursk Generals at War [----] Germany and Russia clash near the Soviet city of Kursk as each vies for control of the Eastern Front. The Germans are led by field marshal Erich von Manstein an aristocratic master tactician. Facing him is the Red Armys Marshal Georgy Zhukov ruthless opinionated and dangerous to know. Hitler is convinced new super-weapons like the Tiger tank will win the fight and insists von Manstein hold off his attack until more arrive. Zhukov exploits the delay and orders his men to dig for victory. They create an elaborate network of defences to grind the enemy down" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZYrkMzGk9a4) 2025-09-05T20:00Z 177K followers, 48.1K engagements "The Terracotta Army Phantoms of Qin Naked History The Terracotta Army in Xian China is perhaps the greatest archaeological discovery in the last [--] years but it remains shrouded in mystery. Historians reconstruct the shattered remains of the warriors and reveal the dark secrets of a super-tomb built at the birth of China. The discovery of real weapons and bizarre stone-plated armour amongst the statues reveals the supernatural enemy the army was designed to face. The discovery of dismembered skeletons thrown into the pits hint at the violent struggle for power that followed the death of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GP3YhZ_CMDs) 2025-09-01T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Cash in the Celebrity Attic Sophie Grigson British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Food writer and chef Sophie Grigson invited Angela Rippon and the Cash in the Celebrity Attic team to her home in Oxfordshire. She wants to sell some of her much-loved collectables to raise money for her favourite charity but will her items bring home the bacon in the saleroom Sophie Grigson is an English cookery writer and celebrity chef whose vibrant career blends a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bQ3ZnoTUR7Q) 2025-08-29T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Machu Picchu The Inca Enigma Naked History Machu Picchu in Peru the famous lost city of the Incas. Archaeologists discovered this mountaintop city one hundred years ago but its purpose remains a hotly debated mystery. Was it a religious observatory or a holiday retreat for the emperor Could religious carvings and gruesomely deformed skeletons found in the city hold a crucial clue as to why this city was built A newly uncovered network of roads places Machu Picchu as a strategic outpost for the Inca Emperor Pachacuti but mysterious rock art suggests the sites origins may be far older." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FA2c6mF0IfQ) 2025-08-25T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "The Lost Tomb of Egypts Last Warrior King Deep beneath the scorched sands of Thebes carved into the bones of the mountain lies a necropolis of kings over sixty tombs etched into the Valley of the Kings each a portal to eternity. At its heart rests the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun whose golden mask became the icon of ancient Egypt. But just a hundred feet away hidden in shadow and silence lies our destination tomb KV11. This is the unexcavated burial chamber of Ramesses III Egypts last great warrior king. His reign etched in hieroglyphs spanned [--] tumultuous years marked by monumental" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rybATc2JqXk) 2025-08-22T20:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Taj Mahal Palace of Secrets Naked History The Taj Mahal is famous as the worlds most beautiful building but could this Indian ode to love hide dark secrets The grieving Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famously built the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his dead wife but new investigations are writing a surprising story of power and betrayal. Is the layout of the mausoleum and its gardens a carefully concealed proclamation of religious beliefs A team of top architects attempt to solve the riddle of the Tajs towering dome and could a newly discovered flaw at the heart of Taj finally explain its impossible" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sl0HpJ1KjBg) 2025-08-18T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Victims or Villains Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL Harrow council enforcement officers investigate a storage unit at the back of a laundrette thats been converted into a home but the building is too small" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LliVNAirQp8) 2025-08-15T20:00Z 177K followers, 94.3K engagements "Ghosts of Stonehenge Naked History Stonehenge is the ancient worlds most famous and mysterious monument. Its origins and purpose have puzzled historians for centuries. Why was this extraordinary monument built on a seemingly ordinary plain Who visited the stones And what did they do there Now using laser scanning carbon dating and forensic technologies archaeologists are finally piecing together the full story of the stones. The result is a tale of ancient magic and arcane ritual acts of remembrance and brutal murder that reveals Stonehenge was more famous and more ancient than anyone ever" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DRs8miXnjzc) 2025-08-11T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Inside Natures Giants Leatherback Turtle The ING team uncover the evolutionary mystery of how turtles developed shells to protect themselves from some of the sharpest-toothed predators on the planet. The leatherback carcass is a two-meter-long male which died after its flipper was sliced off by a motorboat propeller. Veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg join the post-mortem to explore the inner workings of this ancient mariner. Episode from the BAFTA award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet to reveal the anatomy of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZAnaiqFGIDk) 2025-08-08T20:16Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Stirling Hunt for King Arthurs Castle Naked History Stirling Castle in Scotland one of Europes most celebrated forts and the legendary home of King Arthurs round table. Scotlands great kings claimed to be descended from Arthur but why Historians follow the trail to France where they uncover how Arthur was used as a political weapon in Scotlands bloody wars of independence. The gruesome discovery of a shattered skeleton inside the castle challenges the popular accounts of Stirlings most famous battle immortalized in the movie Braveheart. And could strange melted stones uncovered close to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhll8OOnw4s) 2025-08-04T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Drama at Dallas Palace Prince Andrews Unravelling Built from scratch post-Queens [----] wedding gift Sunninghill Park became Prince Andrew and Fergie's 30-room playground complete with a helicopter pad ensuite overload and vibes more nouveau riche than Buckingham chic. It was the first custom royal build since [----] and boy did it break the mold. Dubbed "Dallas Palace" for its glitzy sprawl and "Tesco Towers" for its supermarket chic the mansion courted scandal from blueprint to bulldozer. Inside: wild parties alleged affairs eyebrow-raising finances including a curious sale to a Kazakh" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J97R6MsqLvc) 2025-08-01T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Angkor Wat Lost Temple of the Jungle Naked History Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the worlds largest temple but why did the Khmer civilization build this enormous Hindu shrine in the middle of the jungle Laser technology reveals the astonishing truth: Angkor Wat was the centre of a long-lost megacity and the beating heart of a mighty empire. Archaeologists hack through the jungle to reveal this sprawling metropolis and unearth how it thrived on the trade of rare iron. Blowing the temple apart exposes how water was the key to its success and how its secret true purpose may have been as a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cr5HE3a0Bog) 2025-07-28T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements "Whats Inside an Escalator Have you ever wondered whats inside the machines you use so often in your daily life How does an escalator haul hundreds of people up a slope as steep as mount Fuji How does a leaf blower generate hurricane-force winds And how come the tape measure crams sixteen feet of steel into your pocket Using ultra-realistic computer-generated animation this episode explodes open everyday machines into their individual parts to reveal their secret workings. Combined with stunning footage from the factories where these objects are designed built and tested this compelling" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TAhGmUtXreo) 2025-07-25T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Karnak Secret of Egypts Mega Temples Naked History The Egyptian site of Karnak was the largest religious complex in the ancient world. Constructed over three thousand five hundred years ago this giant labyrinth of temples and halls was a political and religious powerbase for the pharaohs. But what weird rituals went on behind its high walls Unearthing grisly human remains and using the latest technologies archaeologists are finally revealing the truth: how a jealous pharaoh destroyed the legacy of his own father how Karnaks largest hall was designed to house the gods themselves and how the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4uEeIXkXGL8) 2025-07-21T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Professional Freeloaders Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL a builders relationship with his nightmare tenant in Hyde has reached breaking point and hes owed more than 6K in rent. A private landlord who bought" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rlOyOLAQz4k) 2025-07-18T19:45Z 177K followers, 99.5K engagements "Secret History of the Sphinx Naked History New investigations are slowly uncovering the secret history of the worlds most iconic monument. The Sphinx has mystified historians for generations but an extraordinary new investigation is about to reveal which pharaoh the Sphinx was built for. Forensic work at the nearby Sphinx temples has uncovered an astonishing religious connection to the Sun. Was the Sphinx part of an elaborate machine to resurrect the Pharaoh in the afterlife Digging deep below the desert sand scientists find that the Sphinx once gazed over a vast artificial lake. Half carved" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bkx4A9jt1Vc) 2025-07-14T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements "Telescopes Celestial Technology Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals the technological leaps forward that enabled the worlds largest optical telescope (by effective optical aperture) to be built. The Large Binocular Telescope sits on a mountain in Arizona over [----] metres above sea level. Equipped with two huge mirrors this giant pair of eyes stares up into the night sky. Capable of producing images of heavenly bodies with startling clarity the LBT focuses its mirrors on stars tens of millions of light years away from Earth. The documentary explores how this magnificent instrument was made" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EPGcfFOR1gg) 2025-07-11T19:41Z 177K followers, 206.4K engagements "Valley of the Kings Tut's Buried Secret Naked History The tomb of Tutankhamun is unique in the Valley of the Kings and historians are desperate to understand why. For decades King Tuts tomb was a complete mystery: why was it built so small why was it so sparsely decorated compared to its neighbours and how did it escape the clutches of ancient grave robbers Using the latest technology teams of archaeologists are finally finding the answers. With rare access Unearthed proves why a sudden death a calamitous burial and an astonishing force of nature led to a minor king rising to become the most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8R0OQ2LWsXE) 2025-07-07T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Inside Natures Giants Giant Squid The BAFTA award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet presents a special episode examining one of the biggest yet most mysterious animals on Earth the Giant Squid. In a special dissection laboratory in Wellington New Zealand the team uses a swimming pool to thaw the deep-sea giant before delving into its three hearts razor sharp beak tooth covered tentacles and bizarre reproductive system. To understand the anatomy of deep-sea alien that's never been observed in the wild Joy scuba dives with the Giant Pacific Octopus and"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T20:30Z 177K followers, 225.3K engagements
"Telescopes Celestial Technology Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals the technological leaps forward that enabled the worlds largest optical telescope (by effective optical aperture) to be built. The Large Binocular Telescope sits on a mountain in Arizona over [----] metres above sea level. Equipped with two huge mirrors this giant pair of eyes stares up into the night sky. Capable of producing images of heavenly bodies with startling clarity the LBT focuses its mirrors on stars tens of millions of light years away from Earth. The documentary explores how this magnificent instrument was made"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T19:41Z 177K followers, 206.4K engagements
"Battle of Stalingrad Generals at War [----] As the Germans storm across the Soviet Union Hitler becomes obsessed with taking Stalingrad the city which bears the name of his arch-enemy Joseph Stalin. The German army is led by General Friedrich Paulus a meticulous war gamer. Facing him across the map table is Soviet General Vasily Chuikov a hardened fighter not afraid to get his hands dirty. Paulus is confident he will soon bring the city to its knees but the German army reduces Stalingrad to rubble so successfully that the ruined city actually works against them. It blocks their tanks and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T20:00Z 177K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Britains Housing Crisis Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords With the rise of internet shopping Britains highstreets are facing downturn meaning many former commercial properties have been turned into private rental accommodation. In Harrow theres suspected overcrowded rooms located above a closed down pub. Its the job of council enforcement officers to ensure any new conversions on their patch are up to scratch. What will they find Across the UK two thirds of people have experienced problems with noisy neighbours in extreme cases leading to serios conflict. In Lancashire letting agents Paul and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T20:00Z 177K followers, 217.6K engagements
"Letting Agents to the Rescue Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Eviction expert Paul helps an old friend evict a hoarder. In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma act on multiple complaints from neighbours about a racially abusive tenant. Elsewhere in Darwen letting agent Paul is approached by a new landlord. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom"
YouTube Link 2024-06-21T16:53Z 177K followers, 413.7K engagements
"Burj Khalifa Skyscraper Supremacy Big Bigger Biggest (Part 1) This super-skyscraper reaches nearly half a mile high into the clouds. Twice as tall as the Empire State Building it is the tallest man-made structure standing on the Earth. The 160-story tower boasts [--] elevators some capable of travelling over 20mph a super-reflective glass skin that could cover [--] football fields and a luxurious hotel designed by Giorgio Armani. Building this $1.5 billion superstructure consumed over half a million tons of concrete twenty acres of glass and enough steel to stretch a quarter of the way around the"
YouTube Link 2023-04-14T15:31Z 177K followers, 627.5K engagements
"Maximum Occupancy Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL a Southampton landlord struggles to evict two drug taking squatters housing officers uncover appalling living conditions in Harrow a landlord in Port Talbot is pushed to the limit by her rent dodging tenant and a high court sheriff closes down a suspected subletting scam in Peckham. This series follows the"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T19:40Z 177K followers, 192.5K engagements
