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History Movies of 2005

The Cultural Philosophy Of Paul Robeson

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Expo: Magic of the White City

Expo: Magic of the White City documents the historically significant Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Considered by many to be the beginning of the 20th century, the fair showcased what was ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: A Daring Flight

This documentary chronicles Louis Blériot's 1909 flight across ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

Renowned director Martin Scorsese's documentary No Direction Home: Bob Dylan chronicles the career of the singer and songwriter during ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Sir! No Sir!

The little-known protest of the Vietnam War staged from within the ranks of the military is explored in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

500 Years Later

In an effort to encourage children and leaders to work towards a more stable future for generations to come, filmmaker Owen Alik Shahadah explores the history of atrocities which resulted when, 500 years ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Jimmy Hoffa - The Man Behind the Mystery

The question continues to be raised: what happened to Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa after his release from prison in 1975, when President Nixon commuted Hoffa's sentence? His ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Bill Clinton - Hope, Charisma, Controversy

This video explores the life and times of one his generation's most ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Christopher Columbus - Explorer of the New World

In this episode of Biography, viewers examine the life and times of Christopher Columbus. Although Columbus made one of the single most important discoveries in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Great Ships: The Aircraft Carriers

This A&E series offers in-depth treatments of many kinds of ships, featuring their ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Great Ships: The Coast Guard Ships

Since their first appearance in the late 18th century, Coast Guard vessels have been in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Carol Burnett - Just to Have a Laugh

This program traces the life and career of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Casanova - World's Great Lover

Everyone has been told that Casanova was the world's lover, but there never were many details to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Johnny Cash - The Man in Black

The acclaimed A&E series Biography helped to popularize the TV documentary, and profiles a wide range of people, from celebrities to artists to political and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Julia Child - An Appetite for Life

The acclaimed A&E series Biography helped to popularize the TV documentary, and profiles a wide range of people, from celebrities to artists to political and religious figures. In this episode, Biography follows the life and career of chef Julia ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Oscar Wilde - Wit's End

This video profiles the life of the author Oscar Wilde, who lived in Ireland in Victorian times. Never a shrinking violet, the iconoclastic Wilde cut a colorful figure, with his foppish dress ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Truman Capote - The Tiny Terror

In 1948, at the age of 23, Truman Capote published his first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms, and his lyrical but arresting style and compassionate approach toward bold ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Leonard Nimoy hosts the A&E special, Ancient Mysteries: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, available in this home ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Time Machine: Biblical Disasters

Each episode of the History Channel program Time Machine takes viewers on an in-depth journey through a seldom traveled corridor of world history. Relying mostly on interviews with experts and the use of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Time Machine: Killer Storm

Each episode of the History Channel program Time Machine takes viewers on an in-depth journey through a seldom traveled corridor of world history. Relying mostly on interviews with experts and the use of archival footage, each tape ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: The Harlem Globetrotters

This episode of the popular television series Biography tells the tale of the most ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Alexander Graham Bell - Voice of Invention

Alexander Graham Bell is renowned for his invention of the telephone. This video shows how his mind took him to the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Anastasia

This video looks at the life and mystery of Anastasia, youngest daughter of Nicholas, the last Czar of Russia. When ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Arnold Schwarzenegger - Flex Appeal

It is not surprising that a man with a physique like Arnold Schwarzenegger became a great bodybuilder. What is surprising is the determination it took to get him to where he is. This ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Audie Murphy

World War II history will always recall one of its greatest heroes: Audie Murphy. His military exploits and courage were legendary, and became the subject of a Hollywood ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Ayatollah Khomeini - Holy Terror

This program presents a profile of the fundamentalist Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini. Revered in Iran and reviled in America, the life of Khomeini exemplifies the divergent points of view of two different parts of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Charles and Anne Lindbergh - Alone Together

This video presents the story of Anne and Charles Lindbergh. Charles ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Charles Darwin - Evolution's Voice

Charles Darwin was not only a naturalist, he was a visionary, who foresaw the implications of his revolutionary findings on the Galapagos Islands. This ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Crazy Horse

This Biography presents the story of Crazy Horse, the revered warrior and Chief of the Oglala Sioux. He stands as a symbol of the fight for freedom. He never bowed to the incursions of the white man on Indian land, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Edward R. Murrow - Voice of America

Edward R. Murrow holds a special place in the hearts of those old enough to remember World War II. "The Voice of America" brought news ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Genghis Khan - Terror and Conquest

