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Horrible Histories (2009)

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The history they don't teach you in school.

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

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Season 11

2025

15 episodes

Season 11 of Horrible Histories premiered on February 7, 2025

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  • anthology
  • based on children's book
  • educational
  • sketch comedy
  • british history
  • anarchic comedy
  • edutainment