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New 3-part documentary special expores THE PERSIANS: A HISTORY OF IRAN
Learn about the Shahnameh, one of the most important books in Iran’s history, used by kings as propaganda, but also modern-day Iranians as a way of connecting with their Persian heritage.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar presents BLACK PATRIOTS: HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR
From the initial sparks of revolution in Boston to the climactic Siege of Yorktown and beyond.
Explore the birth of ancient cities in new documentary series MEGAPOLIS
Athens, Alexandria, Tikal and Rome: these legendary cities are some of the world’s most famous archaeological sites.
New documentary series KU KLUX KLAN: An American Story
KKK: Three letters that instantly conjure images of hooded processions, public lynchings, and churches in flames.
HOPE AND FEAR: HOW PANDEMICS CHANGED THE WORLD
Covid-19, which struck with such devastating impact, is the latest in a long line of pandemics that have devastated & in some cases, destroyed societies throughout time.
Neil Oliver returns with season four of COAST AUSTRALIA
During this season of the Foxtel Original series, Neil and his crew of co-presenters journey farther and wider than ever before, giving Australian viewers a first-class ticket to a host of spectacular coastlines from their own loungerooms
AIRDATE | New documentary series America: Our Defining Hours
Over the course of a 3-part miniseries, ‘America: Our Defining Hours’ draws upon 300+ years of US history, from the Mayflower, the American Civil War to September 11
AIRDATE | Three-part miniseries GRANT to tell the story of a forgotten American hero
At the time of his death, Ulysses S. Grant was the most famous man in the world and stood alongside men like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the pantheon of American heroes.
New documentary series to reveal THE SECRET OF SKINWALKER RANCH
While most look to the stars for extra-terrestrial life, one group of researchers is doing the opposite; they're looking underground.
AIRDATE | New documentary WHAT WILL BECOME OF US to focus on Sir Frank Lowy
The documentary follows Sir Frank Lowy, the billionaire co-founder of Westfield Corporation, as he faces a dilemma: whether or not to sell his multinational company.
Top secret archival footage is released for the first time since WWII in HIROSHIMA: 75 YEARS LATER
Featuring recently declassified U.S. and Japanese colour archival footage and audio from survivors, scientists and the military never-before-seen on television – this revealing two-hour film recounts one of the most shocking and sobering moments in international wartime history
Commemorate ANZAC Day this weekend on Foxtel
Over this weekend Foxtel will present a series of remarkable documentaries, inspirational television specials and some of the most memorable sporting games, as well as live coverage on Sky News
AIRDATE | New 8 part series reveals raft of great ideas in Aussie Inventions That Changed The World
From life-saving devices to modern conveniences, Aussie Inventions That Changed The World is an original 8 part series that reveals a raft of great Australian inventions
Mike Munro hosts LAWLESS, coming soon to History
LAWLESS – The Real Bushrangers is a four-part original landmark documentary series unearthing the truth behind Australia’s legendary outlaws, coming to the History Channel.
AIRDATE: New documentary I Killed JFK
A former Mafia insider recently released from prison after 50 years, claims HE shot JFK from the infamous Grassy Knoll.
Production commences on Uncharted with Sam Neill
Foxtel today announced that production has commenced on Uncharted with Sam Neill, a six part series following Captain James Cook’s three voyages to the Pacific – from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and from Tahiti to Australia and New Zealand.
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The award-winning Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso, with Jason Sudeikis, will be returning for its second season on Friday, 23rd July. Apple TV+ has released a teaser trailer with today's announcement.
New Netflix fantasy series SHADOW AND BONE set to premiere this week
Based on Leigh Bardugo's worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone finds us in a war-torn world where lowly soldier and orphan Alina Starkov has just unleashed an extraordinary power that could be the key to setting her country free.
