IMDb: Most Popular History TV Series/Mini-Series With At Least 2,000 Votes

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1.		Vikings (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X The world of the Vikings is brought to life through the journey of Ragnar Lothbrok, the first Viking to emerge from Norse legend and onto the pages of history - a man on the edge of myth. With: Travis Fimmel, Gustaf Skarsgård, Clive Standen Action \| Drama \| History \| War 44 mins.
2.		Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and the passions of the women that love them. This is Spartacus. With: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 55 mins.
3.		Band of Brothers (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.6/10 X The story of Easy Company of the US Army 101st Airborne division and their mission in WWII Europe from Operation Overlord through V-J Day. With: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston Action \| Drama \| History \| War 705 mins.
4.		The Tudors (2007 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X A dramatic series about the reign and marriages of King Henry VIII. With: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 60 mins.
5.		The Last Kingdom (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X The year is 872, and many of the separate kingdoms of what we now know as England have fallen to the invading Danes... With: Alexander Dreymon, Ian Hart, David Dawson Action \| History \| Romance 60 mins.
6.		Boardwalk Empire (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law, conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era. With: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon Crime \| Drama \| History 55 mins.
7.		War & Peace (2016 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X As the Russian conflict with Napoleon reaches its peak, five aristocratic families face the possibility of their lives being changed forever. With: Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James Drama \| History \| Romance \| War
8.		Marco Polo (2014 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century Mongolia. With: Benedict Wong, Olivia Cheng, Joan Chen Adventure \| Drama \| History 60 mins.
9.		Deadwood (2004 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime. With: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker Crime \| Drama \| History \| Western 55 mins.
10.		Rome (2005 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic. With: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker Action \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 90 mins.
11.		Poldark (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X Ross Poldark returns home after American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it. Dir: Edward Bazalgette With: Aidan Turner, Heida Reed, Eleanor Tomlinson Drama \| History \| Romance 60 mins.
12.		Da Vinci's Demons (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Written by David S. Goyer, the series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence... With: Tom Riley, Gregg Chillin, Eros Vlahos Adventure \| Drama \| Fantasy \| History \| Mystery 59 mins.
13.		Jesus of Nazareth (1977 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Ressurection, JESUS OF NAZARETH brings to life all the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels. With: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier Biography \| Drama \| History 382 mins.
14.		The Borgias (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The saga of a crime family in 15th century Italy. With: Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger Crime \| Drama \| History 50 mins.
15.		The Pacific (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X The intertwined stories of three Marines during America's battle with the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II. With: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda Action \| Adventure \| Drama \| History \| War 530 mins.
16.		The White Queen (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Three different, yet equally relentless women vie for the throne in 15th Century England. With: Aneurin Barnard, Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda Hale Drama \| History \| War 60 mins.
17.		The Pillars of the Earth (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. With: Ian McShane, Matthew Macfadyen, Eddie Redmayne Drama \| History \| Romance \| Thriller \| War 60 mins.
18.		Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed... With: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 55 mins.
19.		The Hollow Crown (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV Parts One and Two, and Henry V. Dir: Richard Eyre, Rupert Goold With: Jimi James, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston Drama \| History
20.		Ghost Adventures (2008 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley investigate the scariest, most notorious, haunted places in the world. With: Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Nick Groff History \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 45 mins.
21.		Wolf Hall (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X After the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey, his secretary, Thomas Cromwell, finds himself amongst the treachery and intrigue of King Henry VIII's court and soon becomes a close advisor to the King, a role fraught with danger. With: Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy Drama \| History 360 mins.
22.		Drunk History (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated storytellers. With: Derek Waters, Bennie Arthur, Craig Cackowski Comedy \| History 22 mins.
23.		Tut (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A miniseries concentrating on the youngest Pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt. With: Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen Biography \| Drama \| History
24.		Show Me a Hero (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Yonkers' Mayor Nick Wasicsko takes offices in 1987 and has to deal with the serious subject of the building of public housing in the white, middle class side of the town. With: Oscar Isaac, Peter Riegert, Natalie Paul Drama \| History 60 mins.
25.		Pan Am (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Period drama about the pilots and flight attendants who once made Pan Am the most glamorous way to fly. With: Christina Ricci, Margot Robbie, Michael Mosley Drama \| History 42 mins.
26.		Roots (1977 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation. With: LeVar Burton, Olivia Cole, Robert Reed Drama \| History \| War 60 mins.