"DNA The Secret of Life (Episode 1) Trying to figure out the chemical structure of DNA was a race between two teams of scientists one in Britain one in California. This is the story of how they made history. An Emmy-winning documentary series tracing the epic journey of DNA. From the electrifying moment Watson and Crick proclaimed We have found the Secret of Life to the cutting-edge frontiers of genetic science. Across five riveting episodes it explores the double helix breakthrough the race to map the human genome and the ethical dilemmas of modern research. With vivid animations and intimate"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T19:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Bridges Supersized Engineering Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals how seven landmark technological breakthroughs found in its predecessors enabled engineers to overcome extreme natural hurdles to build a bridge spanning more than a mile. It chronicles the progression from early structures to the massive [----] metre supersized suspension bridge. 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Materials Iron Bridge 09:35 Suspension Menai Bridge 16:14 Stronger Chains Niagara Falls Bridge 21:49 Building Underwater Brooklyn Bridge 30:24 Taller Towers Golden Gate Bridge 37:24 Wind Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 44:49"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T20:40Z 177K followers, 24.2K engagements
"Glam Grime and Arrears Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In this episode a dawn raid uncovers a dangerous overcrowded slum property a couple in Manchester take on a rent dodging YouTube makeup guru a London landlord fights to reclaim his Hamstead home from an antisocial aggressive tenant and a drugs den is discovered in Essex. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T19:59Z 177K followers, 132.6K engagements
"Professional Freeloaders Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL a builders relationship with his nightmare tenant in Hyde has reached breaking point and hes owed more than 6K in rent. A private landlord who bought"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T19:45Z 177K followers, 99.5K engagements
"Welcome to London Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL housing enforcement officers in Harrow are on their way to one of the boroughs most prominent landmarks The Masons Arms which has ongoing issues with"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T20:00Z 177K followers, 142.1K engagements
"Smells Scams and Subterfuge Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Lobster Lettings agents investigate a bad smell in at a property in Wigan after the emergency inspection turns sour the tenant stopped paying her rent. In Croydon theres a complicated case involving a subletting scam in which the landlord and tenants were victims. Eviction expert Paul Shamplina helps Londoner Juliette get her property back after she signed up with a real estate agent who sub-contracted it on to another company which handed the contract on to yet another leasing agent. Letting agent Paul Ainsworth Lord has had a"
YouTube Link 2024-07-26T16:29Z 177K followers, 344.5K engagements
"The Real Great Escape Codename Tom Dick & Harry Archaeologists and veterans hunt for the tunnel the Germans never found and reveal the epic scale of the POWs underground exploits. On the 24th March [----] the most famous prisoner of war escape in history took place. It was immortalised in the classic film The Great Escape yet the real story of the mass breakout from Stalag Luft III is stranger than fiction it was an incredible operation involving hundreds of Allied prisoners digging three huge tunnels right under the noses of their German guards. But what started off as an adventure would end"
YouTube Link 2022-01-28T21:07Z 177K followers, 1.4M engagements
"HMO Hell Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords A landlord in Wembley North London needs help to evict an abusive and threatening tenant living in his house in multiple occupation. In Blackburn Lancashire a letting agent inspects a shared house in which an untidy tenant hasnt paid rent for [--] weeks only to find some unusual pets having a bath. Nearby a guarantor gets a surprise visit and bill as her son has done a runner and left an infestation behind. In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma are hoping a tenant who has taken advantage of his own father has left the property hes renting."
YouTube Link 2024-10-11T20:03Z 177K followers, 280.4K engagements
"What Makes a Safe Safe The safe These timeless machines are some of the toughest around. How do 21st century safes keep thieves out and even protect your valuables from a raging house fire Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO science engineering inside parts revealed secret footage factory design build tested documentary mystery uncovered animation everyday fireproof bolt door steel lock combination skin precision challenge armoured hydraulic robotic construction welding metal tough burglar proof thief cgi element18 complex mechanism mechanical system handmade sophisticated code"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T20:42Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Oil Rigs Technological Innovation Big Bigger Biggest This documentary reveals the technological leaps forward that allowed the worlds deepest floating oil platform the Perdido spar in the Gulf of Mexico to be built. At a water depth of about [---] kilometres operated by the Shell Oil Company the platform is located in the Perdido fold belt which is a rich discovery of crude oil and natural gas. This floating factory is capable of drilling in any direction and in depths of up to [--] kilometres below the sea floor. At maximum production it processes [------] barrels of oil per day. The film explores"
YouTube Link 2023-10-13T19:44Z 177K followers, 1.8M engagements
"Monsters of the Deep Mythical Beasts Did a real creature inspire the myth of the Kraken one of the greatest sea monsters of all time Hundreds of years ago our ancestors believed that a gigantic sea monster swam in the worlds oceans the mighty Kraken. This huge sea beast was said to devour men and sink ships that sailed too close. Investigator biologist Charles Paxton is on the hunt for this terrifying monster of the deep. Did a real sea creature like the giant squid inspire these tales of the Kraken and why do the descriptions of this monster vary so much The quest to find the Kraken explores"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T20:55Z 177K followers, 434K engagements
"Burn After Renting Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords English teacher Muhammad is owed over [----] in rent and legal fees by his tenant. Its been almost [--] months since he last received rent for his 3-bed house in Ilford causing him deep financial trouble. In desperation Muhammad asks eviction expert Paul Shamplina for help. In Northwest London theres been a fire at an unlicensed HMO a house in multiple occupation. Housing enforcement officers from Harrow council are on their way to investigate. Lawyer Chris Sharpe is on his way to serve squatters in Winsford Cheshire with an eviction notice. The"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T20:00Z 177K followers, 92.5K engagements
"Bear vs Shield Wall Testing the Saxon Scieldweall Formation of a shield wall is a military tactic that was common in many cultures in the age before early modern warfare. There were slight variations of the tactic by culture but in general a wall of shields" was formed by soldiers standing shoulder-to-shoulder holding their shields so that they would abut or overlap. Each soldier benefited from the protection of the shields of his neighbours and his own. Short clip from an episode of Instruments of Death documentary series investigating how military tactics and technology have helped shape"
YouTube Link 2022-08-01T15:39Z 177K followers, 5.8M engagements
"Nimitz Class Rise of the Aircraft Carrier Big Bigger Biggest The Nimitz class supercarriers are a class of ten nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the United States Navy. Rolling back the clock and winding down the scale we examine their evolution and history revealing landmark inventions that allowed these advanced warships to grow supersize 00:00 Introduction 02:39 Taking Off USS North Carolina 10:01 Landing HMS Ark Royal 16:47 Stopping USS Hornet 23:41 Defence USS Midway 28:38 Guidance USS Forrestal 38:23 Power USS Enterprise 44:33 Construction USS Nimitz Episode from the Big"
YouTube Link 2022-04-15T19:51Z 177K followers, 3.1M engagements
"Legend of the Minotaur Mythical Beasts Shocking discoveries on the Greek island of Crete could shed new light on the Minotaur a ferocious half-man half-bull monster. The tale of the Minotaur is one of the most famous of all the Greek myths. This mutant half-man half-bull monster was said to live inside a fiendish labyrinth on the island of Crete and devour its young victims. What is the real-world inspiration behind this fantastical story Now evidence of human sacrifice and the skull of a huge extinct bull suggests that there may be more to this fable than we once thought. Could a clue to the"
YouTube Link 2023-03-31T13:48Z 177K followers, 83.9K engagements
"Battle of Kursk Generals at War [----] Germany and Russia clash near the Soviet city of Kursk as each vies for control of the Eastern Front. The Germans are led by field marshal Erich von Manstein an aristocratic master tactician. Facing him is the Red Armys Marshal Georgy Zhukov ruthless opinionated and dangerous to know. Hitler is convinced new super-weapons like the Tiger tank will win the fight and insists von Manstein hold off his attack until more arrive. Zhukov exploits the delay and orders his men to dig for victory. They create an elaborate network of defences to grind the enemy down"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T20:00Z 177K followers, 48.1K engagements
"Mega Dams Hydroelectric Evolution Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals the technological leaps forward that have allowed the worlds largest hydroelectric gravity dam the Three Gorges Dam in China to be built. The dam that harnesses the power of Chinas mighty Yangtze River is over [--] kilometres long towers over [--] storeys high and creates a reservoir [---] kilometres in length. The concrete superstructure has a generating capacity of [-----] megawatts of power enough to supply electricity to [--] million people. At its peak over [-----] men and women were working round the clock to make what was once"
YouTube Link 2022-12-23T11:57Z 177K followers, 1.9M engagements
"Tunnel Mastery Extreme Excavation Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing the technological leaps behind the worlds longest and deepest railway tunnel the Gotthard Base Tunnel. It stretches over [--] kilometres through the heart of the Swiss Alps. At a depth of [----] metres its deeper than any other tunnel on Earth providing a vital highspeed rail link between Zurich and Milan. We follow [----] workers and four gigantic tunnel boring machines working flat-out to excavate [--] million tonnes of mountain rock to complete the tunnel. This film explores how this structure was made possible through a"
YouTube Link 2024-12-27T19:44Z 177K followers, 186.8K engagements
"Rent Gone Rogue Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords The Patels signed a guaranteed rent agreement with a dishonest letting agent who manages their property in Walthamstow East London but now there are rent payments overdue. In Wigan Lancashire theyve been complaints of rubbish from council so agents carry out an inspection of a filthy property. And in Blackburn Lancashire a landlord wants his flat back his tenant is uncontactable and thousands in arrears This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing"
YouTube Link 2024-07-12T20:02Z 177K followers, 907.5K engagements
"The Bug Grandfather of the Tomahawk As it breaks out of the water the Tomahawk starts an amazing transformation. Four fins grow from its tail an air scoop drops down in front of them a pair of wings flip out like switchblades the missile jettisons the booster and it speeds away at 880km/h. Within seconds the Tomahawk has mutated from a rocket into an aircraft which is just how the cruise missile started out. In World War [--] artillery was the weapon of choice but the furthest a gun could shoot was 30km. Aeroplanes could reach deeper into enemy territory but they had one weakness. With no"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Ten Years No Rent Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after a decade without rent a landlord in Sudbury tackles her difficult tenant. Her and her husband saw the chance to make some money and help someone in"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T21:00Z 177K followers, 26.2K engagements
"Debt Deceit and Despair Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after entrusting his house in Barking to a letting agent a landlord has been left over 5K out of pocket hes joined by eviction expert Paul Shamplina on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T19:45Z 177K followers, 78K engagements
"Norway World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Cutting through the magical beauty of Norway this train journey begins in the capital Oslo and takes us all the way to Bod inside the Arctic Circle with tales of trolls Nazis reindeer and Vikings along the way. Our first leg is the 548km Dovre Line (Trail of the Trolls) running from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim passing along the way Lillehammer and its medieval village and across the awe-inspiring Dovresell mountain plateau where trolls lurk deep in the forests. The train stops at the picturesque mountain village of Dombs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Drama at Dallas Palace Prince Andrews Unravelling Built from scratch post-Queens [----] wedding gift Sunninghill Park became Prince Andrew and Fergie's 30-room playground complete with a helicopter pad ensuite overload and vibes more nouveau riche than Buckingham chic. It was the first custom royal build since [----] and boy did it break the mold. Dubbed "Dallas Palace" for its glitzy sprawl and "Tesco Towers" for its supermarket chic the mansion courted scandal from blueprint to bulldozer. Inside: wild parties alleged affairs eyebrow-raising finances including a curious sale to a Kazakh"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Victims or Villains Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL Harrow council enforcement officers investigate a storage unit at the back of a laundrette thats been converted into a home but the building is too small"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T20:00Z 177K followers, 94.3K engagements
"Worlds Toughest Maximum Security Prisons Big Bigger Biggest (Part 1) Holding [----] of Americas most dangerous prisoners the North Branch Correctional Institution is one of the most secure prisons in the world. Over two thirds of the men at the prison have killed and most dream of escape. They are locked up in cells able to withstand bomb blasts and the prison is brimming with technology designed to keep them safe from each other. This film explores how the prison was made possible through a series of four historic engineering breakthroughs. We analyse the inner workings of four landmark"
YouTube Link 2023-06-16T20:29Z 177K followers, 2.7M engagements
"The British Coach A Journey Through Time From the earliest charabancs (char--banc) that took people on day trips to the seaside through to the air-conditioned super coaches of the modern day this is the fascinating story of the UK's major coach operators their vehicles their passengers and their services. You'll discover how the motor coach has evolved since the turn of the century from the Great War charabanc to the super coaches travelling Britain's roads today. You'll learn about the independent express operators such as Greyhound Red and White and Ribble who joined together to form"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T19:46Z 177K followers, 213.8K engagements
"Demons From Hell Mythical Beasts What were demons and why did they terrify the people of medieval Europe Demons were insidious mythical beasts. Medieval people believed that these shapeshifting spirts could take any form and enter a human body to control its host. Experts investigate the disturbing ways that our ancestors tried to combat demons from exorcism to charms and even gruesome brain surgery. In Europe people thought that demons were fallen angels who were intent on corrupting humanity; hundreds of women were accused of conspiring with these demons and brutally executed as witches."