Among the greatest military leaders of all time was Genghis Khan. His penchant for military ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: J. Piermont Morgan - Emperor of Wall Street

John Pierpont Morgan had, in his day, the kind of wealth and power that can only be imagined today. He acted as surety for the United States when it was in financial trouble, bailing it out when necessary. This understandably ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: John Wilkes Booth

This documentary recounts the story of one of the most ignominious characters in American history. John Wilkes ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Larry Flynt - Fighting Dirty

Biography: Larry Flynt -- Fighting Dirty is a 50-minute A&E biographical profile of pornographer Larry Flynt. The program examines Flynt's private life -- from his boyhood in Appalachia to his diverse roles as ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Mao Tse Tung

Biography: Mao Tse Tung is a 50-minute A&E biographical profile of 20th century Chinese dictator Mao Tse Tung. The program takes an in-depth look at the social reforms and hardships imposed on the Chinese people during Mao's reign. ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Pancho Villa - Outlaw Hero

Biography: Pancho Villa -- Outlaw Hero is a 50-minute A&E biographical profile of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: R.H. Macy

Biography: R.H. Macy is a 50-minute A&E biographical portrait of 19th-century retail pioneer R.H. Macy. The program chronicles Macy's Nantucket boyhood and seafaring ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Rasputin - The Mad Monk

Biography: Rasputin -- The Mad Monk is a 50-minute A&E biographical profile of imperial Russian monk ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Ray Kroc

His hamburgers would become an international craze and his instantly-recognizable logo more readily identifiable than the Christian cross, but what about the man behind the burger? In this documentary ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Robert E. Lee

This episode of A&E's popular series Biography traces the life and accomplishments of U.S. Civil War general Robert E. Lee - the son ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Sitting Bull - Chief of the Lakota Nation

For history scholars, the name Sitting Bull brings to mind the powerful Native American Resistance and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Stonewall Jackson

He put forth a brave face at Bull Run and led some of the most remarkable campaigns of the Civil War, and now the life of the man frequently sited as the Confederacy's premiere ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: The Osmonds - Pure and Simple

The Osmonds are among the most well-known showbiz families, with success in music, television, and Broadway. This biography of the family features interviews with the Osmond's friends ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Thurgood Marshall - Justice for All

This episode of the Biography series, produced by A&E, tells the story of one of America's greatest jurists, Thurgood Marshall. The long road to service on the United States Supreme Court started in less than auspicious circumstances ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Tony Robbins - The Secret of His Success

This episode of the popular television series Biography tells the life story of motivational speaker Tony Robbins. Full of interviews with Robbins and the people who know him, the film ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Vladimir Lenin - Voice of Revolution

His name is as synonymous with the ideals of Communism as the philosophy's ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Peter the Great - The Tyrant Reformer

Biography: Peter the Great -- The Tyrant Reformer is a 50-minute A&E biographical profile of 18th century Russian czar Peter Alexevitch. The program chronicles the political and personal life of the legendary ruler through ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Queen Noor - Between Two Realms

Biography: Queen Noor -- Between Two Realms is a 50-minute A&E biographical portrait of American-born Lisa Halaby, Queen Noor of Jordan. The program chronicles the Queen's life, from her childhood and education ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: Baseball Parks

This program is part of a series that celebrates some of the technological achievements of modern times. This episode takes the viewer out to the ball game to consider the ingenuity of the structures in which the American pastime ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: Battle Gear

Modern Marvels: Battle Gear profiles the multitude of materials brought onto the battlefield by soldiers throughout history. The manufacture and development of battle equipment is discussed, as well as a glimpse into the future of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: More Engineering Disasters

For the calamity-junky comes a second helping of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: Polio Vaccine

Modern Marvels: The Polio Vaccine explains the devastation of poliomyelitis (polio), especially in the early 1800s, and the quest for a proper vaccine that ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: The Creation of the Computer

Few would deny that the modern computer has changed the face of the human race, and in this technologically-minded ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: The Telephone

Modern Marvels: The Telephone documents the race between Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Modern Marvels: The Television - Window to the World

Modern Marvels: The Television -- Window to the World discusses the history and invention of the television, from its first incarnation in a Utah ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Tales of the Gun: Guns of Smith & Wesson

The history of Smith and Wesson is explored in this release ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: Area 51 - Beyond Top Secret

This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: The Inquisition

This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode investigates the black chapter in world religious ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: The Strange Case of Lizzie Borden

