At the end of the 16th century, Dutch subjects revolted against legitimate Spanish rule. What starts with the discontent of a minority grows into a...

Dashing authors, the first porn sites and the last bastards. How the Russian Internet appeared and how it changed: from complete freedom to the...

Series using the Rank Organisation's "Look at Life" documentary shorts to examine British society during the 1960s.

Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.

A landmark series taking you inside the recent Coalition government in a revealing tale of politics, ambition and power. Key players tell all in...

Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the...

America from the Ground Up was filmed on location at archaeological and historical sites throughout the U.S. and Canada. Join us in the search for...

WILD TRAVELS goes off the beaten path to celebrate America's unusual festivals, unknown museums and unconventional characters. It's intelligent,...

How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenarios by exploring distinct, world-threatening...

Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe

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

Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense,...

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

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

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...

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

Explore the explosive life of Mike Tyson — one of the most feared and fascinating figures in sports history.

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

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each...

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms...

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