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.
Jane Austen's Works (2005)
Though she hasn't written a word in 190 years, Jane Austen is one of the world's most famous authors and her works are still hugely popular today, bot... Read more
Ghosts of the Baltic Sea (2005)
Director: Jon Goodman
Starring: Alan Coates, Robert Ballard
In the final months and weeks of World War II, Soviet submarines torpedo three German evacuation ships packed with refugees and wounded soldiers in an... Read more
In Search of Myths and Heroes (2005)
8.3/10
Director: Jeremy Jeffs
Starring: Hosted By, Michael Wood
Author Michael Wood explores four of the most famous myths in the world: Shangri-la, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and the Holy Grail. His j... Read more
National Geographic: King Tut's Curse (2005)
7.5/10
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
The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown (2005)
6.7/10
In 1607, a handful of English adventurers set sail across the Atlantic, expecting a paradise teeming with gold and riches. Now, 400 years later, new d... Read more
H.G. Wells and The War of the Worlds: A Documentary (2005)
Invading alien races, fear of the unknown, intelligent insects, apocalyptic musings, time travel, mutant half-breeds, invisibility formulas, and mad s... Read more
JFK: The JFK Assassination (2004)
8/10
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
Instant Expert: The French Revolution (2004)
The History Channel's 'The French Revolution' details this pivotal period in European history, focusing on how the revolution shook the very foundatio... Read more
Great British Commanders (2004)
Director: Emma Hawley
Fascinating historical biography series about six of the greatest military commanders Great Britain has ever produced. The internationally known chara... Read more
Monarchy: Series 1 (2004)
8.1/10
Director: David Wilson
Starring: David Starkey
Dr David Starkey travels back through the history of the British monarchy, beginning with the violence and chaos of the Dark Ages, and eventually endi... Read more