We curated the best YouTube channels for people interested in learning about history.
1. History Buffs
A show dedicated solely to reviewing historical movies. Ever wondered how much a film is based on a true story? This is the place to find out.
Subscribers: 1.43M
Views: 175051426
Joined: May 19, 2015
Popular Video: History Buffs: Saving Private Ryan (9.2M Views)
2. History Explained
History Explained takes you on a journey through time, exploring the epic lives of major historical figures in chronological order.
Subscribers: 93.8K
Views: 5611738
Joined: May 14, 2019
Popular Video: The Most Hated Female Pharaoh | Nefertiti | Ancient Egypt Documentary (1.2M Views)
3. It’s History
IT’S HISTORY is a ride through history – Join us on discovering the world’s most important eras, the minds that changed everything and the most important inventions of our time.
Subscribers: 470K
Views: 45830996
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Popular Video: New York’s LOST Skyscraper – The Rise and Fall of SINGER TOWER – IT’S HISTORY (2M Views)
4. The Alternate Historian
The Alternate Historian is a channel for everyone and anyone who likes to ask what if. Our host is Matt Mitrovich. He is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a blogger for Amazing Stories, a volunteer interviewer for SFFWorld and a Sidewise Awards for Alternate History judge.
Subscribers: 29.8K
Views: 3928909
Joined: Jun 4, 2009
Popular Video: What is Happening Inside the Republic of Gilead? (A Map Analysis) (556k Views)
5. History Channel
The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media.
Subscribers: 10.8M
Views: 3427119216
Joined: Aug 26, 2006
Popular Video: Forged in Fire: The Schiavona Tests (Season 5, Episode 2) | History (31144110 Views)
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6. History Bombs
Welcome to History Bombs, the most explosive way to learn history! 💣 Join our BAFTA award-winning website to access online history lessons and teaching materials.
Subscribers: 168K
Views: 25291630
Joined: Nov 14, 2013
Popular Video: History of World War 1 (in One Take) | History Bombs (8308923 Views)
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7. Computer History Museum
Welcome to the Computer History Museum channel on YouTube. We’re committed to preserving and presenting the history and stories of the Information Age.
Subscribers: 125K
Views: 18369221
Joined: Nov 2, 2007
Popular Video: Secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism: Session 1 (1124176 Views)
8. Simple History
Welcome to the Official Simple History Channel. Simple History visualizes the past, bringing history to life through animation. Witness how people lived throughout history: their culture, developments in technology, epic battles and events.
Subscribers: 4.04M
Views: 1085517844
Joined: Oct 1, 2014
Popular Video: Sniper Decoys: Dummy Heads (18M Views)
9. Timeline
Welcome to Timeline – the home of world history. Every week we’ll be bringing you one-off documentaries and series from the world’s top broadcasters, including the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery and PBS.
Subscribers: 4.41M
Views: 984663050
Joined: Jan 17, 2017
Popular Video: The Paranoia That Cost Hitler World War II | Warlords: Hitler vs Stalin | Timeline (23M Views)
10. A Kid Explains History
History is a big subject, full of facts, dates, and strangely dressed people with weird names. But at its core, it’s really just a collection of stories that tell us how we got to be here. 13-year-old Quinn has spent the last five years making these fun, informative videos with help from his Mom and Dad.
Subscribers: 26K
Views: 4464694
Joined: Apr 24, 2015
Popular Video: Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr? (314K Views)
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