Historical Documentary Movies

From one of the most violent communities in the country comes a documentary directed by parents of murdered children, reformed gang members, kids...

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). The...

A documentary about the Topaz War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp during WWII.

A short, three minute documentary exploring audio recordings from the year 1894 to 1922, layered over home-footage from the year 1920 to 1985, as an...

The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition...

Born into the chaos of the French Revolution, Mathias Loras would come to develop a vision for a state of spirituality in the New World that few dare...

Considered the finest example of Byzantine architecture in the world, Hagia Sophia was constructed on a scale unprecedented in human history. Built...

In May 1980, more than 800 people lived for 33 days near Gorleben in the protest camp ‚Free Republic of Wendland‘ and thus prevented for...

In 2018, Bonnie Sitter, an author based in Exeter, Ontario searches through some of her family photographs. She finds a captivating little black and...

Ancient Mounds stand as sentinels of the past: a lost civilization. But 1000 years ago they stood at the heart of a great Native American city. ...

Card games have been delighting people all over the world for over 800 years. What is the secret of Jack, Queen, King and Ace? Is poker a game of...