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1. The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)

Not Rated | 110 min | Biography, Drama, History

A young man named Kaspar Hauser suddenly appears in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to talk or walk, and bearing a strange note.

Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge

Votes: 18,895

2. 1864 (2014)

TV-14 | 460 min | Drama, History, War

When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history.

Stars: Pilou Asbæk, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Bent Mejding, Marie Tourell Søderberg

Votes: 4,092

3. Ludwig II (2012)

130 min | Biography, Drama, History

A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at age 18 to his passionate support of... See full summary »

Directors: Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr | Stars: Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper, Hannah Herzsprung, Edgar Selge

Votes: 878

4. By Way of the Stars (1992–1993)

PG | Adventure, Drama, Family

Spring, 1865. The last spring in the childhood of Lukas Bienmann. Nothing forebodes the calamities about to befall the 13-year-old boy and his family in the peaceful town of Liebenberg, ... See full summary »

Stars: Zachary Bennett, Gema Zamprogna, Christian Kohlund, Anja Kruse

Votes: 167

5. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: French Breakout Attempt During the Siege of Paris 1870 - Battle of Villiers-Champigny (2021)

13 min | Documentary, Short, History

he Siege of Paris has been going on for months in November 1870 and the population is starving. The French Army has previously tried and failed to break out but this week they are starting ... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

6. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: The German Wars of Unification - Bismarck's Rise (2021)

13 min | Documentary, Short, History

After the failed revolution of 1848, the German states within the German confederation were still moving towards unification. This movement would come from the citizens this time though but... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

7. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: 1848 - The Year of (Failed) Revolutions (2021)

14 min | Documentary, Short, History

The year 1848 was pivotal in European history. All across the continent revolutionary movements erupted and demanded a new order. This would be no different in France and in the German states.

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

8. The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode: How Prussia Ended the French Empire: Franco-Prussian War (2021)

28 min | Documentary, Animation

The Armchair Historian discusses how the new German Confederation was able to destroy France's Second Empire in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.

Director: Griffin Johnsen | Star: Griffin Johnsen

9. The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode: Franco-Prussian War (2018)

7 min | Documentary, Animation

The Armchair Historian discusses the European geo-political situation that led to the Franco-Prussian War and how the new German Confederation was able to destroy France's Second Empire so quickly.

Director: Griffin Johnsen

10. DA Group Education (2017– )
Episode: History of German States (2017)

2 min | History

After Napoleon consolidated the various states of the Holy Roman Empire he was defeated. So Prussia decided to do it themselves. After some fits (wars) and starts it managed to forge the German Empire.