The present day term is derived from the Greek word “historia”, meaning inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation. As a science it is concerned with the events that happened in the past. History preserves memory of these events, deals with the discovery of the past ones, collects and organizes them in a chronological fashion. The 5th century Greek historian Herodotus is today commonly recognized as the “father of history” along with his contemporary Thucydides.
As the result of the evolution of the science of history, different branches emerged with the purpose of thoroughly examining specific aspects of history such as religion, gender, military, environment, etc.
Since the 20th century there has been an ongoing debate concerned with the views on history. Some of the French historians associated with the Annales School argued that is a form of art, while others such as Fernand Braudel regarded it more as a social science. Contrary to these interpretations were the ones of the Marxist historians, who worked on the validation of Carl Marx`s theories. A somewhat different perspective on the matter was offered by the feminist historians such as Joan Wallach Scott or Claudia Koons considering the importance of studying the experience of women in the past.
The documentaries and video materials complied in this category are concerned with the matters of history and the factors that had influence on its very course.
Today we are celebrating Halloween by carving pumpkins and encouraging our children to dress up in scary costumes and go from door to door on a hunt for candy. See the ghoulish past of this holiday and learn about the origins of it.
See the new archeological evidence in support of the theory that a devastating Tsunami swept the eastern coast of Britain some 8000 years ago. Tony Robinson and his team examine the newfound evidence and also make a few discoveries of their own.
Learn about the French revolution and take a look at the course of events that lead to the execution of the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. It was a highly turbulent time for the entire France and a very violent one as well.
This year we celebrate 40 years anniversary of the first Star Wars movie. The latest installment of the saga, Episode 8, is about to hit theaters. With that in mind, it is...
One of the biggest conspiracy theories following World War II is that Hitler actually survived the war. The story goes that he faked his own death, and then ran away to live ...
Nowadays, we can easily hop on a plane, and go from America to Europe, from America to Asia, to Africa, or from Europe to Africa. And all other sorts of flights around the wo...
Christianity is the most popular and widely spread religion in the world. The religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who is the focal point of the Chris...
It is always fun to look back in time, and see how we, as community, reacted to some of the innovations. Nowadays, one of the most trending innovations is Bitcoin. We are sti...
When you think of propaganda during the World War II, the first association is Germany. The country even had a Ministry of Propaganda, with Joseph Goebbels serving as the Min...
Catalonia is all over the news in the past few weeks. The people in Catalonia voted yes on the referendum for independence. And with that, they jumped down the rabid hole. Wi...
There have been so many different documentaries focusing on DDay, one of the most important days in World War II history. The day in question is June 6th, 1944. This was the ...
Germany lost World War II, and as a loser, had to pay heavy fines and punishments. But what was life actually in Germany after World War II? In between the two world wars,...
William Shakespeare is one of the most legendary and famous writers in the history of literature. Almost everyone are familiar with his work like Romeo and Juliet, Othello, M...
Fingal’s Cave is a Gaelic sea cave located on the island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave has been celebrated by artists, musicians, writers, and much more. Formed from h...
The Nanking Massacre was an episode of mass murder and mass rape committed by Japanese troops against residents of Nanjing during the Second Sino – Japanese War. There a...
During World War II, America and Nazi Germany were enemies. But that doesn’t mean that Germany and American companies were enemies. In fact, some of the biggest companie...
The Spartan army is one of the most courageous army in the history of the world. Spartans have long been praised for their strength, determination, and resilience in battle. ...
The Byzantine Empire was created with the fall of Rome in the 5th Century, when the kingdom was divided into Eastern Roman Empire and Western Roman Europe. The capitol of the...
Game of Thrones is the most popular television show ever. The show has broke almost all records in television. And rightfully so. George R.R. Martin has written a masterpiece...
The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. However, not all of them got the privilege to carry the ultimate weapon, the Ulfberht sword. Called the Viking sword...
The Spartan warriors are known as fierce and courageous. They’ve famously never surrendered. Even the movie 300 emphasizes that point. Spartan warriors are trained to die o...
Have you ever wondered why are some monuments placed at that exact same place? Or what do they symbolize? There is so much mystery in monuments and sculptures around the worl...
Leo Tolstoy is one of the best authors and novelists of all times. And his piece War and Peace is among the classics you should definitely read. The book might be long, a...
