What did Ancient Romans eat when they wanted a quick meal? Today, Giselle is joined by Alex Compiani from The Time Travellers Kitchen to talk all about Roman fast food and street vendors, with home-cooked, authentic Roman food for them both to taste test!

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In today’s video, Giselle looks into the dark and bizarre history of the Ahnenerbe— Heinrich Himmler’s SS division dedicated to rewriting global prehistory to justify the Nazi regime.

Giselle looks into how the Third Reich hijacked real sites and fabricated data, from the Nazis searching for the Lost City of Atlantis and cosmic "World Ice" theories, to hunting for the Holy Grail in France, and trying to cover up the death camps at Treblinka.

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In today’s episode, Giselle talks all about Viking gold! For the Vikings, gold was rare. So what happens when archaeologists uncover massive gold neck-rings, ornate bird pins, or thousands of grams of pure gold buried in Danish forests and bogs?

Giselle is also joined by Viking expert Dr. Tom Horne to dive into 6 of the most incredible Viking Age gold discoveries of all time!

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Henry VIII is one of the most famous monarchs in English history, but what can we actually learn about him and his life from archaeological discoveries? It's hard to believe that this man could be a romantic, considering his track record, but will a certain heart-shaped locket and engraved coins have you thinking otherwise? We walk you through some fascinating and bizarre discoveries pertaining to this controversial king in today's video!

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Is the Bayeux Tapestry the ultimate piece of medieval political spin? Today, Giselle puts seven claims from Britain’s favorite masterpiece to the test using real archaeological evidence, excavated longships, horse bones, and battlefield finds! From false myths about King Harold’s death to hidden Anglo-Saxon rebellion in the margins, we’re unravelling the truth behind the 1066 Norman Conquest.

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In the summer of 1381, an army of tens of thousands of ordinary people marched on London, triggering the largest social uprising in medieval English history. It was the only time the Tower of London was ever overrun, resulting in broken prisons, burned palaces, and royal executions. But what actually caused this massive revolt, and what clues did these rebels leave behind in the archaeological record? Through examining plague pits and remains, Giselle has the answers!

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Did our prehistoric ancestors love a cold pint as much as we do? Spoiler: YES.

Today, archaeologist Giselle pulls up a bar stool and explores the most incredible archaeological discoveries of ancient alcohol—from 2,300-year-old liquid beer buried in China to a 13,000-year-old Natufian brewery that might prove humans started farming for beer /before/ bread.

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