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ProhibitionProhibition
PBS, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary
1.0


Prohibition is a three-part, five-and-a-half-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that tells the story of the rise, rule, and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the entire era it encompassed.


Shut Up and DribbleShut Up and Dribble
Showtime, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer



An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.


Billy Connolly's Great American TrailBilly Connolly's Great American Trail
ITV, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Adventure, Travel, Documentary | ► Trailer



Billy Connolly's Great American Trail is a series that sees Billy going far off the beaten track into the places you've heard of but have rarely seen, as he follows the migratory trail of the Scots through America. Starting in New York and finishing in the heart of America, Nashville, Tennessee. This is a series bursting at the seams with music, football, gangsters, whales, real life moonshiners and not one but two, mad, bad and terrible presidents who both had Scottish parents! And they're all tied up together in this incredible story of the land of the free, as seen through the eyes of our nation's favourite comedian.


The National Parks: America's Best IdeaThe National Parks: America's Best Idea
PBS, 2009 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



This is a six-episode series directed by Ken Burns and written and co-produced by Dayton Duncan. Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales - from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - The National Parks: America's Best Idea is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background - rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.


American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy WorsleyAmerican History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
BBC Four, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



Lucy Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.


The Dust BowlThe Dust Bowl
PBS, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



THE DUST BOWL, a film by Ken Burns, chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the "Great Plow-Up," followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews with twenty-six survivors of those hard times, combined with dramatic photographs and seldom seen movie footage, bring to life stories of incredible human suffering and equally incredible human perseverance. It is also a morality tale about our relationship to the land that sustains us-a lesson we ignore at our peril.


American Gangster: Trap QueensAmerican Gangster: Trap Queens
BET+, 2019 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
5.0


A true crime series detailing the criminal chronicles of some of America's most notorious female gangsters, set against the backdrop of the cities they ruled.


Only in America with Larry the Cable GuyOnly in America with Larry the Cable Guy
History, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Educational, History



Larry the Cable Guy gives American history his own down-home twist as he travels the country looking for people, places and things that define the nation's unique history.


The WarThe War
PBS, 2007 Cancelled/Ended | Military/War, History, Documentary
5.0


The War is the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives. A seven-part series by Ken Burns which includes interviews and archive footage.


JFK: Destiny BetrayedJFK: Destiny Betrayed
Sky 1, 2021 On Hiatus | Crime, Mystery, History, Documentary
5.0


Film maker Oliver Stone revisits material used in the making of the film JFK along with additional material that has come to light since.


Genealogy RoadshowGenealogy Roadshow
PBS, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, History, Reality



This is an engaging, innovative program that reveals the bigger picture of our nation's past, present and future. With a diverse mix of stories in each episode, it appeals to Americans interested in learning about their family histories. It also shows that no matter one's heritage and background, everyone has a place in history.


America: Facts vs. FictionAmerica: Facts vs. Fiction
AHC, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



History as we generally know it is full of holes or half-truths, and a mother lode of juicy details have been lost, distorted, covered up or simply ignored along the way. Military Channel's new series, "AMERICA: FACTS VS. FICTION" is on a mission to set the record straight. Hosted by former Naval officer and actor Jamie Kaler (TBS' "My Boys"), "AMERICA: FACTS VS. FICTION" is a wake-up call about the surprising hidden facts behind the most familiar and beloved stories from our nation's and military's past, filling in the blanks, debunking the occasional myth, and exploring why we sometimes get our own history, well, slightly wrong. Examining the past with a fresh perspective, this all-new series reveals that the "story" of America is just that - and far more remarkable than we ever thought.


Savage Family DiggersSavage Family Diggers
Paramount, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | History, Anthology, Buy, Sell and Trade, Reality
5.0


Born and raised in western North Carolina, Ric Savage, 42, is a former professional wrestler turned artifact recovery expert, hunting relics from America's past with the help of his all-star team, American Savage.


How the West Was WonHow the West Was Won
ABC, 1978 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western
4.3


This series chronicled the struggles of the four Macahan children as they traveled into untamed West. They were led by their Uncle Zeb and his widowed sister, Molly.


