Torch-lit marches down Main Street... at first glance, images like these conjure up some of America's darkest moments. But this wasn't the Klan. These black-clad torch-bearers were the Wide Awakes: a para-military political machine that some say delivered the presidency to Abraham Lincoln.

Torch-lit marches down Main Street... at first glance, images like these conjure up some of America's darkest moments. But this wasn't the Klan.

Fighting For Lincoln: The Wide Awakes

After the invasion of the German army in 1940, the Jews living in France, with the help of many, began their fight for survival. The film shows the circumstances surrounding the rescue of tens of thousands of Jews and the civilian resistance that produced the many Silent Saviours.

After the invasion of the German army in 1940, the Jews living in France, with the help of many, began their fight for survival

Silent Saviours

Former combat videographer Miles Lagoze presents personal footage of U.S. Marines in the Afghan war zone.

Combat Obscura

British actor Michael Enright rose to fame in Hollywood and then did something most of us would never dream of doing… he gave it all up for a chance to join the fight against ISIS with the Kurdish forces, known as the YPG, as they battled on the front lines in Syria.

British actor Michael Enright rose to fame in Hollywood and then gave it all up to join the fight against ISIS with the Kurdish forces, known as the YPG.

Heval

Ex-CIA agent Ben Smith and a retired FBI officer journey through the Jungles of Burma in search of answers to a family mystery. They are searching for a crashed WWII plane that went down in this little-known, but important, theater of WWII, the perilous “Hump” - an airbridge over the Himalayas.

Ex-CIA agent Ben Smith and a retired FBI officer journey through the Jungles of Burma in search of answers to a family mystery.

MIA: Hunt for a WWII Plane

Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave? Is Gjellestad one of the oldest Viking settlements? What can this coffin tell us about the daily lives, beliefs, and traditions of the Vikings?

Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave?

Vikings: The Lost Kingdom

More than a million people fleeing the civil war in Syria have found shelter in Europe. Most of them left everything behind, also beloved pets. Rawaa Kilani, who fled Damascus herself and now lives in the Netherlands, helps her compatriots to be reunited with their pets.

My cat from Damascus: Rawaa Kilani reunites compatriots who fled Syria's civil war with their beloved pets.

My Cat from Damascus

The son of war refugees, Arian Berberović returns to his home country of Bosnia to investigate a massive landmine crisis left behind by the devastating Yugoslav Wars. He is helped along the way by the Bosnian Paralympic community, the leading global agencies in demining, and a few Belgian Shepherds.

The son of war refugees, Arian Berberović returns to his home country of Bosnia to investigate a massive landmine crisis left behind by the devastating Yugoslav Wars.

Bomba

Just over 30 years ago, the Soviet Union ceased to exist. The once-mighty world power splintered into 15 independent states. Which of these are successful today, and what role does Moscow still play? This presentation chronicles what has happened since the dissolution of the USSR.

Just over 30 years ago, the Soviet Union splintered into 15 independent states. Which of these are successful today, and what role does Moscow still play?

The End of a Superpower: The Collapse of the Soviet Union

We discover you can start a war over almost anything, from an unprovoked invasion to a lost ear, a pastry, or a stolen bucket. We look at wars that lasted for centuries and others that were over in minutes and we learn that though it’s easy to start a war it’s far more difficult to end one…

We discover you can start a war over anything, from assassination to a lost ear, or even pastry.

How To Start a War

Throughout history, men and women have dedicated themselves to raking in as much wealth as possible; old money, new money, even blood money. But from Robber Barons to Mansa Musa of Mali; how did they get it, how did they spend it, and were they happier than the rest of us…

Meet history's richest people. How did they get it, how did they spend it, and were they happy…

How To Make a Fortune

In the closing days of World War II, a daring band of American pilots embarks on a secret mission to capture a revolutionary German aircraft that will change the course of history.

In the closing days of WWII, a daring band of American pilots embarks on a mission to capture a revolutionary German aircraft that will change the course of history.

Operation Lusty: Hunt for the First Nazi Jet

During the Cold War, the border between Czechoslovakia and the West became a dramatic scene. Between 1945 and 1989, several hundred people lost their lives. 30 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, justice is now being served.

From 1945-1989, hundreds died on the border between Czechoslovakia and the West. 30 years after the Iron Curtain fell, justice is served.

