They say unless we learn from it, history repeats itself. Luckily, these history documentaries, which cover the wars, ...

An era-appropriate melody plays as photographs move slowly across the screen and a voice reads heartfelt letters written ...

Name a period in American history, and chances are Ken Burns has produced a documentary based on it. His miniseries The Civil ...

From ‘The Stringer’ to ‘Move Ya Body,’ BIPOC filmmakers share the untold legacy of their communities in Sundance 2025 ...

Documentarian and New Hampshire resident Ken Burns is almost ready to release his new series, a six-part, 12 hour show on the ...

The movies mentioned here are a strong starting point for anyone who wants a unique course in American history, but a deeper dive into American cinema will paint a larger, stranger, and more ...

In this collection, explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American history. The story of the pioneering women who changed ...

Susan Bellows, Senior Producer of WGBH's American Experience, reflects on the key role historical documentaries play in our modern democracy ahead of the premiere of the series' new film, McCarthy. We ...