History was launched on January 1, 1995 as The History Channel, its original format focused entirely on historical series and specials. The channel has consistently produced decent prime-time ratings in the U.S.
On February 16, 2008, a new logo was launched on the U.S. network as part of a major rebranding effort. While the trademark "H" was kept, the triangle shape on the left acts as a play button for animation and fly outs during commercials and shows. On March 20, 2008, as part of that same rebranding effort, The History Channel dropped the "The" and "Channel" from its name to become simply "History
Extreme Trains is an immersive voyage through the nuts and bolts of the transportation that helped connect the world. Matt Bown is an all-American, real-life railroad conductor from New England, brimming over with an infectious passion and enthusiasm for the engineering marvel he gets to ride at work every day.
Surviving Evil features dramatically, compelling emotional stories of victims who fought back against their attackers and, against amazing odds to survive. Charisma Carpenter is the survivor of a real-life incident that she endured more than 20 years ago.
Danny ‘The Count’ Koker is a Las Vegas legend who acquires, restores and customizes classic cars and motorcycles – and then ‘flips’ them for profit. Well known from his frequent appearances on Pawn Stars, Danny walks talks and breathes American muscle cars and motorcycles, from vintage Thunderbirds and classic Corvettes to souped-up Harleys and tricked-out trikes.
This gripping documentary series available in High Definition reveals a mixture of engaging and entertaining human interest stories that uncover accessible popular science about the extraordinary human body.
Nothing makes for more exciting television than seeing history captured as it happened, whether by home video, cell phones, surveillance systems, or the occasional lucky news cameraman.
Ever wonder what happens to your lost luggage? HISTORY TV18 provides a glimpse into the very profitable business of bidding, buying and reselling unclaimed property. Baggage Battles is the series which follows auction specialists looking to make a profit by selling off lost and unclaimed personal property
For two months out of every year, a group of exceptional men find their way to the Canadian tundra to undertake one of the most dangerous jobs on earth.
Vikings transports us to the brutal and mysterious world of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore and raid the distant shores across the ocean.
Dynamo: Magician Impossible is a fly on the wall documentary series which follows the life of English magician-illusionist Steven Frayne, better known as Dynamo.
Todd Wilbur will pay a visit to corporate headquarters to meet with the CEO and challenge him to unraveling the secret recipe.
