The TV show follows the life of Daniel Boone, a folk hero and frontiersman, as he explores the American frontier during the 18th and 19th centuries. The series focuses on his interactions with Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, and his involvement in the American Revolution.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, British soldier Richard Sharpe fights against the French army and faces various challenges and adventures.
Betaal is a thrilling TV show that follows a team of soldiers as they battle against an army of zombies in a haunted village. Set in India during the British colonial era, the soldiers must confront the horrifying consequences of their actions and fight for their survival.
Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland and her journey as she navigates the world of love and mystery in the English countryside. Set in the 19th century, the story explores themes of innocence, family relationships, and forbidden love. Catherine's journey takes her to a grand estate, where she encounters a love triangle, romantic rivals, and dark secrets hidden within the mansion.
Set during the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland, the film follows two brothers, Jamie and Henry, who have a strained relationship. Jamie is sentenced to death for his involvement in the rebellion, but miraculously survives. He becomes a mercenary and is later revealed to be the master of Ballantrae. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the desire for power.
Set in 1850s colonial India, 'The Chess Players' depicts the noblemen of Lucknow who are obsessed with playing chess while oblivious to the annexation of their kingdom by the British. The two main characters, Mirza and Saida, are more interested in indulging in pleasures than taking part in the political affairs that affect their lives. As they play a game of chess, their apathy towards the consequences of colonization becomes evident. The movie explores themes of loss of power, political incompetence, and the clash of cultures.
It's 1790 and British Naval Commander Redway is driven by greed for money and will stop at nothing to get it. His second in command, David Robinson, questions his allegiance when Redway kills his father and takes his brother prisoner. In order to save his brother and avenge his father's death David must join forces with a band of pirates, led by Captain Bernard, hunt down and kill Redway.
Falsely accused by the corrupt Governor Elden of Charleston of fencing stolen pirate booty, young Davey Crandall and friend Tom Botts buy passage on the ship of local buccaneer Bloodthirsty Ben. They avoid being killed by faking a case of the pox, which causes the panicked captain and crew to desert the ship. The two find themselves alone, and when a lucky cannon shot hits a mast on a British ship, they find themselves mistaken for pirates. They sail to Tortuga, where they recruit such notorious corsairs as Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonney, and Blackbeard to lay siege to Chaleston and expose the villain Elden.
The story of a family caught up in the American Revolutionary War.
In the 18th-century British Caribbean colony of St. Joseph's, decadent and hedonistic aristocrats rule with an iron fist and terrorize slaves and suspected criminals with a painful whip called the "dragonard."
A French spy (Mary Castle) flirts with an Indian chief's son (Jon Hall) amid war in 1753 Williamsburg, Va.
Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor is a movie that tells the story of Benedict Arnold, a war hero turned traitor during the American Revolution. It showcases his battles, hand-to-hand combat, and his eventual desertion. The movie explores the motivations behind his actions and the consequences he faced for his betrayal.
This historical documentary takes us back to the year 1840 as we witness the royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The film explores the true love between the couple, the grand royal feast, and the challenges they faced as they embarked on their new journey together. It delves into the preparations for the wedding, including the creation of the exquisite wedding dress and the baking of the wedding cake. With a focus on British history, the film highlights the significance of the marriage between cousins and the intricate family affairs involved. It also showcases various elements of the time, such as metalworking, horse-drawn carriages, cathedrals, and the grandeur of Kensington Palace. Get ready to relive the past and immerse yourself in the regal world of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Through the use of a Time Machine, Casper the Friendly Ghost gets transported back in time, In the stone-age, Casper frightens cave-men and women. Robert Fulton's steamboat makes a successful first trip when Casper's ghostly form frightens it into action. Casper assists Paul Revere on his famous ride when Revere's horse, frightened by Casper, ceases to balk and breaks into a gallop. George Washington, crossing the Delaware River, is sped up by Casper's appearance, and Casper becomes a hero by besting the British Redcoats.
Set in the late 1790s, a depiction of Irish villagers rebelling against British occupation (Red Coats) over the right to bear arms.
Bumbling Hector Heathcoat joins the Minute Men during the American Revolution and promptly gets everything fouled up, but he becomes a hero when the scares away the attacking British Redcoats.
Oil Industry PR film from UPA. The story of man's conquest of the soil through the ages with background of narration and ballads. Starts with prehistoric times and ends in the present, showing how oil-powered machines have banished the threat of famine.
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