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 Day That Changed My Life (2015)
7.9/10
Director: Christopher Dudman
A powerful, uncensored and life-affirming documentary built around raw, heartfelt, never-before-seen interviews captured in the immediate aftermath of... Read more
Black Panther Woman (2014)
6.6/10
Director: Rachel Perkins
Marlene Cummins recounts her time with the leader of the Australian Black Panther Party in 1972, and her 40-year fight with addiction. Read more
Queen Victoria's Letters (2014)
8.1/10
Prepare for a revolutionary new look at one of historys giants, the Grandmother of Europe - Queen Victoria. Through exclusive access to her persona... Read more
Knights (2014)
7.9/10
A fierce warrior-class emerges in medieval Europe around 1000 years ago: the knights. They live brutal lives, glorified by tales of chivalry and court... Read more
The Quest for Bannockburn (2014)
6.7/10
700 years after one of the most significant conflicts in British history, Neil Oliver and Tony Pollard go in search of both the real and imagined Batt... Read more
Greeks, Romans, Vikings: The Founders of Europe (2014)
What were the Vikings really like? What did the Romans accomplish? And do the singular achievements of the ancient Greeks live on in us today? This se... Read more
Secrets of the Manor House (2014)
8.1/10
Exactly 100 years ago, the world of the British manor house was at its height. It was a life of luxury and indolence for a wealthy few supported by th... Read more
101 Things That Changed the World (2014)
A collection of 5 History Channel documentaries. '101 Gadgets That Changed the World' - The history of the gadget is both the history of invention and... Read more
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013)
7.8/10
Director: Nicholas D Wrathall
Starring: Gore Vidal
No twentieth-century figure has had a more profound effect on the worlds of literature, film, politics, historical debate, and the culture wars than G... Read more
Sacred Wonders of Britain (2013)
7.8/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
At the edge of Europe, the British Isles is home to one of the world's richest collections of sacred sites. With stunning photography, "Sacred Wonders... Read more