Documentary
Our History
Historical documentaries and educational programmes guide viewers through major events, past societies, and global developments that continue to shape current affairs. Our History’s documentary-led format emphasizes narrative context and broad historical perspective, with content distributed by ITV Studios. It suits viewers seeking accessible long-form history and world-events programming. For contested subjects, comparing multiple historical interpretations remains worthwhile.
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Editorially reviewed:
Viewer engagementModerate engagement
Based on 20 recent videos
Assessed 01 September 2026
Editorial focusWorld History
Editorial note
WorthWatch verdict
Best for
Viewers seeking accessible long-form history documentaries
Strength
Narrative historical context across major events and societies
Consider if
you value comparing perspectives on contested history and politically charged events
Recent videos
Latest from the source
Deep Dive
Our History: Documentaries That Put Events in Context
Main focus
Our History traces major events, past societies and global developments through documentary and educational programming. Its central thread is historical context, connecting the forces behind earlier events to the world and current affairs viewers encounter today.
Why it matters
Choosing a long-form introduction to a major event or period can be easier here, where narrative documentaries bring broad context to the foreground. It suits viewers seeking historical perspective alongside an accessible route into global developments.
Style
Documentary-led programmes use narrative framing to move from past events and societies toward their wider significance. The emphasis is on accessible, long-form viewing rather than short, isolated facts, making context a defining part of the watch.
Consistency
A 781-video collection gives viewers a substantial body of documentary and educational programming to explore across major events, societies and global developments.
- Major historical events
- Past societies and civilizations
- Global developments
- Historical context for current affairs
- Educational documentary storytelling
Editorial note
On contested history or politically charged global events, compare accounts from multiple perspectives before treating any single narrative as definitive.
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