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1. Lock 'N Load with R. Lee Ermey (2009– )
60 min | Documentary, History, War
Sergeant R. Lee Ermey tells of the historical value and origin of the worlds most prevelant guns and other military weaponry!
Stars: R. Lee Ermey, Anthony De Longis, Phil Spangenberger, David Lain Baker
Votes: 508
2. Modern Marvels (1993– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.
Stars: Lloyd Sherr, Harlan Saperstein, Adam Richman, William Atwater
Votes: 2,162
3. Ancient Discoveries (2003–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
The remarkable story of Ancient inventions.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Richard Windley, Christopher Kelly, Sean Barrett
Votes: 265
4. Cities of the Underworld (2007– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History
As we descend beneath our modern day cities, we are met with ancient and hidden secrets. Journey with us back through history and rediscover cities of the underworld.
Stars: Don Wildman, Eric Geller, Sirin Akinci, Ashraf El-Maghrabi
Votes: 894
5. Battlefield (1995–2004)
Documentary, History, War
Major battles of World War II are recounted in depth.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Jonathan Booth
Votes: 534
6. Cold War (1998)
47 min | Documentary, History
A 24-part series which deals with the relations between the United States, the Soviet Union and their respective allies between the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Anatoli Dobrynin, Robert McNamara, Vladimir Yerofeyev
Votes: 1,038
7. WWII: The Lost Color Archives (2000 TV Movie)
171 min | Documentary, War
Determined researchers scoured the world for color film shot during World War II and unearthed shots of Nazi rallies honoring Adolf Hitler, combat footage from across Europe and the Pacific... See full summary »
Stars: Eva Braun, Winston Churchill, Joseph Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler
Votes: 110
8. World War II in Colour (2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
Recounts the events of world War II in color.
Stars: Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane
Votes: 7,476
9. The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)
Approved | 88 min | Biography, Drama, War
The story of the final years of the respected World War II German general, Erwin Rommel.
Director: Henry Hathaway | Stars: James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler
Votes: 6,706
10. World War Two: Behind Closed Doors (2008– )
300 min | Documentary, History, War
A story showing the 3 allied leader's, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin's actions and relationships behind the scenes during World War 2. It isn't as friendly as it seems. Shows how close ... See full summary »
Stars: Aleksey Petrenko, Bob Gunton, Paul Humpoletz, Samuel West
Votes: 542
11. War of the Century (1999– )
200 min | Documentary, History, War
Documentary examining Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
Stars: Samuel West, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Rolf Becker
Votes: 493
12. WWII in HD (2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
Follow the lives of soldiers who lived World War II, through previously unseen color footage.
Stars: Gary Sinise, Charles Scheffel, Ron Livingston, Rob Lowe
Votes: 2,411
13. The War (2007)
TV-14 | 124 min | Documentary, History, War
A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
Stars: Keith David, Katharine Phillips, Tom Hanks, Paul Fussell
Votes: 5,659
14. Clash of the Gods (2009)
Documentary, Animation, Action
Covers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.
Stars: Stan Bernard, Tate Steinsiek, Scott A. Mellor, John Rennie
Votes: 880
15. The Incredible Human Journey (2009– )
60 min | Documentary
This series explains the evidence for the theory of early human migrations out of Africa and subsequently around the world, supporting the Out of Africa Theory.
Stars: Alice Roberts, Jeffrey Rose, Clive Finlayson, Xinzhi Wu
Votes: 907
16. Engineering an Empire (2005–2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History
A series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments.
Stars: Michael Carroll, Peter Weller, J.J. Huckin, Sam Kalidi
Votes: 700
17. Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012)
720 min | Documentary, History
From the power of science to how physics and biology combined to shape our shared journey, experience the human story like it's never been told before.
Stars: Josh Brolin, Richard Machowicz, James Meigs, George Wunderlich
Votes: 1,838
18. Ancient Mysteries (1994–1998)
45 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Ancient Mysteries is a documentary television series that deals with historical mysteries.
Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Kathleen Turner, Carole Fontaine, Bob Brier
Votes: 192
19. Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century (2001– )
Documentary, History
Two thousand years ago, the world was ruled by Rome. From England to Africa and from Syria to Spain, one in every four people on earth lived and died under Roman law. The Empire was a multi-cultural melting pot that still has relevance.
Star: Sigourney Weaver
Votes: 181
20. MysteryQuest (2009– )
60 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
MysteryQuest dispatches teams of experts throughout the world to try to solve some of mankind's strangest and most persistent mysteries through step-by-step investigations.