27.		The Heavy Water War: Stopping Hitler's Atomic Bomb (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The story behind Hitler's plan of Germany getting the atomic bomb during WW2, and the heavy water sabotages in Rjukan, Norway, seen from four angles, the German side, the allied, the saboteurs and the company side. With: Andreas Döhler, Robert Hunger-Bühler, Marc Benjamin Puch Drama \| History \| War 45 mins.
28.		Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X With magic long since lost to England, two men are destined to bring it back; the reclusive Mr. Norrell and daring novice Jonathan Strange. So begins a dangerous battle between two great minds. With: Bertie Carvel, Eddie Marsan, Marc Warren Fantasy \| History 60 mins.
29.		The World at War (1973 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.3/10 X A series of documentaries about World War II. With: Laurence Olivier, Anthony Eden, Averell Harriman Documentary \| History \| War 52 mins.
30.		John Adams (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years. With: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett Biography \| Drama \| History 501 mins.
31.		North and South (1985 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War. With: Kirstie Alley, Georg Stanford Brown, David Carradine Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 561 mins.
32.		Hatfields & McCoys (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Dramatization of the bitter blood feud between the two families on the West Virginia/Kentucky border in the years after the Civil War. With: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Matt Barr Drama \| History \| Romance \| War \| Western 290 mins.
33.		Generation War (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X Five friends go out to war and promise each other to be back for Christmas. With: Volker Bruch, Tom Schilling, Katharina Schüttler Drama \| History \| War 270 mins.
34.		World Without End (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X The English town of Kingsbridge works to survive as the King leads the nation into the Hundred Years' War with France while Europe deals with the outbreak of the Black Death. With: Ben Chaplin, Charlotte Riley, Nora von Waldstätten Drama \| History \| Romance \| Thriller
35.		Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A unique slant, profiling the life of Adolf Hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the National German Workers' Party prior to World War II. Dir: Christian Duguay With: Robert Carlyle, Stockard Channing, Jena Malone Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 130 mins.
36.		I, Claudius (1976 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X The history of the Roman Empire as experienced by one of its rulers. With: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips Drama \| History 669 mins.
37.		Birdsong (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X As an English soldier fights in the horrific trenches of northern France, he is haunted by the memories of his forbidden love affair with a French woman. With: Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy, Matthew Goode Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 165 mins.
38.		Sons of Liberty (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X The story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America. Based on true stories. With: Ben Barnes, Marton Csokas, Ryan Eggold Drama \| History
39.		Attila (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader... Dir: Dick Lowry With: Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, Simmone Mackinnon Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 177 mins.
40.		The Black Adder (1982 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X In the Middle Ages, Prince Edmund the Black Adder constantly schemes and endeavors to seize the crown from his father and brother. With: Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Elspet Gray Comedy \| History 195 mins.
41.		Shogun (1980 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X A English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan. Dir: Jerry London With: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada Adventure \| Drama \| History \| War 60 mins.
42.		Air Emergency (2003 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Dramatized reconstruction of real-life air disasters, along with interviews with aviation experts and eyewitnesses. With: Stephen Bogaert, Jonathan Aris, Gregory Feith Documentary \| Drama \| History \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
43.		Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai (1996 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan. With: Mayo Suzukaze, Richard Cansino, Dean Wein Animation \| Action \| Adventure \| Comedy \| Drama \| Fantasy \| History \| Romance \| Thriller 24 mins.
44.		From the Earth to the Moon (1998 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Dramatized portrayal of the Apollo manned space program. With: Tom Hanks, Nick Searcy, Lane Smith Action \| Drama \| History \| Thriller 60 mins.
45.		Dirilis: Ertugrul (2014 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X Heroic story of Ertugrul Ghazi, the father of Osman (Uthman) who founded the Ottoman State. With: Ozman Sirgood, Engin Altan Düzyatan, Gökhan Karacik Action \| Drama \| History
46.		Horrible Histories (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X A group of British comedians show the sides of history they don't teach you in school. From the 'Savage Stone Age' to the 'Troublesome 20th Century', you see the full side to history. With: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick Comedy \| Family \| History
47.		The Kennedys (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The story of the most fabled political family in American history, told in a manner similar to The Godfather: a manipulative... With: Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes Drama \| History 346 mins.
48.		Magnificent Century (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X From 1520, follows Suleiman the Magnificent and his relatives from his great conquests to the "Battle of Szigeth". With: Selen Ozturk, Ezgi Eyüboglu, Meryem Uzerli Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 90 mins.
