History

"In Search of..." was a 1976-1982 television series where the host, Leonard Nimoy, investigated mysterious phenomena.

An in depth documentary of all aspects of life in the 1950s.

Explores the life and actions of one of America's military legends. Part 1 follows MacArthur from his days as a forgotten hero soldiering in the Philippines on the eve of Pearl Harbor to the moment when he becomes the last shogun of the new Japan. Part 2 continues as MacArthur converts Japan from a semi-feudal society to a democracy by personally devising a model constitution and sweeping social reforms. Then sent to Korea, he skillfully retreats as China enters the Korean War. Blamed for the sudden reversal, he is relieved of his military duties by President Harry S. Truman and comes home to a hero's welcome which peters out in the din of 1952 presidential politics and the overwhelming popularity of General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.

Ancient Mysteries is a documentary television series that deals with historical mysteries.

An examination of how a cultured people could have allowed Adolf Hitler's rise to power.

Documentary on the Great Depression.

Major blunders of the Second World War are explored.

Based on information derived from formerly classified documents and messages, coupled with interviews with experts, authors and eyewitnesses from all over the world, SECRET OF WAR is the most comprehensive documentary series ever produced on "secrets of war" throughout the last century. Narrated by Charlton Heston, this acclaimed series features declassified and rare footage, 3D graphics, on-location shooting, historical retracing shots and extensive reenactments. In all, 65 episodes were produced from 1997 to 2001.

The gizmo-gifted but bubble-brained Inspector Gadget returns as the host of these series, giving information about regions of the world.

Harvey and Marc together again, only no gunk.

Witness the birth of the American republic.

The names are familiar, the stories have been told - or so we think. This groundbreaking series brings four of the most famous engagements of the Civil War to life like never before. Unflinching, uncompromising and graphic, the images and stories presented here show these battles for what they were, with all their brutality, horror, devastation and desperation.

A greasy weasel named Wallace owns a sleazy motel. He's been running from the mob and is hiding their money in the walls of his motel. The mobsters would very much like their money back.

Stylized historical hauntings presented by striking narration, and featuring period reenactments, interspersed with interviews of local witnesses and eloquent storytellers.

Television news journalist Mike Wallace hosts this hour-long series taking a look back at some of the most important historic events and issues of the 20th century from the civil rights movement to the World Wars to the war against tobacco companies.

A documentary series illustrating various episodes of the American Civil War.

CAUGHT ON FILM is an extraordinary tour through unfamiliar facets of our history, presenting some of the most famous and significant events of the past century in a fresh, new light through rarely-see footage and interviews with eyewitnesses. Poring through private collections and public repositories like the National Archives, the producers uncovered film of everything from the shootings at Kent State to the aftermath of Hiroshima.

The four-part documentary series examines two historic cases in each episode: a nearly perfect crime that failed and a crime that remains unsolved.