DOCUMENTS OF WAR
by Dr-Faustus | created - 07 Sep 2021 | updated - 1 week ago | PublicDocumentary film timeline of wars, battles, revolutions, and coups throughout human history.
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1. Art of War (2009 TV Movie)
91 min | Documentary, History, War
Documentary on the main principles of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" illustrated with examples from the Vietnam War (Demoralization), the Second World War (Invasion of Normandy), the American Civil War (Gettysburg) and Tzu's own battles.
Director: David Padrusch | Stars: James Lurie, James Wong, Toshishiro Obata, Andrew Amani
Votes: 151
Wikipedia: The Art of War.
Wikipedia: Sun Tzu:
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."
_________
War Lists
Wikipedia: Outline of war.
Wikipedia: Timeline of wars.
Wikipedia: List of wars by death toll.
Wikipedia: Category: Wars by type.
Wikipedia: Category: Warfare.
Wikipedia: Category: Warfare by type.
2. Pearl Jam: Do the Evolution (1998 Music Video)
4 min | Animation, Music
An animated music video for Pearl Jam's song "Do the Evolution".
Directors: Kevin Altieri, Todd McFarlane | Stars: Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Jack Irons, Mike McCready
Votes: 375
*Watch Now Link: 'Pearl Jam: Do the Evolution' YouTube Music Video.
____
WAR
Wikipedia: War.
_____________
Causes of War
Wikipedia: Category: Causes of war.
_________________________
The 8 Main Reasons for War
The 8 Main Reasons for War | Owlcation.
_______________________________________
War | History, Causes, Types, Meaning, Examples, & Facts
Britannica: War | History, Causes, Types, Meaning, Examples, & facts.
3. The Road to Total War (1983)
57 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of the development of the concept of total war and its growing escalation of scope and destructiveness.
Directors: Barbara Sears, Michael Bryans, Marrin Canell, Paul Cowan, Douglas Kiefer, Tina Viljoen | Star: Gwynne Dyer
Votes: 14
Total War
Wikipedia: Total war.
4. Epic History (2015– )
Documentary, History, War
'Epic History TV' presents original, dramatic and engaging videos about history on YouTube.
Stars: Charles Love, Charles Nove
Votes: 11
*Watch Now Link: Official Sites.
5. Warfare (2020 Podcast Series)
History, War
From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world.
Star: James Rogers
*Listen Now Link: Official Site & RSS Feed.
*Watch Now Link: Official YouTube channel.
7. Kings and Generals (2017– )
Documentary, Animation, History
Animated YouTube series which explores major historical events and figures. Each episodes focuses on a different topic, although Kings and Generals has made several mini-series based on ... See full summary »
Star: Officially Devin
Votes: 32
*Watch Now Link: Official Sites.
8. Revolutions (2013 Podcast Series)
History
Exploring great political revolutions.
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 11
[Revolutions]
Wikipedia: Revolution.
Wikipedia: List of revolutions and rebellions.
*Listen Now Link: Official Site - Podcasts.
9. The Beatles: Revolution (1968 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
Video promo for The Beatles: Revolution.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Votes: 270
*Watch Now Link: 'The Beatles: Revolution' YouTube Music Video.
10. How to Stage a Coup (2017 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, History
A guide to human history through its most audacious power grabs. From Julius Caesar to Napoleon; from Mussolini to the strongmen of the present day - we see how the world we know has been shaped by those who dream big.
Director: Cal Seville | Stars: Nicholas O'Shaughnessy, Giles Milton, Donald Rayfield, Daniel Beer
Votes: 191
[Coups]
Wikipedia: List of coups and coup attempts.
Wikipedia: List of coups and coup attempts since 2010.
11. War and Civilization (1998– )
Documentary, War
This eight part series takes an in-depth look at history of warfare. Shot on location around the world, each episode examines various developments in evolution of armed conflict from ... See full summary »
Star: Walter Cronkite
Votes: 48
[Armies and Military History]
Armies
Wikipedia: Army.
Wikipedia: List of armies by country.
______________
Military History
Wikipedia: Military history.
Wikipedia: Military history by country.
Wikipedia: List of militaries by country.
Wikipedia: List of countries by number of military and paramilitary personnel.
_______________
Military Strategy
Wikipedia: Military strategy.
Wikipedia: List of military strategies and concepts.
Military Tactics
Wikipedia: Military tactics.
Wikipedia: List of military tactics.
____________
Military Lists
Wikipedia: Category: Military lists.
12. SAS: Rogue Warriors (2017)
180 min | Documentary
Journalist and author Ben Macintyre uses the archives of the SAS to examine the history of the famed British Army special forces unit. He combines documents, unseen footage and interviews to tell its story.
Stars: Ben Macintyre, David Stirling, Bob Bennett, Mike Sadler
Votes: 263
Special Forces
Wikipedia: Special forces.
List of Military Special Forces Units
Wikipedia: List of military special forces units.
Special Air Service (SAS)
Wikipedia: Special Air Service.
___________
Paramilitary
Wikipedia: Paramilitary.
List of Paramilitary Organizations
Wikipedia: List of paramilitary organizations.
13. Ancient Black Ops (2014)
Action, Drama, History
From Ancient Greece to the frozen North, rulers have always needed their elite troops. Each episode details the intricate complexity of the elite troops who performed the assassination missions and how they worked.
Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Sami Karim, Andrew Gough, Ken Jones
Votes: 119
Wikipedia: Black operation.
Wikipedia: Covert operation.
14. Soldiers for Hire (2004 TV Movie)
92 min | Documentary
Once called mercenaries, highly trained killers have offered their deadly services for a price--from ancient Rome to the War on Terror. Today, they've marched from the back pages of Soldier... See full summary »
Star: Jackson Bolt
Votes: 13
Mercenaries
Wikipedia: Mercenary.
Wikipedia: List of mercenaries.
Private Military Companies
Wikipedia: Private military company.
15.
Lundi en histoires (2014– )
Episode:
Elles étaient en guerre (1914 - 1918)
(2014)
95 min | Documentary, History
Trace the overlapping journeys of exceptional women swept up in World War I and hear their tales of bravery on history's front lines.
Directors: Fabien Beziat, Hugues Nancy | Stars: Nathalie Baye, Edith Wharton, Louise Bodin, Emmeline Pankhurst
Votes: 156
Women in War
Wikipedia: Women in war.
Wikipedia: Women in ancient warfare.
Wikipedia: Women in post-classical warfare.
Wikipedia: Women in the Crusades.
Wikipedia: Women in warfare (1500-1699).
Wikipedia: Women in 18th-century warfare.
Wikipedia: Women in warfare and the military in the 19th century.
Wikipedia: Timeline of women in war in the United States, Pre-1945.