49.		North and South, Book II (1986 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X The story of two friends and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War. With: Kirstie Alley, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 570 mins.
50.		Ancient Aliens (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Science and mythology - and how they are the same thing. With: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress Documentary \| History \| Sci-Fi 90 mins.
51.		The Civil War (1990 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.5/10 X A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War. With: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris Documentary \| History \| War 680 mins.
52.		Elizabeth I (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Miniseries about the the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth I. With: Helen Mirren, Hugh Dancy, Toby Jones Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 223 mins.
53.		Daniel Deronda (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Set in Victorian London, Gwendolen Harleth is drawn to Daniel Deronda, a selfless and intelligent gentleman of unknown parentage, but her own desperate need for financial security may destroy her chance at happiness. With: Hugh Dancy, Romola Garai, Hugh Bonneville Drama \| History \| Romance 210 mins.
54.		The Company (2007 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Real-life figures from the Cold War era mix with a fictional story based on a group of CIA operatives and their counterparts in the KGB, MI6, and the Mossad. With: Chris O'Donnell, Alfred Molina, Michael Keaton Drama \| History \| Thriller 286 mins.
55.		The Men Who Built America (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X Miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States... With: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban Documentary \| Biography \| History 295 mins.
56.		House of Saddam (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers. With: Igal Naor, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Makram Khoury Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 232 mins.
57.		Joan of Arc (1999 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X Joan of Arc is born in 1412 in the village of Domrémy in the war zone of Northern France. During her youth she often witnesses the horrors of war... Dir: Christian Duguay With: Leelee Sobieski, Chad Willett, Jacqueline Bisset Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 180 mins.
58.		Nuremberg (2000 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The dramatized account of the war crime trials following the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. With: Alec Baldwin, Brian Cox, Christopher Plummer Drama \| History 180 mins.
59.		Auschwitz: The Nazis and the 'Final Solution' (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps. With: Samuel West, Linda Ellerbee, Gert Heidenreich Documentary \| History \| War 285 mins.
60.		Casanova (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X After a life spent seeking pleasure and decadence, Casanova seeks his one true love, Henriette. With: Rose Byrne, David Tennant, Peter O'Toole Biography \| Comedy \| Drama \| History \| Romance 174 mins.
61.		Deadliest Warrior (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The great warriors of history are examined for fantasy combat simulations. With: Geoff Desmoulin, Armand Dorian, Max Geiger Action \| Game-Show \| History 42 mins.
62.		Titanic (1996 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X The story of the 1912 sinking of the largest luxury liner ever built, the tragedy that befell over two thousand of the rich and famous as well as of the poor and unknown passengers aboard the doomed ship. With: Peter Gallagher, George C. Scott, Catherine Zeta-Jones Action \| Drama \| History \| Romance 173 mins.
63.		Walking with Dinosaurs (1999 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI. With: Kenneth Branagh Documentary \| Animation \| History 180 mins.
64.		The Universe (2007 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists. With: Erik Thompson, Clifford V. Johnson, Alex Filippenko Documentary \| History 45 mins.
65.		Les Misérables (2000 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The scene is set during the French Restoration at the beginning of the 19th century. Jean Valjean, a... With: Gérard Depardieu, Christian Clavier, John Malkovich Drama \| History 90 mins.
66.		The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures. With: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov Documentary \| History 60 mins.
67.		Napoléon (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The year is 1816, and NAPOLEON, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl BETSY his life story... With: Christian Clavier, Isabella Rossellini, Gérard Depardieu Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 380 mins.
68.		The Path to 9/11 (2006 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X A television mini-series on the events leading up to the US terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Dir: David L. Cunningham With: Harvey Keitel, Michael Benyaer, Wendy Crewson Drama \| History 240 mins.
69.		Baseball (1994 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game. With: John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, Ossie Davis Documentary \| History \| Sport 1140 mins.
70.		The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear (2004 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain. With: Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes Documentary \| History 157 mins.
71.		Once Upon a Time... Man (1978 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X A comprehensive animated survey of the evolution of humanity and the history of predominately Western Civilization. With: Annie Balestra, Albert Barillé, Yves Barsacq Animation \| Adventure \| Drama \| Family \| History \| War 25 mins.
72.		Semnadtsat mgnoveniy vesny (1973 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X The series, based on a popular novel of the same name, depicts the exploits of a Russian spy Isaev, working undercover as Standartenfuhrer Stierlitz... With: Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Yefim Kopelyan, Leonid Bronevoy Adventure \| Drama \| History \| War 840 mins.