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Fit for a King John Lobb Bootmaker Lock & Co Hatters Visiting two of Britains oldest and finest businesses on St James's Street in London John Lobb Bootmaker that manufactures and retails a luxury brand of footwear and Lock & Co Hatters the world's oldest hat shop. Short clip from the By Royal Appointment" documentary that shines a light on the talented craftsmen and women who hold warrants as official suppliers to the Royal Family. Throughout history the Royal Familys clothes have been a source of fascination gossip and emulation. Nearly every aspect of their wardrobe is on public display"
YouTube Link 2022-07-29T10:08Z 177K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Inside Natures Giants Leatherback Turtle The ING team uncover the evolutionary mystery of how turtles developed shells to protect themselves from some of the sharpest-toothed predators on the planet. The leatherback carcass is a two-meter-long male which died after its flipper was sliced off by a motorboat propeller. Veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg join the post-mortem to explore the inner workings of this ancient mariner. Episode from the BAFTA award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet to reveal the anatomy of"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T20:16Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T20:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Dragons Revered or Feared The dragon was the ultimate mythical super-beast. Some ancient civilisations saw the dragon as a symbol of evil while others revered them and welcomed their help. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/jtn9MXaaWnY Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO chinese china europe differences mythology myth saint george fire breathing monster noble ancient culture archaeology mythological ancestors creature weather fear legend medieval secrets features characteristics versus scales inscription winged element18 flying legendary slayer guardian saga story"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T20:43Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"How Things Work Bicycle Pump The bike pump it looks simple but is a masterpiece of precision engineering packed with intricate components. So how does it inflate your tyres with high pressure air without blowing up in your face Inside this pump many precision built parts work together a flexible leather plunger traps air in the pumps body a brass spring loaded valve directs this air down a reinforced hose wrapped in a tough stainless steel braid and inside the chuck that attaches to the bicycle tyre synthetic seals ensure an airtight fit. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO machine"
YouTube Link 2023-09-22T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Cruise Ships Ingenious Engineering Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing technological leaps that have allowed the worlds biggest cruise ships to be developed. When christened the [------] tonne Independence of the Seas was the biggest passenger ship in existence. This Freedom-class cruise liner cost [---] million dollars to build carrying passengers in unrivalled luxury and manned by a crew of [----] who occupy a vast behind-the-scenes world of control rooms kitchens and engine spaces. Longer than [--] jumbo jets and weighing more than [-----] family cars this gargantuan ship was made possible"
YouTube Link 2024-06-28T20:25Z 177K followers, 308.8K engagements
"Mutiny Episode [--] When boats were made of wood men were made of steel Like Bligh's men they battle brutal storms and treacherous reefs braving the furnace of northern Australia's shark infested waters and the challenge of landing on remote tropical islands to hunt for vital supplies. 00:00 The Challenge 05:01 Day [--] 14:56 Day [--] 30:17 Day [--] 32:51 Day [--] 40:27 Day [--] The Series In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and endurance in naval history. After the legendary Mutiny on the Bounty of [----] Captain William Bligh and his"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T20:00Z 177K followers, 77.3K engagements
"Women Fighters of Georgian London Forbidden History In this episode we explore the underground female bare knuckle prizefighting that took place in the squalors of Georgian London. We cover the historical context of how this came to be and tell the story of important places and people attributed to this topic. Cast List Lucy Inglis Eighteenth-century historian and author and curator of an award-winning blog about Georgian London. Mick Crumplin Former surgeon and expert on medical techniques used throughout history. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO pugilist candlelight female"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"World's Fastest Train Fast Faster Fastest The French Train Grande Vitesse known as the TGV regularly reaches speeds exceeding [---] kilometres per hour. In special tests the train has been pushed to [-----] kilometres per hour making it the fastest on earth. This film explores how the TGV was made possible through a series of four historic engineering breakthroughs. We analyse the inner workings of four iconic trains including George Stephensons record-breaking Rocket and Japans revolutionary Bullet Train. Each features a major technological innovation that allowed engineers to build quicker"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T19:38Z 176K followers, 202.3K engagements
"A Space Station Odyssey Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing the technological leaps forward that have enabled the worlds biggest space station the International Space Station to be built. The ISS orbits [---] miles above our heads hurtling around the Earth at [-----] miles an hour. It is one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Its crew performs vital experiments that will one day allow humans to live permanently in space. A test bed for future missions deeper into space the space station could enable future generations to journey throughout the Solar System or even live on Mars."
YouTube Link 2024-01-12T18:29Z 177K followers, 306.1K engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic David Gest British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Step inside the opulent London apartment of the late great David Gest flamboyant music mogul reality TV sensation and showbiz raconteur as he welcomes broadcasting icon Gloria Hunniford for a heartfelt cause: raising funds for children and adults with lower limb conditions. But this isnt just a charity appeal its a glittering celebration of a man whose life was a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T19:55Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Wonders of the Waterways Radical Innovation The Bridgewater Canal is sometimes called England's first canal and its founder Francis Egerton 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is known as "The Canal Duke". The Bridgewater Canal is a 39-mile-long canal that runs from Runcorn to Leigh in northwest England. It was built to transport coal from the Duke's mines in Worsley to Manchester. The canal is a key link between the north and south canal networks and includes the Barton Swing Aqueduct which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. The canal was built by James Brindley a pioneer canal"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T20:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Dark Secrets of the Sphinx Mythical Beasts How did the sphinx become an evil monster and why has it survived for more than [----] years Thousands of years ago sphinxes were among the most popular mythical monsters of the ancient world. The Great Sphinx at Giza in Egypt is the most famous of them all but the origins of this strange mutant beast are shrouded in mystery. Why did the pharaohs depict themselves as mythical monsters with the body of a lion At Luxor archaeologists resurrect an entire army of sphinxes built to guard Egypts powerful god Amun-Ra. The Egyptians saw the sphinx as a living"
YouTube Link 2024-06-14T19:31Z 177K followers, 142.7K engagements
"Spitfire vs Buzz Bomb Hitlers Secret Weapon In [----] an unknown flying object attacked London. Mysteriously it seemed to know exactly when it reached the city and just fell out of the sky. The German V-1 so-called Buzz Bomb was designed to terrorise Britain. While Londoners wondered what had hit them an American officer was busy finding out. Hap Arnold worked on the Kettering Bug the world's first cruise missile built [--] years earlier. Tangled wreckage harboured important clues on how this amazing weapon found its target. Hap Arnold collected pieces he could find and shipped them back to"
YouTube Link 2024-08-30T20:21Z 123K followers, [---] engagements
"Penguins in Paradise VIP Rehab Penguins snowy birds that survive in some of the harshest environments known to man but not all of them live in a winter wonderland meet Africas only penguins. These bubbly birds are living on top of one of the busiest cities in South Africa Cape Town causing chaos wherever they roam but with their fragile species under threat their future is bleak. Meet the heroes whove stepped in to help this dedicated team are on hand 24/7 in Africas busiest emergency department for penguins. They rescue the weak and desperate rehab them with lots of TLC to get them back into"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T21:00Z 149K followers, [---] engagements
"Karnak Secret of Egypts Mega Temples Naked History The Egyptian site of Karnak was the largest religious complex in the ancient world. Constructed over three thousand five hundred years ago this giant labyrinth of temples and halls was a political and religious powerbase for the pharaohs. But what weird rituals went on behind its high walls Unearthing grisly human remains and using the latest technologies archaeologists are finally revealing the truth: how a jealous pharaoh destroyed the legacy of his own father how Karnaks largest hall was designed to house the gods themselves and how the"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Petra Lost City of the Desert Naked History Petra is an ancient and enigmatic city carved from the rock of Jordans desert. Hidden at the end of a winding chasm it is famous for its extraordinary beauty. But for decades it has baffled archaeologists. Who were the mysterious people that built it how did they found a civilisation in the arid desert and why did they suddenly disappear Now the latest laser-scanning techniques are resurrecting the lives of Petras forgotten people to reveal what happened to the greatest lost city of the ancient world. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Never Lose Hope Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords English teacher Muhammad is owed over [----] in rent and legal fees by his tenant. Its almost [--] months since hes received any payment for his 3-bedroom house in Ilford causing him deep financial difficulty. Eviction expert Paul Shamplina is called in to help. Lawyer Chris Sharpe is on his way to serve squatters in Winsford with an eviction notice. Will it be peaceful and straightforward And in Darwen two of Paul Ainsworth-Lords antisocial tenants have been causing havoc with their neighbours. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T20:53Z 165K followers, 217.2K engagements
"Witches Can Water Know the Devils Maid Aye in those foregone centuries when mist clung heavy to the moors and reason walked with a halting step the hearts of men did quake at the thought of witches hid among them. 'Twas believed that the Devil marked his own and to smoke them out the folk devised cruel trials cloaked in righteousness. Chief among these was the swimming test wherein the accused oft a poor wretch or widow cast by fates ill favour was bound and cast into the water. If she sank the water had taken her in innocence; if she floated 'twas said the very earth did spurn her soul and"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T19:23Z 161K followers, [---] engagements
"Eviction Wars Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords With Britains sky-high rents more tenants on low incomes are being forced to live in an HMO a house of multiple occupation. But stranger living together under the same roof can be a recipe for confrontation. In Blackburn letting agents Paul and Sally are on their way to tackle complaints of antisocial behaviour in one of the shared homes they manage. Four out of five of Britains landlords own just one rental property and many of them rely on the income to support their retirement. In Lewisham Dale is on his way to court having begun eviction"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T20:25Z 155K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Valley of the Kings Tut's Buried Secret Naked History The tomb of Tutankhamun is unique in the Valley of the Kings and historians are desperate to understand why. For decades King Tuts tomb was a complete mystery: why was it built so small why was it so sparsely decorated compared to its neighbours and how did it escape the clutches of ancient grave robbers Using the latest technology teams of archaeologists are finally finding the answers. With rare access Unearthed proves why a sudden death a calamitous burial and an astonishing force of nature led to a minor king rising to become the most"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Superdomes Extreme Engineering Big Bigger Biggest This documentary reveals the technological leaps forward that have allowed some of the worlds largest domes to be built. The Oita Stadium in Japan has a colossal roof spanning a mighty [---] metres. A steel Teflon and titanium structure over [---] metres across and [--] metres high the Oitas roof covers a sports stadium big enough to seat [--] thousand spectators. At the flick of a switch its seats retract to reveal a running track and its roof opens and closes like a giant eye. The film explores how this building was made possible through a series of"
YouTube Link 2022-02-18T14:20Z 168K followers, 756.3K engagements