There have been more than 20 years since Ayrton Senna passed away after crushing his Formula One racing car at the Imola track in Italy. 30 years ago, he won his first pole p...
It is a shame that Muisca people are not nearly as researched as Aztec, Mayas, and Incas. They are one of the four advances civilizations of America. Muisca people are bes...
Thank you Ruth Graves Wakefield. There are small things in life that make everything better. One of them is chocolate chip cookies. Now, we are not saying that we might no...
When you think of Greek Gods, you think of power. Zeus is the absolute synonym of power. The All-mighty God of the Thunder is the most powerful God ever known. The folklor...
SS Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest ship on North America’s Great Lakes when launched on June 7, 1958. The ship is also the largest that has sunk there. Fitzgerald sank on...
Hitler and the Nazi were known for their aspirations for huge things. Big buildings, big weapons, everything was graded according to size. The bigger the better. And that is espe...
During World War II, the Nazi developed several seriously powerful weapons. One of those superior and devastating weapons was Great Gustav. As you might assume, the Nazi want...
We’ve read so much about Hitler. And we’ve heard so much about him. But have we heard it from the source? This National Geographic documentary provides a new insight t...
Both the code names Neptune and Overlord are for one single operation, and that is the Normandy Landings. The battle of Normandy lasted for two months, and it was a turning p...
No, this is not a documentary about Odyssey, the Ancient Greece hero. This is a documentary about the evolution of mankind. From Africa, to Asia, to the Pacific, to Europe,...
There have been many theories how the Pyramids were built. The Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven Ancient Wonders of the world. It is just astonishing and mesmerizing how a civi...
Samurai warriors had the most fearsome and lethal weapon of all time, the razor sharp katana. Made from a specialized Japanese steel, the katana was used by samurai of Feudal...
In 1969, the city of Derinkuyu was opened for tourists. Before opening for tourists, officials in Turkey made sure to fully explore the underground city, for which they believe w...
Would you believe the story that alligators were actually found in the New York City Sewers? Well, believe it or not, it is true, as the New York Times published in the early 193...
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built with extreme precision, Giza has earned to be called “Wonder”.Many scientists nowadays are wo...
We all know the story of Taj Mahal. It has been told over and over. The modern city wonder, Taj Mahal was built by the emperor Shah Jahan as a gift for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal...
It is no secret that Greece has been called “The Crucible of Civilization”. The period of Ancient Greece is often referred as the “Golden Age of Civilization”, and th...
The Taj Mahal is one of the most grandeurs and impressive buildings ever built. After all, the Taj Mahal Palace is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world.The...
People are still asking “What went wrong in Vietnam”? It is hard to justify the war, since veterans didn’t like the war, the public didn’t want it, and sure as hell t...
The Saudi Arabia is considered one of the wealthiest in the world. They control most of the oil business in the world, which is the reason for their wealth. In 2015, Prince Al-Wa...
The documentary that won an Emmy Awards soon after its release was written by Theodore H. White, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist.Despite being an award winning documentary...
Many people have tried over the years to understand Adolf Hitler, analyze every move he made, every decision, every action he took. But understanding such a complex mind is a...
Called the Iron Chancellor, Bismarck is definitely one of the most influential people in Germany history. He dominated Prussian and German History in the 19th century, a time...
Some believe that the “so-called” Meetei civilization is a hoax, as there is no archeological proof of the civilization living in Manipur or in either part of Northeast Asia...
On the afternoon of Thursday, December 11, 1941, Hitler declared war on the United States. Opening his statement by declaring that the American president has used his influen...
Nowadays, the Holocaust is a controversial theme. Some people believe it happened, some still deny it, despite the numerous videos, museums and articles confirming its existe...
The earliest invention for vertical flight that we know comes from China. It is known that since 400 years BC, children in China played with bamboo flying toys. Children atta...
Egypt never produced such beauty. Her name, Nefertiti, means “The Perfect One”. An Egyptian queen, Nefertiti was most famous for her beauty, and for her bust, which is no...
Lucy Worsley, a British reporter, continues her journey through Russia, revealing the secrets and the story of one of the most influential and powerful dynasties in modern Eu...
For more than three centuries, the House of Romanov ruled Russia. The direct male line came to end in 1762, when Elizabeth of Russia died. However, Peter III ascended the thr...
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