The childhood limerick comes to startling life in this revealing documentary that takes a closer look at the case that sent a small ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: The True Story of Braveheart

This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode investigates the facts ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators

This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode travels back to Roman times to investigate what it ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: The True Story of Marco Polo

This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History's Mysteries: The True Story of Robin Hood

This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode takes the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The New Explorers: Betrayal at Little Bighorn

New technology meets legendary belief in New Explorers: Betrayal at Little Big Horn. For decades, historians believed General Custer's defeat at the hands of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Unexplained: The Deadly Diamond

A one-time treasure of Marie Antionette, the famed Hope Diamond has endured to become one of the most sought-after stones on ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Time Machine: Boone and Crockett - The Hunter Heroes

While they've become the stuff of folklore, Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone were real frontiersmen who lived adventurous lives half-a-century apart in 19th-century America. Part of The History Channel's Time Machine series, this documentary ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Empires of Industry: Black Gold - The Story of Oil

This program traces the history of oil from its beginnings in ancient China to the present day. Using archival film footage, personal accounts, art work, and expert commentary, the documentary follows oil explorers and workers from ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Empires of Industry: Cola Wars

Empires of Industry: Cola Wars, a documentary that appeared originally on The History Channel, charts how Coca-Cola and Pepsi have grown to dominate the soft ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Empires of Industry: War Planes of WWII

The finest hour of the aviation industry comes to the screen as the acclaimed documentary filmmakers at A&E weave historic footage with modern shots of restored ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: The Greek Gods

Journey to the peak of Mount Olympus to explore the fascinating mythology of every Greek god from Aphrodite to Zeus as filmmakers set out to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: Hell's Angels

The quintessential biker gang The Hell's Angels is examined at length in this installment of the In Search of History Series from The History Channel. Tracing the controversial group's lifespan from humble ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: Lost City of the Incas

The enigmatic Incan city of Machu Piccu is explored in this release that expands on ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials

From The History Channel comes this examination of the infamous 17th-century witch-hunt that ended in the execution of twenty innocent people. In Search of History: Salem ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: Scourge of the Black Death

The History Channel's illuminating documentary ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: The Aztec Empire

For centuries the highly advanced society of the Aztecs has fascinated history scholars. In this documentary exploring the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: The Holy Grail

In Search of History: The Holy Grail documents the many legends that have sprung about the cup Jesus ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: The Knights Templar

Few warriors could strike such terror into the hearts of their enemies as the dreaded Knights Templar. Blessed with a seemingly bottomless wealth that gave them absolute power over all of Europe and sworn to secrecy in regards to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

In Search of History: Viking Explorers

Look beyond the myth and ambiguity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Scandinavian ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Haunted History of Halloween

Harry Smith hosts this documentary about the Halloween and its traditions, some of which date back thousands of years. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide [ History movie - 2005 ]

Treasure! The Czar's Faberge Eggs

Treasure! The Czar's Faberge Eggs documents the famous creations of Peter Carl Faberge. The ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 11: Machines & Men

Each segment of the 2000 Years of Christianity video series combines reenactments and footage from biblical locations to detail an element of the religion's history. This ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

2000 Years of Christianity, Episode 12: Gates of Hell

Each segment of the 2000 Years of Christianity video series combines reenactments ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Grizzly Man

Filmmaker Werner Herzog adds another real-life character to his growing pantheon of people who walk a fine line ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Great Aviator Howard Hughes

Few Americans of the 20th century were as celebrated and the subject of as much speculation as Howard Hughes, who earned his first fortune as a designer of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ronald Reagan: An American President

Ronald Reagan: An American President documents the life and political career ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American Experience: Fidel Castro

In 1959, when Fidel Castro led a ragtag revolutionary army which miraculously overthrew the corrupt regime of Fulgencio Batista, he was hailed as a hero ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NBC News Presents: The Life of Pope John Paul II

NBC News Presents: The Life of Pope John Paul II documents the life of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: Typhoid Mary - The Most Dangerous Woman in America

This film examines the outbreak of Typhoid Fever that sacked the posh summer community of Oyster Bay, Long Island in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

History Makers: Faith

Bear witness to the remarkable power of faith as Russell Simmons' Higher Self series brings home the tales of fourteen ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

We Want the Light

The struggles of the world's Jewish people over the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Concise History of World War Two

Presented by actor Robert Hardy, volume one in the The Second World War documentary series, The Concise History ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Battle of Kursk

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Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino

