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 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
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
Studio 54: The Documentary (2018)
6.9/10
Director: Matt Tyrnauer
Starring: Liza Minnelli, Divine, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Mikhail Baryshnikov
In 1977, New York night club Studio 54 opened its doors. Frequented by celebrity guests, the club became the place to be. A look underneath the glitz... Read more
Bloody Britain: Vol 1 (2008)
8/10
Fresh, innovative, entertaining and revelatory, Bloody Britain combines strong historical research and story telling with hands-on historical experime... 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
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
Journeys Across Latitude 45 Degrees South (1985)
Starring: Peter Hayden
Across Central Otago runs Latitude 45 degrees South - the midway point between the South Pole and the Equator. Twenty five years ago TVNZ presenter Pe... Read more
Knights (2014)
7.9/10
A fierce warrior-class emerges in medieval Europe around 1000 years ago: the knights. They live brutal lives, glorified by tales of chivalry and court... Read more
Music Hall Days (2001)
Telling the story of the magical Music Hall era. Take a trip back to the Middle Ages and explore the unruly Bartholomew Fayres, before moving forward... Read more
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Volume 2, Part 1 (1993)
7.4/10
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery, Corey Carrier, George Hall, Ronny Coutteure
The award-winning adventures of the young Indiana Jones continue with 'The War Years'. This time, Jones (Sean Patrick Flanery) is serving in the infan... Read more