History HD

History HD airs documentary series and specials focused on historical events, military conflicts, and technological developments across the United States. The channel’s programming often examines American wars, ancient civilizations, and industrial innovations through archival footage and expert commentary. Some shows investigate historical mysteries or reenact key moments from the past, while others explore how historical patterns connect to modern society. The content tends toward narrative-driven storytelling rather than academic lectures, with an emphasis on dramatic turning points in American and world history.

Viewers can find the channel through most cable and satellite providers in the United States, typically in the high-definition tier. The network’s schedule changes periodically, with themed marathons on holidays like Independence Day or Veterans Day. Online streaming access to recent episodes is available through certain TV provider apps and on-demand platforms, though the full library of older programs requires a participating cable subscription. TV guide listings for History HD are published weekly by local providers and national listings services.

TV Guide

31 May 1 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun

07:03 - 08:04

Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo

Series, History, Mystery, Travel

Digging Up Trouble

Some discoveries come with consequences; gold that ruins lives, a cursed wreck beneath the sea, and a hidden safe linked to a famous burglar, show how the past can be as dangerous as it is tempting.

08:04 - 09:06

Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo

Series, History, Mystery, Travel

Big & Bad

History's biggest discoveries aren't always its best. A diamond heist that unravels in a ditch, a colossal burning crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell," and an island dominated by venomous vipers prove that when finds go big, they can also go very bad.

09:06 - 10:05

Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo

Series, History, Mystery, Travel

Most Valuable Finds

From a $4 flea market frame concealing the Declaration of Independence, or a lost Fabergé egg in a Midwest flea market and even the holy grail of comic books hiding in someone's wall, we revisit the most astonishing, valuable discoveries.

10:05 - 11:01

Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo

Series, History, Mystery, Travel

Lost in Battle

From a live WWII bomb discovered decades later, to a Civil War cigar hiding secret orders, to a Viking sword unearthed by a child, these finds reveal how the remnants of war can resurface when least expected.

11:01 - 13:00

CSN Mint

Consumer

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

13:00 - 14:00

CSN Mint

Consumer

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

14:00 - 15:00

Modern Marvels

Series, Documentary, History, Science, Technology, Anthology

Bullets

Targeting the historical trajectory of bullets, ranging from their origins in the 1300s as stones and lead balls to the "safe" and "smart" bullets of today.

15:00 - 16:00

Modern Marvels

Series, Documentary, History, Science, Technology, Anthology

Battle Ready

From elaborate elite training facilities to GPS-guided air drops, to revolutionary high-tech tents and fire-retardant uniforms, the episode explores the science and technology of building, operating and protecting a base in a war zone.

16:00 - 17:00

World War II With Tom Hanks

Series, Documentary, History, War

The Beginning

In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

17:00 - 18:00

World War II With Tom Hanks

Series, Documentary, History, War

Blitz

After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west; the Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production.

18:00 - 19:00

World War II With Tom Hanks

Series, Documentary, History, War

Barbarossa

Examine the story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the largest and costliest land offensive in human history.

19:00 - 21:00

The Food That Built America

Series, Cooking, History, Documentary

Lines in the Sand

In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution takes place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry like Heinz, Kellogg and Post; they push the limits of ingenuity to launch businesses that will revolutionize industry.

21:00 - 23:00

The Food That Built America

Series, Cooking, History, Documentary

Best Served Cold

A new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology; a father-and-son duo named Mars start on a path to challenge the chocolate throne.

23:00 - 01:00

The Food That Built America

Series, Cooking, History, Documentary

The Spoils of War

WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort in a united front to fuel the forces fighting for freedom abroad; in Post-War America, visionaries revolutionize the industry, and pave the way for the golden age of the American dream.