Wikipedia: Women in warfare and the military (1900-45).
Wikipedia: Women in warfare and the military (1945-99).
Wikipedia: Timeline of American women in war and the U.S. military from 1945 to 1999.
Wikipedia: Women in warfare and the military (2000-present).
Wikipedia: Timeline of women in warfare and the military in the United States, 2000-2010.
Wikipedia: Timeline of women in warfare and the military in the United States from 2011-present.
Contemporary
Wikipedia: Women in the military.
Wikipedia: Women in the military by country.
Wikipedia: Women in the military in the Americas.
Wikipedia: Women in the military in Europe.
Wikipedia: Women in combat.
16. Warrior Women (2003)
Documentary, History
History of women warriors narrated by Lucy Lawless. Stories include, Grâce O'Malley, Boudica and Lozen.
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Andrea Mason, Gabrielle Breathnach, Virginie Comte
Votes: 191
Warrior Women with Lucy Lawless
Wikipedia: Joan of Arc.
Wikipedia: Grace O'Malley.
Wikipedia: Hua Mulan.
Wikipedia: Boudica.
Wikipedia: Lozen.
17. Warriors in Their Own Words - First Person War Stories (2018 Podcast Series)
14 min | History
Remarkable stories of war told by those who fought for a proud nation. Their words. Their voices. The first episodes tell riveting stories from World War II, then on to the Vietnam War and other dramatic conflicts.
*Listen Now Link: Official Site & Apple Podcasts - Full Audio.
18.
Nova (1974– )
Episode:
First Horse Warriors
(2019)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary
The advent of horse riding changed the course of human history and the genetic makeup of humankind.
Director: Niobe Thompson | Star: Jay O. Sanders
Votes: 57
Animals in the Military
Wikipedia: Military animal.
Horses in Warfare
Wikipedia: Horses in warfare.
19. Horseback Archery From War to Sport (2020)
Documentary
Following the tradition of Horseback Archery around several countries around the world exploring how it has been utilized from time of war to the exploding modern day sport it has become today.
Director: Vincent McLean | Stars: Gracei Allee, Fuad Almudehki, Szilvia Bartha, Bat-Enerel
Wikipedia: Mounted archery.
20.
Ancient Inventions (1998– )
Episode:
War and Conflict
(1998)
51 min | Documentary, History
Ancient Inventions look at the development of the weapons in the ancient world including the boomerang, bow and arrow, armor, tank, Greek fire, and gunpowder.
Director: Daniel Percival | Star: Terry Jones
Votes: 15
[Weapons]
Wikipedia: Weapon.
Wikipedia: History of weapons.
List of Premodern Combat Weapons
Wikipedia: List of premodern combat weapons.
21. Reclaiming the Blade (2009)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
The Medieval and Renaissance blade, a profound and beautiful object handcrafted by master artisans of old. An object of great complexity, yet one with a singular use in mind- it is designed... See full summary »
Director: Daniel McNicoll | Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Karl Urban, John Rhys-Davies, Richard Taylor
Votes: 1,702
The Sword
Wikipedia: Sword.
Wikipedia: Types of swords.
Wikipedia: Classification of swords.
Wikipedia: Chronology of bladed weapons.
Wikipedia: Swordsmanship.
22. Tales of the Gun (1998– )
45 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Historical profiles of various small arms.
Stars: Roger McGrath, Garry James, William Atwater, Ian Hogg
Votes: 136
Gunpowder
Wikipedia: Gunpowder.
History of Gunpowder
Wikipedia: History of gunpowder.
Firearm
Wikipedia: Firearm.
History of the Firearm
Wikipedia: History of the firearm.
23. Heavy Metal (2000– )
Documentary, History, War
An examination of history's greatest war machines.
Stars: David Robb, Jack Mullan, Perry J. Dahl, Tom Simms
Votes: 31
Military Technology
Wikipedia: Military technology.
Wikipedia: Category: Military technology.
History of Military Technology
Wikipedia: History of military technology.
Technology During World War I
Wikipedia: Technology during World War I.
Technology During World War II
Wikipedia: Technology during World War II.
24. War (1982– )
Documentary, History, War
A documentary series about the nature and the dangers of modern warfare.
Stars: Gwynne Dyer, Arthur Harris, Paul Tibbets, Yitzhak Rabin
Votes: 78
Modern Warfare
Wikipedia: Modern warfare.
25. Machinery of War (2019)
50 min | Documentary
Through mechanization and industrialization, the methods used to settle conflicts have made the art of war more hi-tech, more expensive, and more devastating than ever before.
Stars: Robert Lee, John Connor, Mark Murray-Flutter, Andrew Neely
Votes: 25
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Wikipedia: Weapon of mass destruction.
Biological Warfare
Wikipedia: Biological warfare.
Wikipedia: Biological agent.
Chemical Warfare
Wikipedia: Chemical warfare.
Wikipedia: Chemical weapon.
Nuclear Warfare
Wikipedia: Nuclear warfare.
Wikipedia: Nuclear weapon.
Radiological Warfare
Wikipedia: Radiological warfare.
Electronic Warfare
Wikipedia: Electronic warfare.
Space Warfare
Wikipedia: Space warfare.
26. Weaponology (2007– )
Documentary
Today's battlefield is dominated by hyper-lethal superweapons. But how did they evolve? Weaponology takes a high-tech future weapon and unlocks its family tree to trace its roots.
Stars: John Schwab, William Atwater, David Stieghan, Lynette Nusbacher
Votes: 149
Proposed Weapons
Wikipedia: Category: Proposed weapons.
Wikipedia: Directed-energy weapon.
Wikipedia: Weaponology.
27. Slaughterbots (2017 Video)
7 min | Short
What happens when miniature drones, with AI, facial recognition and 3 g of explosive, programmable to kill a specific individual, become available?
Director: Stewart Sugg | Stars: David Alexander, Janis Ahern, Tim Ahern, Matthew Brenher
Votes: 244
Artificial Intelligence Arms Race
Wikipedia: Artificial intelligence arms race.
________
IMDb Link: Official Site & Official Website.
*Watch Now Link: YouTube.
28. Cyberwar (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary
Tapping into the geopolitics of hacking and surveillance, Ben Makuch travels the world to meet with hackers, government officials, and dissidents to investigate the ecosystem of cyberwarfare.
Stars: Ben Makuch, Brian Krebs, Michael Chertoff, Michael Hayden
Votes: 348
Cyberwarfare
Wikipedia: Cyberwarfare.
29.
Warographics (2021– )
Episode:
Cyberwarfare: Is it the Future of War?
(2023)
13 min | Documentary
Star: Simon Whistler
*Watch Now Link: Official YouTube.
