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.
Salem Witch Trials (1998)
6.2/10
in 1692 19 men and women were hanged, and one man was 'pressed' to death following the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Almost twenty years late... 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
Napoleon and Wellington (1997)
Director: Greg Goldman
Waterloo: the most famous battle in history. In one afternoon in 1815 the balance of world power changed for 100 years to come. The players were of... Read more
The Great Ships: Rulers of the Waves (1997)
7/10
From the ancient Viking ships, the scourge of the high seas with their ruthless crews that were willing to take on vessels twice the size of their own... Read more
The Great Egyptians: Volume 2 (1997)
8.2/10
Director: Peter Spry-Leverton
Starring: Bob Brier
Excellent series reveals the true-life stories of the kings and queens of ancient Egypt, through the tales of their battles, loves, obsessions, preocc... Read more
Assassinations That Changed the World (1996)
7.3/10
They are the tragic stories at the heart of some of history's defining moments. Tales of hatred and obsession, fanaticsim, and a burning desire to ach... Read more
Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union (1996)
5.8/10
Honest, eloquent, and courageous, he risked everything to save a young America from self-destruction - and paid the ultimate price. "Abraham Lincoln:... Read more
Sink the Bismarck! (History Channel) (1996)
7.2/10
Director: Robert Kirk
Starring: Narrated by, John Hillerman
On orders from her Nazi masters, the most powerful war machine ever to set sail on the high seas was loose in the Atlantic Ocean. The Royal Navy could... Read more
Crown and Country: A History of Royal Britain (1996)
6.4/10
Director: Robin Bextor
Starring: HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Join HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, the Queen of England's son, for a tour of some of the most famous landmarks of British history. As we travel f... Read more
The West (1996)
8.4/10
Director: Stephen Ives
Starring: Narrated by, Peter Coyote
Ken Burns ('The Civil War', 'Jazz') produced this acclaimed PBS series which takes a look at the history of the American West spanning the 19th centur... Read more