Shows tagged: HISTORY

Viking Empires

2 Episode s . Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, explorers take a look at the origins of the Vikings and how they influenced history.

Viking Empires

2 Episode s . Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, explorers take a look at the origins of the Vikings and how they influenced history.

Al Jazeera World

380 Episode s . A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.

Al Jazeera World

380 Episode s . A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.

Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

3 Episode s . 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 detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.

Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

3 Episode s . 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 detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.

The Caesars

6 Episode s . The Caesars is a British television series produced by Granada Television for the ITV network in 1968. Made in black-and-white and written and produced by Philip Mackie, it covered similar dramatic territory to the later BBC adaptation of I, Claudius, dealing with the lives of the early emperors of Ancient Rome, but differed in its less sensationalist depictions of historical characters and their motives.

The Caesars

6 Episode s . The Caesars is a British television series produced by Granada Television for the ITV network in 1968. Made in black-and-white and written and produced by Philip Mackie, it covered similar dramatic territory to the later BBC adaptation of I, Claudius, dealing with the lives of the early emperors of Ancient Rome, but differed in its less sensationalist depictions of historical characters and their motives.

History's Verdict

13 Episode s . A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.

History's Verdict

13 Episode s . A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.

Eliška a Damián

12 Episode s .

Eliška a Damián

12 Episode s .

Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World

4 Episode s . How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over.

Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World

4 Episode s . How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over.

Sassy Matchmaker

18 Episode s . Noree is the granddaughter of the city's number one matchmaker, Grandma Thaep, who has to find a partner for Khun Rit, aka Phra Ritthirongranyuth, the head of the police department. The part that Noree finds suspicious and challenging is the fact that Khun Rit is 40 years old and has stayed single to date. He's very handsome, has very good looks, and is wealthy. Just why is he single? Somehow, this smells suspicious. Was he disappointed in love? Is he perhaps not interested in the opposite sex? Noree must find the answers to these questions before she can find a good partner for him. Or maybe... she doesn't have to look too far?

Sassy Matchmaker

18 Episode s . Noree is the granddaughter of the city's number one matchmaker, Grandma Thaep, who has to find a partner for Khun Rit, aka Phra Ritthirongranyuth, the head of the police department. The part that Noree finds suspicious and challenging is the fact that Khun Rit is 40 years old and has stayed single to date. He's very handsome, has very good looks, and is wealthy. Just why is he single? Somehow, this smells suspicious. Was he disappointed in love? Is he perhaps not interested in the opposite sex? Noree must find the answers to these questions before she can find a good partner for him. Or maybe... she doesn't have to look too far?

F. L. Věk

13 Episode s .

F. L. Věk

13 Episode s .

Athens: The Truth About Democracy

2 Episode s . Bettany Hughes searches out the real truth about the birth of democracy in ancient Athens 2500 years ago

Athens: The Truth About Democracy

2 Episode s . Bettany Hughes searches out the real truth about the birth of democracy in ancient Athens 2500 years ago

NASA: A Journey Through Space

7 Episode s . On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history. From that moment on, the exploration of our universe has achieved unimaginable feats with hundreds of missions stretching light years into the distant galaxy. This exciting documentary series takes viewers into the past, present and future of NASA.

NASA: A Journey Through Space

7 Episode s . On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history. From that moment on, the exploration of our universe has achieved unimaginable feats with hundreds of missions stretching light years into the distant galaxy. This exciting documentary series takes viewers into the past, present and future of NASA.

The Herbalist's Manual

25 Episode s . LI SHI CHUN (LAM MAN LUNG, FRANKIE), who has studied herbs since he was a little boy, loves a girl TUNG CHING (YE, MICHELLE). However, he is already engaged to NG MO YUNG (LEE SZE WAN). He plans to break off the engagement and reveal his feelings to CHING after taking the imperial civil examination. Unfortunately, when he returns home after the examination, CHING has already agreed to marry his brother (AL WAI). CHUN has no choice but to marry YUNG. He becomes the student of a renowned doctor LITTLE BUDDHA, who turns out to be CHING’s adopted father. CHUN finds out that the old medical books are full of mistakes. There are also all kinds of fake herbs in the market. Therefore, he decides to write a book called the Compendium of Materia Medica. He is appointed as an imperial doctor in the palace by the Duke of Chor...

The Herbalist's Manual

25 Episode s . LI SHI CHUN (LAM MAN LUNG, FRANKIE), who has studied herbs since he was a little boy, loves a girl TUNG CHING (YE, MICHELLE). However, he is already engaged to NG MO YUNG (LEE SZE WAN). He plans to break off the engagement and reveal his feelings to CHING after taking the imperial civil examination. Unfortunately, when he returns home after the examination, CHING has already agreed to marry his brother (AL WAI). CHUN has no choice but to marry YUNG. He becomes the student of a renowned doctor LITTLE BUDDHA, who turns out to be CHING’s adopted father. CHUN finds out that the old medical books are full of mistakes. There are also all kinds of fake herbs in the market. Therefore, he decides to write a book called the Compendium of Materia Medica. He is appointed as an imperial doctor in the palace by the Duke of Chor...

Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast

3 Episode s . His art changed the way we see the world - now change the way you see the artist. An unflinching look at Picasso's legacy, and the horror and brilliance of what he left behind. Family, friends and experts reassess the tumultuous artistic and personal life of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest and most provocative artists of all time.

Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast

3 Episode s . His art changed the way we see the world - now change the way you see the artist. An unflinching look at Picasso's legacy, and the horror and brilliance of what he left behind. Family, friends and experts reassess the tumultuous artistic and personal life of Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest and most provocative artists of all time.

Stockholm Bloodbath

2 Episode s . Stockholm's Bloodbath of 1520 is one of the most dramatic moments in the entire history of the Nordic countries. But what really happened? How could a hundred people be executed in the middle of Stockholm? In this two part documentary, historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg will reveal the reasons behind the massacre.

Stockholm Bloodbath

2 Episode s . Stockholm's Bloodbath of 1520 is one of the most dramatic moments in the entire history of the Nordic countries. But what really happened? How could a hundred people be executed in the middle of Stockholm? In this two part documentary, historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg will reveal the reasons behind the massacre.

Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special

2 Episode s . William Randolph Hearst's media empire in the 1930s included 28 newspapers, a movie studio, a syndicated wire service, radio stations, and 13 magazines.

Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special

2 Episode s . William Randolph Hearst's media empire in the 1930s included 28 newspapers, a movie studio, a syndicated wire service, radio stations, and 13 magazines.