30. SpyTek (1998 TV Movie)
150 min | Documentary, History
SpyTek exposes the astounding technology of espionage, and the dogged, remorse-less spies who stole the secrets. Encounter assassination tools so ingenious, they were undetectable: a gun ... See full summary »
Director: Eames Yates | Stars: Roger Moore, Aldrich Ames, Oleg Kalugin, H. Keith Melton
Votes: 37
Espionage
Wikipedia: Espionage.
Wikipedia: Category: Espionage.
Wikipedia: History of espionage.
Tradecraft
Wikipedia: Tradecraft.
Espionage Devices
Wikipedia: Category: Espionage devices.
Espionage Techniques
Wikipedia: Category: Espionage techniques.
Clandestine Human Intelligence
Wikipedia: Clandestine human intelligence.
Military Intelligence
Wikipedia: Military intelligence.
Wikipedia: Category: Military intelligence.
Counterintelligence
Wikipedia: Counterintelligence.
Wikipedia: Category: Counterintelligence.
31. Spy Wars (2019)
TV-PG | Documentary
A docuseries that examines some of the most important international spy operations of the last forty years.
Stars: Damian Lewis, Yanick Ghanty, Matt Truman, David Major
Votes: 305
Wikipedia: Category: Espionage projects.
Wikipedia: Category: Intelligence operations.
32.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Psychological Warfare
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
The soldiers who employ "Psy Ops" use every means available to destroy the will of the enemy to resist. This episode explores the secret tools and techniques of wartime "persuasion."
Stars: Paddock Jr. Alfred H., Charlton Heston, Christopher St. John, Philip M. Taylor
Psychological Warfare
Wikipedia: Psychological warfare.
Military Deception
Wikipedia: Military deception.
Wikipedia: Category: Military deception.
33. Propaganda: La fabrique du consentement (2017 TV Movie)
54 min | Documentary
Comment influencer les foules ? À travers la figure d'Edward Bernays (1891-1995), l'un des inventeurs du marketing et l'auteur de "Propaganda", un passionnant décryptage des méthodes de la "fabrique du consentement".
Director: Jimmy Leipold | Stars: Ann Bernays, Edward Bernays, Charles Chaplin, Noam Chomsky
Votes: 97
Propaganda
Wikipedia: Propaganda.
Wikipedia: History of propaganda.
Wikipedia: Propaganda techniques.
34. Hitler's Propaganda Machine (2017–2018)
60 min | Documentary
Power, terror, performance. These notions define our perception of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party at the height of the Third Reich. But behind this was an ordinary man. This is the story ... See full summary »
Star: Callan McAuliffe
Votes: 41
"By the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise." - Adolf Hitler
Wikipedia: Propaganda in Nazi Germany.
Wikipedia: Themes in Nazi propaganda.
Disinformation
Wikipedia: Disinformation.
35. Into the Grey Zone (2021 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
What do assassinations, cyber hacks and disinformation have in common? They're all weapons used by states against each other in a grey zone of harm under the threshold of war, but could be just as dangerous if ignored.
*Listen Now Link: Official Site.
36. 1984: A Personal View of Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty Four' (1983 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary
Stars: Anthony Burgess, Winston Churchill, Francisco Franco, Benito Mussolini
Votes: 19
Wikipedia: Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Amazon Books: 1984 (Signet Classics) by George Orwell.
37. Conquest (2002– )
30 min | Documentary, Action, History
Actor and fight director Peter Woodward explores various forms of competition throughout the ages, reenacting historic fights with the help of a stunt team. Episodes have focused on topics ... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Torres, Al Gregg, Peter Woodward, Derek Hagen
Votes: 86
Combat
Wikipedia: Combat.
Wikipedia: Conquest (TV series).
38. Warriors (2008– )
History, Reality-TV, War
Throughout human history, there have been great warriors who put their lives in danger in battle. In this History Channel series, former Green Berry Terry Schappert investigates the battle tactics used by the greatest fighters in history.
Stars: Terry Schappert, Chris Yung, Edwin Barnhart, Daniel R. Wolfe
Votes: 140
Military Tactics
Wikipedia: Military tactics.
Wikipedia: List of military tactics.
Wikipedia: Warriors (2009 TV series).
39. Battles BC (2009– )
Documentary, Action, History
From Hannibal to David the Giant Slayer, examine the strategies, tactics and weapons of infamous leaders throughout ancient history.
Stars: Bryan McGowan, Cazzey Louis Cereghino, Brad C. Wilcox, Brian Danner
Votes: 407
Military Strategy
Wikipedia: Military strategy.
Wikipedia: Battles BC.
40. Decisive Battles (2004– )
30 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Important battles of world history are explored and recreated with video game visuals.
Stars: Matthew Settle, Philip Sabin, Victor Davis Hanson, Paul Cartledge
Votes: 159
Battle
Wikipedia: Battle.
Battle Lists
Wikipedia: Lists of battles.
Wikipedia: List of battles (alphabetical).
Wikipedia: List of battles by casualties.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles by war.
Wikipedia: Decisive Battles.
41. BattleField Detectives (2003– )
60 min | Documentary, History, War
A scientific documentary that retells some of the world's most famous and historic battles that have transformed the world as we now see it today.
Stars: Gavin MacFadyen, Ivan Williams, Simon West, Lynette Nusbacher
Votes: 97
Wikipedia: Battlefield Detectives.
42. Time Commanders (2003–2016)
45 min | Documentary, Action, History
Each week four contestants come together as a team to recreate a historical battle via computer simulator. With two of the group playing generals with an overview of the battlefield, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Lynette Nusbacher, Eddie Mair, David McAlister, Richard Hammond
Votes: 210
Wikipedia: Time Commanders.
43. Lost Civilizations (1995– )
40 min | Documentary
From the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress.
Stars: Sam Waterston, Hans-Peter Bögel, James Wright, Richard Neave
Votes: 96
Ancient History
Wikipedia: Ancient history.
Wikipedia: Timeline of ancient history.
_______________________________
Civilization, Empires & Monarchies
Wikipedia: Civilization.
Wikipedia: Cradle of civilization.
________
Wikipedia: List of ancient great powers.
Wikipedia: List of medieval great powers.
Wikipedia: List of modern great powers.
________
Wikipedia: List of empires.
Wikipedia: List of former monarchies.
Wikipedia: List of former sovereign states.
________
Wikipedia: List of sovereign states.
__________________
Prehistoric Warfare
Wikipedia: Prehistoric warfare.
______________
Ancient Warfare
Wikipedia: Ancient warfare.
_________________________
List of Wars That Began Before 1000 AD
Wikipedia: List of wars: before 1000.