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1.		Vikings (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X The world of the Vikings is brought to life through the journey of Ragnar Lothbrok, the first Viking to emerge from Norse legend and onto the pages of history - a man on the edge of myth. With: Travis Fimmel, Gustaf Skarsgård, Clive Standen Action \| Drama \| History \| War 44 mins.
2.		Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and the passions of the women that love them. This is Spartacus. With: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 55 mins.
3.		Band of Brothers (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.6/10 X The story of Easy Company of the US Army 101st Airborne division and their mission in WWII Europe from Operation Overlord through V-J Day. With: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston Action \| Drama \| History \| War 705 mins.
4.		The Tudors (2007 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X A dramatic series about the reign and marriages of King Henry VIII. With: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 60 mins.
5.		The Last Kingdom (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X The year is 872, and many of the separate kingdoms of what we now know as England have fallen to the invading Danes... With: Alexander Dreymon, Ian Hart, David Dawson Action \| History \| Romance 60 mins.
6.		Boardwalk Empire (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law, conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era. With: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon Crime \| Drama \| History 55 mins.
7.		War & Peace (2016 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X As the Russian conflict with Napoleon reaches its peak, five aristocratic families face the possibility of their lives being changed forever. With: Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James Drama \| History \| Romance \| War
8.		Marco Polo (2014 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century Mongolia. With: Benedict Wong, Olivia Cheng, Joan Chen Adventure \| Drama \| History 60 mins.
9.		Deadwood (2004 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime. With: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker Crime \| Drama \| History \| Western 55 mins.
10.		Rome (2005 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic. With: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker Action \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 90 mins.
11.		Poldark (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X Ross Poldark returns home after American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it. Dir: Edward Bazalgette With: Aidan Turner, Heida Reed, Eleanor Tomlinson Drama \| History \| Romance 60 mins.
12.		Da Vinci's Demons (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Written by David S. Goyer, the series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence... With: Tom Riley, Gregg Chillin, Eros Vlahos Adventure \| Drama \| Fantasy \| History \| Mystery 59 mins.
13.		Jesus of Nazareth (1977 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Ressurection, JESUS OF NAZARETH brings to life all the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels. With: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier Biography \| Drama \| History 382 mins.
14.		The Borgias (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The saga of a crime family in 15th century Italy. With: Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger Crime \| Drama \| History 50 mins.
15.		The Pacific (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X The intertwined stories of three Marines during America's battle with the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II. With: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda Action \| Adventure \| Drama \| History \| War 530 mins.
16.		The White Queen (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Three different, yet equally relentless women vie for the throne in 15th Century England. With: Aneurin Barnard, Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda Hale Drama \| History \| War 60 mins.
17.		The Pillars of the Earth (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. With: Ian McShane, Matthew Macfadyen, Eddie Redmayne Drama \| History \| Romance \| Thriller \| War 60 mins.
18.		Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed... With: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 55 mins.
19.		The Hollow Crown (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV Parts One and Two, and Henry V. Dir: Richard Eyre, Rupert Goold With: Jimi James, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston Drama \| History
20.		Ghost Adventures (2008 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley investigate the scariest, most notorious, haunted places in the world. With: Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Nick Groff History \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 45 mins.
21.		Wolf Hall (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X After the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey, his secretary, Thomas Cromwell, finds himself amongst the treachery and intrigue of King Henry VIII's court and soon becomes a close advisor to the King, a role fraught with danger. With: Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy Drama \| History 360 mins.
22.		Drunk History (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X Historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated storytellers. With: Derek Waters, Bennie Arthur, Craig Cackowski Comedy \| History 22 mins.
23.		Tut (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A miniseries concentrating on the youngest Pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt. With: Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen Biography \| Drama \| History
24.		Show Me a Hero (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Yonkers' Mayor Nick Wasicsko takes offices in 1987 and has to deal with the serious subject of the building of public housing in the white, middle class side of the town. With: Oscar Isaac, Peter Riegert, Natalie Paul Drama \| History 60 mins.
25.		Pan Am (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Period drama about the pilots and flight attendants who once made Pan Am the most glamorous way to fly. With: Christina Ricci, Margot Robbie, Michael Mosley Drama \| History 42 mins.
26.		Roots (1977 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation. With: LeVar Burton, Olivia Cole, Robert Reed Drama \| History \| War 60 mins.
