The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on physical challenges, encounters extraordinary...

Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins of America's favorite dishes.

How the constitution of the largest Democratic Republic in the world was created.

What it felt like to live through the collapse of communism and democracy. A series of films by Adam Curtis.

About Adolf Hitler's time in Germany. On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany and his tenure in power lasted for more...

EMMY-nominated PBS documentary covering the history of American aviation, from the Wright Brothers to the very frontiers of space.

Engineering from Above soars over the planet to reveal the world's most jaw-dropping feats of engineering—spectacular icons, hidden gems, and...

How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenarios by exploring distinct, world-threatening...

Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the...

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

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

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

In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in...

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new...

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

Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and...

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

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

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and...

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

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