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Horrible Histories - Series 9: 2. Gruesome Guide to Growing Up
Horrible Histories
Series 9: 2. Gruesome Guide to Growing Up
Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history.
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16 mins
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7 Jul 2021
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Series 7 Episodes
1. Monstrous Musicians
A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series.
28 mins
2. Exceptional Explorers
Horrible Histories goes pear-shaped in an explorers special.
29 mins
3. Ridiculous Romantics
Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love.
29 mins
4. Atrocious Artists
A look at some of history's greatest artists, from cave paintings to the modern day.
28 mins
5. Heroic Heroes and Villainous Villains
Horrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains.
27 mins
6. Ingenious Inventors
A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors.
27 mins
7. Preposterous US Presidents
A look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day.
29 mins
8. Ruthless Rulers
A look at the most ruthless rulers of all time. Featuring Henry VIII and the Vikings.
28 mins
9. Revolting Russian Revolutions
Tsar Nicholas II gives tips for survival in Russia's extreme climate.
32 mins
10. Horrid Health
A look at the history of health, featuring the origins of toilet paper and cornflakes.
28 mins
11. Formidable Florence Nightingale
A tribute to Florence Nightingale, charting how she revolutionised medicine.
28 mins
12. Deadly Dynasties
A look at the deadliest dynasties and how they came to, and then held on to, power.
29 mins
13. Savage Song Special
Horrible Histories presents a collection of some of history's finest songs.
28 mins
14. Awesome Ancient Civilisations Special
A guide to ancient civilisations, featuring new sketches about Alexander the Great.
29 mins
15. Terrible Tudor Special
Featuring everything you need to know about history's most famous family.
27 mins