In 1919, in what has since become regarded as one of the more poorly ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Greatest Speeches of All Time, Vol. 2

The Greatest Speeches of All Time Volume II includes fourteen famous public addresses including ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The French Revolution

In 1789, only a few years after France helped ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American Experience: Kinsey

This documentary about controversial sexologist Alfred Kinsey uses archival footage interspersed with ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Time Machine: Beyond the Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code has sparked in many readers a new interest in the aspects of the life of Jesus and his contemporaries that don't appear in the Bible. Thanks to the book's success, new questions ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Breaking the Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code is a murder mystery which along the way poses some intriguing questions about history, Christianity, and the hidden meanings of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: Saving the National Treasures

Saving the National Treasures documents the care and restoration of quintessential ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: The Viking Deception

This episode of the documentary series NOVA, "The Viking Deception," explores whether the Vinland Map of the New World -- which was ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

National Geographic: Arlington - Field of Honor

Established in 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has been America's solemn and distinguished resting place for military veterans ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Voices in Wartime

Poetry has long been a medium that has communicated the concerns of the heart and mind during times of crisis, and one subject that has motivated many poets to reach for their pen is war. Many of the world's great poets ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern

In the spring and summer of 1972, George McGovern, a Democratic senator from South Dakota, achieved the seemingly impossible. Backed by a ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Cinderella Man: The Real Jim Braddock Story

He rose from poverty to become an unrivaled champion in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NBA: Dynasty Series - Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the National Basketball Association. Hosted by Darryl Dawkins, this extensive documentary about the organization boasts hours of game footage ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Apollo 10: The Dress Rehearsal

This program offers the complete on-board film and TV transmission made by the crew of the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Apollo 12: Oceans Of Storms

This program contains archival footage and sound from the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Apollo 13: The Real Thing

This program examines the Apollo 13 space shuttle and its near deadly voyage into space and back through commentary as well as original videos of the ship and crew ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Apollo 7: Shakedown Cruise

Apollo 7: Shakedown Cruise documents the first manned Apollo mission. Their task was to test the craft to see if it could survive a moon shot. The release combines vintage television footage with material that has been in the NASA vaults for ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Albert Einstein

This biographical documentary examines the life of legendary physicist Albert Einstein. The film takes a look at his ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Independence Day: The History of July 4th

The history of Independence Day is the focus of this release from A&E. Although not a legal ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Apollo 11: The Eagle Has Landed

This 90 minute documentary chronicles the development of the Apollo 11 space shuttle and its first flight in history to the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

F4F Wildcat

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The B-2 Stealth Bomber

The B-2 Stealth Bomber offers viewers an inside look at what is ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

National Geographic: King Tut's Final Secrets

National Geographic: King Tut's Final Secrets follows a group of scientists as they use artifacts and technology in order to reconstruct the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

I'm Still Here

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Stolen

The most elaborate and successful art heist in modern history is detailed in filmmaker Rebecca ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

D-Day: The American Way

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Hitler: His Life and Atrocities

This 298 minute program consists of six documentaries about reviled dictator Adolph Hitler, each approaching the figure from a different angle ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Secret of the Holy Grail

The Secret of the Holy Grail documents the history of one of the more mystical objects ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

That Man: Peter Berlin

As the hedonism of the '70s reached a fever-pitch, few gay porn stars achieved the stratospheric level of success as Night in Black Leather and That Boy star Peter Berlin. In filmmaker Jim ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Crafting an American Style, Part 1

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En Route to Baghdad

The documentary Sergio Vieira de Mello: En Route to Baghdad tells the life story of the diplomat and peacemaker who was killed when the UN headquaters in Baghdad were bombed in August of 2003. Handpicked by Kofi Annan to lead the UN ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

America in WWII: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

This documentary examines America's involvement in World War II and the events that lead the United States to take ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American Experience: Victory in the Pacific

Victory in the Pacific documents the ending of the fighting in World War II's Pacific ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Giuliani Time

After September 11, 2001, when terrorist attacks leveled New York City's World Trade Center towers, mayor Rudolph Giuliani's public bravery and pluck in the midst of his city's greatest crisis made him a hero across the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Astrology

Experts take a look at the expansive history of astrology in this release from A&E. Topics range from astrology's inception by the Babylonians in the Fertile Crescent some 4,000 years ago to its interpretation and relevance in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Forbidden City

The power and mystery of China's Forbidden City is the focus of this release from A&E. From the 15th century until 1912 ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Bob Dylan

