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.
Greece: Secrets of the Past ( IMAX ) (2006)
7.2/10
Director: Greg MacGillivray
Starring: Narrated by, Nia Vardalos
Nia Vardalos ('My Big Fat Greek Wedding') narrates this epic journey back to the birth of democracy and the beginning of Western Civilisation. Ancient... Read more
Greeks, Romans, Vikings: The Founders of Europe (2014)
What were the Vikings really like? What did the Romans accomplish? And do the singular achievements of the ancient Greeks live on in us today? This se... Read more
H.G. Wells and The War of the Worlds: A Documentary (2005)
Invading alien races, fear of the unknown, intelligent insects, apocalyptic musings, time travel, mutant half-breeds, invisibility formulas, and mad s... Read more
H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds: An Historical Perspective (2005)
Director: Rod Pyle
H.G. Wells' classic tale of interplanetary invaders landing on Earth has enthralled audiences around the world for decades. This intriguing two-part d... Read more
Helen of Troy (2005)
7.4/10
Historian Bettany Hughes goes in search of 'the face that launched a thousand ships' in this British television production. Hughes examines the classi... Read more
Hell in the Pacific: The Last Great Naval War (2005)
7.3/10
The Pacific War was the largest naval conflict in history. Across the huge expanses of the Pacific, the two most powerful navies in the world found th... Read more
Hells Angels (The History Channel) (1999)
6.6/10
Director: Jeff Lengyel
Starring: Hunter S Thompson, Sony Barger
Behind the scenes interviews with Hell's Angels leaders and members reveal the fascinating life and danger of the Hell's Angels. Hunter S. Thompson sh... Read more
Hindenburg (2007)
7/10
The Hindenburg tragedy was a catastrophe that was as significant as the Titanic disaster. Until that fateful day, airships were seen as the upcoming w... Read more
History and Art of the Geisha (2005)
This fascinating exploration of the Geisha will take you on an enlightening journey of discovery into the secret world of Japanese society. Uncover th... Read more
History of the World in Two Hours (2011)
Director: Douglas J Cohen
This landmark television special cuts 13.7 billion years of history down to size. In just 88 minutes (originally two hours with commercials), you will... Read more