Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-event" theme.
Dr. Michaela Quinn moves from Boston to the rugged Western frontier town of Colorado Springs in the 19th century. Despite the challenges and prejudices she faces as a female doctor, she is determined to practice medicine and help the people in her community.
In 1996, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team search the wreck of RMS Titanic for a rare diamond. They recover a drawing of a young woman, Rose Dawson Calvert, who tells of her experiences aboard the ship. In 1912, Rose, engaged to a wealthy man, meets Jack Dawson, a poor artist, and they develop a forbidden love. On the night of the ship's collision with an iceberg, Rose and Jack try to survive and escape Rose's fiance who accuses Jack of theft. The ship sinks, but Rose is saved while Jack dies. Years later, Rose drops the diamond into the sea and reunites with Jack's spirit.
In Oppenheimer, the film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American scientist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. The plot follows Oppenheimer's journey from his time as a young doctoral student to his appointment as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. The film delves into Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles, his encounters with influential scientists, and the moral dilemma he faced. Oppenheimer's story is told against the backdrop of the historical events and political climate of the time, highlighting the consequences of his groundbreaking work and the initiation of the nuclear arms race.
A game show based on the Carmen Sandiego computer game series created by Brøderbund Software.
Set between late Koryo Dynasty and early Choson Dynasty period. Jung Do-Jeon plans for the new country of "Choson" and new culture as an influential advisor to King Taejo. Jung Do-Jeon resistance among those that want to keep Koryo.
American Dreams is a TV show set in Philadelphia during the 1960s. It follows the Pryor family as they navigate the social, political, and cultural changes of the time. The show explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of the American dream.
The Duchess of Duke Street is a TV show set in Edwardian-era London. It follows the story of Louisa Trotter, a talented hotel chef who rises from a life of poverty to become a respected figure in British society. The show explores the social dynamics of the time and covers historical events such as World War One, all while providing an insight into the world of high society and the challenges Louisa faces as a woman of ambitious aspirations.
Hudson's Bay is a 1959 Western television series set in Canada and starring Barry Nelson and George Tobias. Sidney J. Furie directed 14 out of the 20 episodes.
The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.
In the year 1963, a schoolteacher discovers a portal that allows him to travel back in time. With the goal of preventing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, he becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy and danger.
Richard Jewell, a security guard at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, becomes a victim of false accusation and media frenzy when he is wrongfully arrested for a bombing. Based on a true story.
Scarlett is a TV mini-series set in the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, a passionate Irish-American woman, as she navigates love, family, and the challenges of the Gilded Age. The series explores themes of reconciliation, sisterhood, and the complexities of relationships during a transformative period in American history.
The Many Dream Journeys of Meme is a Japanese anime television show created by Nippon Animation. The show originally aired from 1983 to 1985 and was primarily educational. Episodes usually dealt with scientific discoveries and inventions, though there were also a few futuristic and science fiction stories and situations. The series has been translated into many languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Arabic and Serbo-Croatian.
The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes. The series was loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson's original story "Treasure Island". Featuring a mysterious and dark storyline, it incorporates magic and many new characters. Unlike the book and most adaptations Long John Silver is not an anti-hero with dubious morality but rather a straight villain. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom and in other countries throughout Europe and Latin America and was also aired in Australia. The programme was a FilmFair production for Central Independent Television, The Legends of Treasure Island, is owned by ITV PLC.
In 14th-century France, knight Jean de Carrouges must settle a dispute over his wife Marguerite by challenging his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel to the death. Jean and Jacques swear fealty to Count Pierre d'Alençon, but tensions arise when Jacques receives a gift of land that Jean believes should be his. Jacques falls in love with Marguerite and rapes her, leading Jean to seek justice through a duel. The duel takes place, and Jean emerges victorious. However, he meets a tragic end in the Crusades. Marguerite continues managing his estate and lives in peace for the rest of her life.
This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in the extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi, his former friend Suk Tal Hae, and the dangerous ambitions of Shin Kwi Gan.
After Bon accidentally intervenes in a Time Patrol case, he must join Agent Ream in saving innocent lives from the past — while watching history unfold.
"News Treasury" explores historical news events and rarely seen footage, allowing viewers to dig into the news archives. From Bruce Lee's funeral and the Baoshang Bank robbery to Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Hong Kong and the Sha Tin measles outbreak, viewers can relive important moments in history. The show offers a chance to revisit key events that shaped modern Hong Kong.