20 Best History TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video 2026
Explore 20 of the best history TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, from The Tudors to The White Princess, with drama, war, romance, and adventure.
If you’re searching for the best history TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, you’ll find plenty here that mix real events with strong storytelling. This lineup ranges from court intrigue in The Tudors and The White Princess to faith, conflict, and character drama in The Chosen. You’ll also see sweeping, fact-filled picks like Andrew Marr's History of the World and The Story of Film: An Odyssey, plus adventurous takes such as Da Vinci's Demons and The Odyssey. With romance, war, and classic period drama all in the mix, these picks make it easy to find a series that feels both engaging and informative.
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The Chosen
drama · history
The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him.
Directed by Dallas JenkinsCast Elizabeth Tabish, George H. Xanthis, Shahar Isaac, Jonathan Roumie, Paras PatelAmazon Prime Video -
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Texas Rising
drama · history · western
A chronicle of the Texas Revolution, the uprising against the tyranny of Mexican dictator Santa Anna, from the battle of the Alamo to the battle of San Jacinto, and the rise of the Texas Rangers.
Directed by Roland JofféCast Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olivier Martinez, Thomas Jane, Crispin GloverAmazon Prime Video -
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The Story of Film: An Odyssey
documentary · history
A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.
Directed by Mark CousinsCast Mark Cousins, Mario Cordova, Lars von Trier, Paul Schrader, Norman LloydAmazon Prime Video -
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The Tudors
drama · history · romance · war
The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and justifiable suspicion.
Directed by Ciaran Donnelly, Jeremy Podeswa, Dearbhla Walsh, Steve Shill, Brian KirkCast Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain, Sarah BolgerAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Underbelly
action · crime · drama · history · mystery
Underbelly is an Australian television true crime-drama series, each series is a stand alone story based on real-life events.
Directed by Tony Tilse, Shawn Seet, David Caesar, Grant Brown, Peter AndrikidisCast Caroline Craig, Paul Tassone, Dieter Brummer, Daniel Roberts, Khan ChittendenAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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The Odyssey
adventure · drama · fantasy · history
In this adaptation of Homer's timeless epic, Armand Assante stars as Odysseus, the warrior King of the mythical island of Ithaca, who must endure a decade long quest to reach home after the Trojan war, overcoming savage monsters, powerful forces of nature, and seductive nymphs, and he must outsmart them all, with all the guile and intellect he can muster.
Directed by Andrei KonchalovskyCast Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Geraldine Chaplin, Jeroen Krabbé, Christopher LeeAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Elkhorn
drama · history · western
Reeling from unimaginable loss, 25-year-old Theodore Roosevelt abandons New York politics, and journeys to the lawless Dakota Badlands where he establishes the sprawling Elkhorn Ranch, and attempts to remake himself into a cattleman.
Directed by Michael S. OjedaCast Jeff DuJardin, Mason Beals, Elijah Mahar, Nate Timmerman, Travis Lee EllerAmazon Prime Video -
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The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
history · documentary
Chronicles rare and fascinating details of how "Star Trek" began, where it's been, and how it's going where no television series has gone before.
Directed by Brian Volk-WeissCast Gates McFadden, Robin Curtis, Catherine Hicks, Brooke Breton, Dominic KeatingAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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102 Minutes That Changed America
documentary · history
The morning of September 11, 2001 is shown through multiple video cameras in and around New York City, from the moment the first WTC tower is hit until after both towers collapse.
Directed by Nicole Rittenmeyer, Seth SkundrickAmazon Prime Video -
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War & Peace
drama · history · romance · war
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Directed by Tom HarperCast Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Adrian Edmondson, Aisling LoftusAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Des
biography · crime · drama · history · thriller
The story of one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
Directed by Lewis ArnoldCast David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook, Barry WardAmazon Prime VideoAMC+Freevee -
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Manhattan
drama · history · war
Set against the backdrop of the greatest clandestine race against time in the history of science with the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Flawed scientists and their families attempt to co-exist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives.
Directed by Thomas Schlamme, Daniel Attias, Andrew Bernstein, Christopher Misiano, Julie Anne RobinsonCast Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Chernus, Christopher Denham, Katja Herbers, John Benjamin HickeyAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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My Grandparents' War
documentary · history · war & military
The life and death decisions grandparents of famous British people faced during the Second World War.
Directed by Francis Hanly, Leo Burley, Laura NashCast Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Carey Mulligan, Kit HaringtonAmazon Prime Video -
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Andrew Marr's History of the World
documentary · drama · history · made in europe
Andrew Marr's History of the World is a 2012 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers 70,000 years of world history from the beginning of human civilisation, as African nomadic peoples spread out around the world and settled down to become the first farmers, up to the twentieth century.
Directed by Renny Bartlett, Robin Dashwood, Neil Rawles, Mark Radice, Guy SmithCast Pierre Marais, Joe Vaz, Aubrey Shelton, Dylan Edy, Rameez NordienAmazon Prime Video -
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Zorro
action · adventure · drama · history · romance · western
Zorro is set in 1834 and follows Diego de la Vega. Determined to find out who killed his father, he will discover family secrets that will change his destiny forever.
Directed by Javier Quintas, Jorge Saavedra, José Luis AlegríaCast Miguel Bernardeau, Renata Notni, Dalia Xiuhcoatl, Emiliano Zurita, Paco TousAmazon Prime Video -
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The White Princess
drama · history · romance · war
The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
Directed by Jamie Payne, Alex KalymniosCast Jodie Comer, Rebecca Benson, Jacob Collins-Levy, Richard Dillane, Michelle FairleyAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Da Vinci's Demons
adventure · biography · drama · fantasy · history · mystery · romance
The series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it.
Directed by Peter Hoar, MJ Bassett, David S. Goyer, Jamie Payne, Paul WilmshurstCast Tom Riley, Gregg Chilingirian, Eros V, Laura Haddock, Blake RitsonAmazon Prime VideoStarzPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Britannia
action · drama · fantasy · history
An epic drama set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army – determined and terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld. Or so they say.
Directed by Luke Watson, Rob Savage, Joasia Goldyn, Ben Gregor, Sheree FolksonCast David Morrissey, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Mackenzie Crook, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Liana CornellAmazon Prime Video -
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Dark Angel
crime · drama · history · mystery & thriller · made in europe
The story of Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton, a poisoner whose methods leave no visible scars, allowing her tally of victims to mount, unsuspected by a Victorian society unable to conceive of a woman capable of such terrible crimes. Traveling around the North East, she insinuates herself into unsuspecting families, marrying and creating new families of her own - before killing them, taking their money and moving on.
Directed by Brian PercivalCast Joanne Froggatt, Alun Armstrong, Isla McMonigle, Laura Morgan, George KentAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Air Crash Investigation
documentary · crime · history
Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.
Directed by Tim Wolochatiuk, Mark Mainguy, George D'Amato, Su Rynard, James HyslopCast Jonathan Aris, Stephen Bogaert, Von Flores, Dale Yim, Thom MarriottAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium
Wrapping Up
Whether you want palace power struggles, faith-based drama, or a wide-angle look at history itself, this list gives you a strong place to start. The titles here cover different eras and tones, so you can pick something serious, adventurous, or character-driven depending on your mood. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want a fresh period piece or a new historical series to stream. It’s updated regularly, so the selection stays useful as the catalog changes.
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Do I need a Amazon Prime Video subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026