History
In this acclaimed four-part documentary series, Dr. Amanda Foreman charts the changing role of women from the dawn...
British actor Sir David Jason recounts the astonishing story of the small band of historic pilots who fought and won...
This documentary takes us on a journey through British Columbia's early history, recounting the influence of the...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
Explore the features that define Canada: the most expansive coastline in the world and the world’s longest...
Six of Britain's greatest, private, country houses throw open their doors to historian Dan Cruickshank and release...
In this three-part series, historian Dr. Thomas Asbridge sifts through new theories and evidence to find out what...
Nelson filmmaker Amy Bohigian explores the region's history through the stories of people who have lived in the...
Vancouver filmmaker Erik Paulsson chronicles the events, people and places that shaped British Columbia's early...
When Edna Elias is contacted by a distant relative from Sweden who is writing a novel, they embark on a joint...
Dan Cruickshank explores the rich aesthetic of Ludwig II, including the iconic fairytale castle that became the...
Combining history and archaeology, Finding the Fallen follows a team of trench detectives as they trace battlefield...
Using the street photography of Foncie Pulice, this documentary traces a timeline through the heart of Vancouver,...
Vancouver filmmaker Jordan Paterson crafted this documentary about the historical injustices faced by Chinese...
In this fascinating three-part series, historian Dan Cruikshank takes us behind the gilded doors of Britain's most...
Featuring archival footage and photos, this Knowledge Network documentary traces the people and politics that...
Norm Christie takes us on a pilgrimage to significant Great War sites and tells the stories of Canadian men and...
In 1971, the Shah of Iran celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party known in...
In and around Asia's bustling cities lay forgotten palaces and temples, abandoned towns and disused underground...
From the building of nations to the tearing of them apart, learn about the greatest thinkers at the centre of...
Chris Tarrant goes on a personal journey to explore railways and their role in the Holocaust, meeting survivors as...
In Canada, more than 150,000 Indigenous children were removed from their families and sent to residential school. We...
Architect Raymond Moriyama built the new Canadian War Museum. He has created an indelible symbolic experience that...
Turmoil over the Euro, the migrant crisis and the road to Brexit. With unprecedented access, discover the inner...
In the 1950s, the US government decided jazz musicians could help them win the Cold War. But after being inspired by...
Join archaeologists, historians, elders and paddlers as they reflect on their trips to York Factory, a unique and...
Using archive materials and expert interviews, we explore the ups and downs of everyday life during WWII.
Metis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements navigates the cultural complexities stemming from American photographer Edward...
Margaret Mountford travels to Egypt's Valley of the Kings to uncover the story of Harry Burton, the man whose images...
Professor Amanda Vickery, one of the leading chroniclers of Georgian England, considers why Jane Austen's books...
Historian Bettany Hughes sets off on an adventure up the Nile to take in the famous pyramids, great temples and new...
Director Mina Shum reopens the file on a watershed moment in Canadian race relations - the infamous Sir George...
Captain Cook's voyages to the Pacific 250 years ago set Oceanic and Western culture on a dramatic collision course....
This documentary celebrates 13 BC First Nations languages and pays tribute to the drive to preserve and revitalize...
Shoreline Detectives is an emergency archaeology initiative that strips back Britain's extraordinary maritime,...
The story of the American civil rights movement is told through its powerful music - the freedom songs protesters...
They were the "it" girls of their era, the female pilots of World War II. Spitfire Women captures the stories of...
In this three-part series, professor Amanda Vickery rescues female artists from the shadows of obscurity, giving...
This three-part series shares the stories of workers, industries and events spanning three centuries of BC history...
In Dublin during 1916, a group of Irish rebels took on the British Empire. They won a moral victory that led to the...
In 1971, the Shah of Iran celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party known in...
Travelling to Vietnam, China and Japan, Dr. Foreman explores the role of women in Asia under the religions of...
Nick heads to his beloved Western Isles in Scotland to attempt a long-coveted mountaineering challenge on the Isle...
The team travel to the front lines of the Battle of the Somme looking for evidence of what happened that day.
Anthony heads to the Presidential Palace and meets with Imelda Marcos. He then explores the walls of a Spanish city...
The Jazz Ambassadors
Expires on Mar 21
In the 1950s, the US government decided jazz musicians could help them win the Cold War. But after being inspired by...
The Nile: 5000 Years of History
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The Nile: 5000 Years of History
Expires on Mar 22
Bettany arrives in Luxor - the world's greatest open-air museum. For 500 years, this is where the ancient Egyptians...
Oceans Apart: Art and the Pacific
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Polynesia
Expires on Mar 20
Dr James Fox travels across the Pacific to uncover the great sites and masterpieces of pre-contact Polynesian art....
Spitfire Women
Expires on Mar 20
They were the "it" girls of their era, the female pilots of World War II. Spitfire Women captures the stories of...
Total War
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Enduring Peace
Expires on Mar 20
The end of WWII was met with destruction and liberation, relief mixed with grief. In its wake, tens of millions were...
The Many Lovers of Jane Austen
Expires on Feb 25
Professor Amanda Vickery, one of the leading chroniclers of Georgian England, considers why Jane Austen's books...
1916: The Irish Rebellion
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Awakening
Expires on Feb 25
Narrated by Liam Neeson, this series examines the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin and the events that followed.
The Genius of Palaces
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Opening Palace Doors
Expires on Feb 26
Dan Cruickshank charts how palaces went from being lavishly funded state buildings to private homes for royal...
The Story of Women and Art
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The Story of Women and Art
Expires on Feb 26
The 20th century was a time when female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further.
Edna's Bloodline
Expires on Feb 27
When Edna Elias is contacted by a distant relative from Sweden who is writing a novel, they embark on a joint...
The Crusades
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Holy War
Expires on Feb 28
Dr. Thomas Asbridge re-examines the story of the Crusades. In this episode, he traces the epic journey of the first...
Living in the Shadow of World War Two
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Happy Days
Expires on Feb 28
Every nation involved in WWII knew it was vital to keep the morale of the population up. Great efforts were made to...
Total War
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Unprecedented, Unmerciful and Unrelenting
Expires on Feb 28
WWII shattered the boundaries between battlefield and homefront in much of the world. We examine the impact of...
The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun
Expires on Mar 1
Margaret Mountford travels to Egypt's Valley of the Kings to uncover the story of Harry Burton, the man whose images...
Hidden Cities of Asia
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Sichuan & Chongqing
Expires on Mar 2
From the hanging coffins of the Bo people to the 500-year-old brewing secrets of China's oldest operating winery,...
Shoreline Detectives
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Inner Forth
Expires on Mar 2
Between the tides around the Inner Forth in Scotland the team discovers a harbour that served as Scotland's first...