They say unless we learn from it, history repeats itself. Luckily, these history documentaries, which cover the wars, politics, culture, and events that led us to where we are now, can open your ...

A documentary about the largest known lottery scam in U.S. history — which started in an Urbandale office — is making its theater debut Wednesday. Why it matters: "Jackpot: America's Biggest Lotto ...

Don't know much about history? These fascinating documentaries are a great way to immerse yourself in the events that shaped the world.

The documentary series “American Experience” begins an abbreviated schedule this week. A victim of the federal funding ...

You can stream this selection of Civil War documentaries that explore various aspects of the war and its impact.

On July 21, Netflix debuted Sunday Best, a documentary about The Ed Sullivan Show —the longest-running variety show in U.S. broadcast history—and how it featured Black American performers at a time ...

A two-part History Channel documentary examines how the U.S. became involved in World War I.

The History Channel is commemorating the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination with a 3-night documentary event Saturday, November 18 beginning at 8 p.m.

A new 12-minute U.S. Space Force documentary called "Always Above" will be featured in planetariums throughout the country beginning on Friday, May 2, 2025.