This Is America Charlie BrownThis Is America Charlie Brown
CBS, 1988 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Family, History
4.0


This Is America, Charlie Brown sets the familiar "Peanuts" characters into scenes of American history: on the Mayflower, at the signing of the Constitution, at Kitty Hawk with the Wright Brothers, on the NASA space station, etc. This isn't the most entertaining "Peanuts" you'll ever watch, but it's not bad as a sneaky way to teach history to kids.


American Pickers: Best OfAmerican Pickers: Best Of
History, 2017 Running | Reality
5.0


The best of American Pickers.


Deliverance CreekDeliverance Creek
Lifetime, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Romance, Western | ► Trailer



This show follows a narrative in post-Civil War times of "the lengths one woman goes to protect her family, as she is caught between trying to be good and surviving".


When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four ActsWhen the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
HBO Max, 2006 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



An examination of the U.S. government's role and its response to Hurricane Katrina.


The Kennedy FilesThe Kennedy Files
ReelzChannel, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, History, Documentary, Biography



The Kennedy Files is a fascinating 10-week series that delves into the iconic family's legacy, revealing untold stories and secrets. From JFK's presidency to the family's tragedies and triumphs, this exclusive look offers a captivating glimpse into America's most famous family.


Blood FeudsBlood Feuds
AHC, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



The United States was founded in a feud - an epic prizefight between two strong-willed contenders convinced of the righteousness of their side - with the outcome determined in blood. Thus, with the origin of our country, an American tradition was born. BLOOD FEUDS (wt) uncovers fascinating pieces of hidden history as America's most iconic feuds are brought to life using dramatic recreations, expert interviews, and heart-pumping storytelling. These epic rivalries feature some of the most compelling characters, action-packed conflict, and adrenaline-fueled showdowns from our nation's past. These are the men and women who changed the course of American history, one monumental grudge match at a time. William "Devil Anse" Hatfield, Bill "The Butcher" Poole, and the NYC Bowery Boys are badass brawlers who pull you in from the get-go. Pugnacious and predacious, wily and whip-smart, they are magnetic anti-heroes who you can't help rooting for.


Mind of a MonsterMind of a Monster
Investigation Discovery, 2019 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
4.5


Mind of a Monster is a true crime anthology series, which explores this evolution of evil and the psyche of some of America's most iconic serial killers. Real footage and audio from the criminals themselves reveal chilling insights into their lives and personalities and the twisted reasoning behind their deadly actions.


Andy Warhol's AmericaAndy Warhol's America
BBC Two, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary, Mini-Series



Andy Warhol's America is a three-part series looking at the history of 20th century America through the life and career of Andy Warhol. The series covers major historical events and tells the stories of Warhol's response to what he saw happening around him on TV and in the newspapers.


Natural Born OutlawsNatural Born Outlaws
AHC, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone: these are just some of America's most notorious outlaws. Their violent crime sprees are the stuff of American legend, but there are two sides to every story and the heroic tales of the people who brought these criminals to justice remain untold... until now. "NATURAL BORN OUTLAWS" explores the true stories of iconic American desperados and the epic manhunts that would eventually bring them down. Stacking the forces of good against evil, each episode of NATURAL BORN OUTLAWS pulls viewers into the rise and fall of one of history's most notorious criminals as they experience the thrilling cat-and-mouse chase that ends each outlaw's reign of terror.


Tony Robinson's Wild WestTony Robinson's Wild West
Discovery, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Western, Documentary, Mini-Series



From Custer's Last Stand and the Battle of Little Big Horn to the gunfight at the OK Corral and death of Jesse James, this is a history of the West like no other. Tony Robinson's Wild West uses exclusive, never-before-seen 3D stereoscopic photographs to expose the untold story of the Wild West, and reveal the true stories of the men and women who tamed the American wilderness. This three part documentary charts the 50 year period that began at the end of the American Civil War in 1865, when all the western territories in America were opened up to be exploited.


Generation KKKGeneration KKK
A&E, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



A documentary series about the KKK.


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