Secrets Of The Natural History Museum: Britain's Dark And Disturbing History

Go behind the scenes at London's Natural History Museum to uncover the most disturbing secrets in British history. From 15,000-year-old evidence of cannibalism in Cheddar Gorge to the top-secret WW2 laboratory where the SOE built "explosive rats" to sabotage the Nazis, this documentary reveals what lies beneath the display cases. Explore the mystery of the cursed Purple Sapphire, the truth behind the Dodo’s extinction, and the hunt for the "extinct" Barbary Lion. This is the dark side of nature and history, hidden in plain sight. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]