44. Once Upon a Time in Mesopotamia (1998 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Jean-Claude Lubtchansky | Stars: Corinne Jaber, Jean-Claude Lubtchansky, François Marthouret
[Mesopotamia]
Wikipedia: Mesopotamia.
Wikipedia: History of Mesopotamia.
Military Strategy and Tactics in Mesopotamia
Wikipedia: Mesopotamian military strategy and tactics.
Kish-Elam War - The First Recorded War in History: c. 2700 BC
Wikipedia: Warfare in Sumer.
Wikipedia: Early Dynastic Period (Mesopotamia) | War.
Wikipedia: Kish (Sumer) and Elam.
Military History of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
Wikipedia: Military history of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
Military History of Iraq
Wikipedia: Military history of Iraq.
45. Planet Egypt (2011– )
Documentary, History
Planet Egypt recounts the epic history of Ancient Egypt and its Pharaohs, from the pre-dynastic period through to the late dynasties. Each episode addresses one aspect of Egypt's enormous ... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Zahner, Kent Weeks, Salima Ikram, Günter Dreyer
Votes: 105
[Prehistoric Egypt]: Pre-3150
Wikipedia: Prehistoric Egypt.
Qadan Culture: 13,000 - 9,000 BC
Wikipedia: Qadan culture.
Cemetery 117 - The Site Often Cited as the Oldest Known Evidence of Warfare: At Least 11,600 Years Old
Wikipedia: Jebel Sahaba.
______________________
List of Conflicts in Egypt
Wikipedia: List of conflicts in Egypt.
_____________
Ancient Egypt: c. 3150 - 30 BC
Wikipedia: Ancient Egypt.
Wikipedia: History of ancient Egypt.
Military History of Ancient Egypt
Wikipedia: Category: Military history of ancient Egypt.
Military of Ancient Egypt
Wikipedia: Military of ancient Egypt.
46.
The Great Egyptians (1998– )
Episode:
Sneferu: King of the Pyramids
(1998)
Documentary
Bob Brier explores the history of Sneferu and demonstrate the importance that King had regarding the Egyptians pyramids.
Director: Peter Spry-Leverton | Stars: Bob Brier, Trevor Nicholds
Votes: 11
Old Kingdom of Egypt: c. 2686 - c. 2181 BC
Wikipedia: Old Kingdom of Egypt.
Campaigns of Sneferu: 2600 BC
Wikipedia: Sneferu.
47.
Ancient Egyptians (2003– )
Episode:
The Battle of Megiddo
(2003)
Drama
Director: Tony Mitchell | Stars: Omar Berdouni, Ron Fehmiu, Younes Megri, Jeremy Sisto
Votes: 25
The Reign and Military Campaigns of Thutmose III: 1479 - 1425 BC
Wikipedia: Thutmose III.
The Battle of Megiddo: April 16, 1457 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC).
48.
Decisive Battles (2004– )
Episode:
Ramses II
(2004)
Documentary, Animation, History
Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BCE.
Stars: Matthew Settle, Kenneth Kitchen, John Ray, Joyce Tyldesley
Votes: 13
The Wars of Ramesses II: 1279 - 1213 BC
Wikipedia: Ramesses II.
____________________
Campaigns and Battles
The Battle Against the Sherden Sea Pirates: 1278 BC
The First Syrian Campaign: 1276 - 1275 BC
The Second Syrian Campaign: 1274 BC
The Third Syrian Campaign: 1270 BC
Later Campaigns in Syria: 1270 - 1269 BC
Campaigns in Nubia: 1260 BC
Campaigns in Libya: 1250 BC
49.
Battles BC (2009– )
Episode:
Ramses: Raging Chariots
(2009)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Action, History
This program explains the transformation of Ancient Egypt from a peaceful kingdom into a warring empire which leads to the Battle of Kadesh between the Egyptians under Ramses II and the ... See full summary »
Director: David Padrusch | Stars: Bryan McGowan, Ash McNair, Nevin Millan
Votes: 22
Second Syrian Campaign of Ramesses II | The Battle of Kadesh: 1274 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Kadesh.
Wikipedia: Chariot.
50. Black Pharaohs: Sunken Treasures (2019 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary, History
The 2,300-year-old royal tomb of a Nubian pharaoh appears nearly untouched--and submerged in rising groundwater. Nastasen's watery tomb is located at the ancient site of Nuri, which sprawls... See full summary »
Director: Pearce Paul Creasman | Stars: Pearce Paul Creasman, Kristin Romey, Fakhri Hassan Abdallah, Justin Schneider
Votes: 79
Nubian Conquest of Egypt: 732 BC - Before 721 BC
Wikipedia: Piye | Conquest of Egypt.
Wikipedia: Piye.
25th Dynasty of Egypt - The Kushite Kings "Black Pharaohs"
Wikipedia: Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt.
Kingdom of Kush
Wikipedia: Kingdom of Kush.
The Wars of Kush
Wikipedia: Military of ancient Nubia | Wars of Kush.
51.
Lost Civilizations (1995– )
Episode:
China: Dynasties of Power
(1995)
Documentary
Witness the glory of ancient China's greatest rulers and the secrets of their giant tombs. Learn the ruthless military tactics and weapons technology of these all-powerful rulers and ... See full summary »
Star: Sam Waterston
Votes: 6
[China]
Wikipedia: China.
Wikipedia: History of China.
Wikipedia: Timeline of Chinese history.
The Battle of Banquan - The First Recorded Battle in Chinese History: 2500 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Banquan.
The Battle of Zhuolu - The Second Recorded Battle in Chinese History: 2500 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Zhuolu.
____________________________
List of Chinese Wars and Battles
Wikipedia: List of Chinese wars and battles.
52.
The Story of China (2016– )
Episode:
Ancestors
(2016)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary, History
Historian Michael Wood looks back at the start of China's history from the creation legend to the first 3 recorded dynasties Xia, Shang and Zhou, to the unification of 7 states under Qin ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Wood, Frank Ching, Baoxin Qin, Haitao Zhao
Votes: 55
Xia-Shang War - Collapse of the Xia Dynasty and Rise of the Shang Dynasty: 1600 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Mingtiao.
Xia Dynasty: c. 2070 - c. 1600 BC
Wikipedia: Xia dynasty.
Shang Dynasty: c. 1600 - c. 1046 BC
Wikipedia: Shang dynasty.
Shang-Zhou War - Fall of Shang Dynasty: 1046 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Muye.
Zhou Dynasty: 1046 - 256 BC
Wikipedia: Zhou dynasty.
Wikipedia: Western Zhou.
Wikipedia: Eastern Zhou.
Wars of the Chinese Spring and Autumn Period: c. 722 - 481 BC
Wikipedia: Spring and Autumn period.
