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The 13 best history documentaries on Netflix right now From ancient apocalypses to anthrax attacks, here are the 13 best history documentaries streaming on Netflix right now.

From ancient apocalypses to anthrax attacks, here are the 13 best history documentaries streaming on Netflix right now.

'Fantastic Four' star Ioan Gruffudd says third film was scrapped for reasons 'beyond my control' 'Fantastic Four' star Ioan Gruffudd is reflecting on his disappointment when the franchise suddenly ended: 'The plan was to do three movies, but these decisions are beyond my control.'

'Fantastic Four' star Ioan Gruffudd is reflecting on his disappointment when the franchise suddenly ended: 'The plan was to do three movies, but these decisions are beyond my control.'

Liam Neeson scoffs at character's 'namby-pamby' death in 'The Phantom Menace': 'Hardly a Master Jedi' Liam Neeson has admitted that he wasn't a big fan of his character Qui-Gon Jinn's 'namby-pamby' death in 'Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace': 'Oh, please, hardly a Master Jedi.'

Liam Neeson has admitted that he wasn't a big fan of his character Qui-Gon Jinn's 'namby-pamby' death in 'Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace': 'Oh, please, hardly a Master Jedi.'

How Justin Timberlake inadvertently insulted the Monkees' Micky Dolenz Rider Strong remembers hanging out with Justin Timberlake at the 'Boy Meets World' craft services table, where an interaction with Micky Dolenz from the Monkees turned awkward.

Rider Strong remembers hanging out with Justin Timberlake at the 'Boy Meets World' craft services table, where an interaction with Micky Dolenz from the Monkees turned awkward.

Rob Lowe reflects on how 'Literally!' became his catchphrase and it started before 'Parks and Rec' Rob Lowe was known to say "Literally!" as his character Chris Traeger on 'Parks and Recreation.' He recently revealed it was a standout part of his first meeting with showrunner Michael Schur.

Rob Lowe was known to say "Literally!" as his character Chris Traeger on 'Parks and Recreation.' He recently revealed it was a standout part of his first meeting with showrunner Michael Schur.

'Fantastic Four' wins in week 2 at domestic box office, besting 'The Bad Guys 2' and 'The Naked Gun' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' dropped a worrying 66 percent in week 2 at the domestic box office, but still held onto No. 1 against premieres 'The Bad Guys 2' and 'The Naked Gun.'

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' dropped a worrying 66 percent in week 2 at the domestic box office, but still held onto No. 1 against premieres 'The Bad Guys 2' and 'The Naked Gun.'

Stephen Colbert lands a new CBS late-night gig — in 'Elsbeth' season 3 CBS giveth and CBS taketh away: As Stephen Colbert prepares to bid farewell to 'The Late Show,' he's already booked a gig on the CBS drama 'Elsbeth,' where he'll play a late-night host.

CBS giveth and CBS taketh away: As Stephen Colbert prepares to bid farewell to 'The Late Show,' he's already booked a gig on the CBS drama 'Elsbeth,' where he'll play a late-night host.

Adam Scott is finally at peace after awkward 'Boy Meets World' encounter with Rider Strong Adam Scott says he's finally breathing easy after hashing out an awkward encounter he had with Rider Strong on the 'Boy Meets World' set that he'd been 'carrying' around for 30 years.

Adam Scott says he's finally breathing easy after hashing out an awkward encounter he had with Rider Strong on the 'Boy Meets World' set that he'd been 'carrying' around for 30 years.

'The Gilded Age' star Christine Baranski talks Agnes' understanding of Oscar's sexuality In the penultimate episode of 'The Gilded Age' season 3, Oscar opens up about the loss of his companion, John Adams, prompting Agnes Van Rhijn to finally acknowledge to herself that her son isn't straight.

In the penultimate episode of 'The Gilded Age' season 3, Oscar opens up about the loss of his companion, John Adams, prompting Agnes Van Rhijn to finally acknowledge to herself that her son isn't straight.

