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Autentic History is a German free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel operating in the documentary format. The primary language of broadcasting is English, with content also localized in German depending on the market. The channel is owned and operated by Autentic GmbH, a Munich-based media company founded in 2008 by Patrick Hörl as a joint venture with Jan Mojto's Beta Film . Autentic specializes in high-quality documentaries and factual series, covering the entire value chain from development and production to global distribution and channel operations . The channel was launched as part of Autentic's expansion into the FAST market, initially rolling out in several European countries .

On air, Autentic History explores major historical events, conflicts, and figures that have shaped the modern world, offering an educational and unbiased perspective on topics ranging from World War II and 20th-century dictatorships to the golden age of aviation and espionage . The channel's programming features documentaries covering a wide range of historical subjects, including the race to create new weapons during World War II, the tragedies and triumphs of immigration in the 19th century, the brutal regimes of Idi Amin Dada and Augusto Pinochet, and the lives of aviation pioneers like Claude Dornier . Specific titles from Autentic's catalog include Come Fly with Me: The Golden Age of Aviation, which delves into the luxury of air travel from the 1940s to the 1970s, and American Spy or Nazi Traitor? The Untold Story of Eric Erickson, which unravels the enigmatic life of a World War II spy whose intelligence operations may have altered the course of history .

Autentic History is available as a FAST channel, meaning it is free to view and supported by advertisements. The channel is distributed on major streaming platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, and Rakuten TV . Its availability has expanded to markets including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium . In the UK and Ireland, Samsung TV Plus added Autentic History to its lineup in December 2025, alongside Autentic Travel . As of 2024, the channel is not available in Germany, with Autentic focusing its German-language FAST offerings on the channel Spiegel TV Konflikte .

Autentic History strives to inform, entertain, and inspire viewers around the globe by presenting fascinating and often overlooked historical events in a compelling documentary format. The mission of the channel is to offer a refreshingly unbiased and in-depth look at history, bringing high-quality factual content to curious audiences on modern digital platforms. Thanks to its FAST distribution model, Autentic History provides the opportunity to watch its historical documentaries on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - across multiple European countries, making engaging history content accessible for free wherever viewers are.

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