Horrible Histories
Horrible histories is a British program for all ages. The writers have made learning history entertaining, with funny skits, spin offs of TV shows like; Wife Swap (Historical Wife Swap), Master Chef (Historical Master Chef), and Fashion Fix (Historical Fashion Fix). It teaches us history through songs too.
- 2009-2025
- 11 seasons
- Discovery Family Channel
- Comedy, Family, Documentary
- TV-PG
Horrible histories is a British program for all ages. The writers have made learning history entertaining, with funny skits, spin offs of TV shows like; Wife Swap (Historical Wife Swap), Master Chef (Historical Master Chef), and Fashion Fix (Historical Fashion Fix). It teaches us history through songs too.
Season 11 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Brilliant Brains
From taking man to the moon to figuring out how to get rid of a poo in a submarine, Mark Labbett joins Rattus for a look at some of history's most brilliant brainboxes.
Episode 2
Ridiculous Rules
From William the Conqueror making rules about chopping off body parts to Elizabeth I in court over some swan-related mischief, Horrible Histories takes a look at some history's most ridiculous rules.
Episode 3
Ludicrous Landmarks
How long does it take to build a pyramid? Why didn't people like the Statue of Liberty? Why are there pineapples on St Paul's? Horrible Histories takes a tour of the world's greatest landmarks.
Episode 4
Terrible Transport
From camels to space rockets, via Dandy Horses, actual horses, royal train rides, cars, balloons and planes, it's the Horrible History of travel.
Episode 5
Twisted Technology
The watch. The mobile phone. The microwave. The vibrating poo platform. Thomas Edison stage diving. It's all here as Horrible Histories takes a journey through the history of tech.
Episode 6
Enormous Empires
With everything from mid-battle diarrhoea to a warlord taking over a geography class, take a journey charting the rise and fall of some of history's biggest empires.
Episode 7
Monstrous Mothers
From terrifying Spartan mums to hidden Victorian mums, via Queen Victoria and Cleopatra, Horrible Histories looks at some of history's most monstrous mothers.
Episode 8
Rat-o-Vision Song Contest
Look no further than this Rat-o-vision special, as Rattus dons his sparkly golden waistcoat for a glittering affair that brings you a host of Historical bangers from around the world.
