Popular History TV Shows on Disney Plus - Page 28

Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets

2018

Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets

2018
6.9
Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt. But over the decades since the find, many of the pharaoh’s priceless grave goods have disappeared into museum basements and archives across Egypt. Now all 5,398 objects are being reunited for the first time since their discovery at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called ‘Boy King’ and are now helping experts realize the sheer scale of Tutankhamun’s influence in the ancient world.
Fiennes: Return to the Wild

2024

Fiennes: Return to the Wild

2024
8
Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor cousin Joseph Fiennes traverse British Columbia's challenging landscapes and stunning scenery. They discuss Ran's historic triumphs, expeditions, Parkinson's diagnosis, strengthening their familial bond.
World's Deadliest Snakes

2020

World's Deadliest Snakes

2020
8
Nemesis

2024

Nemesis

2024
6.9
A public prosecutor in The Hague, and a detective at the Dutch Revenue Service FIOD, follow money trails and investigate hit jobs in search of criminals.
Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019

Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019
6.8
irected by François Pomès, this two-part documentary chronicles the epic adventure of the Apollo space program, which included both tragic setbacks and historic successes. The first phase takes place against a backdrop of the Cold War, from the disaster of the Apollo 1 mission to the triumph of the Apollo 8 mission. The last stage culminates with the Apollo 11 space flight which landed American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. With full-color archival images and 3D reenactments of the mission's key stages, this immersive account details the journey of the men and women who contributed to the celebrated Apollo 11 mission.
The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021

The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021
7
Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.
All the Same… or Not

2022

All the Same… or Not

2022
6.4
Carol and her friends prepare for a new year of going to school, to the beach, and having fun in their beloved Rio de Janeiro... but their friendship will be put to the test. Carol will deal with her mother's marriage, her stepfather being her teacher, her insufferable half-brother, and her friends' personal problems. But they will stick together... or not.
Rise Up, Sing Out

2022

Rise Up, Sing Out

2022
3.5
Rise Up, Sing Out, that will consist of music-based shorts full of empowering messages about noticing and celebrating differences. The shorts are geared toward preschoolers and are designed to give parents a framework to start conversations about race and equality through music and relatable kid experiences.
Buried Secrets of WWII

2019

Buried Secrets of WWII

2019
6.1
Remote sensing techniques tell the stories of WWII battles and campaigns, the details of which have been lost in the fog of war, misinterpreted or overtaken by the landscape.
Wild Nordic

2019

Wild Nordic

2019
6.4
As seen by the Viking gods, the fabled wildernesses of Norway, Finland and Sweden are revealed from the skies above.
Muppet Babies: Show and Tell

2018

Muppet Babies: Show and Tell

2018
6
Muppet Babies: Show and Tell is a short-form series featuring the Muppet characters from Disney Junior's Muppet Babies.
Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer

2017

Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer

2017
6.5
The adventures of science-obsessed Billy Dilley and his lab partners Zeke and Marsha
Hostile Planet

2019

Hostile Planet

2019
7.8
This six part documentary draws attention to the most extraordinary — almost supernatural — accounts of animals that have adapted to the cruelest evolutionary curveballs.
Pixar in Real Life

2019

Pixar in Real Life

2019
6.3
This live action series brings iconic characters and moments from Pixar films into the real world. Filmed on location in and around New York City, the series surprises and delights real people in real locations when they least expect it.
Broken Karaoke

2019

Broken Karaoke

2019
7
Broken Karaoke is a series of shorts released by Disney. It features characters from animated Disney Channel and Disney XD shows singing various song parodies.
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

2024

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

2024
7.3
From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.
Long Lost Family

2016

Long Lost Family

2016
7.5
Follow the touching stories of people who have suffered a lifetime of separation and are yearning to be reunited with their birthparents and biological families or find children they had to place for adoption long ago.
Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

2019

Superstructures: Engineering Marvels

2019
6.8
An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest plane and largest free-spanning dome to the tallest building and the largest space ship, each superstructure is taken apart using state-of-the-art CGI and insight from world class specialists to reveal the startling innovations that turn it from dream to reality.
Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory

2023

Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory

2023
8.3
Bertie Gregory travels the world to show animals' lives like never before.
Death in the Dorms

2023

Death in the Dorms

2023
6.7
These are the stories of the kind of danger that no college student is ever prepared for: a life cut short just when it was getting started, not by accident but by foul play. Each procedural episode of “Death in the Dorms” will examine a different murder of a college student in the U.S.