Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Disney Plus - Page 8

Soul of a Nation

2021

Soul of a Nation

2021
4.3
A unique window into authentic realities of Black life and dive deeper into this critical moment of racial reckoning. Each episode explores a specific theme including spirituality, Black joy, activism in sports and the racial reckoning that erupted after George Floyd's death.
Atlas Of Cursed Places

2020

Atlas Of Cursed Places

2020
4.2
Author and adventurer Sam Sheridan travels the globe in search of the most cursed places on Earth. Entrenching himself in macabre modern day culture, Sam explores the region's haunting history and fascinating folklore, employs cutting-edge science to illuminate the dangers of the curse, and paints a new and revealing portrait of a doomed place and the people who live there in the process.
India from Above

2020

India from Above

2020
6
In India From Above, cutting-edge aerial footage reveals how India, which is at once both modern and steeped in ancient mysticism, is shaped by its developed and untouched landscapes.
Prairie Dog Manor

2019

Prairie Dog Manor

2019
7.2
Behavioral ecologist John Hoogland explores a prairie dog colony near the New Mexico-Colorado border containing more than its fair share of drama.
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.
Witness to Disaster

2019

Witness to Disaster

2019
6.2
Hard-hitting amateur, CCTV and news footage reveals how some of the world's biggest natural disasters took away people's lives, homes and hope in Witness Disaster.
The Greeks

2016

The Greeks

2016
7.2
National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists, actors, athletes, scientists and artists to launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient Greeks' journey - not just to better understand their past, but to discover how their legacy illuminates our present, and will shape our future. The story of the Greeks is the story of us.
Investigation Shark Attack

2025

Investigation Shark Attack

2025
9.3
A team of scientists examine these apex predators from a shark’s point of view, revealing triggers, behaviors, and high-risk zones from Shark HQ.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Behind The Gate

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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Behind The Gate

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8.7
The HISTORY Channel’s popular series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch tracks the boldest efforts yet of ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team to reveal the ultimate truth behind the anomalous property.
Super Shark Highway

2024

Super Shark Highway

2024
9
Two teams of researchers investigate the migration patterns of the ocean's largest and deadliest sharks. They follow their underwater routes and show their hunting behaviours, and social hierarchies.
The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

2024

The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

2024
7
An unprecedented look at the Stanford Prison Experiment, one of history's most infamous psychology studies, through the firsthand accounts of the original "guards" and "prisoners," many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time.
History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning

2023

History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning

2023
2.3
Peyton Manning asks 100 experts in various categories to rank each greatest-of-all-time contender using statistics, innovation and legacy as criteria.
Superstar

2021

Superstar

2021
5.7
The mavericks who shaped American culture.
Beyond Magic with DMC

2014

Beyond Magic with DMC

2014
4.3
DMC explores the world of illusion, where perspective and perception converge to fool the brain into perceiving an alternative reality.
Shark Attack Files

2021

Shark Attack Files

2021
7
Scientific experts research about the bizarre and fascinating shark behavior based on real footage captured by professionals and bystanders.
Shipwreck Hunters Australia

2022

Shipwreck Hunters Australia

2022
7.3
A unique team of adventurous divers and underwater filmmakers are joined by expert maritime archaeologists on the hunt for long-lost shipwreck secrets along the vast coast of Western Australia. Led by an obsessed pirate captain, the missions combine new evidence and archival research in an all-out adventure into the mysterious past in one of the most stunning places on Earth.
Made in A Day

2020

Made in A Day

2020
7.3
The last decade has seen a revolution in manufacturing. A just in time economy means the products we love are being made on a massive scale in record time. While lightening logistics mean global trade and distribution happens faster than ever. This is the story of how some of today's biggest brands, from Tesla Cars to Gibson Guitars, from Tabasco Sauce to Space Rockets, are made in America.
Ancient China from Above

2020

Ancient China from Above

2020
10
Archaeologist Allan Maca leads a team of intrepid experts on an epic adventure to solve mysteries, explore secrets and reveal amazing wonders of Ancient China like never… Read More
Gathering Storm

2020

Gathering Storm

2020
5.7
First-hand accounts of the planet's fiercest storms.
Weird But True!

2016

Weird But True!

2016
5
The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.