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.
JFK: A Fresh Perspective (2013)
8/10
Director: Susan Bellows
Starring: Narrated by, Oliver Platt
A probing and definitive biography, the series "JFK" provides a fresh look at the enigmatic man who is one of the American nation's most beloved and m... Read more
National Geographic: 125th Anniversary Collection (2013)
7.5/10
Since 1888, National Geographic has been at the forefront of scientific and cultural exploration and in 2013, the National Geographic Society celebrat... Read more
The Dark Ages: An Age of Light (2012)
7.7/10
Starring: Waldemar Januzczak
The Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire with a descent into barbarism, a terri... Read more
The Act of Killing (2012)
8.2/10
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
This chilling and inventive documentary tells the stories of members of the Indonesian death squads who tortured and killed over 500,000 people throug... Read more
The Men Who Built America (2012)
8.7/10
Meet the titans of industry who forged the foundations of a modern America and continue to inspire the pursuit of the fabled American Dream. In this e... Read more
The Men Who Built America (Blu-ray) (2012)
8.6/10
Meet the titans of industry who forged the foundations of a modern America and continue to inspire the pursuit of the fabled American Dream. In this e... Read more
Francesco's Shakespeare in Italy (2012)
Starring: Francesco da Mosto
Shakespeare was in love with Italy. A third of his plays are set in the country. For the Elizabethan playwright, it was the stage on which to explore... Read more
Mankind: The Story of All of Us (2012)
7.7/10
Director: Nick Brown
Prepare for an adrenaline-infused tale about the rise of civilization across the globe. From the History Channel comes this major series which spans t... Read more
The Dust Bowl (2012)
8.2/10
Director: Ken Burns
Starring: Narrated by, Peter Coyote
"The Dust Bowl" chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the Southern Plains, followed by... Read more
Last Shop Standing (2012)
7.1/10
The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Independent Record Shop. Inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, "Last Shop Standing" takes you behin... Read more