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Dziga Vertov in Man with a Movie Camera (1929)
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Dziga Vertov in Man with a Movie Camera (1929)
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History Documentary

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World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
#1

    World War II with Tom Hanks

TV Series
2026
20 eps
8.0 (2.2K)
The Vietnam War (2017)
#2

    The Vietnam War

TV Mini Series
2017
10 eps
TV-MA
9.1 (37K)
Tom Hiddleston in Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston (2026)
#3

    Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston

TV Mini Series
2026–
3 eps
6.8 (1.8K)
The Civil War (1990)
#4

    The Civil War

TV Mini Series
1990
9 eps
TV-14
9.0 (27K)
The World at War (1973)
#5

    The World at War

TV Series
1973–1974
26 eps
TV-PG
9.2 (38K)
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
#6

    They Shall Not Grow Old

2018
1h 39m
R
8.2 (41K)
World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
#1

    World War II with Tom Hanks

TV Series
2026
20 eps
8.0 (2.2K)
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
The Vietnam War (2017)
#2

    The Vietnam War

TV Mini Series
2017
10 eps
TV-MA
9.1 (37K)
A documentary series chronicling the Vietnam War through archival footage and firsthand accounts from soldiers, civilians, and leaders on all sides, tracing its origins, major events, and enduring impact on the United States and Vietnam.
Tom Hiddleston in Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston (2026)
#3

    Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston

TV Mini Series
2026–
3 eps
6.8 (1.8K)
Actor Tom Hiddleston explores ancient Pompeii, uncovering hidden stories of everyday life. Through a blend of documentary and drama, he brings to life the voices of ordinary Romans, revealing their resilience and relatable experiences.
The Civil War (1990)
#4
The Civil War
The World at War (1973)
#5
The World at War
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
#6
They Shall Not Grow Old
Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu in Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020)
#7
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009)
#8
Apocalypse: The Second World War
Prehistoric Planet (2022)
#9
Prehistoric Planet
Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103 (2025)
#10
Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103

About History Documentary

The history documentary features historical events, figures, periods, and cultural developments using visual storytelling techniques. These documentaries provide insights into the past, offering a detailed and often educational exploration of historical topics and aim to inform, educate, and engage audiences.
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