TV SERIES_HISTORY TOP 50 outof 3043
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1. Petersburg with my own eyes (2010–2016)
7 min | Documentary, History
The protagonist of the documentary series is an ordinary everyday Petersburg with its dullness, gas pollution, new buildings, traffic jams and disgusting weather. But in these weekdays we ... See full summary »
Star: Sergey Stepanov
Votes: 30
2. The Great War (2014– )
Documentary, History, War
The events of World War One are followed week by week as occurred 100 years ago.
Stars: Indy Neidell, Jesse Alexander, Othais McCarthy, Boris Stürmer
Votes: 377
3. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio (2009 Podcast Series)
History
Adam Graham of Boise, Idaho, presents old-time radio shows with detectives as the lead characters.
Star: Adam Graham
Votes: 15
4. Akhri Chattan (1985)
700 min | History
The chronicles of the conquest of the central asian Kingdom of Khwarzam. It shows the brutalities and military genius of The Mongol Leader, Genghis Khan. And the honourable last stand of Sultan Jalal ud-Din Khwarzam Shah.
Stars: Zahoor Ahmed, Nasreen Altaf, Muhammad Anwar Iqbal Baloch, Talat Iqbal
Votes: 16
6. Tiflisi (2014–2015)
TV-MA | Action, History, Thriller
The history of Georgia in the nineteenth century.
Stars: Kakha Kintsurashvili, Joseph Khvedelidze, Jano Izoria, Giorgi Tsaava
Votes: 2,509
7. Al-Zeer Salem (2000–2001)
TV-MA | Action, Biography, Drama
Its events on Zeer Salem, which sparked the forty years war about the killing of his brother.
Stars: Salloom Haddad, Abed Fahed, Farah Bsieso, Samer al Masri
Votes: 3,058
8. Social Path (2012– )
94 min | History, Mystery, Thriller
Two Friends in Special Forces meet again as what they did in a Top Secret OP called 'Raven', comes back to haunt them.
Stars: John Anthony Davis, J.D. Hart, Tommy Barnes, Lauren Swickard
Votes: 745
9. Chanakya (1990– )
45 min | Drama, History
This is a historical saga of establishing the Mauryan Empire in India
Stars: Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, Kurush Deboo, Dinesh Shakul, Prakash Dwivedi
Votes: 2,784
10. The World at War (1973–1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
A groundbreaking 26-part documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history, World War II.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Averell Harriman, Anthony Eden, Albert Speer
Votes: 28,726
11. Peasants' Rebellion (2018)
History
In feudalistic Lebanon, farmers unite under the leadership of a defiant figure who champions the oppressed, and rebel against the nobility.
Stars: Wissam Fares, Takla Chamoun, Fady Ibrahim, Nicolas Daniel
Votes: 130
12. Chris Chan: A Comprehensive History (2018– )
42 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary series about Sonichu creator and internet sensation, Christian Weston Chandler.
Stars: Geno Samuel, Christine Weston Chandler, Isabella Loretta Janke, Jacob Sockness
Votes: 638
13. Defunctland (2017– )
TV-PG | Documentary, History
A look at former attractions and rides at Disney and other theme parks.
Stars: Kevin Perjurer, Dan Becker, Jack, Rocco Botte
Votes: 209
14. Bose: Dead/Alive (2017)
TV-MA | 20 min | Biography, History, Mystery
The man. The legend. The mystery. He fascinated us in life, and long after his "death". This is the story of India's biggest cover-up: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the mystery of his alleged death.
Stars: Rajkummar Rao, Naveen Kasturia, Edward Sonnenblick, J. Brandon Hill
Votes: 7,051
15. Croatian Greats (2017– )
Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Robert Knjaz representing the most important Croatian historical figures in a fun and educated way.
Star: Robert Knjaz
Votes: 77
16. Ayomoy (1988)
Drama, Family, History
Stars: Abul Khair, Dilara Zaman, Asaduzzaman Noor, Sara Zaker
Votes: 60
17. Republika (2016– )
50 min | Documentary, History
Fascinating story about Republic of Ragusa (also known as the Republic of Dubrovnik).
