Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 282

The Story of Mikko Niskanen

2010

The Story of Mikko Niskanen

2010
7.5
Director-actor Mikko Niskanen was probably his generation's greatest auteur, as well as its most troubled - in his career, success and failure almost always came in pairs, and sometimes proved indistinguishable.
The Biblical Plagues

2012

The Biblical Plagues

2012
3.5
Scholars, scientists and archeologists offer possible explanations for the plagues described in the biblical Book of Exodus.
Destination: Pluto

2015

Destination: Pluto

2015
5
It was a rendezvous a decade in the making. The New Horizons spacecraft rocketed from Earth to provide the first ever close-ups of the farthest planet in our solar system, Pluto. Join New Horizons and its team as it makes its historic approach, revealing a world unlike any other we've ever seen. Interviews with leading team members and planetary scientists will help us unlock the secrets of this far away planet.
Rebuilding Ancient Rome

2015

Rebuilding Ancient Rome

2015
5
Supported by stunning 3D graphics, Dr. Darius Arya explains the purpose and architectural significance of ancient Roman buildings.
Wild Italy

2014

Wild Italy

2014
4.5
From the snow covered Dolomites to the blue of the Mediterranean the landscape of Italy is already a favorite for many people.
The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World

2012

The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World

2012
8
A new perspective on wildlife at night. A team of biologists and specialist camera crew explore the length of South and Central America to find out how animals have adapted to life in the dark.
Deep Time History

2016

Deep Time History

2016
8.5
The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?
Japan Railway Journal

2015

Japan Railway Journal

2015
8
Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.
Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

2018

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

2018
3
This six-part docuseries focuses on the killing of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, whose killer was allowed to go free after he claimed self defense.
Secrets of the Lost

2018

Secrets of the Lost

2018
6.5
From the ancient pyramids to the lost world of Pompeii, experts use twenty-first century technology to examine and unearth groundbreaking information about some of the most mystifying archeological structures the world has ever known.
American Dynasties: The Kennedys

2018

American Dynasties: The Kennedys

2018
5.5
Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

2018

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

2018
5
A six part docuseries that explores how 12 apostles became 1.2 billion Catholics today and goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages.
The Vietnam War: Before, During, After

2005

The Vietnam War: Before, During, After

2005
8.5
This new series tells the compelling story of the Vietnam War, from the country’s dynastic history, the impact of Christian missionaries & French colonialism, Japan’s invasion during WWII and the rise of Ho Chi Minh. How the USA’s fear of communism started a relentless sequence of events that caused American troops to go in under President Kennedy in 1961, escalating under Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 when the nation found itself entwined in a war fought nightly on TV engendering a huge anti-war movement. By 1973 Nixon had resigned and America was forced to withdraw from Saigon on April 30th 1975.
Aku ja 7 ihmettä

2014

Aku ja 7 ihmettä

2014
4.5
An Ocean Apart

1988

An Ocean Apart

1988
5.5
When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.
World of Mysteries

2002

World of Mysteries

2002
10
A look at several mystery cases
Through the Heart of China

2018

Through the Heart of China

2018
8.5
In the travel series Through the heart of China photographer Ruben Terlou and director Maaik Krijgsman make their way from the far North to the Southern tip of China: from the dried-out steppes of inner Mongolia to the tropical coast of Macau-straight through the heart of China indeed.
Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom

2013

Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom

2013
9
For the first time in over 50 years, a team of wildlife film-makers and scientists has been granted access to venture deep into Burma's impenetrable jungles. Their mission is to discover whether these forests are home to iconic animals, rapidly disappearing from the rest of the world - this expedition has come not a moment too soon.
Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore

2015

Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore

2015
7.5
Simon Sebag Montefiore embarks on a fascinating journey to unlock 2,000 years of Spain's history.
Faut pas rêver

1990

Faut pas rêver

1990
8