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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.

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

Music Hall Days (2001)

Telling the story of the magical Music Hall era. Take a trip back to the Middle Ages and explore the unruly Bartholomew Fayres, before moving forward... Read more

Tora! Tora! Tora!: The Real Story of Pearl Harbor (2000)

7.5/10
Director: Laura Verklan

On the morning of December 7, 1941, a swarm of fighter planes - each bearing the fiery red sun of Imperial Japan - soared over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A... 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

The Knights Templar (2000)

5.6/10
Director: Anon

The mysterious, powerful, warrior knights were founded after the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 and within 200 years controlled lands from Scotland acr... Read more

Hells Angels (The History Channel) (1999)

6.6/10
Director: Jeff Lengyel
Starring: Hunter S Thompson, Sony Barger

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

Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Carthage (1999)

6.6/10

Travel back in time to the ancient world, learn about the spectacular wonders of this ancient city which stood on the northern coast of Africa, near m... Read more

Homo Sapiens 1900 (1999)

6.6/10
Director: Peter Cohen
Starring: Narrated by, Jan Holmquist

Peter Cohen's sobering look at the world-wide interest in eugenics throughout the early 20th century. Emerging around 1900, eugenic movements spawned... Read more

Mysteries Of Egypt ( IMAX ) (1999)

6.6/10
Director: Bruce Neibaur
Starring: Omar Sharif, Kate Maberly

This stunning National Geographic film takes you through five millennia of splendour of one of the world's greatest civilizations. Surrounding you wit... Read more

Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Hadrian's Wall (1998)

6.6/10

The 'Lost Treasures' series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be rediscovered with the help of 3D graphics, alongside contemporary footage a... Read more