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1. Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. Assembled is an immersive, and in-depth examination of the next phase of the MCU.
Stars: Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Brad Winderbaum, Nate Moore
Votes: 3,033
2. MPower (2023– )
TV-14 | Documentary
The history and untold stories of the most iconic women in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are revealed. The women share their triumphs and are joined by adoring fans whose lives were touched by the stories of their heroes.
Stars: Debbie Berman, Angela Bassett, Brie Larson, Elizabeth Olsen
Votes: 466
3. Marvel's Hero Project (2019–2020)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary
This 20-episode series shares the remarkable, positive change several young heroes are making in their own communities across the country. These inspiring kids have dedicated their lives to... See full summary »
Stars: Jordan Reeves, Salvador Gómez-Colón, Daniella Benitez, Elijah Lee
Votes: 178
4. Marvel Studios: Legends (2021– )
TV-14 | 7 min | Short, Action, Fantasy
This series showcases individual characters from the MCU, whom viewers have come to know and love over the years and revisit some of their most iconic moments.
Votes: 5,011
5. Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Stars: Cem Yigit Uzümoglu, Tuba Büyüküstün, Alp Ilkman, Ushan Çakir
Votes: 32,895
6. Harry & Meghan (2022)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Biography
Explores the span of their relationship, from the early days of the couple's courtship to the challenges and controversies that prompted them to step back from the royal family.
Stars: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Doria Ragland, David Olusoga
Votes: 23,456
7. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Chronicles some of the most famous leaders of the Roman Civilization.
Stars: Aaron Irvin, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner, Steve West
Votes: 9,376
8. African Queens: Njinga (2023– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Expert interviews and other documentary content with premium scripted docudrama about different queens.
Stars: Adesuwa Oni, Eshe Asante, Sivuyile Ngesi, Marilyn Nnadebe
Votes: 2,546
9. Chasing Mummies (2010– )
60 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
A documentary filmmaker, his film crew, and a group of archaeological fellows follow renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass on his daily adventures and discoveries.
Stars: Allan Morton, David Cheetham, Derek Lincoln, Zahi Hawass
Votes: 162
10. Rome: Power & Glory (1999– )
312 min | Documentary, History
A six part documentary on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Stars: Shelley Haley, Richard Brilliant, Carl J. Richard, Keith Hopkins
Votes: 212
11. Battlefield (1995–2004)
Documentary, History, War
Major battles of World War II are recounted in depth.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Jonathan Booth
Votes: 535
12. Unearthed (I) (2016– )
Documentary, History, Mystery
Exploration of great archaeological discoveries, fascinating ancient civilizations, forgotten architectural marvels and tantalizing historical mysteries.
Stars: Steven Kearney, Richard Cotton, Demetri Goritsas, Aidan Dodson
Votes: 324
13. Deep Time History (2016– )
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary
The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?
Stars: Jonathan Markley, Bernard Bullen, Michio Kaku, Kirk Ryde
Votes: 157
14. Kingpin (2018– )
TV-14 | 83 min | Documentary
The journeys of some of the most well-known names in the world of crime, and a look at how they began as unknown thugs and transformed into globally notorious kings of crime.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Ricardo Niño, Sean Michael Nugent, Joseph Covino
Votes: 152
15. Barbarians (2004)
TV-PG | 184 min | Documentary, History
This 4 part series documents the history of the Vikings, Goths, Mongols, and Huns.
Stars: Clancy Brown, Thomas Burns, Michael Kulikowski, Peter Heather
Votes: 119
16. Lost Civilizations (1995– )
40 min | Documentary
From the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress.
Stars: Sam Waterston, Hans-Peter Bögel, James Wright, Richard Neave
Votes: 96
17. Conquest (2002– )
30 min | Documentary, Action, History
Actor and fight director Peter Woodward explores various forms of competition throughout the ages, reenacting historic fights with the help of a stunt team. Episodes have focused on topics ... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Torres, Al Gregg, Peter Woodward, Derek Hagen
Votes: 86
18. Out of Egypt (2009)
60 min | Documentary, History
Today's city dwellers may think of urban living as an improvement over the existence of our hunting and gathering ancestors. But Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney explains that our modern ... See full summary »
Star: Kara Cooney
Votes: 82
19. XXI Century (2003– )
385 min | Documentary
Stars: Howard Zinn, Curt Goering, Noam Chomsky, Greg Palast
Votes: 73
20. The Untold History of the United States (2012–2013)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, History, War
Oliver Stone 's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
Stars: Oliver Stone, Alan Shearman, Jim Ward, André Sogliuzzo
Votes: 9,707
21. The Last Czars (2019)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Drama, History
A Chronicled look at the fall of the Romanov dynasty in Russia.
Stars: Robert Jack, Susanna Herbert, Ben Cartwright, Oliver Dimsdale
Votes: 9,668
22. 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: 5,668
23. Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure
An exploration of the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler.
Stars: Hiro Kanagawa, Hayate Masao, Isaac Meyer, Stephen Turnbull
Votes: 5,161
24. Napoleon (2000– )
240 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about the rise and fall of one of the greatest military geniuses of modern times from his Corsican childhood to final exile in St. Helena.
Star: David McCullough
Votes: 406
25. Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
The historical drama details the Roman military campaigns against the barbarians. It shows how continuous wars depleted resources, a key factor in the fall of the Empire.
