Hidden gems
Underrated history shows
Great history series that flew under the radar — high ratings, smaller audience, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.
The World at War
Victoria
Lucy Worsley Investigates
North and South
Who Do You Think You Are?
Modern Marvels
The Dovekeepers
John Adams
The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
Aerial America
Walking with Dinosaurs
Rise of the Nazis
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Grant
In Search of.....
Yellowstone: One-Fifty
Washington
I, Claudius
Home Fires
The Hollow Crown
Ancient Discoveries
The Making of The Mob
Kang Chi, the Beginning
Lost Treasures of Egypt
Diriliş Ertuğrul
The History of Comedy
Kingdom
Secrets of the Lost
Harley and the Davidsons
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Sons of Liberty
Unearthed
A Small Light
Secrets of the Dead
Anne with an E
America: Facts vs. Fiction
Antiques Roadshow
The Village
Heweliusz
The Devil's Whore
Underrated shows by genre
Good to know
What makes a TV show underrated?
These are series rated 7.8 or higher by viewers but parked well outside the most-watched tier — genuinely good history shows that never got the audience they deserved.
Are these history shows actually worth watching?
Every title here clears a 7.8+ rating, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: The World at War, Victoria, Lucy Worsley Investigates.
Where can I stream these hidden gems?
Every series links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.