53. L'histoire de la Grande Muraille de Chine (2021)
54 min | Documentary
More than 20,000 km long, the Great Wall of China consists of walls, natural barriers and trenches. A true fortification, it played a decisive role in the seizure of power, the reign and ... See full summary »
The Great Wall of China
Wikipedia: Great Wall of China.
Wikipedia: History of the Great Wall of China.
Wikipedia: Eurasian nomads.
54.
Unearthed (2016– )
Episode:
Treasures of the Terracotta Army
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
The Terracotta Army is one of China's greatest treasures, but there are still dark secrets surrounding this super-tomb. Newly discovered artifacts reveal the soldiers' supernatural enemy, ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Ranson
Votes: 30
Warring States Period - China: 475 - 221 BC (Qin State Victory)
Wikipedia: Warring States period.
Qin Shi Huang - Founder of the Qin Dynasty and First Emperor of China
Wikipedia: Qin Shi Huang.
Wikipedia: Qin dynasty.
Terracotta Army
Wikipedia: Terracotta Army.
55.
Fall of Civilizations (2019– )
The Bronze Age Collapse - Mediterranean Apocalypse
(2019 Podcast Episode)
64 min | Documentary, History
Sometime around the year 1100 BC, a wave of destruction washed over the Eastern Mediterranean. It wiped whole civilizations off the map, and left only ash and ruin in its wake. This ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Cooper | Stars: Paul Cooper, Jake Barrett-Mills, Helena Bacon, Bryan Tshiobi
Votes: 17
[The Late Bronze Age Collapse]: Start Date - 1200 BC
Wikipedia: Late Bronze Age collapse.
56. The Bible Unearthed: The Making of a Religion (2005– )
208 min | Documentary
A documentary based on the groundbreaking 2001 book with the same name by Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman.
Votes: 37
[Campaigns of the Ancient Kingdoms of Israel and Judah]
Wikipedia: History of ancient Israel and Judah.
Wikipedia: The Bible Unearthed.
Kingdom of Israel (United Monarchy): 1047 - 930 BC
Wikipedia: Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy).
Wikipedia: Battle of Aphek.
Wikipedia: Battle of Michmash - c. 1025 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of the Wood of Ephraim - c. 1020 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Jebus - 1010 BC
Wikipedia: Jeroboam's Revolt - c. 931 - 913 BC (Battle of Mount Zemaraim).
Kingdom of Israel (Samaria): 930 - 720 BC
Wikipedia: Kingdom of Israel (Samaria).
Kingdom of Judah: 930 - 587/586 BC
Wikipedia: Kingdom of Judah.
Wikipedia: Battle of Zephath - 911 - 870 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Qarqar - 853 BC
Israelite-Aramean War: 874 BC
Wikipedia: Israelite-Aramean War.
The Syro-Ephraimite War: 736 - 732 BC
Wikipedia: Syro-Ephraimite War.
Sennacherib's Campaign in the Levant: 701 BC
Wikipedia: Sennacherib's campaign in the Levant.
Wikipedia: Siege of Azekah.
Wikipedia: Siege of Lachish.
Wikipedia: Assyrian siege of Jerusalem.
57.
The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories (2019– )
Episode:
Megiddo: Built for War
(2019)
Megiddo is a city built for war because of its strategic location in the ancient world. From the first physical battle recorded in the fifteenth century BC to spiritual debates of today ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Everitt | Star: John A. Beck
The Battle of Megiddo: June or July 609 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Megiddo (609 BC).
58. Waiting for Armageddon (2009)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary
America's 50-million strong Evangelical community is convinced that the world's future is foretold in Biblical prophecy - from the Rapture to the Battle of Armageddon. This astonishing ... See full summary »
Directors: Kate Davis, David Heilbroner, Franco Sacchi | Stars: Gary Bauer, Chip Berlet, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter
Votes: 390 | Gross: $0.01M
Wikipedia: Tel Megiddo - Armageddon (Greek name).
Wikipedia: Waiting for Armageddon.
Wikipedia: Christian eschatology.
59.
Testament (1988)
Episode:
Mightier Than the Sword
(1988)
53 min | Documentary
Two events profoundly influenced the writing of the Hebrew Scriptures: the Babylonian exile, which made the Jews an international people, and Alexander the Great's conquest of the ancient ... See full summary »
Director: Mischa Scorer | Star: John Romer
The Jewish-Babylonian War: 601 - 586 BC
Wikipedia: Jewish-Babylonian war.
Siege of Jerusalem: 597 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Jerusalem (597 BC).
Siege of Jerusalem: 589 - 587 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Jerusalem (587 BC).
Babylonian Captivity
Wikipedia: Babylonian captivity.
60. The Gates of Jerusalem (1998)
120 min | Documentary
This fascinating program presents the story of Jerusalem and the Holy Land against the backdrop of history and prophecy. Jerusalem is the city where history began, and where many believe history will end.
Director: Rick Ray | Star: Richard Kiley
Votes: 25
Jerusalem
Wikipedia: Jerusalem.
List of Sieges of Jerusalem
Wikipedia: Siege of Jerusalem.
History of Jerusalem: Attacked 52 times - Captured and recaptured 44 times - Besieged 23 times - Destroyed twice
Wikipedia: History of Jerusalem.
Timeline of Jerusalem
Wikipedia: Timeline of Jerusalem.
61. The Greeks (2016– )
163 min | Documentary, History
They were an extraordinary people born of white rock and blue sea. They invented democracy, distilled logic and reason, wrote plays to plumb the deepest recesses of the soul, and captured ... See full summary »
Stars: Toby Leonard Moore, Bettany Hughes, Edith Hall, Michael Cosmopoulos
Votes: 259
[Ancient Greece]: c. 800 - 146 BC
Wikipedia: Ancient Greece.
Wikipedia: Timeline of ancient Greece.
Wikipedia: History of Greece.
Ancient Greek Warfare
Wikipedia: Ancient Greek warfare.
Wikipedia: Category: Military history of ancient Greece.
Wars Involving Ancient Greece
Wikipedia: Category: Wars involving ancient Greece.
Battles Involving Ancient Greece
Wikipedia: Category: Battles involving Greece.
Military History of Greece: 400 AD - Onwards
Wikipedia: Military history of Greece.
Wikipedia: Category: Military history of Greece.
62. Les Grands Mythes (2014–2021)
26 min | Documentary, Animation, Fantasy
Tales of love, sex, power, betrayal, heinous crimes, unbearable separations, atrocious revenge, and metamorphoses - the poetic force of the myths has crossed the centuries.
Star: Thomas Balou Martin
Votes: 609
Greek Mythology
Wikipedia: Greek mythology.
