Each episode explores a decisive clash that forged pharaonic power and sparked cultural exchanges that helped build one of the greatest empires in...

In 90 A.D., ancient Rome played host to a sporting spectacle that attracted crowds three times the size of the Colosseum?s gladiator games: chariot...

Epic History makes videos about the most dramatic and important stories from our past, from the rise and fall of empires to global conflicts and...

Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? We all share a fascination for discovering ‘the rest of the story.’ Through reading...

He came. He saw. He conquered. The tale of an ambitious power-grab that turned to tyranny. How Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of ancient...

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall...

A documentary series which presents a modern look at the history of the Russian state from 1697 to 1917. Each episode covers the reign of one or...

Forbidden love blossoms in the city of Pompeii, which until the eruption of volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, is one of the empire's most powerful cities.

British historian David Olusoga, along with other historians, narrates the story of millions of Indian, African and Asian troops who fought and died...

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the...

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Professor Mary Beard looks beyond the stories of emperors, armies, guts and gore to meet the everyday people at the heart of Ancient Rome's vast...

The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of...

The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact...

This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.

In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.

A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to...

A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From...

Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.

We spend it, we borrow it, and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casino, scammers to student loans.