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.
Secrets of the Civil War (2008)
Even today, almost 150 years after Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, unexpected secrets and little known stories continue to emerge from Civi... Read more
A History of Scotland (2008)
8.3/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
In ten thought-provoking episodes, Neil Oliver brings a fresh perspective to Scotland's past and challenges many of the perceived notions of Scottish... Read more
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2008)
7.4/10
It's high adventure, triumph and tragedy as we journey around the world in the wake of one of the greatest explorers of all time - James Cook. A hero... Read more
Egyptian Secrets of the Afterlife (2008)
To the ancient Egyptians, life after death was a high stakes underworld journey fraught with terrifying obstacles: fiery lakes of death, battles with... Read more
Martin Clunes: Islands of Britain (2008)
8.5/10
Director: Dominic Ozanne
Starring: Martin Clunes
The UK is made up of about 1,000 different islands and this series sets out to explore the most fascinating yet unfamiliar ones. Martin Clunes visits... Read more
Secrets of the Forbidden City (2008)
7/10
For six centuries, the Forbidden City has been at the heart of one of the most powerful and enigmatic countries on earth: China. It is the biggest pal... Read more
Simon Schama: The American Future (2008)
Director: Sam Hobkinson, Ricardo Pollack
Starring: Simon Schama
Turning to fascinating moments in American history to understand the present, connecting legendary presences such as Thomas Jefferson, Henry Ford, Mar... Read more
Bloody Britain: Vol 1 (2008)
8/10
Fresh, innovative, entertaining and revelatory, Bloody Britain combines strong historical research and story telling with hands-on historical experime... Read more
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
7.9/10
It is 114 B.C. and the Republic of Rome is a small empire clinging to the rim of the Mediterranean. Suddenly, terror grips the Romans as the first bar... Read more
Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World (2008)
Director: Paul Cowan
For six fateful months in 1919, Paris was the centre of the world. The last shots had been fired in the most devastating war in history - and world le... Read more