"Murder of the Romanovs (Extra) Forbidden History Bonus Episode: King George V Betrayer of the Romanovs In this episode of Forbidden Fruit we take a deep dive into the Romanovs relationship to the British Royal Family and explore the question Could Tsar Nicholas and his family have been saved by his cousin King George V Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO tragic bolsheviks communist empowered question debate european royalty monarchy abdicate wilhelm world war exile asylum abandoned britain autocratic rule authority revolution democrats elections transition petrograd soviet council"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Egyptology Khafres Shadow Only a god could harness the power of a lion by merging themselves with this animal the pharaohs wanted to proclaim their divine status. Pharaohs would represent themselves as having heads or different parts of animals. But there's a mystery most Egyptian hybrid beasts have animal heads and human bodies why is the Sphinx the other way around [----] years ago in the shadow of the pyramids workers ripped thousands of tonnes of rock from the ground to carve out a colossal creature. It had a human head that towered [--] metres high and had lion's claws that stretched more"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T22:23Z 136K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost World of the Colosseum Blood and Empire Naked History The Colosseum is the greatest icon of the worlds most powerful Empire. It was an arena of death and glory and the source of epic legends. Now archaeologists are using new techniques to solve ancient mysteries about this spectacular ruin. Why was it built here And why did it collapse With unique access to the only Gladiator bones ever discovered we reveal astonishing new evidence of how they lived and died. The Colosseums most incredible legend of naval battles held inside its walls are uncovered and clues within the walls of the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Secret History of the Sphinx Naked History New investigations are slowly uncovering the secret history of the worlds most iconic monument. The Sphinx has mystified historians for generations but an extraordinary new investigation is about to reveal which pharaoh the Sphinx was built for. Forensic work at the nearby Sphinx temples has uncovered an astonishing religious connection to the Sun. Was the Sphinx part of an elaborate machine to resurrect the Pharaoh in the afterlife Digging deep below the desert sand scientists find that the Sphinx once gazed over a vast artificial lake. Half carved"
YouTube Link 2025-07-14T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Viking City of the Dead Naked History The Vikings are as famous as marauding pirates but why did they also build monumental fortresses Archaeologists are investigating the great ring fort at Trelleborg in Denmark built at the end of the Viking Age. This huge circular structure lay hidden for more than a thousand years beneath the frozen soil of Denmark. Now new discoveries across the Viking world are revealing more about the story of Harold Bluetooth the great king who united Viking people and what brought the Vikings reign of terror to an end. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Ghosts of Stonehenge Naked History Stonehenge is the ancient worlds most famous and mysterious monument. Its origins and purpose have puzzled historians for centuries. Why was this extraordinary monument built on a seemingly ordinary plain Who visited the stones And what did they do there Now using laser scanning carbon dating and forensic technologies archaeologists are finally piecing together the full story of the stones. The result is a tale of ancient magic and arcane ritual acts of remembrance and brutal murder that reveals Stonehenge was more famous and more ancient than anyone ever"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Armed and Disciplined Roman Military Equipment As the Roman legions assembled at Watling Street in AD [--] their discipline and readiness were reflected in every polished piece of their gear. Each soldier wore the iconic lorica segmentata a segmented iron cuirass that gleamed in the sun its overlapping plates offering protection without sacrificing mobility. Over their shoulders hung red woollen cloaks practical against Britains damp chill but also a stark reminder of Roman dominance. Their helmets crowned with protective cheek guards and embossed with ornate designs bore the scars of countless"
YouTube Link 2025-01-31T21:16Z 145K followers, [---] engagements
"Machu Picchu The Inca Enigma Naked History Machu Picchu in Peru the famous lost city of the Incas. Archaeologists discovered this mountaintop city one hundred years ago but its purpose remains a hotly debated mystery. Was it a religious observatory or a holiday retreat for the emperor Could religious carvings and gruesomely deformed skeletons found in the city hold a crucial clue as to why this city was built A newly uncovered network of roads places Machu Picchu as a strategic outpost for the Inca Emperor Pachacuti but mysterious rock art suggests the sites origins may be far older."
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"The Terracotta Army Phantoms of Qin Naked History The Terracotta Army in Xian China is perhaps the greatest archaeological discovery in the last [--] years but it remains shrouded in mystery. Historians reconstruct the shattered remains of the warriors and reveal the dark secrets of a super-tomb built at the birth of China. The discovery of real weapons and bizarre stone-plated armour amongst the statues reveals the supernatural enemy the army was designed to face. The discovery of dismembered skeletons thrown into the pits hint at the violent struggle for power that followed the death of"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Skywheel Chronicles Reinventing the Wheel Big Bigger Biggest Documentary revealing the technological leaps forward that enabled Asias largest observation wheel the Singapore Flyer to be built. When it first opened [----] the Singapore Flyer was the tallest skywheel on Earth rising [---] metres into the sky. It can whisk [----] passengers around hourly to see a stunning [--] kilometre panorama of three different countries below. This film explores five landmark observation wheels including the original Ferris Wheel and London Eye that each feature a major technological innovation that contributed to"
YouTube Link 2024-03-15T21:00Z 162K followers, 57.7K engagements
"Birkhall The Crowns Hidden Sanctuary What was once the Queen Mothers nostalgic country haven becomes a deeply personal sanctuary for Charles and Camilla. From antique clocks ticking in perfect harmony to Middle Eastern rugs woven into British tradition Birkhall is revived with reverence and love. Its where romance bloomed a proposal unfolded and where they found solace during the COVID pandemic. Behind closed doors and towering firs this is not just a royal residence it's a heartfelt escape a place steeped in history sweet gestures and quiet resilience. Get a rare glimpse into their world:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T19:54Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Cruise Missile Technology Machines of War How did the cruise missile become the ultimate surgical attack weapon This film tracks the flight of a Tomahawk cruise missile on an attack mission. At every key stage of its journey launch flight targeting impact we uncover the roots of the technology that make this missile the awe-inspiring weapon it is today. 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Booster 11:55 Transformation 24:24 Navigation 31:06 Stealth 34:41 Targeting 42:16 Warhead First episode of documentary series about the evolution of three cornerstones of the modern military the machine gun the tank"
YouTube Link 2024-09-27T19:00Z 161K followers, 731.8K engagements
"Built Different The Leatherback Sea Turtle There are few more prehistoric looking creatures swimming in the ocean than the sea turtle. It has a head like a dinosaur a beak like a parrot and looks like a tortoise with flippers. Many animals survive as predators relying on sharp teeth and claws to catch their prey but turtles and tortoises have a different approach. Theyve evolved natures ultimate defence strategy an armour-plated shell that has kept them safe for over [---] million years. Clip from the award-winning Inside Natures Giants documentary series that gets under the skin of the largest"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T20:02Z 161K followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking the Ice Oil Tanker Docking Sequence The sea around Varandey is so shallow that big tankers cant come into to dock so the Russians pump oil [--] kilometres through a pipeline to a gigantic filling station in the middle of the Arctic ice Weighing in at over [--] thousand tonnes the Russian oil tanker Timofey Guzhenko is the largest icebreaking ship to operate in the Arctic Ocean. Can this behemoth of a ship dock at the oil terminal despite the massive moving ice sheet Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T20:27Z 133K followers, 55.6K engagements
"Canals Construction Megaprojects Big Bigger Biggest With over [---] million tons of cargo passing along its length every year the Panama Canal is the biggest canal in the Americas. The 5-billion-dollar infrastructure expansion project completed in [----] doubled the waterways capacity giving a new lease of life to this vital transport artery. Its construction relied on a series of great leaps in technology. In this film we explore the key historic canals that made each engineering breakthrough. Using computer generated animation we reveal the incredible stories behind Frances Briare Canal the UKs"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T20:34Z 167K followers, 369.9K engagements
"Krasnoyarsk Dam Russian Ship Lift Innovation Back in [----] the Grand Coulee Dam showed how dams could deal with the abrasive power of floodwater. However to build a dam across the mighty Yenisey River in Russia engineers had to find a way to stop the water while keeping the ships moving. In the 1960s the Soviet Union wanted to upscale its industrial power so they planned a series of gigantic dams. One of the first the Krasnoyarsk Dam in Siberia would stretch a whole kilometre across the river Yenisey and generate [----] megawatts of power. But this river was also the main shipping route into"
YouTube Link 2023-03-03T14:52Z 133K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic Syd Little British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Jennie Bond invites English comedian Syd Little to sell his belongings before a Staffordshire auction crowd. He hopes to raise at least [---] in aid of an Alzheimer's charity but ends up making more than double his target in a heart-warming sale. Little was the straight man in the famous comedy double act Little and Large with Eddie Large. Subscribe to Element 18"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T19:00Z 133K followers, [---] engagements
"Way of the Tank Machines of War How did the tank become the quintessential armoured war machine This film traces the engineering origins of this iconic battle vehicle and examines the innovations in mobility firepower and armour that have made the tank the must-have item for any modern army. Featuring famous tanks such as the British Mark IV French Renault FT Soviet T-34 German Tiger and the American M1A2 Abrams. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Continuous Track Evolution 09:26 Suspension and Handling 12:27 Thermal Imaging and Laser Rangefinder 16:06 Trial and Error Targeting 21:39 Gun Turret"
YouTube Link 2024-10-18T18:38Z 169K followers, 71.1K engagements
"Taj Mahal Palace of Secrets Naked History The Taj Mahal is famous as the worlds most beautiful building but could this Indian ode to love hide dark secrets The grieving Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famously built the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his dead wife but new investigations are writing a surprising story of power and betrayal. Is the layout of the mausoleum and its gardens a carefully concealed proclamation of religious beliefs A team of top architects attempt to solve the riddle of the Tajs towering dome and could a newly discovered flaw at the heart of Taj finally explain its impossible"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Argonon The World Watches Element [--] is the official YouTube Channel for the Argonon Group. All content is fully owned and controlled by the Argonon Group which consists of the following television production companies Bandicoot Britespark Films Leopard Pictures Leopard USA Like A Shot Nemorin Rose Rock Studio Leo and Windfall Films. For more information please visit https://argonon.com Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2022-11-23T21:20Z 165K followers, [----] engagements
"Whats Inside an Escalator Have you ever wondered whats inside the machines you use so often in your daily life How does an escalator haul hundreds of people up a slope as steep as mount Fuji How does a leaf blower generate hurricane-force winds And how come the tape measure crams sixteen feet of steel into your pocket Using ultra-realistic computer-generated animation this episode explodes open everyday machines into their individual parts to reveal their secret workings. Combined with stunning footage from the factories where these objects are designed built and tested this compelling"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Iconic Aircraft Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Up until February [----] RAF Bomber Command strategy had been to try and hit specific military or industrial targets munitions factories naval installations and the like. To be truthful they hadnt been very successful only about [--] in [--] aircraft managed to drop its bombs within [--] miles of its target. The cost in men and machines had been too high and something had to change. The change came with the order to area bomb civilian targets. Having seen the devastating effects of fire during the Blitz the RAF began to drop mainly incendiary bombs on Germanys"
YouTube Link 2023-12-01T20:58Z 89.7K followers, [---] engagements