Stars: Nikola Bace, Mihael Rudjer Rapajic, Tan Anton Lumezi, Dario Macesic
Votes: 123
18. GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey (2015– )
30 min | History, Reality-TV
GunnyTime with R. Lee Ermey is a fully immersive host-driven television series focusing on weapons and weapons technology past, present and future. The Gunny, R. Lee Ermey, will get a ... See full summary »
Stars: R. Lee Ermey, Gary Archer, Paul Meixner, Dale Shelton
Votes: 63
19. MLB Network Presents (2015– )
Documentary, History, Sport
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
Stars: Bob Costas, Peter Gammons, Tony LaRussa, Dennis Eckersley
Votes: 51
20. Pradhanmantri (2013– )
60 min | History, News
Pradhanmantri is an Indian television politics-based reality series/documentary series, hosted by actor-director Shekhar Kapur on Hindi news channel ABP News, which premiered on July 13, ... See full summary »
Stars: Shekhar Kapur, Shahab Khan, Saurabh Dubey, Navni Parihar
Votes: 730
21. Raja Shivchhatrapati (2008–2009)
Biography, History
Shivaji Maharaj was born in a collapsing kingdom where fought against the Mughal empire and went on establish the Maratha empire. The series takes covers well detailed sequences with his ... See full summary »
Stars: Mrinal Kulkarni, Avinash Narkar, Yatin Karyekar, Rujuta Deshmukh
Votes: 675
22. The Island (2010–2011)
45 min | Drama
Alexis wants to learn everything about her mother's past. To her surprise, she finds out that her family is connected with the isolated island of Spinaloga - the former settlement of lepers. The adaption of the best-selling novel, "The Island", by Victoria Hislop.
Stars: Stelios Mainas, Grigoris Orfanoudakis, Tasos Nousias, Maria Protopappa
Votes: 2,980
23. Farouk Omar (2012)
Approved | 45 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Rashidun Caliphate, before and after he embraces in Islam.
Stars: Samer Ismail, Assad Khalifa, Mehmet Sah Celik, Mehyar Khaddour
Votes: 7,912
24. Terra X: Deutschland-Saga (2014– )
Documentary, Adventure, History
Terra X: Germany saga.
Stars: Roger Kesten, Wanja Malik, Dirk Sonnenschein, Alexander Ness
Votes: 20
25. Reeling in the Years (1999– )
30 min | Documentary, History
A look back at the stories which occurred in Ireland and abroad between 1962 and 2019 accompanied only by soundtrack of that particular year and subtitles - no narration.
Stars: Pat Conway, Sean McKeown, Nigel Ryan
Votes: 188
26. The Day the Universe Changed (1985)
52 min | Documentary, History
James Burke explores key moments in Western History where new knowledge in science changed the way the modern Western world thinks.
Stars: James Burke, Roger Avon, Peter Sproule, Jeff Pirie
Votes: 623
27. Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
TV-PG | 360 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the American Civil Rights Movement from 1952 to 1965.
Stars: Julian Bond, Coretta Scott King, John Lewis, Andrew Young
Votes: 736
28. Yakin Plan Cihan Harbi (2017–2018)
History
Close-Up World War I" docudrama of 22 episodes and 26 minutes duration each, produced by Bahcesehir University Civilization Studies Center (MEDAM) with support of Republic of Turkey Promotion Fund and supervision of TRT.
Stars: Emre Yesiloz, Feyza Özgür, Mustafa Mesut Baskir, Yavuz Selim Osmanoglu
Votes: 12
29. Iconic Arms (2014– )
Documentary, History
Iconic Arms is a YouTube series, detailing the history, functioning and most importantly, the appearances in media of various well known rifles, pistols and other weaponry.
Star: Stuart Brown
Votes: 27
30. Chingiz Khan (2004– )
43 min | Biography, Drama, History
Biography of Mongolian hero Chingiz Khan.
Stars: Baasanjav Mijid, Sa Ren Gao Wa, Hengxuan Zhao
Votes: 67
31. Through the Decades (2016– )
History, News
In each episode of the daily series "Through The Decades" Host Bill Kurtis along with Elle Pai Hong and Kerry Sayers explore the events and news that shaped our history and left a mark on our collective memories.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Ellee Pai Hong, Kerry Sayers, Joe Guse
Votes: 50
32. Ming Dynasty 1566 (2007)
42 min | Drama, History
This is the story of the Ming emperor Jiajing and Hai Rui story. At that time, China's economy developed and its culture became prosperous. However, the social contradictions are prominent,... See full summary »
Stars: Baoguo Chen, Dahong Ni, Guangming Xu, Zhijian Zhang
Votes: 383
33. Malik Bin Al Rayb (2016– )
Biography, History
Malik Bin Al Rayb is a drama series that highlights the life of a poet from Bani Tamim tribe and the historical period in which he, his family and tribe lived.
Stars: Sameera Asir, Yasser Al Masri, Abeer Issa, Nadira Omran
Votes: 23
34. Points de Repères (2016– )
26 min | Animation, Family, History
What would we currently be without Copernicus or Darwin? What would Europe be if Churchill had not gone to war with the Nazis, or if the Fall of the Berlin Wall had not happened? A grain of... See full summary »
Stars: Helen Buday, Karine Pinoteau, Eddie Crew, Michel Roy
Votes: 140
35. Confucius (2011– )
45 min | Biography, Drama, History
A student working on a thesis explores the life of Confucius and the impact of his teachings on modern society.
