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.
Just hours before his death, John F. Kennedy appeared before a crowd in Fort Worth, Texas to honour the freedoms of America in what would be his final... Read more
Three actresses at different stages of their career. One from before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, one popular star of today known throughout the count... Read more
Larry Lamb and Maureen Lipman present this new series exploring Britain's fascination with the past and meet the dedicated people who work to keep our... Read more
The moments and hours after JFK's tragic assassination were some of the most formative and important for the U.S., but the true story has rarely, and... Read more
A series of exclusive interviews and archival footage examining Bil Clinton's political scandal of the 1990s and its lasting influence in the United S... Read more
An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist. Read more
On November 22, 1963, a gun shot was fired in Dallas, Texas. The shot echoed across the globe and a whole nation mourned; John F. Kennedy, the Preside... Read more
In the 20th Century we witnessed, on the one hand, two World Wars, totalitarianism, the Holocaust and Hiroshima, and on the other hand unprecedented s... Read more
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
David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain's last 2,000 years through its art and treasure. Read more