27.		The Heavy Water War: Stopping Hitler's Atomic Bomb (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The story behind Hitler's plan of Germany getting the atomic bomb during WW2, and the heavy water sabotages in Rjukan, Norway, seen from four angles, the German side, the allied, the saboteurs and the company side. With: Andreas Döhler, Robert Hunger-Bühler, Marc Benjamin Puch Drama \| History \| War 45 mins.
28.		Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X With magic long since lost to England, two men are destined to bring it back; the reclusive Mr. Norrell and daring novice Jonathan Strange. So begins a dangerous battle between two great minds. With: Bertie Carvel, Eddie Marsan, Marc Warren Fantasy \| History 60 mins.
29.		The World at War (1973 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.3/10 X A series of documentaries about World War II. With: Laurence Olivier, Anthony Eden, Averell Harriman Documentary \| History \| War 52 mins.
30.		John Adams (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years. With: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett Biography \| Drama \| History 501 mins.
31.		North and South (1985 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War. With: Kirstie Alley, Georg Stanford Brown, David Carradine Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 561 mins.
32.		Hatfields & McCoys (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Dramatization of the bitter blood feud between the two families on the West Virginia/Kentucky border in the years after the Civil War. With: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Matt Barr Drama \| History \| Romance \| War \| Western 290 mins.
33.		Generation War (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X Five friends go out to war and promise each other to be back for Christmas. With: Volker Bruch, Tom Schilling, Katharina Schüttler Drama \| History \| War 270 mins.
34.		World Without End (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X The English town of Kingsbridge works to survive as the King leads the nation into the Hundred Years' War with France while Europe deals with the outbreak of the Black Death. With: Ben Chaplin, Charlotte Riley, Nora von Waldstätten Drama \| History \| Romance \| Thriller
35.		Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A unique slant, profiling the life of Adolf Hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the National German Workers' Party prior to World War II. Dir: Christian Duguay With: Robert Carlyle, Stockard Channing, Jena Malone Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 130 mins.
36.		I, Claudius (1976 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X The history of the Roman Empire as experienced by one of its rulers. With: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips Drama \| History 669 mins.
37.		Birdsong (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X As an English soldier fights in the horrific trenches of northern France, he is haunted by the memories of his forbidden love affair with a French woman. With: Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy, Matthew Goode Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 165 mins.
38.		Sons of Liberty (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X The story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America. Based on true stories. With: Ben Barnes, Marton Csokas, Ryan Eggold Drama \| History
39.		Attila (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader... Dir: Dick Lowry With: Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, Simmone Mackinnon Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 177 mins.
40.		The Black Adder (1982 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X In the Middle Ages, Prince Edmund the Black Adder constantly schemes and endeavors to seize the crown from his father and brother. With: Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Elspet Gray Comedy \| History 195 mins.
41.		Shogun (1980 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X A English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan. Dir: Jerry London With: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada Adventure \| Drama \| History \| War 60 mins.
42.		Air Emergency (2003 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Dramatized reconstruction of real-life air disasters, along with interviews with aviation experts and eyewitnesses. With: Stephen Bogaert, Jonathan Aris, Gregory Feith Documentary \| Drama \| History \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
43.		Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai (1996 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan. With: Mayo Suzukaze, Richard Cansino, Dean Wein Animation \| Action \| Adventure \| Comedy \| Drama \| Fantasy \| History \| Romance \| Thriller 24 mins.
44.		From the Earth to the Moon (1998 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Dramatized portrayal of the Apollo manned space program. With: Tom Hanks, Nick Searcy, Lane Smith Action \| Drama \| History \| Thriller 60 mins.
45.		Dirilis: Ertugrul (2014 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X Heroic story of Ertugrul Ghazi, the father of Osman (Uthman) who founded the Ottoman State. With: Ozman Sirgood, Engin Altan Düzyatan, Gökhan Karacik Action \| Drama \| History
46.		Horrible Histories (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X A group of British comedians show the sides of history they don't teach you in school. From the 'Savage Stone Age' to the 'Troublesome 20th Century', you see the full side to history. With: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick Comedy \| Family \| History
47.		The Kennedys (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The story of the most fabled political family in American history, told in a manner similar to The Godfather: a manipulative... With: Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes Drama \| History 346 mins.
48.		Magnificent Century (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X From 1520, follows Suleiman the Magnificent and his relatives from his great conquests to the "Battle of Szigeth". With: Selen Ozturk, Ezgi Eyüboglu, Meryem Uzerli Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 90 mins.
49.		North and South, Book II (1986 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X The story of two friends and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War. With: Kirstie Alley, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 570 mins.
