It was supposed to change the world, promising luxury, long-distance transportation across the Empire. But it never happened. In our biggest and best documentary yet, we examine the tragedies and policies which caused the failure of the British airship dream. Hot Swing 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?isrc=USUAN1100202 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

It's the biggest and best video we've made yet - a history of the British airship program and why it failed. It was supposed to change the world, promising luxury, long-distance transportation across the Empire. But it never happened. We examine the tragedies and policies which caused the failure of the British airship dream.

In our podcast-style conversation, we explore the story of Colin Anson - born Claus Ascher - a German who, through a unique series of events, wound up fighting for Britain in a specialist commando unit. We also interview the author, Dr Helen Fry.

Elizabeth Howe was born in Yorkshire, but she died at Salem. Stigmatised for something she didn't do, she became a scapegoat for the mob.

Experience the whole video again as though it's a 1940s Noir film! Featuring: * 4:3 aspect ratio * authentic background hiss * black & white and high-contrast visuals * an exclusive intro! Bass Walker - Film Noir, Covert Affair, and I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod are 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?isrc=USUAN1200071 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Archive footage taken from The Long Shot (1939) and Two Dollar Bettor (1951).

A conman who can disguise any horse. A journalist on a hot story. And the dizzying world of 1920s East Coast crime. We explore the story of Peter Barrie - one of the biggest fraudsters in horse racing history - in our stylish, experimental piece. Check out the Noir Cut if you really want to get into that 1940s Film Noir mood: https://youtu.be/QXe7tXKYF6w Bass Walker - Film Noir, Covert Affair, and I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod are 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?isrc=USUAN1200071 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Archive footage taken from The Long Shot (1939) and Two Dollar Bettor (1951).

A conman who can disguise any horse. A journalist on a hot story. And the dizzying world of 1920s East Coast crime. We explore the story of one of the biggest fraudsters in horse racing history in our stylish, experimental piece. #shorts #history #shortfilm #1920s #1930s #gangsters #crime #racing

HMS Royal George was once the biggest warship in the world. But in 1782, a tragic series of events led to its sinking - and the death of over 800 people. Pirate Cath and Skelly return to explore the story of what went wrong - and the lessons it holds for us today.

We've teamed up with Craven Museum in Skipton to explore the stories behind some of the objects in the collection and what they can tell us about history. From prehistoric times to modern day, these six objects provide fascinating windows into the past. Find out more at: https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/craven-museum/ 00:25 Old Ted 02:16 Roman lead ingot 03:49 Mouseman 05:34 Richard Ryley's diary 08:54 Sylko & Dewhurst factory 11:09 Neolithic remains

In the summer of 2022 - one of the driest years on record - I made a video about Thruscross Reservoir and the ruins of a submerged village which can be seen during extremely dry periods. Two years later, in one of the rainiest summers we've seen, I've returned to see just how much it's changed - and what it can tell us about climate, infrastructure, and heritage. Additional images sourced from Laurence A (1992), West End: A Sunken Village.