This episode of the long-running A&E series Biography takes a look at the career of songwriter, singer, and icon Bob Dylan. Beginning with his youth when he was known as Robert Zimmerman and following him through almost every phase of his ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Condoleeza Rice

This episode of the long-running A&E series Biography takes a look at the life and career of Condoleezza Rice. The film begins with her ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Frida Kahlo

This episode of the long-running A&E series Biography takes ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: John and Abigail Adams

John Adams and his wife Abigail shared a vision of American independence when they married in 1764 that would make for a dynamic partnership. This biography of the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Laura Bush

This episode of the long-running A&E series Biography takes a look at the life of First Lady Laura ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Biography: Louis B. Mayer

The life of self-made movie mogul Louis B. Mayer is examined in this release from A&E, from his early life in Russia to his immigration to America and subsequent ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Dinosaur Secrets Revealed

This documentary takes a look at the work that paleontologists do in pursuit of knowledge about the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Hollywood Rivals: Bette Davis and Joan Crawford

Hollywood Rivals: Bette Davis and Joan Crawford ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Iced Earth: Gettysburg

If you're a history buff who likes their facts straight and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Alexander the Great: Myth and Reality

The three hour documentary Alexander the Great: Myth and Reality sheds light on a figure considered by many ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Gallipoli

Produced over the course of six years, drawing on over seventy archives in Europe and beyond, and researched with over sixteen international historians to ensure ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Grey Wolves: U-Boats 1939-1941

This program examines the initial stages of the U-Boat's involvement in World War II, primarily in the conflict between Britain and Germany. The film includes ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Grey Wolves: U-Boats 1942-1943

This film takes a look at the introduction of the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Grey Wolves: U-Boats 1943-1945

This film takes a look at the final U-Boat battles of World War II in which German ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Life of Pope John Paul II

This documentary looks at the life and career of Pope John Paul II from the beginning of his Pontificate in 1976 through the highlights of his reign as spiritual leader of the Catholic world. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation

The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation utilizes archival footage to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Staircase [TV Documentary Series]

This documentary examines the trial of author Michael ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Illuminating Angels and Demons

This investigative documentary based on Dan Brown's book Angels and Demons seeks to uncover any possible truths behind the theories posed in the story. Is the Vatican secretly embroiled in an ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Trojans: The History of USC Football

The USC Trojans have one of the most storied programs in the history of college football. This documentary offers information and footage of many of their greatest teams and players. Concluding with the 2003 and 2004 ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

King Arthur's Britain

The documentary King Arthur's Britain features archaeologist ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Gestapo

This film takes a look at the Gestapo; the secret police employed by Hitler during his leadership over ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

National Treasures: Secret Signs and Symbols of the US Founding Fathers

For anyone who has ever wondered just what that mysterious pyramid on the back of the dollar ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Alaska's Inside Passage

Take a ride on Alaska's marine highway as filmmakers step aboard for video cruise through 1,000 miles of scenic coastline while offering a fascinating look at some of the snowbound landscape's ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Tattooing

In this release designed to demystify the art of the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Hatfields and McCoys: An American Feud

Their epic skirmish claimed twelve victims over the course of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Richard the Lionheart & Saladin: Holy Warriors

Holy Warriors uses recreations and interviews with historians ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Israel: Birth of a Nation

Produced by The History Channel, Israel: Birth of a Nation documents how Israel survived its ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Save Our History: Gold Rush Ghost Towns

The mid-19th Century gold rush prompted eager ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Decisive Battles: Boudicca - Warrior Queen

Amazingly, although her name once held historians captive, Boudicca -- a Celtic queen born around the time of Christ, who assembled one of the most formidable forces ever to counter the Roman Empire -- has since fallen ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NBA Dynasty Series: New York Knicks - The Complete History

New York Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier takes a look back through fifty-years of franchise history in this comprehensive release offering rare footage and interviews, player profiles, and eight landmark New York Knicks ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Holocaust: The Liberation of Auschwitz

The liberation of Auschwitz is documented firsthand in this remarkable historical footage shot by Soviet cameraman Captain Alexander Vorontsov and later used as evidence by the prosecution at the Nuremburg War Crime Trials. As the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ape to Man

In this documentary that seeks to explore the origins of mankind by taking into consideration a variety of theories regarding how we came to be, filmmakers reveal a number of discoveries and theories ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Conspiracy Files: Michael Jackson - Dangerous Steps

