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Watch history being made—from research to film.

History Makers is a filmmaking studio producing short films and documentaries grounded in original research. Some projects document archaeological digs. Others explore history through archives, locations, and interviews. All are shaped through a careful process of investigation, filming, and interpretation.

Members don’t just watch the finished films—they follow the work as it develops, from first ideas to final edit.

‍Join to watch the films—and the thinking behind them.
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Why Join?

The filmmaking process

Access unseen footage, production decisions, and material that shapes each film as it is made.

Research and evidence

A closer view of the sources, artefacts, and locations that inform the work—and how they are interpreted.

Challenging perspectives

Access recorded discussions with academics and live Q&As that test assumptions and refine how we understand the past.

Work in progress

Follow projects as they develop—from initial research through filming to completion.

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Membership options

All plans include:
Access to History Makers platform & all developing work
Short films & documentaries, produced in-house
Updates from excavations, straight to your phone or inbox.
Recorded research interviews between academics & filmmakers
Live discussions with historians, archaeologists, & creatives
Online workshops with experts & filmmakers
Behind-the-scenes footage & photos
Access to our exclusive Discord channel where you can speak with historians & filmmakers & a community of likeminded history lovers.
A monthly newsletter covering discoveries, research, and new work

Some projects will develop into full documentary films, with the entire process shared with members from beginning to end. Continued support allows us to expand the scope and scale of what we produce.

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Use the code STUDENT25 at checkout to receive a 25% discount

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Membership FAQs

Find answers to common questions about membership, content access, and community features.

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How do I join?

Sign up, select your preferred payment schedule and start enjoying exclusive history and archaeology content.

Where will I find all the content?

Once you’ve joined you will be subscribed to the website where you will find all the content, curated within individual stories.

What areas of history will you cover?

Nothing is off limits as long as the subject is fascinating. The more we grow, the more history we will be able to bring to life.

How can I contact support?

Email us on hello@history-makers.com

How do I interact with the community?

Membership of History Makers automatically gives you access to History-Makers Discord channel, an app that allows you to connect with us and all members via your phone, tablet of laptop. Download Discord, have a look around and get involved.

What is included in my subscription?

Access to all content and stories on our site. Membership of our Discord community, where you can chat directly with the History Makers team and other members. The opportunity to connect with historians and archaeologists, take part in discussions and attend online workshops. The chance to become part of a new way to explore history, that promises to bring you history in depth and archaeology that you haven't seen before.

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes. Monthly subscribers can cancel at any time and we will stop taking payments. Yearly subscribers can cancel before their next payment is due. If you have an active membership, click 'My Account' and then 'Billing' to cancel your plan.