19 History Channel Documentaries

This two-hour History Channel special explores new theories about Caligula, the Roman Emperor known for his cruel and tyrannical rule over the vast Roman Empire. His reign of terror spanned just 1,400 days, but his name remains infamous. Often dismissed…

The life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth unfolded against a backdrop of major social and political upheaval, culminating in his execution and profoundly altering the course of history.

In 1946, the Nuremberg Trials bring Hermann Göring and other Nazi leaders to justice. Inside the prison, Göring orchestrates a dangerous psychological manipulation of both the guards and those convicted of the Holocaust.

Archaeologist Ben Gates and his team hunt for a legendary treasure hidden by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The treasure's location is believed to be revealed through clues hidden within the Constitution and the…

A taxi driver's ordinary night takes a turn when he picks up two teenage runaways. The teens have extraordinary abilities and are fleeing from those who want to harm them.

Two men in their middle years take a spiritual trip through California's wine country. One is an unpublished novelist battling depression, while the other is about to get married.

This film explores the Battle of Gettysburg, examining the conflict through both individual experiences and the broader military strategy.

This documentary explores the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a scroll dating back to 1880 BCE that was lost for nearly a thousand years before being rediscovered in 1887.

This film is based on the true story of a terrifying shark attack in October 1982. When a yacht traveling to Florida sinks in a sudden storm, the surviving crew members are stranded in the cold Atlantic. They face days…

This film depicts the events of September 11, 2001, as captured by various video cameras throughout New York City. The footage follows the unfolding tragedy from the initial impact on the first World Trade Center tower, continuing through to the…

Scientists are questioning the widely accepted meteor impact as the cause of the dinosaurs' extinction. This program examines the evidence and explores other possible explanations. It also highlights that many plant and animal species currently facing danger survived the Cretaceous-Paleogene…

This documentary explores the astonishing accuracy of Nostradamus' prophecies, which seem to foreshadow modern disasters like 9/11, Pacific tsunamis, and the 2014 Ebola outbreak. It reveals a new analysis of the famed prophet, suggesting he may have possessed a unique…

"Jim Thorpe: An Extraordinary Journey" is a documentary exploring the inspiring life and legacy of Jim Thorpe, a remarkable Native American athlete who transformed 20th-century sports. The film examines his incredible athletic accomplishments and the racial prejudice he encountered throughout…

For half a century, America has been captivated by Star Trek, which premiered in September 1966. This two-hour documentary commemorates the 50th anniversary with interviews featuring cast and crew from all the television series and original movies.

"The Dark Files" is an investigative docu-drama following former CIA operative Barry Eisler, award-winning journalist Steve Volk, and documentarian Christopher Garetano as they investigate the myths, conspiracies, and allegations surrounding Camp Hero, a deserted military base in Montauk, Long Island.

During the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic, refuses to take a life on religious grounds. He becomes the first conscientious objector in U.S. History to be awarded the Congressional Medal of…

This film chronicles the life and rise to power of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the notorious leader of a major Mexican drug cartel.

Nostradamus, renowned for his seemingly prophetic predictions of major world events, is the subject of a new discovery. The History Channel unveils a recently found manuscript, possibly penned and illustrated by the famous prophet. Hidden for over 400 years, the…

This is the true story of a highly secretive and incredibly risky operation to rescue American hostages held during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.