History Channel (Television network)

Dramatizations are used to explore the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.

This comprehensive program examines all the evidence - including shocking photographs and films, eyewitness interviews, and precise simulations - to create the ultimate UFO dossier.

Describes the role of a select group of Navajo Marines who developed a code based on their own native language that provided a means for secure communications among American forces in the Pacific during World War II.

The world's leading UFO experts, including authors of the best-selling book "Alien identities" and "Fingerprints of the gods", present an extraordinary journey into the history of human encounters with aliens.

This collection unravels some of the more puzzling mysteries surrounding aliens have they been visiting Earth for millennia, and do they visit today? From the age of dinosaurs to the skies over today's American west, HISTORY gives historic depth to all the questions. This amazing collection will blow viewers minds whether you're an ancient aliens theorist, a non-believer, or somewhere in between.

The history of Christmas dates back thousands of years and it has spawned as many traditions as it has questions. This special collection takes a look at the holiday from a number of vantage points including: an in-depth look at the traditions of Christmas from Santa Claus to the Christmas tree; an examination of the stories surrounding Christmas including the three wise men and the Star of Bethlehem and what some modern day scholars now believe is...

Tells the story of the first truly modern artistic movement, focusing on five of its most important practitioners, Renoir, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, and Morisot. Their determination to remain true to their convictions--and the price they paid as a result--is vididly captured in their own words, taken from letters and diaries, while the world's foremost authorities offer fascinating insights into their lives and work.

Chronicles George Washington's little-known military life, from his 1st officer's commission in the Virginia militia through the difficult lessons of his youth and his 17-year retirement. Witness his reemergence as the soul of the American Revolution and see how he transformed a ragtag band of men into an army that could battle and defeat the greatest military in the world. Features location footage, re-enactments, and candid interviews with historical...

It is the second largest religion in the world. Its name is derived from the word for peace, yet to many Westerners, it is synonymous with violence and terror. Widely practiced and equally widely misunderstood, Islam is a religion that has been at the heart of human experience for well over a thousand years. In the world after September 11th, it is especially critical to understand the origins and practice of Islam, and its role in the world today....

World War II encompassed some of America's greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats. This is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war. Featuring nearly 30 of its greatest World War II documentaries, each packed with original archival footage, interviews with military experts and historians, and gripping reenactments.