Spring-Heeled Jack - the terrifying figure who breathed fire and clawed people on the dark streets of London in 1838 - is usually dismissed as an urban myth. But I think there's a lot more to the story than people realise. This is a story about monsters - both real and fake.

The Uprising is a new film depicting the Peasants' Revolt in 1381 - but how accurate is it really? And what does Robin Hood have to do with it?

Stanwick is one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in Britain and sits at the centre of one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Roman Britain. Was it the site of a final last stand by the Brigantes against the Romans? Or was it the lost capital of Queen Cartimandua? What really happened here? Join me as I uncover how archaeology takes us on a journey of discovery about the past.

What was life like on the frontier of Roman Britain? Piercebridge Roman Fort lies only 40 miles from Hadrian's Wall and gives us a glimpse of life at the very edge of the Roman Empire.

The Peasant's Revolt of 1381 is one of the most notorious events in Medieval English history. But what was it really about? What are the events and decisions which caused tens of thousands of people to take up arms in revolt? There are many videos about the revolt, but not one quite like this... Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Robin Hood is one of the most famous folklore figures. But was there really a historical Robin Hood? How closely does the character we know match up with history? And does it even matter? In this video, I trace the development of the character of Robin Hood - and argue that the search for a 'real' Robin Hood is missing the point. MUSIC Song: The Medieval Banquet Composer: Silverman Sound Studios Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilvermanSound License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: Towards The Horizon Composer: Alexander Nakarada Website: https://creatorchords.com/ License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-free Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: Adventure Beyond Composer: Alexander Nakarada Website: https://creatorchords.com/ License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Planes! Guns! Tanks! I explore Eden Camp museum in Yorkshire and get an immersive look into the Second World War...

In 1666 Margaret Cavendish became the first woman to write a science fiction novel, over 150 years before Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. But The Blazing World has largely been ignored or left modern readers confused. What is it really about? How do 17th century Utopias prefigure modern science fiction? This is the story of The Blazing World and the fascinating, eccentric woman who wrote it. Rebekka Dunlap's art can be found here: https://www.rrebekkaa.com/blazing-world

Marston Moor was the biggest battle of the Civil Wars in Britain and one of the most important battles in British history. There are many videos about this battle, but I thought it was time to give my own unique spin on it. I take a detailed look at the events leading up to the battle, give you a glimpse of the battlefield today, and explore the events of that tumultuous day in July 1644.

The Border Reivers are central to the story of Scotland and Northern England, preserved in legend and folksong. But what were they really like? Outlaws? Loveable rogues? Or a dark and brutal chapter in British history? It's time to roll back the romantic image and explore the real story of the Border Reivers. Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340 Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022 Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/hidden-past License code: YYUX5CWRPXOWJWMV