This German format is not a series properly speaking, as it has no permanent cast or script continuity, but presents each time a 45 minutes documentary, usually in part presented as a docudrama (not faction, as close to scientific knowledge as possible, but visually attractive), elaborating a specific historical theme, widely varied, often exotic in the sense of a far time (as far back as prehistoric times) and/or place (around the globe), although some episodes fit together well, chronologically or thematically, but always fit to be watched separately. Usually authentic locations are used, as well as scenes from and/or interviews about the scientific research it is based upon.
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Hannibal – der schrecken roms
Die jagd nach dem bernsteinzimmer
Der tod kam übers meer: kreta – das verlorene paradies
Kleopatra – das letzte lächeln der pharaonen
Todesreiter aus der steppe – die hunnen stürmen europa
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Nostradamus - prophet des untergangs
Sissi – eine unglückliche kaiserin
Richard löwenherz – kreuzzug ins abenteuer
Casanova – die wahre geschichte
Karl der große – rätsel um den ersten kaiser
Zerstört karthago! – untergang einer weltmacht
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