First Aired: January 7th, 1994
Status: Continuing
Genre: Documentary
Network: History
Summary: The History Channel is a satellite and cable TV channel, devoted mainly to historical events and persons. Programming covers a wide array of periods and topics, while similar topics are often organized into themed weeks or daily marathons. Subjects include military history, medieval history, the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, modern engineering, and historical biographies.
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Season 2016
Episode 2: The Marijuana Revolution
Air Date: January 13rd, 2016
Summary: America’s attitude about the use of marijuana is undergoing a seismic shift, and changing by the day. In states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, it’s the wild west for “ganja”-preneurs. But who is behind this bubble and who is driving the market? From growers, to dealers, to business owners, the face of marijuana is surprisingly varied. Take a look inside the labyrinth of the new cannabis industry—where it’s been, where it is now and where it’s going.
Episode 3: The Rise and Fall of El Chapo
Air Date: July 24th, 2016
Summary: Killer, drug smuggler, folk hero, Houdini of jailhouse escapes--the legend of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is well known. But now this two-hour documentary special reveals an unprecedented look at the man behind the myth and how his international drug cartel impacts us right here at home.
Episode 4: 50 Years of Star Trek
Air Date: August 14th, 2016
Summary: “50 Years of Star Trek” celebrates the iconic Star Trek franchise that has spanned generations and spawned a diehard cult following. Cast and creators, including Leonard Nimoy in one of his final full length interviews, give an inside look into the series and reflect on its legacy.
From primetime television series to worldwide blockbuster, the Star Trek franchise has long been a pop culture phenomenon. Directed by Ian Roumain, “50 Years of Star Trek” explores the series with those who know it best. The documentary features interviews with cast members and creators from all Star Trek television series and films including Whoopi Goldberg (“Guinan”), Jonathan Frakes (“Riker”), Nichelle Nichols (“Uhura”), J.J. Abrams, Bryan Fuller, and Simon Pegg as they reflect on their contribution to the ground breaking franchise and reveal their all-time favorite episodes and iconic moments from the past 50 years. The documentary also highlights the unique fan culture the series has created. Notable Trekkies Michael McKean, Olivia Munn, Bruce Campbell and others share their memories about the series and explore how it has impacted American history and culture.
Episode 6: 15 Septembers Later
Air Date: September 5th, 2016
Summary: Featuring interviews with key political figures including President George W Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Rudolph Giuliani, Michael Bloomberg, and media heavy hitters Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw and Matthew Broderick, this documentary event examines 9/11 through the lens of the last 15 years. Brought to life by photos declassified in 2016, recently released documents from the 9/11 commission, and never before heard stories from photographers and first responders, a new perspective will arise to provide an unrivaled viewpoint of the historic attack.
Episode 7: 102 Minutes That Changed America - 15th Anniversary Edition
Air Date: September 11st, 2016
Summary: History’s Emmy® Award-winning, and critically acclaimed documentary chronicled the terror of 9/11 in real-time. It is a minute by minute account of the catastrophe unfolding, using footage from numerous sources, including personal camcorder footage, police and fire department recordings, and in-the-moment commentary from first responders and witnesses. This anniversary edition includes interviews and perspectives from those featured in the film, and people who can speak to the events that followed the attack.
Episode 8: America's 9/11 Flag - Rise From the Ashes
Air Date: September 11st, 2016
Summary: Featuring best-selling author and History host Brad Meltzer, this program uncovers the mystery and search of the iconic Ground Zero 9/11 Flag. Captured in an iconic photo that galvanized America, the flag disappeared on 9/11. Along with key forensic and art crimes experts, Brad attempts to unravel the mystery.
Episode 9: White Supremacy - Going Under
Air Date: November 1st, 2016
Summary: Tells the extraordinary stories of three people who infiltrated white hate groups in an effort to bring them down from the inside. But these individuals unknowingly become part of fighting something far larger - the tight network of American white supremacy groups that is growing bolder and stronger every day.
Episode 10: Nostradamus - Election 2016
Air Date: November 6th, 2016
Summary: Some experts on Nostradamus’s prophecies say that the French seer has already predicted the result of the 2016 presidential election in his 1555 book Les Propheties.
They point to his description of the rise of the “masculine woman” also known as “The Queen” or “The Blonde One” and also of the “great shameless, audacious bawler”. The latter they assume refers to Donald Trump.
Episode 11: ISIS - Rise of Terror
Air Date: November 13rd, 2016
Summary: How does a local militia run by a former criminal become the world’s most feared terrorist organization–a self-proclaimed state able to coordinate and inspire deadly attacks in cities and towns around the world? ISIS - Rise of Terror reveals the origins of the Islamic State, what they want to achieve, and how their shocking and violent tactics have redefined warfare in the 21st century. Focusing on fateful turning points in history, the documentary looks at America’s 8-year war in Iraq through the lens of the U.S. policymakers, generals and intelligence officials who were there. They detail the missed opportunities that may have forestalled the rise of ISIS and track its evolving reign of terror through to the currently unfolding operations to roll back ISIS territory. Hear from attack survivors. And in an extraordinary interview, get a rare and unflinching first-hand look at life inside the Caliphate from an unrepentant ISIS fighter who justifies beheadings.
Episode 12: Pearl Harbor - 75 Years Later
Air Date: December 3rd, 2016
Summary: This documentary special takes us on a journey through the “day that will live in infamy,” by exploring the biggest stories and lesser known details that still surprise us 75 years later. Accounts from experts, military minds, and even those who lived through it, will show how this tragedy continues to shape our country today.
Episode 13: Pearl Harbor - The Truth
Air Date: December 4th, 2016
Summary: This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The truth behind Pearl Harbor is explored through new revelations from previously undisclosed documents that expose the appalling intelligence and military blunders that allowed the early warning signs of the Japanese attack to be missed. The documentary uncovers a cover-up that concealed a shocking catalogue of errors, and possibly made scapegoats of high ranking military officers, as well as their family’s ongoing quest to clear their name.
Episode 15: The Queen's Worst Year
Air Date: April 15th, 2016
Summary: 1992 was the terrible year in which the marriages of Anne, Andrew and Charles collapsed, Fergie appeared topless on the cover of the Daily Mirror, Andrew Morton's incredible revelations about Diana were made public in a bestselling book, and Windsor Castle caught fire. The Queen survived the storm, lived through the scandals and put her house in order, and the royals emerged stronger than ever.
Episode 16: Black Watch Snipers
Air Date: November 11st, 2016
Summary: Black Watch Snipers is about a sniper platoon in the Second World War seen through the eyes of five men from Canada’s most storied Regiment – the Black Watch. Suffering more casualties than any other Canadian regiment during the war, this band of brothers witnessed enormous sacrifices and together endured the ultimate test of combat as they participated in the liberation of Western Europe from the clutches of Nazi tyranny. Armed with nothing but their wits and sniper rifles, these five men not only survived one of the greatest sagas in Canadian history, but four of them are still alive to talk about it. This is their story.
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