In the spring of 1798, Napoleon set out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt.

This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest...

From dangerous explosives and deadly curses that put everyday people at risk, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, each episode digs into...

A historical exploration about the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the preserved Roman city it left behind.

The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on physical challenges, encounters extraordinary...

Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage,...

A spectacular journey which uncovers how the Viking era has left its imprint on the way of life and landscape of Norway, and the parallels observed...

What it felt like to live through the collapse of communism and democracy. A series of films by Adam Curtis.

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of...

The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.

Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins of America's favorite dishes.

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

Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary,...

Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's...

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in...

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and...

This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

A look at the life of Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, who opens her personal archives and reflects on a career in which she has sold 80 million...

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

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists,...