Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-reinterpretation" theme.

Using cutting-edge scanning technology and state-of-the-art CGI, a team of experts creates the first high-resolution 3D digital twin of the Titanic wreck. Through a groundbreaking immersive investigation, they uncover the ship’s final moments, shedding light on the acts of heroism and cowardice aboard—and revealing the true story behind the sinking of the “unsinkable” ship.

The Man Who Knew Infinity follows the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught mathematician from India who travels to Cambridge University during World War I to work with renowned professor G.H. Hardy. Despite facing racism, prejudice, and tuberculosis, Ramanujan's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics leave a lasting legacy in the field.

Journalist Graham Hancock explores archaeological sites worldwide to challenge our understanding of prehistory and uncover a highly advanced civilization that may have existed thousands of years ago.

A documentary that explores the life and career of Robert S. McNamara, the former Secretary of Defense, and his involvement in the Vietnam War.

This documentary series delves into the unseen histories of the 2000s decade, revealing dark secrets and personal insights from the people who witnessed all the train wrecks and triumphs first-hand.

In 1944, two prisoners miraculously escaped from Auschwitz. They told the world of the horror of the Holocaust and raised one of the greatest moral questions of the 20th century.

Misha and the Wolves is a documentary film that unravels the captivating tale of Misha Defonseca, a woman who wrote a best-selling memoir claiming to be a Holocaust survivor. As her story gains fame and popularity, doubts start to arise and investigators dig deeper into the truth. The film explores themes of deception, greed, naivete, and the impact of a world craving for Holocaust stories.

In the ancient city of Atlantis, a volcano erupts, causing the end of the Minoan civilization. As the island sinks into the sea, the survivors must find a way to escape. Meanwhile, a young priestess discovers her true powers and must navigate the chaos to save her people.

Jesus of Nazareth, the founding figure of Christianity, is also an exceptional character in the Koran. Why? In what way? A deep investigation around the world exploring the rise of Islam during the time of prophet Muhammad.

The stories behind the most daring and audacious robberies in the world. Explore the planning, the personalities and the ingenuity involved in walking away with untold riches. These are the boldest robberies carried out by the criminal elite.

In Morocco, new excavations on the site of Jebel Irhoud upset the generally accepted view of the dating of the appearance of man.

The Western hero takes on a ruthless land baron whose henchmen killed his best friend.

"SIX" is a British musical comedy written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. It is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII, presented in the form of a pop concert. In the show, each of the wives: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr; take turns telling their stories to determine who suffered the most from their common husband.

Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years is a riveting drama that explores the complex mother-daughter relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and her son, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as they navigate the challenges of political life in the White House. Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the film delves into themes of loneliness, remorse, and the struggle between visionary and reactionary forces. It also sheds light on Eleanor's role as a hostess and her commitment to social consciousness, highlighting issues such as homelessness, anti-Semitism, and racism. Through historical reinterpretation, the movie examines pivotal events like Franklin's death, his state funeral, and the postmodern reforms he introduced, such as social security and medical care. The narrative also touches on Eleanor's activism and her influential relationships with political figures like Winston Churchill and Harry Hopkins. With a focus on the west coast, including California and Pearl Harbor, the film delves into the plight of Japanese Americans during World War II. Capturing the essence of the era, it features iconic locations like the Lincoln Memorial and the White House in Washington, D.C. Drawing on elements of biography and historical drama, this film portrays Eleanor Roosevelt as a strong and independent woman, offering a nuanced portrait of her role in American politics.

This explores the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, from the Hittites to the Mycenaeans and the Egyptians, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history, and warns we may be facing similar threats today.

Just off the southern coast of mainland Greece lies the oldest submerged city in the world. It thrived for 2,000 years during the time that saw the birth of western civilisation. An international team of experts is using cutting-edge technology to prise age-old secrets from the complex of streets and stone buildings that lie less than five metres below the surface of the ocean. State-of-the-art CGI helps to raise the city from the seabed, revealing for the first time in 3,500 years how Pavlopetri would once have looked and operated.

Fascinating new translations and fresh research are transforming the myth of Atlantis from the realm of fantasy into an incredible reality. Travel across continents and centuries to unlock the secrets of Plato's final legacy - a true story of Ancient Greece, Africa, and climate change across deep time.

Sir John Franklin set off from England in 1845 with two ships and 129 men to be the first to navigate the Northwest Passage, a new trade route over the top of the world, when Franklin’s ships vanished without a trace. Now, a team of explorers attempts to solve the mystery by retracing Franklin’s route in search of his long-lost tomb.