Historical
This genre is one of the largest non-fiction genres, and consists primarily of documentaries about one or more historical events or time periods. In general, the title will not be of a contemporary nature (that is, it will be made about a subject that actually occurred in the past). Some historical subjects include ancient civilizations & archaeology, famous crimes, popular culture and trends of the past, and other major world events.
Blackbeard - Terror at Sea (2006)
6.5/10
Starring: James Purefoy
Go inside the cunning mind of a charming criminal genius as 'National Geographic' tells the dramatic story of one of history's most fearsome pirates.... Read more
Bloody Britain: Vol 1 (2008)
8/10
Fresh, innovative, entertaining and revelatory, Bloody Britain combines strong historical research and story telling with hands-on historical experime... Read more
Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011)
7.4/10
Director: Liz Garbus
In 1972, America was chess-obsessed. The Soviet Union used chess to demonstrate its intellectual superiority to the West, but along came a young, lone... Read more
British Empire: A Time to Remember 1920 - 1980 (2008)
8.1/10
Newsreels were a regular feature of British cinema programmes between 1910 and 1979. For the first twenty years of their existence they were silent, w... Read more
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2008)
7.4/10
It's high adventure, triumph and tragedy as we journey around the world in the wake of one of the greatest explorers of all time - James Cook. A hero... Read more
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010)
7.4/10
Director: Werner Herzog
From the incomparable Werner Herzog ("Encounters at the End of the World", "Grizzly Man"), "Cave Of Forgotten Dreams" provides a breathtaking cinemati... Read more
Cities of the Underworld: Season 2 (2009)
8.1/10
Director: Various
Starring: Don Wildman
This is the stuff of fantasy: exploring secret chambers and forbidden passages beneath city streets, unlocking mysteries of the past and discovering f... Read more
Civilisation (1966)
8.8/10
Director: Ann Turner, Michael Gill, Peter Montagnon
Starring: Lord Kenneth Clark
In 1966 BBC Television embarked on its most ambitious documentary series to date. The eminent art historian Lord Clark was commissioned to write and p... Read more
Civilisations (2007)
7.1/10
Director: Serge Tigneres, Tomomi Nagasawa
This popular French production chronicles four of history's most influential ancient civilisations. Episodes include: 'China - The Wild Dragon's Herit... Read more
Crown and Country: A History of Royal Britain (1996)
6.4/10
Director: Robin Bextor
Starring: HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Join HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, the Queen of England's son, for a tour of some of the most famous landmarks of British history. As we travel f... Read more