Stars: Leif Anders, Sam Mercurio, Karl Otter, Andre de Nesnera
Votes: 858
26. 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
27. Barbarians Rising (2016)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Action, Drama
Rome. The greatest empire the world has ever known. This docudrama tells the story of Rome through the eyes of the empire's many adversaries who battled to see its destruction.
Stars: Michael Ealy, Barry Strauss, Richard Riddell, Julian Kostov
Votes: 2,251
28. Taking Fire (2016)
206 min | Documentary, War
Soldiers recount their experiences in one of the worst places of Afghanistan through helmet cameras and testimony years after their tour.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, J.J. McCool, Kyle Boucher, Ken Shriver
Votes: 318
29. The War That Made America (2006)
Documentary, History, War
This was the war between the French and Indians, and the early colonists, 1754, before the Revolution.
Stars: Larry Nehring, Charles Misulia, Michael L. Colosimo, Bryan Stefancyk
Votes: 177
30. Russia, Land of the Tsars (2003– )
120 min | Documentary
The history of the Russian Tsars.
Stars: Edward Herrmann, Michelle Maryk, Ronnie Farer, Henry Strozier
Votes: 180
31. Messiah (2019)
Documentary, History
Messiah is an 8 episode series on the messianic prophecies of the Bible. Hosted by renowned actor and director Leonardo Defilippis, filmed at nearly 30 locations, Messiah takes viewers on ... See full summary »
Stars: Leonardo Defilippis, John O'Brien, Phillip Campbell, Roy Schoeman
Votes: 169
32. Diana (I) (2021)
43 min | Documentary, Biography
This six-part documentary reveals the person behind the princess, with rarely seen footage and new interviews that reframe the conventional story of her life and legacy.
Votes: 58
33. The Great Egyptians (1998– )
44 min | Documentary
The program traces the lives of great Egyptian characters such as Cleopatra from childhood to her untimely death.
Stars: Bob Brier, Tamsin Greig, Terence Harvey, Trevor Nicholds
Votes: 51
34. Last of the Czars (1996– )
Documentary
Cycle of record films about life and death of the last Russian monarchs.
Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Alex Kingston, Linda Kenyon, David Chavchavadze
Votes: 61
35. Rise and Fall of the Spartans (2002)
Documentary, History, War
The history of the great militaristic Ancient Greek city state.
Stars: Edward Herrmann, Travis Wojcik
Votes: 64
36. Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed (2002– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
Discover the secrets behind the famous magic tricks.
Stars: Mitch Pileggi, Allie Cohen, Lauren Melendez, Val Valentino
Votes: 1,282
37. The Greeks (2016– )
163 min | Documentary, History
They were an extraordinary people born of white rock and blue sea. They invented democracy, distilled logic and reason, wrote plays to plumb the deepest recesses of the soul, and captured ... See full summary »
Stars: Toby Leonard Moore, Bettany Hughes, Edith Hall, Michael Cosmopoulos
Votes: 258
38. God of War II: From Myth to Legend (2007)
45 min | Documentary
A deep, investigative look at the mythology that was adapted for 'God of War II.'
Stars: David Jaffe, Stig Asmussen, David Prather, Ethan Adams
Votes: 43
39. Ancient Aliens (2009– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
Science and mythology - and how they are the same thing.
Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry
Votes: 12,570
40. Cursed Films (2020–2022)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Horror
Cursed Films is a five part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions.
Stars: Mitch Horowitz, Phil Nobile Jr., Ryan Turek, April Wolfe
Votes: 1,691
41. They Call Me Magic (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A look into Earvin Johnson's life, who left his mark on history through his work, and how he continues to impact our culture today.
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley, Jerry West
Votes: 1,564
42. Superheroes Decoded (2017)
TV-PG | 123 min | Documentary
Uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels America's rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, John K. Bucher Jr., Steve Englehart, Jon Favreau
Votes: 242
43. Codes and Conspiracies (2014–2016)
45 min | Documentary
Researchers scour the internet looking for traces of artificial intelligence. Not for A.I. created intentionally but A.I. that has been created by accident with the many computers and codes... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Nachtrab, Johnny Stark, Craig P. Bauer, Kerrie Droban
Votes: 113
44. Fear Files (2006– )
Documentary, Mystery
A documentary series on the history and legend of those things from our culture that frighten us, featuring writers, actors, and historians interviewed on the subject, as well as the effect of those fearful things on film and pop culture.
Stars: Keith David, Kyle Rea, Michael Q. Schmidt, Sid Haig
Votes: 59
45. Bruce Lee Lives! (2011– )
Documentary
The series will also explore Lee's influence on pop culture today. Ryan Phillippe, Carlos Santana, Criss Angel and Zach Snyder are among the names who will share personal stories about how the late legend influenced them.
Stars: Diana Lee Inosanto, Rodd Houston, Emily Grace Buck, Zack Snyder
Votes: 8
46. Erich von Däniken: Beyond the Legend (2017)
Documentary
Erich von Däniken takes us beyond the myths and legends which have shaped our view of history, to present an alternate view of historical events, megalithic structures and archaeological ... See full summary »
Star: Erich von Däniken
Votes: 9
47. America's Monsters (2013)
87 min | Documentary
Their names are legend in small towns and rural hamlets of America. Though none of these creatures have ever been confirmed, they stalk the imaginations believers in the weird and strange side of life.
Stars: Allan Hurd, Adrian Shine, Steven Streufert, Chad Lewis
Votes: 10
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