Soulja Boy arrested on weapons charge during a Los Angeles traffic stop Soulja Boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm during a traffic stop early Sunday morning, following his 35th birthday celebration.

Soulja Boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm during a traffic stop early Sunday morning, following his 35th birthday celebration.

Loni Anderson, WKRP in Cincinnati star, dies at 79 Loni Anderson, WKRP in Cincinnati star, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a prolonged illness. She was 79.

Loni Anderson, WKRP in Cincinnati star, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a prolonged illness. She was 79.

See Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, Djo, Ravyn Lenae, Alex Warren, and more at Lollapalooza 2025 See Olivia Rodrigo, Ravyn Lenae, Doechii, Djo, Alex Warren, and more perform in EW's exclusive photos from Lollapalooza 2025.

See Olivia Rodrigo, Ravyn Lenae, Doechii, Djo, Alex Warren, and more perform in EW's exclusive photos from Lollapalooza 2025.

Oasis 'shocked and saddened' after fan falls to death at Wembley Stadium show Oasis are 'shocked and saddened' after a fan fell to his death during their Saturday night concert at Wembley Stadium.

Oasis are 'shocked and saddened' after a fan fell to his death during their Saturday night concert at Wembley Stadium.

'This Is It' director Kenny Ortega shares the 'biggest thing' he learned from the King of Pop 'This Is It' director Kenny Ortega described Michael Jackson's creative process during the making of the singer's documentary.

'This Is It' director Kenny Ortega described Michael Jackson's creative process during the making of the singer's documentary.

How 'The Devil Wears Prada' led to the first 'Sex and the City' movie After 'The Devil Wears Prada' was a success, the creators of 'Sex and the City' were able to get their film greenlit.

After 'The Devil Wears Prada' was a success, the creators of 'Sex and the City' were able to get their film greenlit.

'ANTM' star says 'dismissive' Jay Manuel snubbed her at awards show: 'Looked at me like, ugh' 'America's Next Top Model' alum Ambreal Williams alleges that creative director Jay Manuel was 'dismissive' and intentionally snubbed her at an awards show after 'ANTM' cycle 9: 'He did not like me.'

'America's Next Top Model' alum Ambreal Williams alleges that creative director Jay Manuel was 'dismissive' and intentionally snubbed her at an awards show after 'ANTM' cycle 9: 'He did not like me.'

Where is the 'Bend It Like Beckham' cast now? See what’s new with the soccer comedy's stars ahead of the sequel Now that a 'Bend It Like Beckham' sequel is officially in the works, here's a look at where the stars of the beloved sports comedy are now.

Now that a 'Bend It Like Beckham' sequel is officially in the works, here's a look at where the stars of the beloved sports comedy are now.

Melissa Gilbert says 'Little House on the Prairie' was telling the stories of the 1970s through the lens of the 1870s. Melissa Gilbert explained how 'Little House on the Prairie' may have been set in the 1870s but was deliberately relevant to the 1970s.

Melissa Gilbert explained how 'Little House on the Prairie' may have been set in the 1870s but was deliberately relevant to the 1970s.

Every major Batman and Superman movie, ranked from worst to best Sometimes they work together. Sometimes they work alone. But whose movies are better — the Caped Crusader or the Man of Steel?

Sometimes they work together. Sometimes they work alone. But whose movies are better — the Caped Crusader or the Man of Steel?

Our 30 favorite pop culture partners in crime, from Walt and Jesse to Thelma and Louise From Walter White and Jesse Pinkman of 'Breaking Bad' to the ladies of 'Thelma and Louise', these are 30 of the most compelling dynamic duos in pop culture history.

From Walter White and Jesse Pinkman of 'Breaking Bad' to the ladies of 'Thelma and Louise', these are 30 of the most compelling dynamic duos in pop culture history.

