From over 100,000 films, discover the handful you'll love.
Free or premium access to the world's largest documentary library.
24 films
In the early 2000s, 19-year-old Tanja from the Netherlands moves to Colombia as an au pair and ultimately joins the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) due to the injustices she observes.
William Marshall, a medieval knight and regent of England, played a crucial role in the defense of the English royal line and the establishment of Magna Carta.
William Marshall, a landless squire who became the Regent of England, played a crucial role in shaping British democracy and defending the royal line during the 13th century.
Charlemagne's reign as a powerful emperor in Dark Age Europe is marked by military conquests, political strategy, and cultural advancements across the continent.
Simon Wiesenthal's life and legacy as a renowned Nazi hunter and humanitarian are explored through interviews and archival footage, narrated by Nicole Kidman.
George VI, overshadowed by his father George V and brother Edward, navigated the challenges of leadership during World War II after Edward's abdication.
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, navigated a life marked by royal expectations, personal heartbreak, and a distinctive fashion sense that set her apart from her sister, Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Victoria, who ruled the British Empire for over 63 years, is portrayed as both a powerful monarch and a private individual navigating family life and personal passions.
Theodor Herzl, a Budapest-born journalist, sought to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine in response to rising anti-Semitism in Europe.
Julius Caesar's rise to power and the subsequent transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire are explored through key events like the Punic Wars and his assassination.
Edwin Stanton, as Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, played a crucial role in the Civil War and early Reconstruction, influencing key military and political decisions.
Edward Lansdale's diplomatic strategies in Vietnam, as examined by military historian Max Boot, highlight the failures of America's military bureaucracy.
Benjamin Franklin's relationship with his illegitimate son William, a Royal Governor imprisoned for treason during the American Revolution, reveals deep familial conflict.
Frederick Douglass, the most photographed American of the 19th century, is examined as a pioneering figure in photography and a theorist of its social impact.
Edwin Stanton, Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War, played a crucial role in the Union's efforts during the American Civil War, as detailed by author Walter Stahr.
Lady Bird Johnson's influential role in shaping Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency is explored through their complex marriage and partnership in American politics.
Montgomery C. Meigs, a key figure in the Union Army during the Civil War, is portrayed as the master builder behind the Union's military success under Lincoln.
George Washington's final years were marked by his reluctant return to military command, conflicts with successors, and frustration over partisan criticism.
Robert F. Kennedy's life, shaped by his experiences in the Navy and overshadowed by his brother John F. Kennedy, is examined through Chris Matthews' insights and reflections.
Francis Scott Key, known for writing "The Star-Spangled Banner," is examined through the lens of historian Marc Leepson, revealing his lesser-known legacy.
Fannie Lou Hamer's life and influence on the Civil Rights Movement are examined through new interviews, FBI records, and insights from historian Kate Clifford Larson.
Sarah Childress Polk, First Lady during James K. Polk's presidency, played a significant role in American politics and feminism, often overshadowed by contemporaries.
Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's long-time mistress and wife, is portrayed in a scientific biography by Heike Görtmaker that challenges her historical image as a mere bystander.
Eva Braun's life and complex relationship with Adolf Hitler are examined through her private films and photographs, revealing her determination and ultimate fate in the Berlin bunker.