Wikipedia: Category: Greek mythology.
63. In Search of the Trojan War (1985)
360 min | Documentary, History
Over six hour-long programs, Michael Wood marshals the disparate strands of evidence to present as fully rounded a portrait as possible of both the historical and the legendary city of Troy... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Wood, John Chadwick, Colin Renfrew, Jerome Sperling
Votes: 300
Greek Mythology | The Trojan War
Wikipedia: Trojan War.
64.
Digging for the Truth (2005– )
Episode:
Troy: Of Gods and Warriors
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Homer's Iliad and Odyssey describe an epic story of the legendary Trojan war fought over the most beautiful woman in the world: Helen of Troy. It is said her face launched a thousand ships.... See full summary »
Star: Josh Bernstein
Votes: 7
Wikipedia: Helen of Troy.
Wikipedia: Iliad.
Wikipedia: Achilles.
Wikipedia: Odyssey.
65. Greek Gods and Goddesses: The Odyssey (2004 TV Movie)
Documentary, Action, Adventure
Through dramatic reconstructions, former Olympic athlete Jonathan Edwards takes a voyage back in time, following Odysseus (Ulysses) as he leads his men to fight in the Trojan War and their perilous journey home to Ithaca.
Director: Jean-Claude Bragard | Star: Jonathan Edwards
Votes: 22
Wikipedia: Odysseus (Ulysses).
66. The History of Rome (2007 Podcast Series)
History
A podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 26
[Ancient Rome]: 753 BC - 476 AD
Wikipedia: Ancient Rome.
Wikipedia: History of Rome.
Wikipedia: Timeline of Roman history.
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*The History of Rome - Podcast
IMDb Link: Official Site - See Archives.
67. The Fall of Rome Podcast (2016 Podcast Series)
History
Barbarians, political breakdown, economic collapse, mass migration, pillaging and plunder. Join PhD historian and specialist Patrick Wyman as he explores one of the most important events in human history, the fall of the Roman Empire.
Stars: Patrick Wyman, Kyle Harper
*Listen Now Link: Official Site & Apple Podcasts - Full Audio.
68.
Rome: The World's First Superpower (2014– )
Episode:
Total War
(2014)
44 min | Documentary, History
Larry looks at Rome's 300th birthday in 400BC, conquering it's nearest neighbours, the Estrucans. Larry looks at the attack Rome came under from the Gauls in the battle of Allia, that ... See full summary »
Director: David Starkey | Stars: Darius Arya, Larry Lamb, Richard Miles, Lynn Passi Pitcher
Votes: 17
Campaign History of the Roman Military: 753 BC - 476 AD
Wikipedia: Campaign history of the Roman military.
Wars and Battles Involving Ancient Rome
Wikipedia: Category: Wars involving ancient Rome.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles involving ancient Rome.
Roman External Wars and Battles
Wikipedia: List of Roman external wars and battles.
List of Roman Civil Wars and Revolts
Wikipedia: List of Roman civil wars and revolts.
69. Rome: The World's First Superpower (2014– )
45 min | Documentary, History
Rome: The World's First Superpower follows award-winning actor Larry Lamb as he tells the story of Rome 3,000 years ago, an extraordinary people rose and conquered the known world. He looks... See full summary »
Stars: Larry Lamb, Darius Arya, Richard Miles, Christopher Smith
Votes: 113
Military of Ancient Rome
Wikipedia: Ancient Rome.
Wikipedia: Military of ancient Rome.
Wikipedia: Military history of ancient Rome.
Wikipedia: Category: Military of ancient Rome.
Wikipedia: Strategy of the Roman military.
Wikipedia: Roman army.
Wikipedia: Roman infantry tactics.
Wikipedia: List of Roman army unit types.
Wikipedia: Category: Military units and formations of ancient Rome.
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Wars and Battles of the Roman Kingdom: 753 - 509 BC
Wikipedia: Roman Kingdom.
Wikipedia: Category: Wars involving the Kingdom of Rome.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles involving the Kingdom of Rome.
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Wars and Battles of the Roman Republic: 509 - 27 BC
Wikipedia: Roman Republic.
Wikipedia: Category: Wars involving the Roman Republic.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles involving the Roman Republic.
Wikipedia: Category: Military units and formations of the Roman Republic.
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Wars and Battles of the Roman Empire: 27 BC - 476 AD (Fall of Rome)
Wikipedia: Roman Empire.
Wikipedia: Category: Wars involving the Roman Empire.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles involving the Roman Empire.
Wikipedia: Category: Military units and formations of the Roman Empire.
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List of Emperors of the Roman Empire
Wikipedia: List of Roman emperors.
70. Life and Death in Rome (2005– )
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Neil Stuke, Sean Francis George, Marcello Walton, Akin Gazi
Votes: 37
Gladiators of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire
Wikipedia: Gladiator.
Wikipedia: List of Roman gladiator types.
Wikipedia: Gladiatrix.
Wikipedia: Pollice verso.
71. Coliseum: The Immortality of Ancient Rome (2004 TV Movie)
Documentary
Directors: Max Bartoli, Maximilian Coleman
Votes: 175
Wikipedia: Colosseum.
72.
Unearthed (2016– )
Episode:
Lost World of the Colosseum
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
New evidence uncovers the ancient mysteries behind the iconic Colosseum. Archaeologists uncover the secret lives of the gladiators and make new discoveries that help explain the rise and sudden fall of the Roman Empire.
Director: Elliot Kew
Votes: 33
Wikipedia: Venatio.
Wikipedia: Damnatio ad bestias.
Wikipedia: Naumachia.
73. Rise and Fall of the Spartans (2002)
Documentary, History, War
The history of the great militaristic Ancient Greek city state.
Stars: Edward Herrmann, Travis Wojcik
Votes: 64
[Sparta & the Spartans]
Wikipedia: Sparta.
Wikipedia: Spartan army.
74. The Spartans (2004– )
175 min | Documentary, History
A history of the ancient Spartans, featuring historian Bettany Hughes as presenter and narrator.
Stars: Bettany Hughes, Ray Lonnen, Margaret Robertson
Votes: 241
[Spartan Wars and Battles]: 743 - 195 BC
Wikipedia: Spartan army.
The Messenian Wars
Wikipedia: First Messenian War (743 - 724 BC).
Wikipedia: Second Messenian War (685 - 668 BC).
The Wars with Argos
Wikipedia: Battle of Hysiae (c.669 BC)
Wikipedia: Battle of Sepeia (494 BC).
The Greco-Persian War
Wikipedia: Greco-Persian Wars (499 - 449 BC).
The First Peloponnesian War
Wikipedia: First Peloponnesian War (460 - 445 BC).