Adam Scott recalls college friend Paul Rudd getting 'suddenly famous' Adam Scott is looking back at his college bestie Paul Rudd become 'suddenly famous' after the release of 'Clueless': 'It was so crazy'

Adam Scott is looking back at his college bestie Paul Rudd become 'suddenly famous' after the release of 'Clueless': 'It was so crazy'

Original 'Naked Gun' cast was battle-tested from classic '70s disaster pictures 'The Naked Gun' from 1988 features a few folks from some legendary disaster flicks.

'The Naked Gun' from 1988 features a few folks from some legendary disaster flicks.

Kenny Ortega debunks rumor that Zac Efron didn't sing in 'High School Musical' Director Kenny Ortega said it was "important" to clarify that Zac Efron sang in the first 'High School Musical,' but that his vocals were mixed with Drew Seeley's.

Director Kenny Ortega said it was "important" to clarify that Zac Efron sang in the first 'High School Musical,' but that his vocals were mixed with Drew Seeley's.

Lena Dunham tried to make a dramatized version of 'Scandoval' Lena Dunham shared that she was 'obsessed' with 'Vanderpump Rules' during the 2023 writers strike and wanted to stage a reenactment of the reality show's reunion.

Lena Dunham shared that she was 'obsessed' with 'Vanderpump Rules' during the 2023 writers strike and wanted to stage a reenactment of the reality show's reunion.

Lindsay Lohan says she has 'PTSD to the extreme' from 2000s paparazzi craze: 'They were terrifying moments' Lindsay Lohan says she has 'PTSD to the extreme' from the 'terrifying' paparazzi craze she faced as a young star in the 2000s: 'I pray stuff like that never comes back. It's not safe. It's not fair.'

Lindsay Lohan says she has 'PTSD to the extreme' from the 'terrifying' paparazzi craze she faced as a young star in the 2000s: 'I pray stuff like that never comes back. It's not safe. It's not fair.'

Rainn Wilson and Ed Helms discuss the 'wisest, truest' line from 'The Office' 'The Office' stars Rainn Wilson and Ed Helms said a quote from season 9 'kind of summed up the whole show.'

'The Office' stars Rainn Wilson and Ed Helms said a quote from season 9 'kind of summed up the whole show.'

Why Josh Brolin has 'trepidation' about making a 'Goonies 2' Josh Brolin is explaining his 'trepidation' about 'The Goonies 2': 'If Spielberg approves it, you know it's going to be good. But I think there's been five scripts so far through the years.'

Josh Brolin is explaining his 'trepidation' about 'The Goonies 2': 'If Spielberg approves it, you know it's going to be good. But I think there's been five scripts so far through the years.'

'Dirty Dancing' choreographer recalls Patrick Swayze's annoyance at Jennifer Grey's giggling 'Dirty Dancing' choreographer Kenny Ortega is recalling how Patrick Swayze had anything but the time of his life when his costar Jennifer Grey couldn't stop giggling during a key scene.

'Dirty Dancing' choreographer Kenny Ortega is recalling how Patrick Swayze had anything but the time of his life when his costar Jennifer Grey couldn't stop giggling during a key scene.

Sarah Michelle Gellar trains for 'Buffy' reboot with new vampire slayer: 'We don't sweat' Watch Sarah Michelle Gellar train for her upcoming 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot with new 'warrior' Ryan Kiera Armstrong: 'We don't sweat … We sparkle.'

Watch Sarah Michelle Gellar train for her upcoming 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot with new 'warrior' Ryan Kiera Armstrong: 'We don't sweat … We sparkle.'

Matt Rife buys home of couple who inspired 'The Conjuring,' becomes 'legal guardian' of Annabelle doll Comedian Matt Rife has bought the former Connecticut home of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators who inspired 'The Conjuring,' making him the 'legal guardian' of the haunted Annabelle doll.

Comedian Matt Rife has bought the former Connecticut home of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators who inspired 'The Conjuring,' making him the 'legal guardian' of the haunted Annabelle doll.