Welcome to the TV Leaks. We are back with another interesting video. TV shows are set in just about
every period of time that you could imagine. It's really fascinating to watch a show that
takes us back in time to another time period and sometimes, even another part of the world
from where you live. These shows give us a glimpse into what life was like at that
time in a dramatic and interesting way. We’ve made a list of few of the popular Historical
TV Shows aired in the last few years. So without wasting time let’s get to the list.
The Tudors is a historical fiction television series created and written by Michael Hirst.
It is named after the Tudor dynasty as a whole, although it is based specifically
upon the reign of King Henry VIII. This Showtime drama focuses on the early years of King Henry
VIII's nearly 40-year reign of England. The Tudors premiered on 1st April 2007. It was
the highest-rated Showtime series in three years. The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction
television series based on The Saxon Stories series of novels. As a child,
Uhtred witnessed his father being killed and the Saxon army defeated by invading troops. Danish
warlord Earl Ragnar captured Uhtred and raised him in a Danish camp. Years later he vows to
avenge Ragnar's death and reclaim his homeland. But, he must choose between his birth country and
the people who raised him. It premiered in 2015 on BBC America, BBC Two and later in 2018 on Netflix.
Marco Polo is an American drama streaming television series created by John Fusco.
The series is inspired by Marco Polo's early years in the court of Kublai Khan. The show
premiered on Netflix on December 12, 2014. On December 12, 2016, Netflix announced that they
had canceled Marco Polo after two seasons. The Crown is a historical drama streaming
television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, created and principally written
by Peter Morgan. The series prepares to see into the coveted world of power and privilege
behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. The first season
was released by Netflix on 4th November 2016. It received many accolades, including a total
of sixty-three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for its first four seasons, winning twenty-one.
Outlander is a historical drama television series Developed by Ronald D. Moore, based on
the ongoing novel series of the same name. After serving as a British Army nurse in World War II,
Claire Randall is enjoying a second honeymoon in Scotland with husband Frank. Suddenly,
Claire is transported to 1743 into a mysterious world where her freedom and life are threatened.
The series premiered on August 14, 2004. The sixth season is scheduled to premiere in 2022.
Spartacus is an American television series produced by Steven S. DeKnight and Robert
Tapert. The fiction series was inspired by, a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a
major slave uprising against the Roman Republic departing from Capua. The series premiered on
Starz on January 22, 2010, and concluded on April 12, 2013. It has received positive
reviews by the critics and general public. Vikings is a historical fantasy drama television
series created and written by Michael Hirst. Vikings is inspired by the sagas
of Ragnar Lothbrok. The show portrays Ragnar as a farmer who rises to fame by raiding England
and eventually becomes a Scandinavian king, with the support of his family and fellow warriors.
The series premiered on March 3rd, 2013 and concluded on December 30, 2020 after six seasons.
Resurrection Ertuğrul is a Turkish historical fiction and adventure television series produced
by Mehmet Bozdağ for TRT. The show is set in the 13th century and is based on the life of
Ertuğrul, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The series was premiered on TRT 1 in Turkey on
10th December 2014. The show aired for five seasons until 29 May 2019. All of
these five seasons are available on Netflix. Rome is a historical drama television series
created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. The series is set in the 1st
century BC, during Ancient Rome's transition from Republic to Empire. The show aired on HBO,
and BBC Two from August 28, 2005 to March 25, 2007, and was later released on DVD and Blu-ray.
The show is being honored with numerous awards, including four Emmy Awards, seven Primetime
Emmy Awards, and a Visual Effects Society Award. And finally at no. 1, we have Band of Brothers.
Band of Brothers is a 2001 American war drama miniseries created by Steven Spielberg and Tom
Hanks, based on the non-fiction book of the same name. The series dramatizes the history
of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division,
from jump training in the United States through its participation in major actions in Europe,
during World War II. Episodes first aired on HBO, starting on September 9th,
2001. The series won Emmy and Golden Globe awards in 2001 for best miniseries.
So these are few of the best historical TV shows, you might not have seen yet.
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