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.
Blackbeard - Terror at Sea (2006)
6.5/10
Starring: James Purefoy
Go inside the cunning mind of a charming criminal genius as 'National Geographic' tells the dramatic story of one of history's most fearsome pirates.... 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
Hell in the Pacific: The Last Great Naval War (2005)
7.3/10
The Pacific War was the largest naval conflict in history. Across the huge expanses of the Pacific, the two most powerful navies in the world found th... Read more
Monarchy: Series 2 (2005)
6.1/10
Starring: David Starkey
Dr David Starkey presents the second series of his history of the British monarchy, beginning in the savage maelstrom of the Wars of the Roses. The Tu... Read more
Treasures of the Silk Road: Mysteries of the Taklamakan (2005)
Director: Serge Tigneres
Along the border between central Asia and India, behind the high Pamir and Tien Shan mountain chains, the Silk Road arrives at an immense basin formin... Read more
The Russian Revolution in Colour (2005)
Director: Ian Lilley
The remarkable story of the revolution that changed the world forever. Cold, hungry and disillusioned, the Russian factory workers of Petrograd staged... Read more
A History of Flight (2005)
Starring: Narrated by, Tom Baker
Tom Baker narrates the story of aviation from its pioneering days at the start of the 20th century through to a celebration of its achievement 100 yea... Read more
Helen of Troy (2005)
7.4/10
Historian Bettany Hughes goes in search of 'the face that launched a thousand ships' in this British television production. Hughes examines the classi... Read more
H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds: An Historical Perspective (2005)
Director: Rod Pyle
H.G. Wells' classic tale of interplanetary invaders landing on Earth has enthralled audiences around the world for decades. This intriguing two-part d... Read more
History and Art of the Geisha (2005)
This fascinating exploration of the Geisha will take you on an enlightening journey of discovery into the secret world of Japanese society. Uncover th... Read more