Conspiracy Files: Michael Jackson -- Dangerous Steps documents the legal proceedings surrounding the first major accusations that the self-proclaimed "King of Pop" might have sexually molested a boy. The film offers the facts to back up ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American Experience: The Great War 1918

This episode of WGBH Boston's globally-acclaimed American Experience series for PBS, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Green Devils: The German Paratrooper Elite 1942-1945

The late World War II initiatives of Adolph Hitler's feared "fallschirmjaeger" ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Hitler in Colour

One of history's greatest villains comes to life as never before in this that traces the rise of Adolf Hitler ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Homestead Years

In this documentary focusing on the rapid expansion that took place between The Civil War and World War I, filmmaker Dick Dedrick explores the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

National Geographic: Beyond the Movie - The New World - Nightmare in Jamestown

National Geographic - The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown documents the hardships that befell the first attempt by Europeans to form a colony in America. The program utilizes scientists and historians to explain what ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American Experience: Las Vegas - An Unconventional History

Ever since its post-World War II boom, Las Vegas has had many identities, in this documentary originally seen on ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Lincoln

Chip away at the myth to reveal a man whose personal tragedies drove him to achieve feats many only dream about as Academy-Award-winning producer Vikram Jayanti explores the life of American President Abraham Lincoln - the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Miraculous Mission

The Miraculous Mission analyzes how the apostles continued to spread the word of Jesus after His resurrection. The film mixes reenactments with input from ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

German Fighter Aircraft of World War 2: 1942-1945

A documentary release from ArtsMagic, German Fighter Aircraft of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

A Cut Above: 100 Seasons of Duke Basketball

A Cut Above: 100 Seasons of Duke Basketball documents the first century of basketball at Duke University. The film spends a good deal of time on the era in which Mike Krzyzewski led the institution to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NFL: Super Bowl Champions - Pittsburgh Steelers

In the 1970s the Pittsburgh Steelers were at the top of their game. Now fans who want to relive the magic can witness the Steelers' defining wins over the Minnesota ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NFL: Super Bowl Champions - Dallas Cowboys

The gridiron transforms into memory lane for this look at all five Dallas Cowboy Super Bowl victories. Offering hours of footage, highlights, and revealing interviews with the men who led the team to victory time and again, this ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NFL: Super Bowl Champions - Green Bay Packers

Take a nostalgic trip down the gridiron with the team that made football history in this release highlighting the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NFL: Super Bowl Champions - Oakland Raiders

In terms of sheer skill and agility on the gridiron, few teams can ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NFL: Super Bowl Champions - San Francisco 49ers

In the 1980s the San Francisco 49ers dominated the sport of football. ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NFL: Super Bowl Champions - Washington Redskins

Take a nostalgic trip back in sports history with three-time Super Bowl champions the Washington Redskins in this retrospective that offers a detailed history of the team's remarkable ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Holocaust: Theresienstadt

The top "show camp" that the Nazis used to deceive the world from the true atrocities that were unfolding behind-the-scenes during World War II is explored in this release showcasing the horrors ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Panzer III: Medium Tank

In the battle arena of World War II, few images were more formidable than that of the German military's Panzer III. As ominous as it was though, the Panzer was not ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Panzer IV: Heavy Tank

Christened the "workhorse" of the German Army for its pivotal role in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Origins of the Da Vinci Code

Michael Bott's documentary Origins of the Da Vinci Code features writer Henry Lincoln leading the viewer through a variety of facts ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Contacts, Vol. 1: The Great Tradition of Photojournalism

Contacts Volume 1: The Great Tradition of Photojournalism features a handful of celebrated photojournalists ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Contacts, Vol. 2: The Renewal of Contemporary Photojournalism

Contacts Volume 2: The Renewal of Contemporary Photography features a handful of celebrated photojournalists discussing their work and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Contacts, Vol. 3: Conceptual Photography

Contacts Volume 3: Conceptual Photography features a handful of celebrated photojournalists discussing their work and their process while showing examples ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Excellent Cadavers

Take a revealing look at the infamous, 1980s-era ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Legends of Modern Music, Vol. 2

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NOVA: Newton's Dark Secrets

In addition to the reputation afforded him in the centuries following his death as a world-shaking scientific provocateur, Isaac Newton was also extraordinarily ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: Einstein's Big Idea

With dramatic historical reenactments featuring Aidan McArdle (Footprints in the Snow) in the central role as Albert ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: Hitler's Sunken Secret

In the decades since it first arrived on television, PBS's hugely popular ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: Sinking the Supership