The Peloponnesian War
Wikipedia: Peloponnesian War (431 - 404 BC).
The Corinthian War
Wikipedia: Corinthian War (395 - 387 BC).
The Boeotian War
Wikipedia: Boeotian War (378 - 371 BC).
The Cleomenean War
Wikipedia: Cleomenean War (229/228 - 222 BC).
The War Against Nabis
Wikipedia: War against Nabis (195 BC).
75. Battles That Changed the World: The Greek-Persian Wars (1998 Video)
Documentary
This documentary is part of a series that describes wars, battles, and revolutions that were turning points in Western history.
Spartan Wars | The Greco-Persian Wars: 499 - 449 BC
Wikipedia: Greco-Persian Wars.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles of the Greco-Persian Wars.
Ionian Revolt: 499 - 493 BC
Wikipedia: Ionian Revolt.
76.
Decisive Battles (2004– )
Episode:
Marathon
(2004)
Documentary, Animation, History
Battle of Marathon, 490 BCE.
Stars: Matthew Settle, Richard Billows, Paul Cartledge, Steven Pressfield
Votes: 15
First Persian Invasion of Greece: 492 - 490 BC
Wikipedia: First Persian invasion of Greece.
Siege of Eretria: 490 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Eretria.
The Battle of Marathon: August/September, 490 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Marathon.
77. Last Stand of the 300 (2007 TV Movie)
91 min | Documentary
"Last Stand of the 300" is a 2007 special that tells the tale of when in 480 BCE, a small number of Greeks stood against the might of the Persian empire at Thermopylae.
Director: David Padrusch | Stars: Jeffery A. Baker, Orion Barnes, Erin Bennett, Kristopher Blount
Votes: 1,291
Second Persian Invasion of Greece: 480 - 479 BC
Wikipedia: Second Persian invasion of Greece.
The Battle of Thermopylae: August or September, 480 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Thermopylae.
The Battle of Artemisium: August or September, 480 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Artemisium.
Achaemenid Destruction of Athens: 480 and 479 BC
Wikipedia: Achaemenid destruction of Athens.
78.
History's Turning Points (1997–2002)
Episode:
Battle of Salamis: 480 BC
Documentary
At Salamis Bay the Greeks lead by Themistocles sink 200 Persian ships while losing only 40.
The Battle of Salamis: September, 480 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Salamis.
Battle of Plataea: August 479 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Plataea.
Battle of Mycale: August 27, 479 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Mycale.
Wars of the Delian League: 477 - 449 BC
Wikipedia: Wars of the Delian League.
79. Battles That Changed the World: Peloponnesian Wars (1998 Video)
Documentary
This film is one in a series of programs that takes a look at some of the most decisive military battles in the history of the world.
Star: Brian Blessed
Spartan Wars | First Peloponnesian War: 460 - 445 BC
Wikipedia: First Peloponnesian War.
Peloponnesian War 431 - 404 BC
Wikipedia: Peloponnesian War.
Wikipedia: History of the Peloponnesian War.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles of the Peloponnesian War.
80.
Ancient Assassins (2016)
Episode:
Sacred Band of Thebes
(2016)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
371 BC. Ancient Greek superpower the Spartan army, confronts the three hundred warriors of the Sacred Band of Thebes.
Stars: Brett Jones, Sami Karim
Votes: 10
Spartan Wars | The Boeotian War: 378 - 371 BC
Wikipedia: Boeotian War.
The Battle of Naxos: 376 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Naxos.
The Battle of Tegyra: 375 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Tegyra.
The Battle of Leuctra: July 6, 371 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Leuctra.
The Theban Hegemony: 372 - 362 BC
Wikipedia: Theban hegemony.
The Battle of Mantinea: July 4, 362 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Mantinea (362 BC).
The Sacred Band of Thebes
Wikipedia: Sacred Band of Thebes.
81.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
A Trojan War
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
[Roman Expansion in Italy]
Wikipedia: Roman expansion in Italy.
Roman-Latin Wars: 650 - 338 BC
Wikipedia: Roman-Latin wars.
Roman-Etruscan Wars: c. 509 - 234 BC (Dates Disputed)
Wikipedia: Roman Republic.
Wikipedia: Roman Etruscan Wars.
Latin War: 498 - 493 BC
Wikipedia: Latin War (498-493 BC).
Roman-Aequian Wars: 389 BC (Start Date)
Wikipedia: Roman-Aequian wars.
Roman-Volscian Wars: 389 BC (Start Date)
Wikipedia: Roman Volscian wars.
82. The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice (2015)
60 min | Documentary, History
This three-part documentary discovers the origins and beliefs of the Celts in artifacts and human remains across Europe. What emerges is not a portrait of wild people on the western fringes... See full summary »
Stars: Alice Roberts, Neil Oliver, Mike Loades, Hans Reschreiter
Votes: 304
Roman-Gallic Wars
Wikipedia: Roman-Gallic wars.
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The Celts and Celtic Warfare
Wikipedia: Celts.
Wikipedia: Celtic warfare.
Wikipedia: List of Celtic battles.
83.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
The First Samnite War
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
The First Samnite War: 343 - 341 BC
Wikipedia: Samnite Wars.
Wikipedia: Timeline of the Samnite Wars.
84.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
The Latin War
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
The (Second) Latin War: 340 - 338 BC
Wikipedia: Latin War.
85.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
The Second Samnite War: Part 1
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
The Second Samnite War: 326 - 304 BC
Wikipedia: Samnite Wars.
Wikipedia: Timeline of the Samnite Wars.
86.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
The Third Samnite War
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
The Third Samnite War: 298 - 290 BC
Wikipedia: Samnite Wars.
Wikipedia: Timeline of the Samnite Wars.
87.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
Pyrrhic Victories
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
The Pyrrhic War: 280 - 275 BC
Wikipedia: Pryrrhic War.
88.
The History of Rome (2007–2013)
The Social War
(2008 Podcast Episode)
History
Star: Mike Duncan
Votes: 5
Social War: 91 - 87 BC
Wikipedia: Social War (91-87 BC).
89. In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great (1998)
240 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series retracing the journey of Alexander the Great across sixteen countries.
Star: Michael Wood
Votes: 474
[The Wars of Alexander the Great]: 336 - 323 BC
Wikipedia: Wars of Alexander the Great.
Wikipedia: Category: Battles of Alexander the Great.
Wikipedia: Alexander the Great.
Wars of Alexander the Great | The Balkan Campaign: 335 BC
Wikipedia: Alexander's Balkan campaign.
The Siege of Pelium: December, 335 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Pelium.
The Battle of Thebes: December, 335 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Thebes.
