Invented 2700 years ago, closely linked to the destiny of empires and wars, money has changed the course of civilizations. From ancient Greece to...

Collectibles are evaluated and sold to help raise money for special projects.

A series of short documentaries in talk show format loosely related to US holidays. In which they imply a cover-up of historical figures who prayed....

The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and,...

David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the institution at the heart of our national life: the monarchy.

Historian James Burke continues his journey through random historical connections that together have shaped our world and provide important clues to...

In the aftermath of the Second World War, relations between the former allied eastern and western powers deteriorated fast. Suddenly, the small...

The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's...

Renowned author and journalist David Lagerkrantz, along with historians, forensic scientists and investigators, sheds new light on Swedish murders in...

In this documentary series, interspersed with historical reconstructions, Tom Waes investigates what has happened since the arrival of the first Homo...

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

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

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

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

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...

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and...

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

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

Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark...

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

A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.