Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial...

Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, explorers take a look at the origins of the Vikings and how they influenced history.

Written and narrated by Dr. Ali Mazrui in the early 1980s and jointly produced by the BBC and PBS (WETA, Washington) in association with the Nigerian...

Spectacular crimes in German criminal history: Investigators and experts explain the possibilities and limitations of investigative work at that time...

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

Paranormal Frequency investigates the paranormal in all its forms. Celebrity guests will join lead investigators Draven DeSpain and Dwight Turner in...

Guided Tour is a television and radio program about the treasures of the Portuguese cultural heritage. Treasures with recognized universal value,...

A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.

Documentary from 1976 about the Indonesian struggle for independence. Unique archive footage and interviews with former vice-president Mahammed Hatta...

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

The Vasa was built for war but also to impress the enemy and display power. However, she sank on her maiden voyage, taking about thirty people with...

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

Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.

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

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

The space race, the cold war, "free love," civil rights and more: The decade of the 1960s shaped our history -- and changed the world. In...

Louis Theroux which delves into the weirder fringes of American society.

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

In this funny and provocative series, rapper and activists Killer Mike puts his revolutionary ideas about achieving social change into action.

This investigative docuseries shows how negligence and deceit in the production and marketing of popular consumer items can result in dire outcomes.

A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous...

Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural...

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