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

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

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...

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

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

Documentary on Antoine de Caunes, a French television presenter, comedian, actor, journalist, writer and film director.

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

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

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...

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

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

The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’...

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

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new...

Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.

Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.

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

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

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

This trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charts José Mourinho's iconic rise as one of the world's top footballing managers of the most...

A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.