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 Vikings (1995)
7.1/10
From Scandinavia to Valhalla, raids in Europe to New World settlements, this is the saga of the most storied and colourful warriors of all time. They... Read more
Crusades: Volume 2 (1995)
8.3/10
Starring: Narrated by, Terry Jones
For 200 years the armies of Europe battled Muslim forces for control of the Holy Land (and its riches). Now the full story is told in exciting fashion... Read more
Lost Civilizations: The Inca (1995)
7.8/10
Director: Anon
"Secrets Of The Ancestors" - Join researchers as they unravel the enigmas of the Nazca, whose huge desert images were in the past mistaken for the wo... Read more
Lost Civilizations: Rome (1995)
7.8/10
What did it really mean to live as an ancient Roman? Join researchers uncovering the harsh life of a legionnaire posted to the empire's farthest front... Read more
Lost Civilizations: Egypt (1995)
7.8/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Anon
Egypt: Quest For Immortality. Under the desert sand, in a world where every death was a new beginning and every tomb a "Search for eternal life" disco... Read more
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
Liberation (Simon Wiesenthal Collection) (1994)
7.7/10
Director: Arnold Schwartzman
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Miriam Margolyes, Narrated by, Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, J...
From the acclaimed 'Simon Wiesenthal Collection' comes this dramatic documentary detailing the allied campaign to liberate Europe, and Hitler's genoci... Read more
Great Castles of Europe: The Middle Ages (1993)
7.7/10
Director: Martijn Schroevers
Experience the marvelous splendour of European castles as this Discovery Channel program journeys through different ages, showing castles as military... Read more
Culloden 1746: The Last Highland Charge (1993)
Starring: Brian Blessed, (narrated by)
On a barren Scottish moor in April 1746, the tired and hungry men of the last Highland army made their final desperate charge against a well-disciplin... Read more
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Volume 2, Part 1 (1993)
7.4/10
Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery, Corey Carrier, George Hall, Ronny Coutteure
The award-winning adventures of the young Indiana Jones continue with 'The War Years'. This time, Jones (Sean Patrick Flanery) is serving in the infan... Read more