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.
The Roman Empire (2001)
7.6/10
Two thousand years ago, at the dawn of the first century, the ancient world was ruled by Rome. At its height, the Empire ecompassed Europe, the Middle... Read more
The Russian Revolution in Colour (2005)
Director: Ian Lilley
The remarkable story of the revolution that changed the world forever. Cold, hungry and disillusioned, the Russian factory workers of Petrograd staged... Read more
The Spirit of '45 (2013)
7.1/10
Director: Ken Loach
1945 was a pivotal year in British history. The unity that carried Britain through the war allied to the bitter memories of the inter-war years led to... Read more
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman (2016)
8.1/10
Starring: Morgan Freeman
Join Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman in an epic new series that explores how religion has shaped the history of the world and how it cont... Read more
The True Legend of the Eiffel Tower (2005)
Director: Simon Brook
The Eiffel Tower was erected to last no longer than 20 years after the World Fair of 1889. But how was it actually built, who built it and how did it... Read more
The Vikings (2000)
7.1/10
Their brutal reputation made them a feared enemy across Europe, but they were also savvy traders and intrepid explorers who reached America centuries... Read more
The Vikings (1995)
7.1/10
From Scandinavia to Valhalla, raids in Europe to New World settlements, this is the saga of the most storied and colourful warriors of all time. They... Read more
The War of the World: A New History of the 20th Century (2006)
7.5/10
Starring: Niall Ferguson
Acclaimed historian Professor Niall Ferguson presents this six-part documentary proposing an explosive challenge to common assumptions about the 20th... Read more
The West (1996)
8.4/10
Director: Stephen Ives
Starring: Narrated by, Peter Coyote
Ken Burns ('The Civil War', 'Jazz') produced this acclaimed PBS series which takes a look at the history of the American West spanning the 19th centur... Read more
The Wonder of Britain (2015)
Despite being a small nation at just 93,000 square miles (or roughly one third of the size of the state of Texas) Great Britain is blessed with an inc... Read more