"CIA Mind Control: Declassified Forbidden History In this episode we explore the CIA mind control experiments of the 1950s specifically the top secret program MK Ultra who utilised LSD. We'll recount various chilling experiments and explore the mysterious death of one of their top scientists. Cast List Peggy Brunache Historian archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow. Lindsay Moran Author and former CIA operative. Dominic Selwood Historian barrister bestselling author novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent The Spectator and The Daily"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T19:30Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Size Matters Telescope Engineering Back in [----] Newtons reflector telescope enabled astronomers to get their first clear view of our solar system. But to see deeper into space engineers building the 183cm Parsons telescope (Leviathan of Parsonstown) in Ireland must learn how to make bigger mirrors. The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) uses two huge mirrors each measuring 840cm in diameter making it the worlds largest optical telescope (by effective optical aperture). Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T21:07Z 155K followers, [---] engagements
"Giant Mythology and Gigantism The tale of how Finn McCool and Benandonner created the Giants Causeway may only be a myth but is there more to old legends of Irish giants than meets the eye Could it be because real life giants once walked among us Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/dyF4Fg_enVU Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T21:38Z 134K followers, [---] engagements
"Machine Gun Evolution Machines of War How did the machine gun become the most versatile weapon on the battlefield One modern machine gun could easily out-fire an entire 19th century army regiment. This is how it evolved from the Victorian weapon that could chop down a tree to the iconic GAU-8 Avenger one of the largest and most powerful machine guns in service. Featuring famous weapons such as the Gatling gun M2 Browning Maxim gun Vikers gun Thompson submachine gun M14 battle rifle and M16 assault rifle. 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Gatling Gun 10:02 Ma Deuce and Maxim Gun 13:37 Vikers Gun 23:23"
YouTube Link 2024-11-08T21:31Z 145K followers, 65.5K engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic Esther Rantzen British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. The English journalist television presenter and activist raises funds for a cause close to her heart. Lorne Spicer and valuer Paul Hayes look through her mementoes for likely auction lots and have high hopes for the sale of an 18th Century accounts ledger from the household of Queen Caroline. Esther Rantzen is best known for creating and hosting the long-running BBC"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T19:14Z 153K followers, [---] engagements
"Jungle Vampires Bloodthirsty Hitchhikers of Borneo The minute you set foot in the jungle youre besieged by things that want to eat you from the top predator to the tallest trees everything is on the menu and that includes us. Tiger leeches are parasites. Its hard to imagine theyre useful but nightmarish creatures like these hold the jungle in balance. Clip from the award-winning Inside Natures Giants documentary series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet returns to reveal the anatomy of some of nature's most successful predators Watch the complete Jungle episode here"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T20:40Z 150K followers, [---] engagements
"Beryl Alpha Extreme Engineering vs Savage Sea Back in [----] Grand Isle stood tall and deep thanks top its firm foundations but the search for untapped resources took oil companies into evermore hostile waters. For the [---] metre Beryl Alpha to survive the ravages of the North Sea the platform would have to be made of sterner stuff than steel. When engineers want to build an oil rig in the Beryl field off the British coast they must find a way to protect it from the violent North Sea. Its foul weather and killer waves are a huge problem for oil platform engineers as their traditional"
YouTube Link 2023-12-29T16:20Z 133K followers, [----] engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic Sophie Grigson British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Food writer and chef Sophie Grigson invited Angela Rippon and the Cash in the Celebrity Attic team to her home in Oxfordshire. She wants to sell some of her much-loved collectables to raise money for her favourite charity but will her items bring home the bacon in the saleroom Sophie Grigson is an English cookery writer and celebrity chef whose vibrant career blends a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Squattergeddon Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords A landlord in Hamstead one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in London has rented out his property without a problem for [--] years. All that changed with his latest antisocial and aggressive tenant who refuses to pay rent. In the heart of Liverpool two Ghanaian ministers leased an empty 18th century church to launch a ministry and community centre. After squatters took over the building they called in eviction lawyer Chris Sharpe to help with the unusual case. Letting agent Paul Ainsworth-Lords manages over [---] properties in Darwen on behalf"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T20:22Z 169K followers, 144.2K engagements
"Angkor Wat Lost Temple of the Jungle Naked History Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the worlds largest temple but why did the Khmer civilization build this enormous Hindu shrine in the middle of the jungle Laser technology reveals the astonishing truth: Angkor Wat was the centre of a long-lost megacity and the beating heart of a mighty empire. Archaeologists hack through the jungle to reveal this sprawling metropolis and unearth how it thrived on the trade of rare iron. Blowing the temple apart exposes how water was the key to its success and how its secret true purpose may have been as a"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Mystery of the Pyramid Serpent Mythical Beasts Investigators explore a mysterious pyramid in Mexico to discover the secrets of the fearsome Feathered Serpent. The Feathered Serpent was a terrifying beast. Why did the people of Mesoamerica live in fear of this half snake half bird creature and worship it as a god Investigators at the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mexico uncover the shocking story of this strange hybrid beast. They explore the secrets of a huge temple covered in ferocious carvings of the mysterious god. What did the ancient Mesoamericans see in nature that made them believe"
YouTube Link 2023-09-15T17:25Z 134K followers, 38K engagements
"Stirling Hunt for King Arthurs Castle Naked History Stirling Castle in Scotland one of Europes most celebrated forts and the legendary home of King Arthurs round table. Scotlands great kings claimed to be descended from Arthur but why Historians follow the trail to France where they uncover how Arthur was used as a political weapon in Scotlands bloody wars of independence. The gruesome discovery of a shattered skeleton inside the castle challenges the popular accounts of Stirlings most famous battle immortalized in the movie Braveheart. And could strange melted stones uncovered close to"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Battle of Watling Street Queen Boudica's Revolt Instruments of Death (Part 1) In AD [--] the rolling hills near Watling Street bore witness to a clash of empires and a desperate bid for freedom. The fearless Boudica queen of the Iceni led a massive rebellion against Roman oppression her fiery resolve mirrored by an army of tens of thousands. Opposing her was Gaius Suetonius Paulinus a seasoned Roman general commanding a vastly outnumbered force. Suetonius chose his ground wisely positioning his men in a narrow gorge flanked by dense woods forcing the Britons into a bottleneck. As Boudicas"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T20:43Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Science Slayed the Dragons Mythical Beasts The dragon was the ultimate mythical beast why did so many civilisations believe in this terrifying fire breathing monster From Scandinavia to China stories of dragons appear across the globe. Some ancient civilisations saw the dragon as a symbol of evil others revered them and welcomed their help. But why does the dragon appear in so many different cultures Science and archaeology are starting to shed new light on the truth behind this mythological super-beast. The discovery of prehistoric dinosaur bones may have convinced our ancestors that these"
YouTube Link 2024-07-19T18:53Z 161K followers, 30.7K engagements
"The Murder Trial Can you prove murder without a body After three years of negotiation the Scottish High Court gave permission for this extraordinary and unique access to film the case of a man accused of murdering his wife. Her body has never been found there is no weapon no crime scene and her husband appears to have a cast iron alibi for the day she disappeared. For the first time in British history remotely operated cameras were placed inside a British criminal court to capture a murder trial in its entirety for this feature-length documentary. Recorded over six weeks this film shows the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T19:48Z 165K followers, 195.1K engagements
"Vampire Serial Killer The Blood Countess The vampire is one of the most terrifying mythological monsters of all time but the romantic vampire of modern fiction is very different to the horrible undead creature our ancestors believed in. Countess Elizabeth Bthory of Ecsed aka The Blood Countess was a Hungarian noblewoman and alleged serial killer. Bthory and her servants were accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women from [----] to [----]. She and her servants were put on trial and convicted the servants were executed and Bthory was imprisoned within achtice Castle until her"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T20:58Z 141K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost Pyramids of Peru Naked History For [----] years the incredible Pyramids of Caral lay buried beneath Perus desert sands. Today their discovery has forced archaeologists to rethink the history of civilization in the Americas. Theyve unearthed a lost culture unlike any other a society based on trade that apparently grew in peace not through conquest. A people guided by religious rituals skilled in engineering and architecture who battled earthquakes floods and drought to build their monumental city. How did these people survive in this inhospitable landscape And could they really be the very"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T00:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Hidden Hotel South Africas Most Unexpected Safari In the forests above Cape Provinces Walker Bay lies a hidden safari lodge with a difference where the star attractions are not animals but trees and wildflowers. A secret multi-award-winning hotel retreat that stands within [----] hectares of pristine wilderness nestled between the Gansbaai coastline and Kleinrivier Mountains this is the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T19:52Z 154K followers, [---] engagements
"Grand Theft Homestead Moving Huge Historic Homes Two teams of building movers race against time to relocate two huge historic homes. In St Louis Missouri we follow John Matyiko of Expert House Movers relocate an entire farm complex of historic structures including a 500-tonne stone farmhouse for Rose Heets family who are being forced off their land to make way for a shopping complex. Can the team move and save the whole farmstead before the developers move in In New Glasgow Nova Scotia we follow father and son move team Phil and Jason Leil slice and dice a huge period home into four pieces to"
YouTube Link 2024-02-02T22:14Z 134K followers, [----] engagements
"The Lost Tomb of Egypts Last Warrior King Deep beneath the scorched sands of Thebes carved into the bones of the mountain lies a necropolis of kings over sixty tombs etched into the Valley of the Kings each a portal to eternity. At its heart rests the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun whose golden mask became the icon of ancient Egypt. But just a hundred feet away hidden in shadow and silence lies our destination tomb KV11. This is the unexcavated burial chamber of Ramesses III Egypts last great warrior king. His reign etched in hieroglyphs spanned [--] tumultuous years marked by monumental"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T20:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Norse Legends rvar-Oddr Saga and the Krakens Lair This mythical sea monster struck fear into the hearts of sailors for centuries. The giant squid is no longer the prime suspect so what inspired these tales To find out we track the myth back to its ancient roots in Scandinavia and what was so special about these seas that they were considered the Krakens lair. The first description of the beast comes from the ancient people that made this area their home the Norse. The rvar-Oddr saga is a Norse tale of revenge from the 13th century that contains the earliest Scandinavian reference to the"
YouTube Link 2024-09-20T19:00Z 133K followers, [---] engagements
"Statue of Liberty Hidden Secrets Naked History The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world. But what do we really know about this enigmatic lady Today investigators are on a quest to uncover the Statues secret identity; was she inspired by the Colossus of Rhodes in Greece Well explore the amazing engineering hidden beneath her copper robes. Archaeological discoveries in the ground beneath her feet provide a unique insight into the history of North America; and using a facial recognition expert we try to answer the immortal question; whose face is on the statue"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Warehouse Wonderland Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Letting agents Karen and Gemma investigate claims of vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a property they manage in Wigan but they learn the tenant has abandoned the property. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom Blackburn semi to drug addicts in a Blackpool bedsit to [--] migrants squeezed"
YouTube Link 2024-06-07T19:46Z 174K followers, 363.3K engagements
"Submarines Extreme Technology Big Bigger Biggest At [---] metres long the USS Pennsylvania is the biggest submarine in the US Navy. It can dive deeper than a thousand feet sail for [--] years without refuelling and remain submerged for up to [--] months. The vessel carries a crew of [---] men and a deadly nuclear arsenal. The film investigates how this submarine was made possible through a series of six historic engineering breakthroughs. We explore the inner workings of six landmark submarines including the tiny Turtle and colossal German U-Boats. Each features a major technological innovation that"