Stars: Winston Chao, Fa Gao, Issei Ishida, Lee Jung-hyun
Votes: 10
36. Judge of Song Dynasty (2005– )
45 min | Drama, History, Mystery
Stories of a judge who lives in the Song Dynasty of China and familiar with forensic pathology.
Stars: Pu Miao, Kexin Yang, Bing He, Haiqiong Luo
Votes: 69
37. Mission Over Mars (2019– )
21 min | Drama, History
Based on true events, Mission Over Mars depicts the inspiring story of four women who played a pivotal role in the Mars Orbiter Mission. And how they fight both professional and personal battles, to triumph for India ki sabse oonchi udaan.
Stars: Sakshi Tanwar, Mona Singh, Nidhi Singh, Palomi Ghosh
Votes: 3,698
38. Vinland Saga (2019–2023)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Following a tragedy, Thorfinn embarks on a journey with the man responsible for it to take his life in a duel as a true and honorable warrior to pay homage.
Stars: Yûto Uemura, Mike Haimoto, Shin'ya Takahashi, Alejandro Saab
Votes: 71,078
39. World Series of Pop Culture (2006– )
60 min | Game-Show, History, Music
A game show tournament where teams of 3 compete to see who knows the most about pop culture.
Stars: Pat Kiernan, Erin Payton, Lisa Guerrero, Mason Spencer
Votes: 263
40. El carruaje (1972)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
A review on life and work of Mexican President Benito Juarez Garcia and all the people involved during the War of Reforma, a battle for being recognized as the legitimous President of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Fernando Mendoza, Carlos Monden, Nelly Meden, José Carlos Ruiz
Votes: 22
41. New York: A Documentary Film (1999– )
600 min | Documentary, History
Exploration of New York City's rich history as a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.
Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace, Mike Wallace
Votes: 1,118
42. Spanac (1982– )
61 min | Biography, Drama, History
This mini TV series tells about the beginning of the uprising in Serbia in World War II and its organizers, the national hero and revolutionary Zikica Jovanovic Spaniard. The uprising, ... See full summary »
Stars: Danilo Lazovic, Marjan Srienc, Dragan Maksimovic, Mira Stupica
Votes: 16
43. Our World (1986–1987)
60 min | History
Each episode focuses on a few months in history and what was going on at the time. Politics, society, music, and other subjects are explored. Interviews with people involved with the stories are featured.
Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Ray Gandolf, John S.D. Eisenhower, Pierre Salinger
Votes: 74
44. Madame K (2018– )
430 min | Drama, History, War
A glimpse into the fate of Estonia during the world-shattering years of World War II (1939-1944), as told through the eyes of the people working at and frequenting a small elite brothel in Tallinn. Followed by The Women's War (2021).
Stars: Merle Palmiste, Andres Dvinjaninov, Mirjam Aimla, Gerda Johnson
Votes: 1,117
45. Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages (2014– )
Not Rated | History
Dame Penelope Keith visits England's picturesque villages to see how they're holding up in the 21st century. For the most part, she finds them quirky, resilient, and, well, picturesque.
Star: Penelope Keith
Votes: 248
46. Every Frame a Painting (2014–2016)
Documentary, History, Talk-Show
Every Frame a Painting is dedicated to the analysis of film form.
Star: Tony Zhou
Votes: 1,205
47. RichPlanet TV (2009– )
Documentary, History, News
Independent researcher Richard D. Hall investigates all manner of topics, from the U.S space programme and manufactured terrorism to UFO sightings and unsolved crimes.
Stars: Richard D. Hall, Andrew Johnson, Nick Kollerstrom, Neil Sanders
Votes: 69
48. Nimer Bin Adwan (2007– )
Biography, Drama, History
Nimer Bin Edwan is a good example of noble knights, who made their lives memorable by their great and noble feats. Their life stories are similar to those of romantic poets and great ... See full summary »
Stars: Abeer Essa, Yasser Al Masri, Saba Mubarak
Votes: 23
49. Ulisse - Il piacere della scoperta (2000– )
Documentary, History
Stars: Alberto Angela, Saverio Maria Indrio, Claudio Capone, Luca Ward
Votes: 90
50. Great West End Theatres (2012– )
65 min | Documentary, History
Directed by Marc Sinden and produced by Jo Gilbert, Great West End Theatres is an enjoyable, informed and informative stroll around London's famed Theatreland in the company of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Donald Sinden, Marc Sinden, Steven Berkoff, Martin Shaw
Votes: 18
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