American Experience
Theme
History documentary
Grant
Grant
Ended
The documentary-series examines Ulysses S. Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
The Sixties
The Sixties
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Interviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
The Seventies
The Seventies
Ended(2015)
A documentary series focusing on the ongoing Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, evolving music industry, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, and the rise of foreign and domestic terrorism.
Kennedy
Kennedy
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A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.
World War II with Tom Hanks
World War II with Tom Hanks
Ended2026-2026
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
The Making of the Mob
The Making of the Mob
Ended(2015– )
Making of the Mob, is an eight-part docudrama that begins in 1905 and spans more than 50 years, tracing the original five families that led to the modern American Mafia, including the rise of Charles Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky an...
1971 The Year That Music Changed Everything
1971 The Year That Music Changed Everything
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The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
History 101
History 101
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It is a new type of history show for a new type of audience: Big History delivered in an unadulterated hit of premium archive and jaw-dropping infographics.
Pompeii Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston
Pompeii Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston
Ended2026-
Actor Tom Hiddleston explores ancient Pompeii, uncovering hidden stories of everyday life. Through a blend of documentary and drama, he brings to life the voices of ordinary Romans, revealing their resilience and relatable experiences.