YouTube Link 2022-06-17T19:31Z 175K followers, 15.5M engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic Virginia Ironside British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Angela Rippon and the team help British journalist author and agony aunt Virginia Ironside raise cash for a charity which helps orphans around the world. Ironside writes a column "Dilemmas" for The Independent an agony column for the Idler and a monthly column for The Oldie. Her first book Chelsea Bird was published when she was [--]. Subscribe to Element 18"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T20:30Z 147K followers, [---] engagements
"Wigans Worst Hoarder Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma have no idea that a routine inspection is about to turn into one of the worst hoarding cases. Charlotte a mother of two small children is refusing to pay rent because of the poor condition her flat is in. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom Blackburn"
YouTube Link 2024-05-24T17:00Z 176K followers, 545.6K engagements
"Masters of Disguise Cephalopod Camouflage Cephalopods like octopuses squid and cuttlefish are masters of disguise thanks to their specialised skin cells called chromatophores. These pigment-filled sacs expand and contract to produce a stunning array of colours and patterns almost instantaneously. This ability evolved as a survival strategy helping cephalopods evade predators ambush prey and communicate with one another. Their remarkable neural control over chromatophores combined with reflective cells (iridophores and leucophores) allows them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings or"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Mutiny Episode [--] Trapped together on a tiny boat with no wind rotting food and a nasty case of cabin fever. Will their hunger and frustration end in a mutiny 00:00 The Challenge 01:47 The Journey so Far 03:07 Vanuatu Experience 06:28 Trouble in Paradise 09:26 Goodbye Ni-Vanuatu 11:25 Destination Restoration Island 14:39 Day [--] the Coral Sea 18:11 Master's Mate 19:46 Smooth Sailing 23:07 Rotten Supplies Sinking Morale 27:06 Celestial Navigation 30:44 Day [--] Sweet and Sour 33:50 Cravings and Cabin Fever 36:31 Day [--] Shark and Osprey Reef 41:07 Day [--] Final Straw 45:44 The Labyrinth The Series"
YouTube Link 2023-11-24T21:00Z 174K followers, 24K engagements
"Pompeii's Doomsday Mummies Naked History Destroyed by an eruption from Vesuvius in AD [--] and buried beneath rock and ash the doomed Roman city of Pompeii is one of the greatest treasures of the classical world. One third of the city has remained untouched ever since its discovery. Now archaeologists are finally digging inside this mysterious sector. New discoveries reveal the horror of the cataclysm that wiped out this metropolis. Can archaeologists answer some of Pompeiis most enduring mysteries: who founded this city and why did they build it in the blast zone of mainland Europes most"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T02:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Pest Control Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Wigan letting agents Karen and Gemma inspect a two-bed property they manage where the tenant is due to move out but has unpaid rent. Some unusual wiring sparks suspicion Harrow household enforcement officer Sheetal is carrying out a series of surprise inspections. Shes on the lookout for overcrowding and dangerous living conditions. She discovers a frustrated single mother of three has been living with rats bed bugs and damp. Her landlord believes the problem comes from upstairs but the landlord upstairs is not allowing them access. In Darwen"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T19:00Z 171K followers, 266.6K engagements
"Building the Eiffel Tower in [--] Minute The Eiffel Tower aka the Iron Lady is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the iconic monument. Short clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence. Watch the complete Tower documentary here https://youtu.be/_AfPJHUVKEE Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO #shorts #eiffeltower #extreme #engineering #paris #design"
YouTube Link 2022-07-25T10:32Z 174K followers, 29.8K engagements
"Science Fix Tank Tech Optical rangefinder technology high-powered high-velocity tank guns turret gyroscope stabilisation and high explosive squash head ammo Clip from the Machines of War documentary series about the evolution of three cornerstones of the modern military the machine gun the tank and the cruise missile. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/QboyUnEGVW0 Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO armoured battle gunner telescope aiming firing british mark iv royal navy range finding world war trigonometry image lens german tiger recoil trial error targeting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Squatter Showdown Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords Eviction lawyer Chris is called to Bristol to help 81-year-old ex-army officer Jonathan evict a group of squatters. Eviction expert Paul helps Allen gain possession of his flat which he bought as a buy-to-let. This series follows the eviction specialists whose job it is to tackle tenants who cant or wont pay the rent and local authority housing offices tasked with going after rogue landlords. We also follow the work letting agents dealing with problem tenants. From a weed farm in a three-bedroom Blackburn semi to drug addicts in a Blackpool"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T19:00Z 174K followers, 210.4K engagements
"Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T20:28Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Vampire Origins Mythical Beasts Could the discovery of brutally impaled corpses in Eastern Europe shed light on the origins of the vampire myths The vampire is one of the most terrifying mythological monsters of all time but the romantic vampire of modern fiction is very different to the horrible undead creature our ancestors believed in. In Bulgaria archaeologists excavate a graveyard where they find a skeleton that has been brutally impaled with an iron stake. Why did people here believe that the dead were rising from the grave What did they see that convinced them that blood-sucking"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T20:45Z 147K followers, [----] engagements
"Mutiny Episode [--] Pressures of hunger and the intensity of life on such a small boat start set in. A mutiny threatens to break out on the boat. 00:00 The Challenge 02:07 Yadua Island in Fiji 07:24 Water Brimstone and Tinderbox 11:08 Day [--] Time to Step Up 13:36 Fiji to Vanuatu Full of Wants 17:38 Day [--] Fishing 20:15 Joyful Tidings 22:50 Day [--] 27:31 Day [--] Welcome to Gaua 30:54 Kava Ritual 32:16 Day [--] Hunting 36:12 Stress Vote 38:43 Day [--] Trouble in Paradise The Series In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and"
YouTube Link 2023-11-03T21:00Z 174K followers, 26.7K engagements
"Rent Wars Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Lancashire letting agent Paul Ainsworth-Lord manages [---] properties on behalf of private landlords. Unemployment here is above the national average and many tenants are on the breadline or struggling with a range of social problems. Paul is on the way to a 2-bed terrace chasing up a tenant who hasnt paid rent for [--] months and owes [----]. Nearly half of Britains buy-to-let landlords rent out just one property so if the money stops it can have a huge effect on their income. Retired shopkeeper Jack lets out a 1-bed flat in his native Fleetwood but"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T21:28Z 175K followers, 74.9K engagements
"Rent Free Royalty Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In Stockton-on-Tees eviction expert Paul Shamplina is working on a case where the landlord is owed an astronomical [-----] in rent. Angry tenants report a leak at one of Paul Ainsworth-Lords properties in Darwen claiming it to be uninhabitable. In Brighton eviction lawyer Chris Sharpe has a squatter case on his hands where the landlord purchased the property with plans to develop it into flats but squatters moved in. John Bartram is carrying out routine inspections on some of the properties he manages in Blackpool. In Darwen a tenant on"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T20:00Z 176K followers, 593K engagements
"Mutiny Episode [--] As their adventure continues the men deal with sharks crocodiles and giant centipedes but there's nothing more dangerous than Australia's searing heat. 00:00 The Challenge 01:47 Journey to the Great Barrier Reef 03:11 Day [--] Starving and Delirious 07:18 Day [--] Enter the Labyrinth 12:12 Day [--] Respite 15:05 Restoration Island 18:31 Anxious to Eat 21:39 Day [--] Fishing and Foraging 27:01 Day [--] Goodbye Dave 30:13 Discontent at Sunday Island 33:37 Day [--] Heat and Dehydration 37:57 Inhospitable Albany Island 41:34 Day [--] Waterless The Series In a unique experiment we challenge"
YouTube Link 2023-12-08T21:00Z 174K followers, 22K engagements
"Behold : The Original Spotify The music box a 21st century version of a timeless mechanical marvel. So how does it play beautiful music at the touch of a button without electricity An orchestra of [---] highly tuned parts work in harmony. Over [----] microscopic pins on a brass cylinder carry the code for [--] minutes of music. A metal comb with [--] sharp teeth tuned to perfect pitch. Powerful springs give extra-long playback and a tiny mechanical conductor keeps a steady tempo to make music with that special metal magic Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost World of Easter Island Naked History The gigantic Moai statues of Easter Island are the legacy of one of the worlds most isolated civilizations: the Rapa Nui. For hundreds of years they were cut off from the rest of the world by the vast Pacific Ocean carving more than [---] monoliths using only stone tools. Archaeologists are unearthing evidence of how these unique statues evolved and the Rapa Nuis incredible bid for survival trapped on their remote island home. Why did the people of Easter Island carve so many of these magnificent monuments only to pull them down Subscribe to Element 18"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:30Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Serving Science How Tennis Ball Launchers Work Playing tennis takes two unless youve got one of these machines How does the tennis ball launcher fire tennis balls at [---] kilometres per hour every second with pinpoint accuracy Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed secret footage factory design build documentary uncovered animation hopper feeder electric motor launch precision gearbox aim professional pro acceleration racket family business engineer material grip reinforced construction high speed bearings squashed imbalance balancing best backspin lob shot"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T21:48Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"The Fall and Rise of the Tram A century ago the tram was used by people in cities and towns all around the British Isles. From London to Liverpool Blackpool to Glasgow the sound of steel on steel was a part of everyday life but by the early sixties the vast majority had disappeared and the golden era of the tram seemed to be at an end. Now a new generation of tramways has appeared ensuring that this beautiful and efficient form of transport thrives once more. This documentary traces the rise fall and rise again of the passenger street tram in Britain. It begins with the introduction of the"
YouTube Link 2022-04-22T20:40Z 174K followers, 36.3K engagements
"M16 Assault Rifle Famous Firearms The M16 assault rifle is one of the most iconic firearms in military history widely recognised for its reliability accuracy and versatility in combat. First adopted by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War the M16 quickly became a staple on the battlefield due to its lightweight design and the high-velocity 5.56mm cartridge it fires which offers a balanced combination of range control and lethality. Unlike many older bulkier rifles the M16's modular design allows for easy customisation and adaptability which has kept it relevant even as combat requirements"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"French Design vs British Engineering Titanic Rivals SS Normandie versus RMS Queen Mary The Great Atlantic Showdown Back in [----] the French SS Normandie set a new benchmark for stylish travel she was also the fastest ship afloat. But soon a rival steamed up alongside the British cruise liner RMS Queen Mary would attempt to beat the Normandie across the Atlantic and claim her title. Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence. Watch the complete documentary here"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T20:56Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Damage Control Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords In St Johns Wood London eviction specialist Paul Shamplina helps a landlord with a particularly aggressive pair of antisocial tenants. In Blackburn a block of flats in disrepair broken doors violent behaviour and residents feeling unsafe. In Blackpool letting agent John Bartram visits a property in a terrible state with a missing door leading to the discovery of a thief stealing electricity. And in Walthamstow landlords Gulam and Amir struggle with a guaranteed rent agreement and the shifty letting agents. This series follows the eviction"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T19:00Z 176K followers, 330K engagements
"Mutiny Episode [--] Will they all make it to Captain Bligh's final destination 00:00 The Challenge 01:47 Day [--] Final Leg 07:37 Day [--] Arafura Sea 16:46 Day [--] No Risk No Reward 20:09 Day [--] Happy Birthday 23:06 Day [--] Dark Waters 34:43 Day [--] So Close Yet So Far 38:02 Day [--] Brotherhood The Series In a unique experiment we challenge 21st century men to re-live one of the greatest feats of maritime adventure and endurance in naval history. After the legendary Mutiny on the Bounty of [----] Captain William Bligh and his loyal crewmen were cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean and left for dead. In a"
YouTube Link 2023-12-15T21:00Z 174K followers, 21K engagements
