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.
Queen Victoria's Letters (2014)
8.1/10
Prepare for a revolutionary new look at one of historys giants, the Grandmother of Europe - Queen Victoria. Through exclusive access to her persona... Read more
Liberation (Simon Wiesenthal Collection) (1994)
7.7/10
Director: Arnold Schwartzman
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Miriam Margolyes, Narrated by, Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, J...
From the acclaimed 'Simon Wiesenthal Collection' comes this dramatic documentary detailing the allied campaign to liberate Europe, and Hitler's genoci... Read more
JFK: Breaking the News (2004)
8.4/10
Director: Hugh Aynsworth
Starring: Narrated by, Jane Pauley
November 22, 1963, is a day that will live in the memories of a generation - the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and the news that... 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
Secrets of the Forbidden City (2008)
7/10
For six centuries, the Forbidden City has been at the heart of one of the most powerful and enigmatic countries on earth: China. It is the biggest pal... Read more
Great Castles of Europe: The Middle Ages (1993)
7.7/10
Director: Martijn Schroevers
Experience the marvelous splendour of European castles as this Discovery Channel program journeys through different ages, showing castles as military... Read more
Secrets of the Manor House (2014)
8.1/10
Exactly 100 years ago, the world of the British manor house was at its height. It was a life of luxury and indolence for a wealthy few supported by th... Read more
National Geographic: 125th Anniversary Collection (2013)
7.5/10
Since 1888, National Geographic has been at the forefront of scientific and cultural exploration and in 2013, the National Geographic Society celebrat... Read more
JFK: A Fresh Perspective (2013)
8/10
Director: Susan Bellows
Starring: Narrated by, Oliver Platt
A probing and definitive biography, the series "JFK" provides a fresh look at the enigmatic man who is one of the American nation's most beloved and m... Read more
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
7.5/10
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Ashton Sanders, Algee Smith
Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Ham... Read more