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.
Lost Civilizations: The Maya (1995)
7.8/10
Director: Anon
"The Blood of Kings." AD 650, Europe was plunged into the darkest of the Dark Ages. But half a world away - in Central America - massive stone pyramid... Read more
Europe in the Middle Ages (2004)
Whilst the Middle Ages were dark in the literal sense of there being no artificial light other than candles, this time in history was in fact a dynami... Read more
Man Of Aran (1934)
7.5/10
Director: Robert Flaherty
Flaherty's staggering award winning documentary "Man Of Aran" records the lives of the Aran islanders who reside just off Ireland's west coast in the... Read more
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006)
8.1/10
Starring: Catherine McCormack, Geraldine James, James Wilby, Peter Firth, Sean Pertwee, Ja...
The definitive history of the world's first superpower, this compelling dramatised documentary series combines CGI with spectacular live action battle... Read more
The Best of Time Team (2008)
Starring: Tony Robinson
'Time Team' is the most popular and longest-running history program on television. From the British Isles to foreign lands, they challenge our knowled... Read more
Empires: Japan (2003)
8.8/10
Starring: Narrated by, Richard Chamberlain
An epic PBS presentation, the 'Empires' series tells the story (in separate instalments) of the some of the world's greatest and most influential time... Read more
The Vikings (2000)
7.1/10
Their brutal reputation made them a feared enemy across Europe, but they were also savvy traders and intrepid explorers who reached America centuries... Read more
Barbarians (1998)
5.8/10
They were the dreaded forces on the fringes of "civilization," the bloodthirsty warriors who defied the Roman legions and terrorized the people of Eur... Read more
The Roman Empire (2001)
7.6/10
Two thousand years ago, at the dawn of the first century, the ancient world was ruled by Rome. At its height, the Empire ecompassed Europe, the Middle... Read more
Francesco's Venice (2007)
A breathtaking journey through the ages, telling the story of one of the world's most famous and beautiful cities. This lavish, landmark series explor... Read more