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.
Ancient Megastructures: Volume 2 (2007)
Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth - The Alhambra (Spain)- Ingenious engineering... Read more
Ancient Megastructures: Volume 3 (2007)
Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth - Machu Picchu (Peru): To celebrate his God-l... Read more
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006)
8.1/10
Starring: Catherine McCormack, Geraldine James, James Wilby, Peter Firth, Sean Pertwee, Ja...
The definitive history of the world's first superpower, this compelling dramatised documentary series combines CGI with spectacular live action battle... Read more
Anne Frank: Parallel Stories (2019)
Starring: Helen Mirren
It is based on five women who did survive the Holocaust but shared her same fate of "deportation, suffering and being denied their childhood and adole... Read more
Assassinations That Changed the World (1996)
7.3/10
They are the tragic stories at the heart of some of history's defining moments. Tales of hatred and obsession, fanaticsim, and a burning desire to ach... Read more
Barbarians (1998)
5.8/10
They were the dreaded forces on the fringes of "civilization," the bloodthirsty warriors who defied the Roman legions and terrorized the people of Eur... Read more
Beyond the Edge (2013)
6.8/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
"Beyond the Edge" documents the epic true journey of the heroic and triumphant ascent to the top of Mount Everest in 1953 by Edmund Hillary, a modest... Read more
Beyond the Edge ( Blu-ray ) (2013)
6.8/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
"Beyond the Edge" documents the epic true journey of the heroic and triumphant ascent to the top of Mount Everest in 1953 by Edmund Hillary, a modest... Read more
Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World (2009)
8/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
Billy's going to the edge of the world and he's taking us with him. In the summer of 2008, Billy Connolly set sail on a 10-week journey from ocean to... Read more
Black Panther Woman (2014)
6.6/10
Director: Rachel Perkins
Marlene Cummins recounts her time with the leader of the Australian Black Panther Party in 1972, and her 40-year fight with addiction. Read more