Rise of Empires: Ottoman

The story of the Medici family of Florence, their ascent from simple merchants to power brokers sparking an economic and cultural revolution. Along the way, they also accrue a long list of powerful enemies.

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb wends her way around the country on the trail of history's most fascinating dynasty.

The epic story of Mehmed II — the young Ottoman prince who defied palace enemies, survived treachery and deposition, and returned to fulfil his life's dream: the conquest of Constantinople. Spanning his rise from a doubted heir to one of history's most consequential rulers, the series unfolds across palace intrigue, battlefield warfare and a psychological chess match between two great empires. Praised as the finest Turkish historical series in years — cinematic, fast-paced and historically grounded.

The epic continuation of Diriliş Ertuğrul, Kuruluş Osman follows Osman Bey — son of Ertuğrul and destined founder of the Ottoman Empire — as he transforms a small Turkic tribe into a sovereign state. Battling the Byzantine Empire, Mongol forces and treachery from within, Osman must prove himself as both a warrior and a leader. A sweeping historical action drama built on faith, honour and the birth of one of history's greatest empires.

"Carbine" The first Ottoman crime show of television history, -Filinta- is a show that presents notions of rights, justice, camaraderie, fellowship and love. Mustafa is a very smart, skillful, handsome young man. He serves as a policeman with his best friend Ali, who is also an orphan like Mustafa. Kadı Gıyaseddin is a -kadı- (judge) who belongs to a well-established family, and was trained in Damascus, Bukhara, Cairo and Konya from an early age. He is of an easy-going and coolheaded temperament. He shows us his refined wisdom in every scene. He also has trained sultans sons at the palace. He is a former mentor of the Sultan. Our story begins with a conspiracy against Mustafa and Ali.

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Drama about Sejo's ousting and murder of King Danjong. Was cancelled early as the story too closely resembled contemporary politics at the time.

North-South collaboration drama about the Six Martyred Ministers of Joseon, executed in 1456 for trying to reinstate King Danjong after his forced abdication by his uncle Prince Suyang.

A limited series focusing on the life of Vasil Levski and the Bulgarian fight for independence from the Ottoman Empire.

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Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.

Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.

Surviving power struggles, betrayals and plots, Hitler's inner circle of Nazi leaders seizes control of Germany and designs its disastrous future.

Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.

Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.

The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.

The definition of "tourism" is redefined as New Zealand filmmaker David Farrier sets his sights on the world of dark tourism. From nuclear tourism in Japan to Pablo Escobar-inspired tourism in Colombia to frontier tourism in Turkmenistan, David visits the world’s grisly and offbeat destinations, meeting travelers drawn to them, and the people telling these stories day after day.

Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.

An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.

This captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era.