It was a little-known episode of WWII that has nonetheless gained notoriety among survivors of the period and historians. Crafted by the Japanese in ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

NOVA: Volcano Under the City

In Volcano Under the City, NOVA researchers take a sojourn to Mt. Nyiragongo, Congo, in West Africa, a volcanic crater that suddenly exploded in January 2002. Lava engulfed much of the neighboring village of Goma, some 100 miles ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Walking with Monsters: Before the Dinosaurs

Theorizing that the dinosaurs may not have been the Earth's first inhabitants, paleontologist ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross

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Handel's Water Music

In this unique hybrid documentary/concert performance filmed on the river Thames, London biographer Peter Ackroyd narrates as a determined team of musical experts attempt to explore the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Martial Arts

The documentary The Marital Arts concerns the history of many of the title forms. In addition to footage of master practitioners of karate, judo, and hapkido, the film looks at the history of these ancient arts tracing back to their development ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Rosewell: The Final Declassification

The documentary Roswell: Final Declassification documents the mysterious history of the events surrounding a mysterious crash in Roswell, New Mexico. Spurred by the declassification of the last of the top-secret ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Spanish-American War: Birth of a Nation

The History Channel documentary The Spanish-American War: Birth of a Nation offers an explanation of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Our Greatest Hopes, Our Worst Fears: The Tragedy of the Munich Games

Released on DVD to coincide with the theatrical premiere of Steven Spielberg's Munich, The Tragedy of the Munich Games documents the events of September 5, 1972 when Arab terrorists kidnapped Israeli athletes ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Pentagon

The History Channel original documentary presentation The Pentagon takes a penetrating look at the titular institution - that monolithic bastion of U.S. central intelligence and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The History and Art of the Geisha

The History & Art of the Geisha documents the history of Geisha lore and culture. The film attempts ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Plague

The most devastating biological disaster in human history is explored as the documentary filmmakers at The History Channel turn their attentions to the ravaging and highly contagious disease that started like the common cold, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review - Paranoid

No one does classic heavy metal quite like Black Sabbath, and in this definitive review of the band's groundbreaking release Paranoid, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Inside the Ramones: A Critical Review - Pleasant

The rich musical legacy of punk-rock legends The Ramones has transcended genre to influence ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Inside the Rolling Stones: A Critical Review - Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out

Few rock-and-roll acts have achieved the enduring success and universal acclaim of The Rolling Stones, and in this critical review of Mick Jagger and company's career defining release Get Yer Ya Ya's Out!, filmmakers explore the success of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Resurrection: A Search for Answers

It's a cornerstone of the Christian faith that Jesus Christ rose from the dead just over 2,000 years ago, and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

National Geographic: Inside Hurricane Katrina

The people Inside 9/11 return to take viewers into the eye of the storm in this intimate account of the havoc reeked by Hurricane Katrina that goes beyond the nightly news coverage to take a look into the lives of those directly affected by ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Aristide and the Endless Revolution

Jean-Bertrand Aristide was the first democratically ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American MuscleCar: Season 02

Season Two of the Speed Vision network's American Muscle Car offers twelve half-hour episodes, each one a paean to one or more of the classiest classic cars ever to roll off a ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

American MuscleCar: Season 03

Season Three of the Speed Vision network's American Muscle Car offers twelve half-hour episodes, each one a paean to one or ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Forgiving Dr. Mengele

A former concentration-camp detainee who, alongside her sister, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Complete Life of Jesus

The documentary The Complete Life of Jesus covers many aspects of Jesus' life. The program is ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Da Vinci and the Code He Lived By

Much has been said about the works of artistic visionary Leonardo da Vinci, and though his personal life remains shrouded in secrecy, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Camp River Dubois

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Devastation of New Orleans

In this release that offers a rare, firsthand account of the devastation wrecked upon New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, an independent cameraman dodges real bullets while braving well-guarded ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Man, Moment, Machine: Howard Hughes and the Spruce Goose

In 1948, filmmaker, aeronautics expert, and noted eccentric Howard Hughes made history when he lifted off in the "Spruce Goose" and proved to skeptics that a 40,000-pound machine could soar with the grace of a bird, and in this ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

National Geographic: Inside Grand Central

Take a closer look at an iconic landmark as the producers of Inside the U.S. Secret Service travel into the heart of the Big Apple for a closer look at the best-known train terminal on planet Earth. From seldom-discussed secrets to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

