The ObsidianReal events.
Untold stories.
The Obsidian is a documentary channel on YouTube. Every event has a story, every person has a past, and behind some of the world's most remarkable moments lies a story waiting to be told.
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We explore the fascinating side of our world through carefully researched documentaries and compelling storytelling. From forgotten chapters of history and extraordinary people to shocking disasters, unusual events, scientific discoveries, mysteries, and stories that changed the world.
No topic is too unusual. No story is too small. We work from primary sources, such as court records, archives, reports and testimony, and tell each story in about nine minutes with hand-drawn visuals, so it is easy to follow and hard to forget.
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What is The Obsidian?
A YouTube documentary channel telling researched, true stories: forgotten history, extraordinary people, disasters, unusual events, scientific discoveries and mysteries.
How long are the videos?
About nine minutes each, told start to finish with hand-drawn visuals.
Where can I watch?
Every film is free on YouTube (@theobsidiantv).
Are the stories real?
Yes. Each film is built from primary sources, records and testimony, and claims are cross-checked before they reach the script.