History Time
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Long-form video documentaries on ancient history and archaeology, often filmed on-location by its creator.
A video documentary series presenting feature-length, academically-grounded explorations of ancient history. The show tackles complex subjects, from prehistoric Amazonian civilizations to post-Roman Britain, by weaving together archaeological evidence, historical records, and mythology. Many episodes are filmed on-location, giving the dense material a tangible, travelogue feel.
“The show's defining feature is its epic scope and length, with single episodes often running for several hours, all researched and produced primarily by one person. Unlike many history channels, it combines on-location filming from archaeological sites worldwide with deep academic research, explicitly rejecting the use of AI.”
Who hosts this show
History Time was established in early 2017 by Pete Kelly, a public educator from the UK with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in history. He researches, writes, narrates, and produces the channel's deep-dive video documentaries which explore topics in archaeology, mythology, and ancient civilizations. The channel sometimes features scripts from guest writers who are historians and authors, and original music is composed for the episodes.
Credentials & credits
- MA in History
- BA in History & Archaeology
- Public educator / Historian
- Archaeology communicator
Other ventures
- Historical tours to locations like Turkey and Peru via 'The Community Garden'
- History Time with Pete Substack newsletter
- Self-titled 'Pete Kelly' YouTube channel for on-site explorations
- Co-creator of 'History of the Earth' palaeontology channel
- Authoring his first book
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01The Entire History of Prehistoric AmazoniaJun 13, 2026 · 2h 16m
- 02
- 03The Forgotten Origins Of Medieval Britain - History DocumentaryNov 19, 2025 · 2h 55m
- 04Who Made The Nazca Lines? And Why? - Archaeology DocumentaryJun 13, 2025 · 1h 46m
- 05476 AD - A Tour Of Post-Roman Europe // European History DocumentaryApr 6, 2025 · 1h 36m
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01The Complete Bronze Age Greek World
At over six hours long, this episode represents the host's multi-year effort to research, film, and edit a comprehensive documentary on Mycenaean Greece.
- 02The Entire History of Prehistoric Amazonia
This episode, which took four years to produce, incorporates the very latest archaeological data (as of 2024) and the host's own visit to the Amazon to explore Percy Fawcett's search for 'Z'.
- 03The Forgotten Origins Of Medieval Britain - History Documentary
A nearly three-hour documentary blending Welsh mythology (the Mabinogion) with post-Roman archaeology, filmed on-location across Wales to investigate the birth of a distinct Welsh identity.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is solo-narrated by host Pete Kelly in a documentary style. He employs a mix of on-location footage, studio narration, and animated maps to guide viewers through complex historical timelines and geographical areas. Episodes are often structured as investigations into a central question or lost piece of history.
Questions History Time keeps coming back to
- “Who was this person really, and what was this period actually like?”
- “How Roman were these places, really?”
- “What can these sites tell us about the end of Roman Britain in this area?”
- “What were the earliest versions of this tale?”
Signature segments
- · Host Introduction: 'My name's Pete Kelly, and I bid you welcome to History Time.'
- · On-location filming at archaeological sites
- · Use of animated maps to show troop movements and trade routes
- · Extremely long, multi-hour episodes
- · Host sign-off: 'My name's Pete Kelly, and I'll see you next time.'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature on-air interview guests. Instead, it occasionally incorporates scripts from guest writers who are subject-matter experts, such as Dr. Raoul McLaughlin, a historian specializing in the classical world.
- Dr. Raoul McLaughlinon After Alexander - The Mysterious Kingdom Of The Greco-Bactrians // Ancient History Documentary
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors include business software companies like Odoo and news aggregators like Ground News. The host also promotes his own historical tours to destinations like Turkey and Peru, which are run through The Community Garden organization.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of History Time?
- The channel is researched, written, and produced by Pete Kelly, a UK-based historian with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in history.
- What is the format of the show?
- History Time consists of long-form video documentaries, often several hours in length, that explore historical and archaeological subjects in great depth. They are narrated by Pete Kelly and feature on-location footage, animated maps, and historical images.
- Does the channel use AI?
- No. The channel's description and individual video descriptions explicitly state that no AI is used in the creation of the content.
- Is the channel still active?
- Yes, the channel is active, though episodes are released occasionally due to their extensive research and production time.
- How can I support the channel?
- Viewers can support the channel by watching the content, subscribing, or joining one of the historical tours Pete Kelly leads to places like Turkey and Peru.
- Where can I find more content from the host?
- Pete Kelly also has a Substack newsletter, a self-titled YouTube channel with more travel-focused content, and co-runs a channel called 'History of the Earth'.
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- [01]History Time - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [02]Pete Kelly - Personal Websitepetekelly.co.uk
- [03]Pete Kelly - Substackpetekelly.substack.com
- [04]Pete Kelly History - YouTube (Second Channel)youtube.com
- [05]The Community Garden - Toursthecommunitygarden.org
- [06]Pete Kelly - Grokipediagrokipedia.com
- [07]Dr Raoul McLaughlin - About Meraoul-mclaughlin.com
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