90. The True Story of Alexander the Great (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 150 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Alexander the Great conquered Greece, Turkey, most of Asia (present Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of others) and Egypt in Africa, before age 32. Even now, his innovations in battle continue to be studied.
Director: Jim Lindsay | Stars: Peter Woodward, Rafael Ferrer, Michael Cardelle, Frantz Widmaier
Votes: 120
IMDb Link: History.com page for Alexander the Great.
91. The Great Commanders: Alexander the Great - The Battle of Issus (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary, War
Details the battle of Issus and demonstrates Alexander the Great's might in military thinking, planning, ordering, commanding and fighting against an ardent and intelligent foe. This is, ... See full summary »
Votes: 49
Wars of Alexander the Great | The Persian Campaign: 334 BC
Wikipedia: Chronology of the expedition of Alexander the Great into Asia.
The Battle of the Granicus: May, 334 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of the Granicus.
The Siege of Miletus: 334 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Miletus.
The Siege of Halicarnassus: 334 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Halicarnassus.
The Battle of Issus: 333 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Issus.
The Siege of Tyre: January - July, 332 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Tyre (332 BC).
Siege of Gaza: October 332 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Gaza.
92.
Warographics (2021– )
Episode:
Defeat of King Darius III - The Fall of Persia to Alexander the Great
(2022)
19 min | Documentary
Star: Simon Whistler
Wikipedia: Darius III.
*Watch Now Link: Official YouTube.
93.
Decisive Battles (2004– )
Episode:
Gaugamela
(2004)
Documentary, Animation, History
Alexander's victory over Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BCE.
Stars: Matthew Settle, Richard Billows, Paul Cartledge, Steven Pressfield
Votes: 11
The Battle of Gaugamela: October 1, 331 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Gaugamela.
The Battle of the Uxian Defile: December 331 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of the Uxian Defile.
The Battle of the Persian Gate: January 20, 330 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of the Persian Gate.
The Siege of Cyropolis: 329 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Cyropolis.
The Battle of Jaxartes: October 329 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Jaxartes.
The Battle of Gabai: December 328 BC
Wikipedia: Spitamenes.
The Siege of the Sogdian Rock: Early Spring 327 BC
Wikipedia: Sogdian Rock.
94.
Ancient Assassins (2016)
Episode:
Alexander the Great's Spidermen
(2016)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
Alexander the Great, one of history's most legendary warriors, is determined to outdo the legacy of his hero, Hercules. He plans an audacious attack on the barbarian tribes living in the ... See full summary »
Star: Sami Karim
Votes: 7
Wars of Alexander the Great | The Indian Campaign: 327 - 325 BC
Wikipedia: Indian campaign of Alexander the Great.
The Cophen Campaign: May 327 - March 326 BC
Wikipedia: Cophen campaign.
Aornos: April 326 BC
Wikipedia: Aornos.
95.
Time Commanders (2003–2016)
Episode:
Hydaspes
(2005)
Documentary, Action, History
The show recreates the 226 BC Battle of Hydaspes between Alexander the Great and the Indian Raja Porus. The team this week is made up of former members of the British Armed Forces.
Director: Ralph Spark | Stars: Richard Hammond, Lynette Nusbacher, Mark Urban
The Battle of the Hydaspes: May 326 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of the Hydaspes.
The Mallian Campaign: November 326 - February 325 BC
Wikipedia: Mallian campaign.
96. Alexander the Great (2014)
Documentary, Biography, History
One of the most iconic personalities in history, Alexander the Great was also one of its greatest commanders, who expanded his father's realm from Macedonia to Egypt and India. This miniseries explores the legacy of Alexander the Great.
Star: Jody Baxmeyer
Votes: 103
Death of Alexander the Great: June 10 - 11, 323 BC
Wikipedia: Death of Alexander the Great.
Wikipedia: Category: Alexander the Great.
Wars of the Diadochi: 322 - 281 BC
Wikipedia: Wars of the Diadochi.
97.
Kings and Generals (2017– )
Episode:
How Rome Conquered Greece - Roman History DOCUMENTARY
(2020)
Documentary, Animation, History
Directors: Arif Hazimin Bin Azaman, Nolan Karimov
[The Roman-Greek Wars - Hellenistic Period]
Wikipedia: Roman-Greek wars.
Pyrrhic War: 280 - 275 BC
Wikipedia: Pyrrhic War.
98.
Decisive Battles (2004– )
Episode:
Birth of the Roman Empire
(2004)
Documentary, Animation, History
Battle of Cynoscephalae, 197 BC: In a classic military conflict between two Ancient World superpowers, the great Macedonian phalanx clashed mightily against the heavily fortified Roman legion.
Stars: Matthew Settle, Peter Connolly, Victor Davis Hanson, Philip Sabin
Votes: 15
Roman-Greek Wars | The Macedonian Wars: 214 - 148 BC
Wikipedia: Macedonian Wars.
Wikipedia: Category: Wars involving Macedonia (ancient kingdom).
Wikipedia: Category: Battles involving Macedonia (ancient kingdom).
The First Macedonian War: 214 - 205 BC
Wikipedia: First Macedonian War.
The Second Macedonian War: 200 - 197 BC
Wikipedia: Second Macedonian War.
The Battle of Cynoscephalae: 197 BC
Wikipedia: Battle of Cynoscephalae.
The Roman-Seleucid War: 192 - 188 BC
Wikipedia: Roman-Seleucid War.
The Third Macedonian War: 171 - 168 BC
Wikipedia: Third Macedonian War.
The Fourth Macedonian War: 150 - 148 BC
Wikipedia: Fourth Macedonian War.
99.
Warographics (2021– )
Episode:
Legion vs Phalanx - Battle at Dog's Head
(2022)
23 min | Documentary
Star: Simon Whistler
*Watch Now Link: Official YouTube - Battle of Cynoscephalae (Dog's Head) - 197 BC
100.
Kings and Generals (2017– )
Episode:
How Rome Conquered Greece - Roman History
(2020)
126 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Occupied in battles with the Gauls the Roman Repubilc had no intention of invading Greece until rebellions and factional warfare affected Roman interests on the seas. Doing battle in Greece... See full summary »
Star: Officially Devin
Roman-Greek Wars | The Achaean War: 146 BC
Wikipedia: Achaean War.
First Mithridatic War: 89 - 85 BC
Wikipedia: First Mithridatic War.
Second Mithridatic War: 83 - 81 BC
Wikipedia: Second Mithridatic War.
Third Mithridatic War: 73 - 63 BC
Wikipedia: Third Mithridatic War.
The Siege of Massilia: April 19 - September 6, 49 BC
Wikipedia: Siege of Massilia.
The War of Actium: March 32 BC - August 30 BC
Wikipedia: War of Actium.
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