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Digging for the Truth
2005
star 8.8Digging for the Truth was a History Channel television series. The first three seasons of the show focused on host Josh Bernstein, who journeyed on various explorations of historical icons and mysteries. Bernstein is the president and CEO of BOSS and has a degree in anthropology and psychology from Cornell University. The show airs every Monday night at 9:00 EST on the History Channel. The series premiered in January, 2005 and has since become the highest-rated series in the history of The History Channel, which was surprising given the previous show "Time Titans" from the production crew never made it past the pilot. The third season premiered on January 22, 2007, with a 2-hour special event on the quest for Atlantis. Bernstein announced on February 20, 2007, that he would be leaving The History Channel and Digging for the Truth, and would, as of April, join The Discovery Channel as an executive producer and host of a new prime-time series and specials. Hunter Ellis, host of Tactical to Practical and Man, Moment,History's Most Shocking
2025
History's Most Shocking won't just keep you on edge of your seat…. It will teach you the history lessons you were never taught in school.Presidents at War
2019
star 6Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. This is the story of how their war experiences change them, how they emerge from conflict as leaders and how the crucible of war shapes the decisions they make when they reach the White House.Kingpin
2018
Kingpin
2018
The journeys of some of the most well-known names in the world of crime, and a look at how they began as unknown thugs and transformed into globally notorious kings of crime.The History of Sex
1999
star 9.3The History of Sex is a 1999 five part documentary series by Jim Milio, Kelly McPherson, and Melissa Jo Peltier; and narrated by Peter Coyote. It was first aired on The History Channel. It features interviews of Hugh Hefner, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Helen Gurley Brown, and more.Brad Meltzer's Decoded
2010
star 5.3Brad Meltzer's Decoded, is an American mystery and conspiracy theory investigation television series, produced by Go Go Luckey and Berman/Braun, that premiered December 2, 2010 on the History channel. The series is hosted by political thriller author and non-fiction writer Brad Meltzer and follows a team of investigators who try to determine the meanings behind various symbolism, alleged secret codes and conspiracies that surround us every day.Ancient Aliens: Origins
2024
star 7Revisit the most compelling mysteries explored over the past 15 years of "Ancient Aliens." Experts like Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry, and Jason Martell engage in conversations around Ancient Astronaut Theory in each episode.Man, Moment, Machine
2005
Man, Moment, Machine
2005
Man, Moment, Machine was a television series which aired on The History Channel and was hosted by Hunter Ellis. It documented an important event in history and went into detail about, as the title suggests, the man and his background, the machine and how it was made, and the outcome.Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire
2008
star 7.8The Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome ultimately led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. This series is centered on the campaigns and battles with the barbarian tribes and extensive examinations of the reigns of little known Roman emperors and generals.Secrets
2013
star 8A monument that may explain why the people of a thriving ancient city vanished from Earth. A tablet that reveals a towering truth about one of the Bible's strangest stories. Evidence that the 10 plagues of Egypt were real natural phenomena. Join us as we follow a team of investigators around the globe, using modern science and technology to uncover ancient mysteries surrounding these and other puzzles from our past. By examining these relics and legends, we hope to gain insights into who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.The Century of Warfare
1993
The Century of Warfare is a 26 part British TV documentary first released in 1993 and shown on A&E Television Networks. It was narrated by Robert Powell, and produced by Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd, and coincided with another Powell/Nugus-Martin project called Great Crimes and Trials.When Big Things Go Wrong
2021
star 10This new original docuseries looks at some of the world’s worst real-life engineering disasters and seeks an answer to the question of what caused the calamity. News footage is interwoven with innovative and illuminating graphics, eyewitness accounts and commentary from experts.The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe
2024
star 8William Shatner explores our earth, and beyond, in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features contributions from scientists, historians, astronauts and other experts—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen. Seeking answers to age-old questions that have mystified mankind for centuries. Things like, how was our earth born? Will we go back to the moon—or venture even farther? What dangers might lurk in the deep expanse of outer space? And perhaps the biggest of all—are we alone?Washington
2020
star 7.1The story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.”The Icons That Built America
2024
star 8Highlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose brilliance and rise to stardom transformed American popular culture.Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors
2017
star 7.5An in-depth look at the elite fighting force, including the physical, psychological and spiritual process of becoming a SEAL, the training required to become a member of SEAL Team 6 and a history of spectacular SEAL missions.Rise and Fall of the Spartans
2002
star 8.3Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.The Curse of Civil War Gold
2018
star 6.7A deathbed confession made by a lighthouse keeper in the 1890s leads Kevin Dykstra and his team to believe there is Civil War gold to be found in Michigan.Museum Secrets
2011
star 5Museum Secrets is a TV series on History Television in Canada and a website with videos and games
