History
News, analysis, and features about historical events, dates, figures, and discoveries.
Obninsk: The Revolution in Nuclear Energy - The First Civil Nuclear Power Plant in History
An epoch-making technological breakthrough in the USSR in 1954, when the first nuclear power plant for peaceful purposes was launched, changing the global energy landscape.
Revolution in Communications: The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
A historic engineering achievement from 1866 that connected Europe and America through the first stable telegraph communication line, forever changing global communications.
The Historic Armistice in Korea: The End of the Bloody Conflict of 1953
A historic moment in international relations - the signing of an armistice, which puts an end to the three-year war and divides the Korean Peninsula into two warring parts.
Documentary Epic of Resistance: The War in Ukraine Through Chernov's Lens
Mstislav Chernov presents a unique film narrative about the liberation of the village of Andriyivka, revealing the human dimension of the conflict through authentic footage and personal stories.
Meredith Monk: A Musical Revolution in a Documentary Portrait
The new documentary film "Monk in Pieces" presents the unique creative journey of avant-garde composer Meredith Monk with the participation of world-renowned musicians Björk and David Byrne.
Revolution in Reproductive Medicine: The Birth of the First In Vitro Baby
A momentous moment in medical science - the birth of Louise Brown in 1978 opens new horizons for infertile couples and changes the understanding of human conception.
The Epic Crossing of the English Channel: How Louis Blériot Changed Aviation History
The first successful flight over the English Channel in 1909 by French pilot Louis Blériot marks a revolutionary moment in the development of aviation and international communications.
WWE Reveals the Backstage: A Documentary Portrait of Professional Wrestling
Netflix presents an exclusive documentary series that unveils the secrets of WWE, telling the story behind the world's most popular wrestling show through the eyes of its leading stars.
An Epic Documentary Account of Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later
National Geographic presents a large-scale documentary series about the devastating Hurricane Katrina, revealing stories of survival, social challenges, and human resilience.
Bulgarian documentary masterpiece with a prestigious selection at the Sarajevo Film Festival
The Bulgarian documentary film "Letters" achieves a remarkable success by being selected in the official competition program of one of the most renowned film forums in Southeast Europe.
The Stellar Guardians of Smolyan: A Documentary Narrative about the Planetarium
Director Andrey Hristozokov presents a unique perspective on an institution dedicated to space research through an emotional documentary that reveals the human dimension behind scientific discoveries.
The First Bulgarian Automobile Factory: A Technological Breakthrough in Industrial Development
On July 24, 1934, a large-scale industrial project near Sofia was launched, which laid the foundations of national automobile production and modernized the Bulgarian economy.
Bulgarian Pioneers: The First Patented Four-Stroke Automobile from 1897
An epochal moment in Bulgarian technical history marks the creation of the first patented four-stroke engine automobile, which lays the foundations of the national automotive industry.
Arctic Saga: Teenagers and Sled Dogs in a Documentary Epic
The documentary "Folktales" reveals an exciting story about young people in a Norwegian school who build community connections through caring for sled dogs in the harsh northern landscape.
A documentary reveals the truth about Ukrainian resistance in occupied Andriivka
A multimedia project by established journalists presents a unique perspective on military actions during the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, tracking the dramatic liberation of an occupied village.