The story, from 1600 to the present day, of the ruthless competition between Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (UK) and New York (USA) for world trade...

Take a trip back in time to see what Christmas and the holiday season were like in America not too long ago as we reveal how many of today’s...

The Racing Years is the first ever race-by-race, week-by-week, month-by-month summary of all the major international motor sport events & legends....

Survivors and witnesses recall March 11 2011 - when Japan was hit by a devastating tsunami of 40-foot waves, killing 20,000 and triggering a nuclear...

The terrorist hijackings and destruction of the Twin Towers were a defining moment in human history. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, triggering the...

The Chernobyl meltdown remains the world’s worst nuclear accident. Today, the disaster still haunts survivors, while the clean-up operation...

A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.

In the spring of 1798, Napoleon set out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt.

Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of titan rises…Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William...

This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest...

A historical exploration about the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the preserved Roman city it left behind.

From dangerous explosives and deadly curses that put everyday people at risk, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, each episode digs into...

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the...

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each...

Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary,...

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing...

This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as...

A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists,...

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.