KZ

In an era generations removed from the horrors of the Holocaust, filmmaker Rex Bloomstein attempts to transcend the apathy brought forth by media ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Louisiana Purchase

With the purchase of over 800,000 square miles west of the Mississippi River on April 30, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson spent $15 ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Panzer I & II: Light Tanks

Panzer I & II: Light Tanks offers archival footage of the more ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Broken Promises

As the sixtieth session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in with a three day summit focusing on institutional reform, filmmakers use the rare opportunity to address the many failings of the long-running ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The League of Grateful Sons

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Velvet Underground: Under Review

Velvet Underground: Under Review consists of music critics and historians discussing the influential band's work interspersed with archival footage of the band ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Joan of Arc: Child of War, Soldier of God

Joan of Arc: Child of War, Soldier of God offers a look at the short but influential life of the girl who claimed to hear the voice of God, and led troops into battle based on what she was told. Narrated by Alfred ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ghosts of the Baltic Sea

Ghosts of the Baltic Sea follows Robert Ballard, the man who discovered the sunken remains of the Titanic, as he explores the history of specific German ships sunk by the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Hiroshima: BBC History of World War II

Venture into the White House where the defining event of the 20th century was set into motion, step aboard the Enola Gay to fly that fateful mission ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Back the Attack

Back the Attack offers a variety of propaganda ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Ancient Rome and Its Mysterious Cities

Students of history know well the remarkable innovations of the Roman Empire, but how much of the art and architecture of ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Guardian of the Ages - The Great Sphinx

The documentary Guardian of the Ages - The Great Sphinx consists of interviews with ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Ancient Mysteries: Lost Castles of England

Perhaps nothing better represents the royalty and romance of medieval England than the image of the majestic stone castle, ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

U.S.S. Bowfin: Pearl Harbor Avenger

U.S.S. Bowfin: Pearl Harbor Avenger, a documentary that appeared originally on The History Channel, takes a look at the navel vessel used effectively by the United States navy during the Pacific ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

U.S.S. Midway

U.S.S. Midway, a documentary that appeared originally on The History Channel, takes a look at the aircraft carrier that became one of the most important vessels in the United ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Da Vinci Files

The Da Vinci Files documents the life of the great artist Leonardo da Vinci, examining specifically the elements of his life that ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Decoding the Past: Secrets of the Koran

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Death in the Bunker: The True Story of Hitler's Downfall

The powerful documentary Death in the Bunker: The True Story of Hitler's Downfall intercuts archival footage and interviews with historians to retrace the Allied Forces' joint efforts to bring modern history's most insane and ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Citizen Tanouye

In many ways, Takayuki "Ted" Tanouye was a typical ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Flamenco Clan

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A Newsreel History of the Third Reich, Vol. 4

A Newsreel History of the Third Reich, Vol. 4 features vintage newsreels that show how the goings on in Germany around the time of World War II and the Nazis' rise ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The History of Warfare: New Orleans 1815

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The History of Warfare: Rebel Sabres

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Gangland: Bullets Over Hollywood

From the dawn of cinema moviegoers have been strangely seduced ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Italian Fascism in Color

Per its title, the historical documentary Italian Fascism in Color uses riveting archival footage (much of it in color) to recount the harrowing tale of Italy's rise ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Historicas Biblicas del Nuevo Testamento

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Victory in the Gulf

August 2, 1990 marked a pivotal date in world history; on that day, Iraq invaded Kuwait, only to run headfirst into U.N.-backed economic ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Kordavision: The Man Who Shot Che Guevara

Millions of posters and T-shirts all over the world have been adorned with the same iconic image of Che Guevara, but it remains a footnote that this ubiquitous image was based on a ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Busting the Mob

The documentary Busting the Mob, which appeared initially on the History Channel, features interviews with many Federal Agents who made it their job to observe and gather information on many of the ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Pope of the Century

One could easily argue that in the entire history of the Catholic faith, no papal father wielded greater global influence or exercised more widespread sociopolitical activism than Karol Józef Wojtyla ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

The Atheism Tapes

Neurologist-turned-playwright and self-confessed atheist Jonathan Miller speaks with six of the world's leading authorities in letters and science to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

Battlefield Detectives: The Six-Day War

This documentary uses historical documents and military experts to ... [ History movie - 2005 ]

High Tech Lincoln

This documentary gives viewers an inside look at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a building where some of history's most valuable documents are presented alongside cutting-edge ... [ History movie - 2005 ]


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