Popular History TV Shows on The Roku Channel - Page 159

Mansour

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Mansour

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6
Mansour is an animated comedy series about an active, life-loving, 12 year old boy and his adventures with his best friends, Obaid and Salem. Whenever life throws this group of inseparable buddies an opportunity, they grab it with both hands and their everyday lives are made extraordinary through their wonderful adventures. Whether their escapades take place at home, in the mall or at school, or further afield, in the rainforests, pyramids and mountains of distant countries - Mansour and his friends share the same zest for life as they embrace and explore a world full of excitement and opportunity.
Sisters in Law

2016

Sisters in Law

2016
0.5
This Houston-based series profiles several black, female attorneys who tackle some of the toughest legal cases in Texas. The women, some of whom have known one another for decades, form a tight bond to help themselves succeed in a male-dominated profession.
Accident Investigator

2005

Accident Investigator

2005
The show profiles fatal traffic accidents and uncovers the uncommon causes behind them.
Bahamas Life

2018

Bahamas Life

2018
5.3
The Bahamas are a dream destination for any vacationer and these home seekers are daring to ditch city life for a full-time vacation. From choosing an island to finding the right property, each episode of Bahamas Life will provide an insider's look at what it really takes for prospective home buyers to make their Bahamian dream a reality.
Special Forces: Untold Stories

2001

Special Forces: Untold Stories

2001
A new breed of warrior has emerged to fight a global plague of coups, kidnappings and assassinations: the commando. Follow these international super soldiers on actual covert missions as they take on the world’s worst villains.
Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes

2007

Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes

2007
8
Rick Stein discovers the many varied delights of Mediterranean food.
Rick Stein's Road to Mexico

2017

Rick Stein's Road to Mexico

2017
7.5
Inspired by a road trip that he made in the 1970's, the UK chef documents the food and culture from San Francisco in California down to Oaxaca in Mexico.
Undercover: Caught on Tape

2024

Undercover: Caught on Tape

2024
A true crime series offering viewers a first-hand account of dangerous criminal investigations from those closest to the action, the undercover agents themselves. Undercover agents are on the front lines, often risking their lives to gather evidence that may help take criminals off the streets. Each episode includes surveillance video and audio recordings from actual investigations to reveal the critical moments that could make or break a case—or an agent’s life. Living in secrecy and often unrecognized beyond their tightest circles, these agents rarely get to tell their stories, until now.
Judge Dad

2021

Judge Dad

2021
2
Judge Dad brings a father's tough love and common sense to resolving real world disputes with cheating spouses, sneaky roommates, creepy landlords, disappointing friends, greedy siblings and scheming coworkers.
The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

2012

The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

2012
7.6
Christianity slowly emerged from being a persecuted minority to the state religion of the Roman Empire. This episode is a history of the ways believers grappled with a way to depict Jesus. Simple symbolic meaning developed into splendid art and churches.
Four Sheets

2019

Four Sheets

2019
According to the Washington Post, "It could be argued that Zane Lamprey has the greatest job in America.” We would raise that: best job in the world. Zane's fans clamored to "Bring Back Three Sheets!" And while we technically couldn't do that (lawyers!) The BrewDog Network is thrilled to be the home of the bigger and better than ever followup: Four Sheets with Zane Lamprey. Sit back, and drink up. It's on.
La Pantera Rosa

1969

La Pantera Rosa

1969
7.3
Faster With Newbern and Cotten

2023

Faster With Newbern and Cotten

2023
David Newbern and Mike Cotten use their "get it done" know-how to crank up the power on real-world builds, then use them to take on other vehicles wherever a challenge has been laid down.
The New Howdy Doody Show

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The New Howdy Doody Show

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Say kids! What time is it? Well, in 1976 it was time for The New Howdy Doody Show! A new generation met Howdy and his friends that year, and now you can enjoy them again! Featuring songs, gags, and the peanut gallery, it's as good as you remember! This is a remake of the original Howdy Doody Show.In the 1970s, "Buffalo Bob" Smith revived the character he'd help create and turn into a true American icon during the 50s, the freckle-faced marionette known as Howdy Doody. Bill LeCornec (who played Chief Thunderbird and the voice of Dilly Dally on the original Puppet Playhouse) joins them as Nicholson Muir, with Marilyn Patch as Happy Harmony.
Battlefront

2001

Battlefront

2001
5
The fiercest battles of WWII come to life as never seen before in this stunning collection of one of the most powerful epics of history. Actual footage from all sides of the war in color. This documentary series takes you behind enemy lines and to the front lines of the tumultuous campaigns of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theatres where the soldiers, sailors and airmen fought in the most defining time in the history of the modern world.
Grown Folks

2017

Grown Folks

2017
Two blue-collar couples share a duplex while navigating life, marriage and friendship.
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

2015
7
What happens when conflicts between landlords and tenants get out of control? This series delves into the dark side of the UK's housing crisis. It follows independent eviction specialists working on behalf of landlords attempting to evict tenants who are behind with their rent, and local authority housing officers investigating rogue landlords and unsafe living conditions, including illegal HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation).
Galapagos

2017

Galapagos

2017
6.3
Liz Bonnin joins a scientific team on an expedition across the Galapagos Islands to carry out important research that will help protect the islands and their inhabitants.
The Bambers: Murder at the Farm

2021

The Bambers: Murder at the Farm

2021
A re-examination of the tragic murder of a family at a secluded English farmhouse in 1985 using first-hand testimony and unseen archive footage to reflect on the events and the conviction of Jeremy Bamber.
Meet the Drug Lords: Inside the Real Narcos

2018

Meet the Drug Lords: Inside the Real Narcos

2018
8.3
Ex-Special Forces soldier Jason Fox used to hunt drug lords for a living. Now, he heads unarmed into the heart of Latin America's billion-dollar cartels.