50.		Ancient Aliens (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Science and mythology - and how they are the same thing. With: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress Documentary \| History \| Sci-Fi 90 mins.
51.		The Civil War (1990 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.5/10 X A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War. With: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris Documentary \| History \| War 680 mins.
52.		Elizabeth I (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Miniseries about the the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth I. With: Helen Mirren, Hugh Dancy, Toby Jones Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 223 mins.
53.		Daniel Deronda (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Set in Victorian London, Gwendolen Harleth is drawn to Daniel Deronda, a selfless and intelligent gentleman of unknown parentage, but her own desperate need for financial security may destroy her chance at happiness. With: Hugh Dancy, Romola Garai, Hugh Bonneville Drama \| History \| Romance 210 mins.
54.		The Company (2007 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Real-life figures from the Cold War era mix with a fictional story based on a group of CIA operatives and their counterparts in the KGB, MI6, and the Mossad. With: Chris O'Donnell, Alfred Molina, Michael Keaton Drama \| History \| Thriller 286 mins.
55.		The Men Who Built America (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X Miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States... With: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban Documentary \| Biography \| History 295 mins.
56.		House of Saddam (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers. With: Igal Naor, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Makram Khoury Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 232 mins.
57.		Joan of Arc (1999 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X Joan of Arc is born in 1412 in the village of Domrémy in the war zone of Northern France. During her youth she often witnesses the horrors of war... Dir: Christian Duguay With: Leelee Sobieski, Chad Willett, Jacqueline Bisset Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 180 mins.
58.		Nuremberg (2000 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The dramatized account of the war crime trials following the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. With: Alec Baldwin, Brian Cox, Christopher Plummer Drama \| History 180 mins.
59.		Auschwitz: The Nazis and the 'Final Solution' (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps. With: Samuel West, Linda Ellerbee, Gert Heidenreich Documentary \| History \| War 285 mins.
60.		Casanova (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X After a life spent seeking pleasure and decadence, Casanova seeks his one true love, Henriette. With: Rose Byrne, David Tennant, Peter O'Toole Biography \| Comedy \| Drama \| History \| Romance 174 mins.
61.		Deadliest Warrior (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The great warriors of history are examined for fantasy combat simulations. With: Geoff Desmoulin, Armand Dorian, Max Geiger Action \| Game-Show \| History 42 mins.
62.		Titanic (1996 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X The story of the 1912 sinking of the largest luxury liner ever built, the tragedy that befell over two thousand of the rich and famous as well as of the poor and unknown passengers aboard the doomed ship. With: Peter Gallagher, George C. Scott, Catherine Zeta-Jones Action \| Drama \| History \| Romance 173 mins.
63.		Walking with Dinosaurs (1999 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI. With: Kenneth Branagh Documentary \| Animation \| History 180 mins.
64.		The Universe (2007 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists. With: Erik Thompson, Clifford V. Johnson, Alex Filippenko Documentary \| History 45 mins.
65.		Les Misérables (2000 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The scene is set during the French Restoration at the beginning of the 19th century. Jean Valjean, a... With: Gérard Depardieu, Christian Clavier, John Malkovich Drama \| History 90 mins.
66.		The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures. With: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov Documentary \| History 60 mins.
67.		Napoléon (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The year is 1816, and NAPOLEON, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl BETSY his life story... With: Christian Clavier, Isabella Rossellini, Gérard Depardieu Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 380 mins.
68.		The Path to 9/11 (2006 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X A television mini-series on the events leading up to the US terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Dir: David L. Cunningham With: Harvey Keitel, Michael Benyaer, Wendy Crewson Drama \| History 240 mins.
69.		Baseball (1994 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game. With: John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, Ossie Davis Documentary \| History \| Sport 1140 mins.
70.		The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear (2004 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain. With: Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes Documentary \| History 157 mins.
71.		Once Upon a Time... Man (1978 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X A comprehensive animated survey of the evolution of humanity and the history of predominately Western Civilization. With: Annie Balestra, Albert Barillé, Yves Barsacq Animation \| Adventure \| Drama \| Family \| History \| War 25 mins.
72.		Semnadtsat mgnoveniy vesny (1973 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X The series, based on a popular novel of the same name, depicts the exploits of a Russian spy Isaev, working undercover as Standartenfuhrer Stierlitz... With: Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Yefim Kopelyan, Leonid Bronevoy Adventure \| Drama \| History \| War 840 mins.

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