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1. National Treasure (2004)
PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Mystery
A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean
Votes: 355,106 | Gross: $173.01M
2. Children of War (2014)
160 min | Drama, History, War
Would you go to war for peace? A war child's search for acceptance and a nation inundated in blood.
Director: Mrityunjay Devvrat | Stars: Farooq Shaikh, Victor Banerjee, Pawan Malhotra, Indraneil Sengupta
Votes: 1,282
3. Déchaînées (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
19-year-old Lucy, a TV intern at a Swiss TV network, discovers a lookalike in archival footage about the local women's-lib movement in the 1970s. Her family's resistance to the matter ... See full summary »
Director: Raymond Vouillamoz | Stars: Adèle Haenel, Irène Jacob, Paolina Biguine, Séverine Bujard
Votes: 118
4. All the Memory in the World (1956)
21 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary explores the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, its priceless treasures, and how humanity remembers itself.
Director: Alain Resnais | Star: Jacques Dumesnil
Votes: 1,582
5. Bontoc Eulogy (1995)
56 min | Documentary, History
A unique fusion of rare archival images, and carefully orchestrated visual sequences shot in the present, Bontoc Eulogy is an original and innovative investigation of memory and the spectacle of the "Other" in turn-of-the-century America.
Directors: Marlon Fuentes, Bridget Yearian | Stars: Marlon Fuentes, Jordan Porter, Nicole Antonio, Michael Porter
Votes: 63
6. Hostage, 1979 (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 28 min | Documentary, Short, History
Emphasizes that all nations have a deep interest in the rule of law in diplomacy, particularly smaller nations that depend heavily on respect for the rules by powerful neighbors. The Iran ... See full summary »
7. Iran-Contra Investigation (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary, History, War
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON SECRET ... See full summary »
Stars: George Bush, Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Brendan Sullivan
8. A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley (2019 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, History
Lucy Worlsey takes us back in time to see what it was like for the 12 days of Christmas in King Henry VIII day. From the food, presents, dress, dances, music, celebrations, customs and more... See full summary »
Director: Peter Sweasey | Stars: Tom Cosnel, Sean Cunningham, Annie Gray, Maria Hayward
Votes: 189
9. Nixon in the Den (2015 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A fresh look at the controversial career and presidency of Richard Nixon. Reynolds argues that Nixon was genuinely successful as an international statesman. Yet behind the scenes, Nixon's diplomacy was a story of intrigue and rivalry.
Director: Russell Barnes | Stars: Richard Nixon, David Reynolds, Leonid Brezhnev, Neville Chamberlain
Votes: 22
10. The Civil War: The Making of a Museum Exhibit (1994 Video)
13 min | Short, History
A National Archives and Records Administration documentary featuring the staff of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, including Christine Jacobs Mouw, Jennifer Pedersen, Cindy Worrell and Scott Allen Nollen.
Director: Scott Allen Nollen | Stars: Rick Aldersen, Don Barnhart, Jim Barnhart, Maureen Harding
Votes: 18
11. President Bill Clinton on Disaster Assistance, 1994 (2015 Video)
44 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
This video recording contains footage of President Clinton as he spoke from the White House on disaster assistance for victims of the Northridge earthquake. He then answered questions on a ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Clinton, Eliza Chan
12. The Afghanistan Situation, 1980 (2010 Video)
14 min | Documentary, Short, History
A documentary film from the CIA Film Library that covers protests of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and U.S. President Jimmy Carter's imposed peacetime reprisals.
Star: Jimmy Carter
13. Harry Truman, President of the United States (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 21 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. A film released by the U.S. ... See full summary »
Star: Harry S. Truman
14. Framework for Peace, 1978 (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, History, News
A summary of the Camp David Summit on the Middle East, including a short history, the summit itself, the statements of President Carter, the Israeli Prime Minister and Egyptian President ... See full summary »
Stars: Marvin Hunter, Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, Anwar Sadat
15. Richard Nixon's Visit to China, 1972 (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This historical film in color from the CIA Film Library covers President Richard Nixon's visit to Beijing and the Great Wall in China.
Star: Richard Nixon
16. Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 37 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration ... See full summary »
Stars: Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson
17. Inaugural Ceremonies for President Truman, 1949 (Air Force Version) (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.Footage provided by the United ... See full summary »
Star: Harry S. Truman
18. Investigation Into the Iran-Contra Affair, 1987 (2007 Video)
64 min | Documentary, History, War
Stars: George Bush, Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Brendan Sullivan
19. Nixon's Address on Watergate, 1973 (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 29 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Two of President Nixon's broadcast: Pres. Nixon Defends His Office On Watergate Charges & Pres. Nixon Speaks From White House On Watergate.
Star: Richard Nixon
20. President Jimmy Carter's News Conference, 1978 (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 29 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
President Carter discusses whether congress will pass key domestic legislation, including taxes, employment, and energy. Other topics include the upcoming Israeli-Egyptian peace talks in ... See full summary »
Star: Jimmy Carter
21. War Memorial (2015)
16 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary Filmmaker Alex Quade discovers that one U.S. state is in danger of losing a memorial to its veterans killed in action. The city of Honolulu is considering demolishing its ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Quade | Stars: Tulsi Gabbard, Elizabeth Merritt, Alex Quade, Mo Radke
22. The Energy Crisis: President Carter's Plan, 1977 (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Topics include the reality of the crisis, conservation, conversion to coal, and alternative energy sources.
Stars: Jimmy Carter, Paul Duke, Hugh Green, David Schwartz
23.
