Shows tagged: HISTORICAL

Ooku: The Inner Chambers

21 Episode s . In an alternative feudal Japan, a strange disease that only affects males caused a massive population reduction, leaving females to fill the vacant jobs, therefore changing the social structure. Now, 80 years after the initial outbreak with a 1:4 male:female ratio, Japan is a completely matriarchal society. Females hold all important political positions, and males are their consorts. Only the most powerful female—head of Tokugawa shogunate—may keep a harem of handsome and unproductive males, known as "Ōoku".

Ooku: The Inner Chambers

21 Episode s . In an alternative feudal Japan, a strange disease that only affects males caused a massive population reduction, leaving females to fill the vacant jobs, therefore changing the social structure. Now, 80 years after the initial outbreak with a 1:4 male:female ratio, Japan is a completely matriarchal society. Females hold all important political positions, and males are their consorts. Only the most powerful female—head of Tokugawa shogunate—may keep a harem of handsome and unproductive males, known as "Ōoku".

A Special Meal of the Weirdo 'Nara'

4 Episode s . When you feel low, you must go to the meat and cook it all ... You can eat it ... when you want to! Then you can eat it with.

A Special Meal of the Weirdo 'Nara'

4 Episode s . When you feel low, you must go to the meat and cook it all ... You can eat it ... when you want to! Then you can eat it with.

The Tale of the Bookworm

7 Episode s . During the Joseon Dynasty, a revolutionary book written by Heo Gyun goes missing. A scholar that's mad about books goes on the hunt for it commissioned by a high ranking government official. But as he goes on his search he discovers secrets that leave him having to choose between following his passion for reading or saving life. What will he choose in the end?

The Tale of the Bookworm

7 Episode s . During the Joseon Dynasty, a revolutionary book written by Heo Gyun goes missing. A scholar that's mad about books goes on the hunt for it commissioned by a high ranking government official. But as he goes on his search he discovers secrets that leave him having to choose between following his passion for reading or saving life. What will he choose in the end?

As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky

66 Episode s . Hua Mantian, the son of a wealthy and powerful family, finds himself in an unwanted love triangle between a princess and his childhood lover, whom he truly loves. When his childhood lover is accused of treason, she uses magic to switch faces with the princess but their problems get deeper when the magic wears off quickly.

As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky

66 Episode s . Hua Mantian, the son of a wealthy and powerful family, finds himself in an unwanted love triangle between a princess and his childhood lover, whom he truly loves. When his childhood lover is accused of treason, she uses magic to switch faces with the princess but their problems get deeper when the magic wears off quickly.

Amazing Sisters

20 Episode s . The Qian family, the richest family in the capital, is headed by five sisters, who are called "Qian's Five Beauties". The "Five Beauties of Qian" is made up of Qian Jinjin who is the eldest sister who is obsessed with making money. The second sister Qian Yinyin with her top visuals is a well-known socialite. The third sister Qian Zhuzhu is highly skilled in martial arts. The fourth sister Qian Baobao is cute and kind. The fifth and youngest Qian Beibei is the resident troublemaker. As the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Qian Jinjin's bold move to pursue Yan Yaoyu becomes a huge sensation.

Amazing Sisters

20 Episode s . The Qian family, the richest family in the capital, is headed by five sisters, who are called "Qian's Five Beauties". The "Five Beauties of Qian" is made up of Qian Jinjin who is the eldest sister who is obsessed with making money. The second sister Qian Yinyin with her top visuals is a well-known socialite. The third sister Qian Zhuzhu is highly skilled in martial arts. The fourth sister Qian Baobao is cute and kind. The fifth and youngest Qian Beibei is the resident troublemaker. As the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Qian Jinjin's bold move to pursue Yan Yaoyu becomes a huge sensation.

Year Hare Affair

59 Episode s .

Year Hare Affair

59 Episode s .

Love Destiny 2

26 Episode s . Picking up after Karaket's story in 17th century Ayutthaya, life moves on, weaving a tapestry of present day reality. 21st century Phutthan uncovers an ancient manuscript and is transported back in time where she clashes with and falls for Rit—Karaket’s son. Finally, revealing why she is destined to repeat a weary journey from one living to the next, over and over. Can their love break the vicious karmic cycle?

Love Destiny 2

26 Episode s . Picking up after Karaket's story in 17th century Ayutthaya, life moves on, weaving a tapestry of present day reality. 21st century Phutthan uncovers an ancient manuscript and is transported back in time where she clashes with and falls for Rit—Karaket’s son. Finally, revealing why she is destined to repeat a weary journey from one living to the next, over and over. Can their love break the vicious karmic cycle?

Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow

10 Episode s . Russia’s War provides an important and in-depth account of the nation’s history throughout the period of Joseph Stalin's rule (1924-53). Told in ten parts, this astonishing documentary reveals eyewitness accounts, archival photography, documents and footage, and gives a remarkable insight into what let to the death of sixty-five million Soviets during Stalin’s reign of terror.

Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow

10 Episode s . Russia’s War provides an important and in-depth account of the nation’s history throughout the period of Joseph Stalin's rule (1924-53). Told in ten parts, this astonishing documentary reveals eyewitness accounts, archival photography, documents and footage, and gives a remarkable insight into what let to the death of sixty-five million Soviets during Stalin’s reign of terror.

Shin Don

61 Episode s . In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min depended on for advice in ruling Koryo.

Shin Don

61 Episode s . In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min depended on for advice in ruling Koryo.

The Deer and the Cauldron

50 Episode s . Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps.

The Deer and the Cauldron

50 Episode s . Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps.

Loxandra

30 Episode s . Loxandra is a Greek mother and wife living the ordinary life of a well to-do Greek family in Constantinoupolis of the late 1800s-early 1900s, a world gone forever. Historical events intrude in the background -revolutions, palace coups, massacres, and the great upheavals of WW1 in which Greeks saw their wildest hopes fulfilled, then dashed: for a brief time Constantinoupolis itself was regained, then lost along with all Asia Minor. Through troubles great and small, Loxandra's simple optimism, belief in her Virgin Mary, and love of life carries her family past every difficulty - be it a sumptuous dinner for Easter or secretly giving away her savings to help persecuted Armenians. A representation of a time and place where all neighbors were friends, where they could cook in each other's kitchens or take shelter in each other's cellars.

Loxandra

30 Episode s . Loxandra is a Greek mother and wife living the ordinary life of a well to-do Greek family in Constantinoupolis of the late 1800s-early 1900s, a world gone forever. Historical events intrude in the background -revolutions, palace coups, massacres, and the great upheavals of WW1 in which Greeks saw their wildest hopes fulfilled, then dashed: for a brief time Constantinoupolis itself was regained, then lost along with all Asia Minor. Through troubles great and small, Loxandra's simple optimism, belief in her Virgin Mary, and love of life carries her family past every difficulty - be it a sumptuous dinner for Easter or secretly giving away her savings to help persecuted Armenians. A representation of a time and place where all neighbors were friends, where they could cook in each other's kitchens or take shelter in each other's cellars.

The Slave to Love

24 Episode s . Yuan Mingyu, transported to the ancient kingdom of Suyue, must become Empress to return to modern times. With her fiery personality, she seeks to secure her path to power, enlisting the help of her loyal guard, Ye Shao. Together, they navigate various challenges and obstacles as Yuan Mingyu strives to achieve her goals.

The Slave to Love

24 Episode s . Yuan Mingyu, transported to the ancient kingdom of Suyue, must become Empress to return to modern times. With her fiery personality, she seeks to secure her path to power, enlisting the help of her loyal guard, Ye Shao. Together, they navigate various challenges and obstacles as Yuan Mingyu strives to achieve her goals.

World War II: Total War

6 Episode s . A Total War is all encompassing, a war without boundary or limitation. It is a war of material and morale. A war that mobilizes, destroys and displaces civilian populations. The Second World War was a war in which massive armies advanced, confronting whole populations with impossible choices. The manufacture of weapons transformed industry and the workforce; area bombing campaigns reduced cities to rubble; sieges doomed populations to starvation; racial policies sponsored campaigns of genocide. Told through archive footage and expert interviews, we learn how WWII shattered the boundaries between home-front and battlefield.

World War II: Total War

6 Episode s . A Total War is all encompassing, a war without boundary or limitation. It is a war of material and morale. A war that mobilizes, destroys and displaces civilian populations. The Second World War was a war in which massive armies advanced, confronting whole populations with impossible choices. The manufacture of weapons transformed industry and the workforce; area bombing campaigns reduced cities to rubble; sieges doomed populations to starvation; racial policies sponsored campaigns of genocide. Told through archive footage and expert interviews, we learn how WWII shattered the boundaries between home-front and battlefield.

Sachsens Glanz und Preußens Gloria

6 Episode s . Love, intrigue, favouritism and corruption at the Dresdner Hof.

Sachsens Glanz und Preußens Gloria

6 Episode s . Love, intrigue, favouritism and corruption at the Dresdner Hof.

The Rise of Ning

40 Episode s . Luo Yining, unbound by traditional formalities, frequently stood up for her downtrodden "Third Brother" Luo Shenyuan, discovering his hidden talents in the process. After heartbreak, she aimed for independence by starting a business. Luo Shenyuan, wrongfully accused, sought the truth about his mentor's death. Grateful for Yining's support, he helped her when her business faced difficulties, and their mutual understanding grew into love.

The Rise of Ning

40 Episode s . Luo Yining, unbound by traditional formalities, frequently stood up for her downtrodden "Third Brother" Luo Shenyuan, discovering his hidden talents in the process. After heartbreak, she aimed for independence by starting a business. Luo Shenyuan, wrongfully accused, sought the truth about his mentor's death. Grateful for Yining's support, he helped her when her business faced difficulties, and their mutual understanding grew into love.