Popular History Movies on Tubi TV - Page 55

On the Trail of UFOs: Night Visitors

2022

On the Trail of UFOs: Night Visitors

2022
In the 1960s the cattle mutilation phenomenon became a widespread concern across the American west. Cases erupted around states like Wyoming, South Dakota and Colorado of livestock being preyed upon in ways that puzzled even established scientists. Today, cattle mutilations are thought to go hand in hand with mysterious objects in the skies (commonly referred to as UFOs or UAPs) and that’s what first brought indie documentary crew Small Town Monsters and investigator Shannon LeGro to the Miller Ranch in southern Colorado.
Christmas at the Royal Hotel

2019

Christmas at the Royal Hotel

2019
In 1941, Hong Kong was the Casablanca of the East, a city full of war refugees, profiteers and spies. With the sudden attack by Japanese troops, a Canadian soldier's Christmas promise is broken during the Battle of Hong Kong.
Bridge to Babylon - Rome, Ecumenism & The Bible

2016

Bridge to Babylon - Rome, Ecumenism & The Bible

2016
Follow the story of the Bible's controversial history into the twentieth century, as the work of Westcott and Hort would transform biblical scholarship, inspire the work of various Bible Societies, and pave the way for the cause of ecumenical unity between Evangelical Protestants and Rome.
Paris is in Harlem

2022

Paris is in Harlem

2022
On the eve of New York City’s controversial “No Dancing” Law getting repealed, the lives of several strangers are forever changed by a shooting at a historic jazz bar in Harlem.
The Wilderness Road

2021

The Wilderness Road

2021
The story of the most notorious land pirates who stalked the Southeast during the turn of the 19th century. Samuel Mason, a Revolutionary War hero, turns to a life of crime. Meanwhile, Big Harpe and Little Harpe, America’s first serial killers, wreak havoc through the region. Soon, these three outlaws will meet along the wilderness road.
Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History

2012

Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History

2012
On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and inspiration stirring within, thousands of youngsters knew their destiny lay in rock and roll. Banging away in their parents garages, teen bands created timeless music. Teen A Go Go is a rock and roll stomp from beginning to end, providing an entertaining, nostalgic ride into the vibrant teen scenes of the mid 1960's. Featuring original recordings, never before sen super 8 movies, rare archival footage, photographs and interviews with musicians, fans and industry experts. Teen A Go Go captures this historic burst of creativity that swept the nation and changed rock and roll forever.
700 Feet Down

2021

700 Feet Down

2021
The history of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is explored through interviews with those who witnessed the collapse, as well as divers' exploration of the underwater wreckage.
Six Rounds

2017

Six Rounds

2017
Amongst the 2011 London riots, a former boxer needs must choose between his past or a new future.
Rommel: The Soldier, the Son, and Hitler

2021

Rommel: The Soldier, the Son, and Hitler

2021
A rare insight into the military career and personal life of Germany's most famous Second World War commander, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Told from the perspective of his son Manfred, it tells what happens when a career soldier runs afoul of a dictator. Highly decorated and one of Hitler's favourite commanders in the early years of World War II, the 'Desert Fox' was something of an enigma. Never a member of the Nazi party, Rommel detested the blending of politics and war. He would quickly discover that both were always in play in Hitler's Germany. Greg Kinnear narrates.
The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo

1982

The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo

1982
The fish market is to be moved to Shinagawa, and Tasuke Isshin (Jun Inoue) got in trouble. Hikosaemon Ookubo (Eijiro Tono) heard of it from Tasuke, and ask about it to Iemitsu (Ken Tanaka). However, on the contrary, Hikosaemon received penitence for a bribe that he doesn't know.
The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado

1983

The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado

1983
Account magistrate Wakisaka Bizen Mamoru asks Yoshibei, the chief priest of Iriya and Myohoji Temple to explore the Sado Gold Mine. They suspect that large amounts of money are being diverted to somewhere else. Yoshibei, a former official secret-head accepts the job and recruits three skilled Karadogumi… Nanikiri, Hayashi, and Kumonryo. In Sado, where the four infiltrate, the magistrate Okubo Hitachi Mamoru who plans to overthrow the shogunate is trying to buy a large number of firearms from Russia.
9/11: Stories from the City

2021

9/11: Stories from the City

2021
Twenty years on, listen to some of the incredible first-hand stories in this emotional reflection on one of the darkest days in American history.
Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

2021

Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

2021
"Twenty Pearls" tells a powerful story of sisterhood. In 1908, nine Black women enrolled at Howard University made one decision that would change the course of history. These college students created Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
The Machine Gun and Skye's Band of Brothers

2014

The Machine Gun and Skye's Band of Brothers

2014
The development of the Maxim machine gun and its effects on a remote Highland community.
When God Spoke English: The Making of the King James Bible

2011

When God Spoke English: The Making of the King James Bible

2011
Documentary telling the unexpected story of how arguably the greatest work of English prose ever written, the King James Bible, came into being. Author Adam Nicolson reveals why the making of this powerful book shares much in common with his experience of a very different national project - the Millennium Dome. The programme also delves into recently discovered 17th-century manuscripts, from the actual translation process itself, to show in rich detail what makes this Bible so good.
Whelm

2021

Whelm

2021
Set during the Great Depression, two Midwest brothers get tangled in a rivalry between a legendary bank robber and an eccentric young criminal.
The Real Doctor Zhivago

2017

The Real Doctor Zhivago

2017
Dr. Zhivago is one of the best-known love stories of the 20th century, but the setting of the book also made it famous. It is a tale of passion and fear, set against a backdrop of revolution and violence. The film is what most people remember, but the story of the writing of the book has more twists, intrigue and bravery than many a Hollywood blockbuster. In this documentary, Stephen Smith traces the revolutionary beginnings of this bestseller, to it becoming a pawn of the CIA at the height of the Cold War.
The Light of Freedom

2013

The Light of Freedom

2013
It is the year 1861 and President Lincoln has called for 75,000 men to join the Union Army. As the Civil War begins, another battle has been raging for decades. It is the fight for freedom waged by the Underground Railroad.
Shored Up

2013

Shored Up

2013
Shored Up is the story of our coasts where life on the edge of a rising sea has placed our towns and cities on the front lines of climate change. Following frustrated scientists, confused politicians and level-headed surfers, Shored Up follows the conflicts that are erupting from New Jersey to North Carolina as the ocean rises and we challenge nature to an unwinnable duel.
The Emperor's Lost Harbour

2011

The Emperor's Lost Harbour

2011
In the heart of a metropolitan city of 15 million people and among the construction of a new billion-dollar transportation network, an archaeological sensation has been discovered: the ancient harbour of Theodosious, lost from the history books for over 1000 years.