"Lost Empire of the Minotaur Naked History Knossos in Greece the ruined city of the Minoans Europes first super-power. Immortalized in Greek mythology as the home of the fabled Labyrinth and the Minotaur Knossos has inspired many legends. But what really went on here [----] years ago We strip back the ancient ruins to reveal that truth is stranger than fiction. Ritual sports and secret codes expose an advanced civilization older than the Greeks and Romans. But at the peak of their powers the Minoans disappeared why Evidence for a series of natural catastrophes and human sacrifice could reveal"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Battle of Watling Street Queen Boudica's Revolt Instruments of Death (Part 2) In AD [--] the rolling hills near Watling Street bore witness to a clash of empires and a desperate bid for freedom. The fearless Boudica queen of the Iceni led a massive rebellion against Roman oppression her fiery resolve mirrored by an army of tens of thousands. Opposing her was Gaius Suetonius Paulinus a seasoned Roman general commanding a vastly outnumbered force. Suetonius chose his ground wisely positioning his men in a narrow gorge flanked by dense woods forcing the Britons into a bottleneck. As Boudicas"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T20:43Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Rome's Apocalypse Naked History Attila the Hun was one of historys most notorious warlords but was he responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire His terrifying army of horseback barbarians tore across Europe in the 5th century the dying days of the Empire but for all the tales of rampage and destruction they left almost no material evidence. Now new investigations in the German city of Trier once a capital of the Roman Empire are revealing more about how a superpower of the ancient world came to its knees and Attilas legendary reign of terror. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:45Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty A Gothic Romance The story of Sleeping Beauty where upon Aurora sleeps for one hundred years and awakens in the modern world. Choreographer Matthew Bourne's haunting scenario is a gothic tale for all ages. The traditional story of good vs evil and rebirth is turned upside down creating a supernatural love story across decades that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Perrault's timeless fairy tale about a young girl cursed to sleep for one century has been turned into a supernatural tale of vampires fairies and decadent gothic opulence. Yet in the"
YouTube Link 2022-01-21T13:15Z 171K followers, 231.2K engagements
"Bridges Supersized Engineering Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals how seven landmark technological breakthroughs found in its predecessors enabled engineers to overcome extreme natural hurdles to build a bridge spanning more than a mile. It chronicles the progression from early structures to the massive [----] metre supersized suspension bridge. 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Materials Iron Bridge 09:35 Suspension Menai Bridge 16:14 Stronger Chains Niagara Falls Bridge 21:49 Building Underwater Brooklyn Bridge 30:24 Taller Towers Golden Gate Bridge 37:24 Wind Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 44:49"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T20:40Z 177K followers, 24.2K engagements
"Ten Years No Rent Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after a decade without rent a landlord in Sudbury tackles her difficult tenant. Her and her husband saw the chance to make some money and help someone in"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T21:00Z 177K followers, 26.2K engagements
"Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T20:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Dambusters Fly Again Part [--] One of historys boldest missions. One modern-day attempt to relive it without CGI without shortcuts and without room for error. In May [----] a squadron of RAF Lancaster bombers roared into Nazi Germanys industrial heartland armed with a weapon unlike any before: the bouncing bomb. Conceived by visionary engineer Barnes Wallis this five-ton marvel skipped across water like a stone striking enemy dams at their weakest point. The resulting explosions crippled the Ruhr Valleys war machine and etched the Dambusters into legend immortalised in film folklore and the annals"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T20:28Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"M16 Assault Rifle Famous Firearms The M16 assault rifle is one of the most iconic firearms in military history widely recognised for its reliability accuracy and versatility in combat. First adopted by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War the M16 quickly became a staple on the battlefield due to its lightweight design and the high-velocity 5.56mm cartridge it fires which offers a balanced combination of range control and lethality. Unlike many older bulkier rifles the M16's modular design allows for easy customisation and adaptability which has kept it relevant even as combat requirements"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Wonders of the Waterways Radical Innovation The Bridgewater Canal is sometimes called England's first canal and its founder Francis Egerton 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is known as "The Canal Duke". The Bridgewater Canal is a 39-mile-long canal that runs from Runcorn to Leigh in northwest England. It was built to transport coal from the Duke's mines in Worsley to Manchester. The canal is a key link between the north and south canal networks and includes the Barton Swing Aqueduct which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. The canal was built by James Brindley a pioneer canal"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T20:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Serving Science How Tennis Ball Launchers Work Playing tennis takes two unless youve got one of these machines How does the tennis ball launcher fire tennis balls at [---] kilometres per hour every second with pinpoint accuracy Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed secret footage factory design build documentary uncovered animation hopper feeder electric motor launch precision gearbox aim professional pro acceleration racket family business engineer material grip reinforced construction high speed bearings squashed imbalance balancing best backspin lob shot"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T21:48Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Dragons Revered or Feared The dragon was the ultimate mythical super-beast. Some ancient civilisations saw the dragon as a symbol of evil while others revered them and welcomed their help. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/jtn9MXaaWnY Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO chinese china europe differences mythology myth saint george fire breathing monster noble ancient culture archaeology mythological ancestors creature weather fear legend medieval secrets features characteristics versus scales inscription winged element18 flying legendary slayer guardian saga story"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T20:43Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"French Design vs British Engineering Titanic Rivals SS Normandie versus RMS Queen Mary The Great Atlantic Showdown Back in [----] the French SS Normandie set a new benchmark for stylish travel she was also the fastest ship afloat. But soon a rival steamed up alongside the British cruise liner RMS Queen Mary would attempt to beat the Normandie across the Atlantic and claim her title. Clip from the Big Bigger Biggest documentary series exploring the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop some of the largest structures in existence. Watch the complete documentary here"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T20:56Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Science Fix Tank Tech Optical rangefinder technology high-powered high-velocity tank guns turret gyroscope stabilisation and high explosive squash head ammo Clip from the Machines of War documentary series about the evolution of three cornerstones of the modern military the machine gun the tank and the cruise missile. Watch the complete documentary here https://youtu.be/QboyUnEGVW0 Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO armoured battle gunner telescope aiming firing british mark iv royal navy range finding world war trigonometry image lens german tiger recoil trial error targeting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Masters of Disguise Cephalopod Camouflage Cephalopods like octopuses squid and cuttlefish are masters of disguise thanks to their specialised skin cells called chromatophores. These pigment-filled sacs expand and contract to produce a stunning array of colours and patterns almost instantaneously. This ability evolved as a survival strategy helping cephalopods evade predators ambush prey and communicate with one another. Their remarkable neural control over chromatophores combined with reflective cells (iridophores and leucophores) allows them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings or"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Pompeii's Doomsday Mummies Naked History Destroyed by an eruption from Vesuvius in AD [--] and buried beneath rock and ash the doomed Roman city of Pompeii is one of the greatest treasures of the classical world. One third of the city has remained untouched ever since its discovery. Now archaeologists are finally digging inside this mysterious sector. New discoveries reveal the horror of the cataclysm that wiped out this metropolis. Can archaeologists answer some of Pompeiis most enduring mysteries: who founded this city and why did they build it in the blast zone of mainland Europes most"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T02:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Rome's Apocalypse Naked History Attila the Hun was one of historys most notorious warlords but was he responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire His terrifying army of horseback barbarians tore across Europe in the 5th century the dying days of the Empire but for all the tales of rampage and destruction they left almost no material evidence. Now new investigations in the German city of Trier once a capital of the Roman Empire are revealing more about how a superpower of the ancient world came to its knees and Attilas legendary reign of terror. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:45Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost World of Easter Island Naked History The gigantic Moai statues of Easter Island are the legacy of one of the worlds most isolated civilizations: the Rapa Nui. For hundreds of years they were cut off from the rest of the world by the vast Pacific Ocean carving more than [---] monoliths using only stone tools. Archaeologists are unearthing evidence of how these unique statues evolved and the Rapa Nuis incredible bid for survival trapped on their remote island home. Why did the people of Easter Island carve so many of these magnificent monuments only to pull them down Subscribe to Element 18"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:30Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost Empire of the Minotaur Naked History Knossos in Greece the ruined city of the Minoans Europes first super-power. Immortalized in Greek mythology as the home of the fabled Labyrinth and the Minotaur Knossos has inspired many legends. But what really went on here [----] years ago We strip back the ancient ruins to reveal that truth is stranger than fiction. Ritual sports and secret codes expose an advanced civilization older than the Greeks and Romans. But at the peak of their powers the Minoans disappeared why Evidence for a series of natural catastrophes and human sacrifice could reveal"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Statue of Liberty Hidden Secrets Naked History The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world. But what do we really know about this enigmatic lady Today investigators are on a quest to uncover the Statues secret identity; was she inspired by the Colossus of Rhodes in Greece Well explore the amazing engineering hidden beneath her copper robes. Archaeological discoveries in the ground beneath her feet provide a unique insight into the history of North America; and using a facial recognition expert we try to answer the immortal question; whose face is on the statue"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T01:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Behold : The Original Spotify The music box a 21st century version of a timeless mechanical marvel. So how does it play beautiful music at the touch of a button without electricity An orchestra of [---] highly tuned parts work in harmony. Over [----] microscopic pins on a brass cylinder carry the code for [--] minutes of music. A metal comb with [--] sharp teeth tuned to perfect pitch. Powerful springs give extra-long playback and a tiny mechanical conductor keeps a steady tempo to make music with that special metal magic Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO engineering inside revealed"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Women Fighters of Georgian London Forbidden History In this episode we explore the underground female bare knuckle prizefighting that took place in the squalors of Georgian London. We cover the historical context of how this came to be and tell the story of important places and people attributed to this topic. Cast List Lucy Inglis Eighteenth-century historian and author and curator of an award-winning blog about Georgian London. Mick Crumplin Former surgeon and expert on medical techniques used throughout history. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO pugilist candlelight female"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T21:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Demons From Hell Mythical Beasts What were demons and why did they terrify the people of medieval Europe Demons were insidious mythical beasts. Medieval people believed that these shapeshifting spirts could take any form and enter a human body to control its host. Experts investigate the disturbing ways that our ancestors tried to combat demons from exorcism to charms and even gruesome brain surgery. In Europe people thought that demons were fallen angels who were intent on corrupting humanity; hundreds of women were accused of conspiring with these demons and brutally executed as witches."