Europe's Forgotten Border

Think it couldn’t happen in America? This is the chilling story of German immigrant Fritz Julius Kuhn who was elected leader of the Nazi group—the German American Bund. Claiming to be Hitler’s deputy in America, the “American Führer” filled Madison Square Garden with thousands of supporters.

The chilling story of Fritz Julius Kuhn, who led the Nazi group—the German American Bund. Claiming to be Hitler’s deputy in America, Kuhn filled Madison Square Garden.

The American Führer

The Battle of Jutland was the biggest and bloodiest conflict in the Royal Navy's history. One hundred years later, Dan Snow investigates what went wrong, uncovering brand new evidence about why so many died, and the crucial role Jutland played in the Allies’ eventual victory in World War I.

One hundred years after the Royal Navy’s Battle of Jutland, new evidence reveals why it was so deadly—and so crucial to the Allies’ eventual victory in World War I.

Battle of Jutland

Secret Nazi files from World War II reveal formerly classified technological innovations from brilliant German scientists who raced to create terrifying new “Wonder Weapons” and an atomic bomb. Some of their technological “firsts” remain the basis for modern-day air and spacecraft.

Secret Nazi WWII files reveal classified technological innovations from Germany’s scientists who raced to create terrifying new “Wonder Weapons” and an atomic bomb.

Hitler's Secret Science

This is the story of 18 brave men who risk danger—even death—to save what’s left of their homeland. Amidst the ruins of Libya, former soldiers and novice volunteers hunt for and disarm the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) left behind by IS terrorists.

To save what’s left of their homeland, 18 brave ex-soldiers and volunteers risk death while hunting for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) left behind by IS terrorists.

Death in Hands

In ancient Mesopotamia, engineers made the bricks that built the first cities—and founded civilizations. While Europe was in the Dark Ages, the Middle East became home to the Golden Age of Islamic tech and architecture.

Ancient engineers made the bricks that built the first cities—and founded civilizations. Islam’s Golden Age produced tech and architecture that shape our world today.

Ancient Engineering: Middle East

An original series that tells the often unknown stories of the men and women who have defined America and its place in the world.

American Icons

Modern science reveals the environmental forces that have shaped human history

The Secrets To Civilization

Rare firsthand accounts bring us inside some of the most daring escape stories from the American Civil War.

Impossible Escapes: Civil War

By means of archive images and interviews with experts, take a behind-the-scenes look at the true stories of war innovations and secrets.

Stories of War

Crusading knights and Ottoman armies battle for control of four of the medieval world’s greatest fortresses.

Besieged Fortresses, Battles of Legend

Built at strategic points, and fitted with impressive fortifications, fortresses are thought to be impenetrable.

Besieged Fortresses

Take a deep dive into the great armed conflicts that made the Normans one of the world’s most powerful dynasties.

Normandy, Land of Warriors

WW2. The British Royal Navy turn to a retired wargamer and an unlikely group of young women to develop tactics and sink the German U-boats.

War Gamers

4-part series revealing the real history of the Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen, we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped a country.

The Real Wild West

Cleopatra may be the most famous ancient monarch, but she is only one in a long line of Egyptian queens, spanning 3,000 years of history.

Queens of Ancient Egypt

This is the extraordinary story of how silver shaped the history of our world, from the 16th century to the present day.

Empires of Silver

From gunpowder to unmanned drones, these are the mechanisms and machinery man has created to wage war—on land, at sea and in the air.

The Amazing World Of War Machines

Explore the mystery behind JFK's assassination through first-hand accounts, expert analysis and newly-released government documents.

JFK: The Final Evidence

Our views of 20th century history have been shaped by popular beliefs and myths. But what if the truth was slightly different?

History Uncovered

Between 1939 and 1945, thousands of World War II wrecks disappeared and remained hidden...until now. Watch their remarkable stories.

War Wrecks (Season 1)

In the second World War, a new generation of planes and daredevil pilots take aerial combat to deadly new heights.

Wings: World War Two in the Skies

From D-Day through Liberation and beyond: uncover little-known facts, forgotten heroes and untold stories behind World War II.

Hidden Side of WWII

Take an exclusive look behind Russia's gas monopoly as the dubious facade of the secretive energy giant, Gazprom, is revealed.

In the Grip of Gazprom

The US and China are in fierce competition. Others are catching up. How can we survive—and even thrive—in a globalized world?