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.
Monty Python star Terry Jones hosts 'Ancient Inventions', a three-part documentary series presenting a fresh and highly original view of some of the a... Read more
"Soundbreaking" explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists... Read more
The wondrous story surrounding the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb is brought to life in this four-part BBC series. Writer and creator Christopher Fra... Read more
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
From the ancient Viking ships, the scourge of the high seas with their ruthless crews that were willing to take on vessels twice the size of their own... Read more
In 1983 Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home. Read more
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
Newsreels were a regular feature of British cinema programmes between 1910 and 1979. For the first twenty years of their existence they were silent, w... Read more
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
In the 1960s top TV personality Bernard Braden began a remarkable TV project. Wanting to document the extraordinary decade, he booked a hotel suite, h... Read more