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"The Bug Grandfather of the Tomahawk As it breaks out of the water the Tomahawk starts an amazing transformation. Four fins grow from its tail an air scoop drops down in front of them a pair of wings flip out like switchblades the missile jettisons the booster and it speeds away at 880km/h. Within seconds the Tomahawk has mutated from a rocket into an aircraft which is just how the cruise missile started out. In World War [--] artillery was the weapon of choice but the furthest a gun could shoot was 30km. Aeroplanes could reach deeper into enemy territory but they had one weakness. With no"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T21:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"DNA The Secret of Life (Episode 1) Trying to figure out the chemical structure of DNA was a race between two teams of scientists one in Britain one in California. This is the story of how they made history. An Emmy-winning documentary series tracing the epic journey of DNA. From the electrifying moment Watson and Crick proclaimed We have found the Secret of Life to the cutting-edge frontiers of genetic science. Across five riveting episodes it explores the double helix breakthrough the race to map the human genome and the ethical dilemmas of modern research. With vivid animations and intimate"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T19:30Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Debt Deceit and Despair Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL after entrusting his house in Barking to a letting agent a landlord has been left over 5K out of pocket hes joined by eviction expert Paul Shamplina on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T19:45Z 177K followers, 78K engagements
"Battle of Stalingrad Generals at War [----] As the Germans storm across the Soviet Union Hitler becomes obsessed with taking Stalingrad the city which bears the name of his arch-enemy Joseph Stalin. The German army is led by General Friedrich Paulus a meticulous war gamer. Facing him across the map table is Soviet General Vasily Chuikov a hardened fighter not afraid to get his hands dirty. Paulus is confident he will soon bring the city to its knees but the German army reduces Stalingrad to rubble so successfully that the ruined city actually works against them. It blocks their tanks and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T20:00Z 177K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Norway World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Cutting through the magical beauty of Norway this train journey begins in the capital Oslo and takes us all the way to Bod inside the Arctic Circle with tales of trolls Nazis reindeer and Vikings along the way. Our first leg is the 548km Dovre Line (Trail of the Trolls) running from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim passing along the way Lillehammer and its medieval village and across the awe-inspiring Dovresell mountain plateau where trolls lurk deep in the forests. The train stops at the picturesque mountain village of Dombs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Lost Pyramids of Peru Naked History For [----] years the incredible Pyramids of Caral lay buried beneath Perus desert sands. Today their discovery has forced archaeologists to rethink the history of civilization in the Americas. Theyve unearthed a lost culture unlike any other a society based on trade that apparently grew in peace not through conquest. A people guided by religious rituals skilled in engineering and architecture who battled earthquakes floods and drought to build their monumental city. How did these people survive in this inhospitable landscape And could they really be the very"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T00:15Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Viking City of the Dead Naked History The Vikings are as famous as marauding pirates but why did they also build monumental fortresses Archaeologists are investigating the great ring fort at Trelleborg in Denmark built at the end of the Viking Age. This huge circular structure lay hidden for more than a thousand years beneath the frozen soil of Denmark. Now new discoveries across the Viking world are revealing more about the story of Harold Bluetooth the great king who united Viking people and what brought the Vikings reign of terror to an end. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic David Gest British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Step inside the opulent London apartment of the late great David Gest flamboyant music mogul reality TV sensation and showbiz raconteur as he welcomes broadcasting icon Gloria Hunniford for a heartfelt cause: raising funds for children and adults with lower limb conditions. But this isnt just a charity appeal its a glittering celebration of a man whose life was a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T19:55Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Murder of the Romanovs (Extra) Forbidden History Bonus Episode: King George V Betrayer of the Romanovs In this episode of Forbidden Fruit we take a deep dive into the Romanovs relationship to the British Royal Family and explore the question Could Tsar Nicholas and his family have been saved by his cousin King George V Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO tragic bolsheviks communist empowered question debate european royalty monarchy abdicate wilhelm world war exile asylum abandoned britain autocratic rule authority revolution democrats elections transition petrograd soviet council"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Birkhall The Crowns Hidden Sanctuary What was once the Queen Mothers nostalgic country haven becomes a deeply personal sanctuary for Charles and Camilla. From antique clocks ticking in perfect harmony to Middle Eastern rugs woven into British tradition Birkhall is revived with reverence and love. Its where romance bloomed a proposal unfolded and where they found solace during the COVID pandemic. Behind closed doors and towering firs this is not just a royal residence it's a heartfelt escape a place steeped in history sweet gestures and quiet resilience. Get a rare glimpse into their world:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T19:54Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Petra Lost City of the Desert Naked History Petra is an ancient and enigmatic city carved from the rock of Jordans desert. Hidden at the end of a winding chasm it is famous for its extraordinary beauty. But for decades it has baffled archaeologists. Who were the mysterious people that built it how did they found a civilisation in the arid desert and why did they suddenly disappear Now the latest laser-scanning techniques are resurrecting the lives of Petras forgotten people to reveal what happened to the greatest lost city of the ancient world. Subscribe to Element [--] https://bit.ly/337R2uO"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Welcome to London Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL housing enforcement officers in Harrow are on their way to one of the boroughs most prominent landmarks The Masons Arms which has ongoing issues with"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T20:00Z 177K followers, 142.1K engagements
"Lost World of the Colosseum Blood and Empire Naked History The Colosseum is the greatest icon of the worlds most powerful Empire. It was an arena of death and glory and the source of epic legends. Now archaeologists are using new techniques to solve ancient mysteries about this spectacular ruin. Why was it built here And why did it collapse With unique access to the only Gladiator bones ever discovered we reveal astonishing new evidence of how they lived and died. The Colosseums most incredible legend of naval battles held inside its walls are uncovered and clues within the walls of the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Battle of Kursk Generals at War [----] Germany and Russia clash near the Soviet city of Kursk as each vies for control of the Eastern Front. The Germans are led by field marshal Erich von Manstein an aristocratic master tactician. Facing him is the Red Armys Marshal Georgy Zhukov ruthless opinionated and dangerous to know. Hitler is convinced new super-weapons like the Tiger tank will win the fight and insists von Manstein hold off his attack until more arrive. Zhukov exploits the delay and orders his men to dig for victory. They create an elaborate network of defences to grind the enemy down"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T20:00Z 177K followers, 48.1K engagements
"The Terracotta Army Phantoms of Qin Naked History The Terracotta Army in Xian China is perhaps the greatest archaeological discovery in the last [--] years but it remains shrouded in mystery. Historians reconstruct the shattered remains of the warriors and reveal the dark secrets of a super-tomb built at the birth of China. The discovery of real weapons and bizarre stone-plated armour amongst the statues reveals the supernatural enemy the army was designed to face. The discovery of dismembered skeletons thrown into the pits hint at the violent struggle for power that followed the death of"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Cash in the Celebrity Attic Sophie Grigson British celebrities rummage for collectables and antiques in their homes to be valued and sold at auction the intention being to raise money for donation to their favourite charities. Food writer and chef Sophie Grigson invited Angela Rippon and the Cash in the Celebrity Attic team to her home in Oxfordshire. She wants to sell some of her much-loved collectables to raise money for her favourite charity but will her items bring home the bacon in the saleroom Sophie Grigson is an English cookery writer and celebrity chef whose vibrant career blends a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Machu Picchu The Inca Enigma Naked History Machu Picchu in Peru the famous lost city of the Incas. Archaeologists discovered this mountaintop city one hundred years ago but its purpose remains a hotly debated mystery. Was it a religious observatory or a holiday retreat for the emperor Could religious carvings and gruesomely deformed skeletons found in the city hold a crucial clue as to why this city was built A newly uncovered network of roads places Machu Picchu as a strategic outpost for the Inca Emperor Pachacuti but mysterious rock art suggests the sites origins may be far older."
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"The Lost Tomb of Egypts Last Warrior King Deep beneath the scorched sands of Thebes carved into the bones of the mountain lies a necropolis of kings over sixty tombs etched into the Valley of the Kings each a portal to eternity. At its heart rests the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun whose golden mask became the icon of ancient Egypt. But just a hundred feet away hidden in shadow and silence lies our destination tomb KV11. This is the unexcavated burial chamber of Ramesses III Egypts last great warrior king. His reign etched in hieroglyphs spanned [--] tumultuous years marked by monumental"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T20:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Taj Mahal Palace of Secrets Naked History The Taj Mahal is famous as the worlds most beautiful building but could this Indian ode to love hide dark secrets The grieving Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famously built the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his dead wife but new investigations are writing a surprising story of power and betrayal. Is the layout of the mausoleum and its gardens a carefully concealed proclamation of religious beliefs A team of top architects attempt to solve the riddle of the Tajs towering dome and could a newly discovered flaw at the heart of Taj finally explain its impossible"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Victims or Villains Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL Harrow council enforcement officers investigate a storage unit at the back of a laundrette thats been converted into a home but the building is too small"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T20:00Z 177K followers, 94.3K engagements
"Ghosts of Stonehenge Naked History Stonehenge is the ancient worlds most famous and mysterious monument. Its origins and purpose have puzzled historians for centuries. Why was this extraordinary monument built on a seemingly ordinary plain Who visited the stones And what did they do there Now using laser scanning carbon dating and forensic technologies archaeologists are finally piecing together the full story of the stones. The result is a tale of ancient magic and arcane ritual acts of remembrance and brutal murder that reveals Stonehenge was more famous and more ancient than anyone ever"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside Natures Giants Leatherback Turtle The ING team uncover the evolutionary mystery of how turtles developed shells to protect themselves from some of the sharpest-toothed predators on the planet. The leatherback carcass is a two-meter-long male which died after its flipper was sliced off by a motorboat propeller. Veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg join the post-mortem to explore the inner workings of this ancient mariner. Episode from the BAFTA award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet to reveal the anatomy of"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T20:16Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Stirling Hunt for King Arthurs Castle Naked History Stirling Castle in Scotland one of Europes most celebrated forts and the legendary home of King Arthurs round table. Scotlands great kings claimed to be descended from Arthur but why Historians follow the trail to France where they uncover how Arthur was used as a political weapon in Scotlands bloody wars of independence. The gruesome discovery of a shattered skeleton inside the castle challenges the popular accounts of Stirlings most famous battle immortalized in the movie Braveheart. And could strange melted stones uncovered close to"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Drama at Dallas Palace Prince Andrews Unravelling Built from scratch post-Queens [----] wedding gift Sunninghill Park became Prince Andrew and Fergie's 30-room playground complete with a helicopter pad ensuite overload and vibes more nouveau riche than Buckingham chic. It was the first custom royal build since [----] and boy did it break the mold. Dubbed "Dallas Palace" for its glitzy sprawl and "Tesco Towers" for its supermarket chic the mansion courted scandal from blueprint to bulldozer. Inside: wild parties alleged affairs eyebrow-raising finances including a curious sale to a Kazakh"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Angkor Wat Lost Temple of the Jungle Naked History Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the worlds largest temple but why did the Khmer civilization build this enormous Hindu shrine in the middle of the jungle Laser technology reveals the astonishing truth: Angkor Wat was the centre of a long-lost megacity and the beating heart of a mighty empire. Archaeologists hack through the jungle to reveal this sprawling metropolis and unearth how it thrived on the trade of rare iron. Blowing the temple apart exposes how water was the key to its success and how its secret true purpose may have been as a"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T00:00Z 177K followers, [---] engagements
"Whats Inside an Escalator Have you ever wondered whats inside the machines you use so often in your daily life How does an escalator haul hundreds of people up a slope as steep as mount Fuji How does a leaf blower generate hurricane-force winds And how come the tape measure crams sixteen feet of steel into your pocket Using ultra-realistic computer-generated animation this episode explodes open everyday machines into their individual parts to reveal their secret workings. Combined with stunning footage from the factories where these objects are designed built and tested this compelling"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T20:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Karnak Secret of Egypts Mega Temples Naked History The Egyptian site of Karnak was the largest religious complex in the ancient world. Constructed over three thousand five hundred years ago this giant labyrinth of temples and halls was a political and religious powerbase for the pharaohs. But what weird rituals went on behind its high walls Unearthing grisly human remains and using the latest technologies archaeologists are finally revealing the truth: how a jealous pharaoh destroyed the legacy of his own father how Karnaks largest hall was designed to house the gods themselves and how the"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Professional Freeloaders Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords On Britains streets a battle is raging over [--] million of us rent with thousands falling victim to rogue landlords. [--] million of us are private landlords but many face financial ruin at the hands of bad tenants. In this series were on the frontline with the enforcement officers who crack down on rogue landlords and the experts whose job it is to evict bad tenants. In this episode of NTSL a builders relationship with his nightmare tenant in Hyde has reached breaking point and hes owed more than 6K in rent. A private landlord who bought"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T19:45Z 177K followers, 99.5K engagements
"Secret History of the Sphinx Naked History New investigations are slowly uncovering the secret history of the worlds most iconic monument. The Sphinx has mystified historians for generations but an extraordinary new investigation is about to reveal which pharaoh the Sphinx was built for. Forensic work at the nearby Sphinx temples has uncovered an astonishing religious connection to the Sun. Was the Sphinx part of an elaborate machine to resurrect the Pharaoh in the afterlife Digging deep below the desert sand scientists find that the Sphinx once gazed over a vast artificial lake. Half carved"
YouTube Link 2025-07-14T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
"Telescopes Celestial Technology Big Bigger Biggest This film reveals the technological leaps forward that enabled the worlds largest optical telescope (by effective optical aperture) to be built. The Large Binocular Telescope sits on a mountain in Arizona over [----] metres above sea level. Equipped with two huge mirrors this giant pair of eyes stares up into the night sky. Capable of producing images of heavenly bodies with startling clarity the LBT focuses its mirrors on stars tens of millions of light years away from Earth. The documentary explores how this magnificent instrument was made"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T19:41Z 177K followers, 206.4K engagements
"Valley of the Kings Tut's Buried Secret Naked History The tomb of Tutankhamun is unique in the Valley of the Kings and historians are desperate to understand why. For decades King Tuts tomb was a complete mystery: why was it built so small why was it so sparsely decorated compared to its neighbours and how did it escape the clutches of ancient grave robbers Using the latest technology teams of archaeologists are finally finding the answers. With rare access Unearthed proves why a sudden death a calamitous burial and an astonishing force of nature led to a minor king rising to become the most"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T00:00Z 177K followers, [----] engagements
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