Stars: Stan Bernard, Mike New, John Rennie, Greg Little
Votes: 161
21. The First War for Western Civilization (2014)
324 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The First War for Western Civilization, a time when history became legend. The Greco-Persian War has given us some of the most iconic moments in history such as Leonidas and the 300 ... See full summary »
Director: Stanislaw Karpinski | Stars: Ibrehim Arif, Bohdan Brumerskyj, Alex Copeland, Rob de Castella
Votes: 57
22. The Deadly Game of Nations (1983)
57 min | Documentary, War
With Israel as an example, the reality of how military force is deemed necessary to maintain national sovereignty and the price involved is examined.
Director: Paul Cowan | Stars: Gwynne Dyer, Ronald France, Éric Gaudry, Elizabeth Lesieur
Votes: 14
23. Weapons That Made Britain (2004– )
Documentary, History, War
An examination of important weapons in British history.
Stars: Lockhart Ogilvie, Mike Loades
Votes: 75
24. The Falklands War: The Untold Story (1987 TV Movie)
64 min | Documentary, War
The Falklands War was a battle between Argentine and UK when the South American nation decided to claim their island back (for them, it was called the Malvinas Island) after British ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Kosminsky | Stars: Philip Tibenham, Peter Carrington, David Gompert, Hector Gonzo
Votes: 98
25. Seven Ages of Britain (2010)
59 min | Documentary
Traces 2,000 years of Britain's history through the arts - both as objects that have often played a decisive part in events and as marvels of their age.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Gwendoline Christie, Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin
Votes: 110
26. MythBusters (2003–2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV
A weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.
Stars: Robert Lee, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron
Votes: 54,771
27. Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003–2008)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Comedy
Fast-paced, fun-packed and award winning series which combines entertainment and science in a groundbreaking format to prove that science really can be fun.
Stars: Jon Tickle, Joe Rowntree, Tom Pringle, Moira Kan
Votes: 4,235
28. How It's Made (2001–2019)
TV-G | 24 min | Documentary
Television series that documents how various everyday products are made.
Stars: Brooks Moore, Tony Hirst, Lynne Adams, Lynn Herzeg
Votes: 8,185
29. Toy Stories (2009–2014)
60 min | Documentary
James May travels all over Britain to show the origins of some toys, and creates amazing things with them.
Stars: James May, Sim Oakley, Oz Clarke, Tiff Needell
Votes: 1,181
30. James May's Big Ideas (2008– )
Documentary
James May travels the globe in search of implementations for concepts widely considered science fiction.
Stars: James May, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Christopher James, Peter Frankel
Votes: 283
31. How Do They Do It? (2006– )
51 min | Documentary
This program is about engineering and scientific miracles and the people whose ability to solve problems make them happen.
Stars: Chris Broyles, Jeff Wilburn, Dominic Frisby, Iain Lee
Votes: 1,585
32. Build It Bigger (2006–2011)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary
Architect Danny Forster gets up close and personal with mega construction. Along the way, Danny explores design and construction of amazing structures. Danny loves what he does, brings some... See full summary »
Stars: Danny Forster, Margaret Teo, Yvonne Von Hartel, Jim Heverin
Votes: 396
33. Big, Bigger, Biggest (2008–2011)
Not Rated | Documentary
Each episode explores the engineering breakthroughs that have enabled us to develop the largest structures currently in existence. This is done by presenting multiple landmark inventions.
Stars: John Michie, Jem Stansfield, Eddie McCann, Rick D. Wasserman
Votes: 348
34. How Stuff Works (2008– )
43 min | Documentary
HowStuffWorks is about the stuff that makes the world go 'round. It's truly incredible to see the ingenious lengths people go to in order to extract rubber and iron, corn and wheat, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Gabe Doran, Mike Senese, David Heber, Jimmie Oxley
Votes: 698
35. How the Universe Works (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A users guide to the cosmos from the big bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons. Where did it all come from and how does it all fit together. A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Stars: Phil Plait, Michelle Thaller, Richard Lintern, Mike Rowe
Votes: 7,245
36. What the Ancients Did for Us (2005– )
540 min | Documentary
Stars: Adam Hart-Davis, Marty Jopson, Jamie Darling, Amani Zain
Votes: 52
37. How London Was Built (2005–2007)
History
Adam Hart-Davis brings his own inimitable presenting style to this fascinating guided tour of London's most important structures. Each episode reveals the secret history and the ... See full summary »
Star: Adam Hart-Davis
Votes: 14
38. America's Book of Secrets (2012–2021)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary
From the facts behind the NSA spying scandals ("Big Brother") and the Boston Bombings ("American Terrorists") to America's secret prisons, Scientology, the Gold conspiracy and America's doomsday plans, this series features in-depth interviews with top journalists, law enforcement officials and whistleblowers.
Stars: Jonathan Adams, Barry Aird, Lance Reddick, Ronald Kessler
Votes: 962
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