Your Guide To The Best History Documentaries Starting With The Highest Reviews

The Weather Underground

Starring: Walter Mondale
Rated: Unrated
Directed By: Bill Siegel
Studio: NEW VIDEO GROUP
Release Date: 2004-05-25
Running Time: 92 minutes

The key players in the radical movement known as the Weather Underground are skillfully brought to life in this Oscar-nominated documentary. The Weathermen were born of sixties protest, but took their scheme to overthrow the U.S. government to especially violent extremes. Never a well-populated movement, the Underground petered out as its leaders aged during the seventies; by decade's end, weary o... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Yankee Stadium: Baseball's Cathedral (With Collectable Ticket & Coin)

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Shout! Factory
Release Date: 2008-07-01
Running Time: 150 minutes

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Ganges [Blu-ray]

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
Release Date: 2008-07-01
Running Time: 150 minutes

Filmed in stunning high definition and coming to DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world. The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of Hindus it is India’s sacred river, but they share its banks and waters with a rich variety of wildlife. In a kaleidoscope of color and energy, this amazing series ... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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The History of Rock and Roll

Starring: Smokey Robinson
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Created By: Nik Petrik
Studio: Time-Life Video
Release Date: 2004-06-29
Running Time: 578 minutes

Ten titanic hours of the greatest rock extravaganza ever! This definitive 10-part documentary covers rock 'n' roll history from its humble beginnings in the '50s to Lollapalooza in the '90s. Fans can experience their favorite rock 'n' roll moments all over again through hundreds of exclusive interviews, classic footage, and unforgettable in-concert performances from rock 'n' roll's biggest stars. ... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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A History of Britain - The Complete Collection (2008 Repackage)

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video (New REleaset)
Release Date: 2008-07-29
Running Time: 900 minutes

What do you get when you combine the resources and ethos of the BBC with the literary panache of one of the world's best narrative historians? The answer is Simon Schama's History of Britain television series. In this well-written and thoughtfully crafted survey, Schama, the bestselling author of books on European cultural history such as The Embarrassment of Riches and Citizensread more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online

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Midway (Collector's Edition)

Starring: Henry Fonda
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Directed By: Laurent Bouzereau
Created By: Ron Siegel
Studio: Universal Studios
Release Date: 2001-10-30
Running Time: 132 minutes

Six months after the Japanese destroyed the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, the Americans discovered the Japanese were planning to seize the Naval base at Midway Island--a perfect staging point for invading Hawaii or the mainland. Outnumbered four to one, the Americans won a surprise victory and shattered the backbone of the Japanese Imperial Navy. This 1976 film feels more like a history le... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae

Starring: John Fairbairn
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2007-07-31
Running Time: 91 minutes

The legendary battle of Thermopylae is still acknowledged today for its brilliant military maneuvers and the well-trained and fearless soldiers who fought to the death. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® presents a detailed account of this legendary battle, examining the events leading up to the conflict, the tactical expertise that allowed the outnumbered Greeks to stall their mighty foes, and the bloody enco... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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Sold Out: A Threevening With Kevin Smith

Starring: Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Directed By: Zak Knutson
Created By: Joey Figueroa
Studio: Weinstein Company
Release Date: 2008-10-21
Running Time: 122 minutes

Kevin Smith -- America's coolest geek philosopher and director of Clerks I & II and Zack and Miri Make a Porno -- is back: celebrating his 37th birthday in a hilarious take-no-prisoners performance in front of a packed hometown crowd. Join the fun as Smith reveals the hysterical true stories behind the making of Clerks II and Live Free or Die Hard, the inside scoop on Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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The History Channel Presents The Presidents

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2005-05-31
Running Time: 360 minutes

THE PRESIDENTS is an unprecedented eight-part survey of the personal lives and legacies of the remarkable men who have presided over the Oval Office. From George Washington to George W. Bush, THE PRESIDENTS gathers together vivid snapshots of all 43 Commanders in Chief who have guided America throughout its history--their powerful personalities, weaknesses, and major achievements or historical ins... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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The History Channel Presents The Crusades - Crescent & The Cross

Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2005-12-26
Running Time: 180 minutes

THE CRUSADES: CRESCENT & THE CROSS presents the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided the fate of the Holy Land of the Middle East. Only a tiny strip of land, just a few hundred miles long, it contained the ultimate prize, the city of Jerusalem. The documentary is driven by the key personalities of t... read more   /   Compare Prices   /   Download Movies!   /   Download TV Shows   /   Online Movie Rental   /   Audio books Online
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