Historical
This genre is one of the largest non-fiction genres, and consists primarily of documentaries about one or more historical events or time periods. In general, the title will not be of a contemporary nature (that is, it will be made about a subject that actually occurred in the past). Some historical subjects include ancient civilizations & archaeology, famous crimes, popular culture and trends of the past, and other major world events.
National Geographic: 125th Anniversary Collection (2013)
7.5/10
Since 1888, National Geographic has been at the forefront of scientific and cultural exploration and in 2013, the National Geographic Society celebrat... Read more
National Geographic: Banged Up Hollywood (2013)
7.5/10
The incredible true stories behind three Oscar-winning films. They provided the basis for some of the most celebrated films of the last 30 years, and... Read more
National Geographic: King Tut's Curse (2005)
7.5/10
One of the most intriguing stories to have emerged from ancient Egypt is the mystery behind the famed boy-king Tutankhamen. Why did he die so young? A... Read more
Ned Kelly Uncovered (2009)
Director: Alex West
Starring: Tony Robinson
Join well-known British actor, author and presenter Tony Robinson on an archaeological dig unearthing details of Ned Kelly's infamous last gun battle... Read more
Overground: The Railway - Keeping Britain on Track (2015)
With unprecedented access to Network Rail, train companies Virgin, East Coast, First Great Western and Northern, and the British Transport Police, thi... Read more
Paris - An Insider's Guide (2007)
Starring: Sandrine Voillet
Join Sandrine Voillet as she takes you on a journey, experiencing life in the real Paris; a ground view of the city that's seldom seen by tourists. Fr... Read more
Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World (2008)
Director: Paul Cowan
For six fateful months in 1919, Paris was the centre of the world. The last shots had been fired in the most devastating war in history - and world le... Read more
Paris Revealed (2013)
"Paris Revealed" embarks us on a journey to the heart of the most emblematic monuments of the City of Lights. Over the course of three episodes, meet... Read more
People of the Wind (1976)
8/10
Director: Anthony Howarth
Starring: (Voice of) , James Mason
This feature-length documentary captures the migratory lifestyle of nomadic peoples and remains gripping throughout. The Babadi clan of the same Bakht... Read more
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History (2018)
6.5/10
Starring: Liam Neeson
A six-part series that goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages. The docuseries explores how 12 apostles bec... Read more