Conspiracy? (2004– )
Episode:
Majestic 12: UFO Coverup
(2004)
45 min | Documentary
This program reviews the research of the more credible skeptics of the US Government's report on the incident at Roswell New Mexico in 1947 where many people believe an alien spacecraft was... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Kane, Steven Alford, Kenneth Arnold, Nick Bartzen
Votes: 15
24.
The Ben Shapiro Show (2015– )
Biden Speaks!
(2020 Podcast Episode)
67 min | News, Talk-Show
Star: Ben Shapiro
25.
The Michael Knowles Show (2017– )
The Cruelty Is the Point
(2020 Podcast Episode)
52 min | Talk-Show
Star: Michael J. Knowles
26.
Kings (2009)
Episode:
Chapter One
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
In retaliation for his indiscretions King Silas sends David on a dangerous mission to recover a stolen national treasure. But the experience become a turning point for David. Prince Jack's ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Kane | Stars: Ian McShane, Christopher Egan, Susanna Thompson, Allison Miller
Votes: 131
27.
Les Trésors de... (2014– )
Episode:
Les Trésors de la Bibliothèque nationale de France
(2020)
90 min | Documentary, History
The National Library of France is the guardian of priceless treasures that tell our history, our illustrious thinkers, writers, scholars and artists. Telling the story of the exceptional ... See full summary »
Directors: Marie David, Guillaume Perez | Stars: Sophie Jovillard, Stéphanie Coudurier, Guillaume Apollinaire, Arletty
Votes: 5
28.
L'aventure humaine (1997– )
Episode:
La véritable histoire de d'Artagnan
(2021)
91 min | Biography, History
Everyone's heard of d'Artagnan, Alexandre Dumas' dashing musketeer famous the world over thanks to the huge success of the book "The Three Musketeers". But few realise that d'Artagnan ... See full summary »
Director: Augustin Viatte | Stars: Michel Grenet, Matéo Reno, Olivier Deville, Denis Verbecelte
Votes: 35
29.
White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode:
Pilot
(2009)
TV-PG | 55 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Peter Burke teams up with an unlikely partner to hunt an elusive and vicious counterfeiter known as the "Dutchman."
Director: Bronwen Hughes | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason
Votes: 1,821
30.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Rick & Morty's Thanksploitation Spectacular
(2021)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In this Thanksgiving episode, Rick and Morty need to get a presidential pardon.
Directors: Douglas Einar Olsen, Wesley Archer | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 10,088
31.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
Episode:
Vanessa Williams
(2011)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Season Premiere -- Multi-faceted performer Vanessa Williams explores the roots of her trailblazing ancestors.
Director: David Gardner | Stars: Vanessa Williams, Beverly G. Bond, Vincent L. Clark, Natalie Cottrill
Votes: 42
32.
Lucy Worsley Investigates (2022– )
Episode:
The Black Death
(2022)
History
A look at when the Black Death struck England in 1348.
Stars: Lucy Worsley, Hannah Young, Ian Stevenson, Caz Paul
Votes: 60
33.
Decoded (2010–2012)
Episode:
Declaration of Independence
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of American Democracy. Could it contain hidden messages from our nation's forefathers intended to be discovered years later? Buddy, ... See full summary »
Star: Stanley Klos
Votes: 22
34.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
Episode:
Rashida Jones
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Rashida Jones uncovers her maternal family history from Manhattan to Eastern Europe.
Director: Sarah Feltes | Stars: Rita Bogdonova, Kirsten Fermaglich, David Freeland, Kidada Jones
Votes: 36
35.
Profspop (2010–2017)
Episode:
Executive Overreach Part 1
(2014)
6 min | Documentary, History
In part one Ed and Alan discuss how the rights of the king were gradually subsumed by individual citizens between medieval times and the American Revoluton.
Stars: Alan Shrimp, Ed Shrimp
36.
Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
DeSantis Right of Trump? CNN and WaPo Clown Themselves, CIA Media Control
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News
Star: Scott Adams
37.
The Answer to the Lost Riddle (2009– )
Episode:
Capitol Secrets
(2009)
105 min | Documentary, History
Star: Michael Hoggard
38.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode:
Mean Streets
(2024)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Tracy Morgan, Anthony Ramos
Votes: 27
40.
Myth Hunters (2012– )
Episode:
The Lost Spanish Galleon
(2013)
Documentary, Biography, History
Mel Fisher dedicates his entire life and savings to finding the Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Can his optimism prevail where the odds are against him?
Director: Elliot McCaffrey | Stars: Taffi Fisher Abt, Pat Clyne, Ashley Darkwood, Kim Fisher
Votes: 20
41.
London et Kirschenbaum (2003–2019)
Episode:
Episode dated 2 October 2014
(2014)
News
Director: Noa Ilser | Stars: Mordechai Kirschenbaum, Baruch Kra, Omri Meniv, Nadav Perry
42.
American History TV (2011– )
Episode:
World War II Films of the First Motion Picture Unit
(2017)
68 min | History
As part of the National Archives "Know Your Records" lecture series, film preservation specialists from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) discuss the work of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrea Bassing Matney, Audrey Amidon, Heidi Holmstrom
43.
Angie Tribeca (2016–2018)
Episode:
Irrational Treasures
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
In this riff on National Treasure (2004), the team is on a treasure hunt to help Chief Atkins track down his family's long lost fortune that's tied to both the ancient Rome and the Louisiana Purchase before the Frenchman finds it first.
Director: Ira Ungerleider | Stars: Rashida Jones, Jere Burns, Andree Vermeulen, Kiersey Clemons
Votes: 85