1. Home
  2. History resources

History programs, documentaries and movies

See all programs
50:29 | Ancient history
image/svg+xml

Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death

The History Channel

In this unique docu-drama, uncover the true story of Verus, a gladiator who fought at the Colosseum in Rome.
Years 11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature
43:04 | History
image/svg+xml

History Erased

Mexico  |  Season 1  |  Episode 12  |  The History Channel

Mexico is an ancient civilisation steeped with culture and game changing innovations in science, engineering and astronomy. Our daily lives are filled with contributions that originated in Mexico. To celebrate these great achievements, we're going to imagine a world where they disappear from our lives.
Years 7-12
Classification: Parental GuidanceClassification: Parental Guidance
41:28 | Modern history
image/svg+xml

Apocalypse: War of Worlds

The Conquest  |  Season 1  |  Episode 4  |  National Geographic

March 1953: Stalin is dead, and in Asia the heated conflicts are ending. But with foreign troops leaving the region, Ho Chi Minh formulates a new plan.
Years 9-12
Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)

History clips

See all clips
Community clip
3:30 | History
image/svg+xml

Vietnamese Australians share their experience of migration

Belonging: The Migration Nation  |  Season 1  |  Episode 4  |  ABC Me

Margaret is a second generation Vietnamese Australian. Her grandfather was a refugee from Vietnam. What challenges has Margaret come against because of her family's background? Why did so many Vietnamese people migrate to Australia in the 1960s? What are Margaret's views on overcoming prejudice and racism?

Community clip
2:22 | Modern history
image/svg+xml

Australia in the 1960s

The Decade of Protest  |  Episode 4  |  SBS

The 1960s were a time of great social change in Australia, from the right to wear a bikini to oral contraception, women in particular gained greater freedoms and opportunities. How did the invention of 'the pill' change women's lives? What other steps towards equality with men came after the 1960s?
Community clip
8:25 | Modern history
image/svg+xml

Overcoming sexism in the 1950s

ABC

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg overcame many obstacles to reach the pinnacle of the law profession. What were some of the challenges she faced? How are things different in universities nowadays? How have things changed for women in the workplace? What are some challenges that remain?

History quiz

See all quizzes
Competitive Quiz
Horrible Histories: Early colonisation of Australia quiz

Learn all about the struggles of the early settlers with the help of Horrible Histories' Gorgeous Georgians. Test your knowledge of all things First Fleet in the quiz.

History

History topics

See all topic collections
 
 
 
Get started with Indigenous Australia (primary)

Learn more about the history, traditions and languages of Australia's First Peoples right here. Watch classic My Place videos, new episodes of Little J and Big Cuz, and explainers from Totally Wild and Behind the News.

History

Indigenous Australians
Save to playlist
Our Story Editorial policy Privacy policy Terms & conditions
Primary resources Secondary resources English resources Geography resources Health and PE resources History resources Mathematics resources Science resources Australian curriculum resources