History HD
United States
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.
Schedule
05:05 - 06:03
The Food That Built America
Cereal Sensations
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
Through happy accidents and breakthrough flavor innovations, cereal pioneers battle for control of America's breakfast table-using iconic mascots, unforgettable commercials, and bold new ideas to build a billion-dollar industry.
06:03 - 07:05
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Dangerous Dining
Series, Documentary
From chocolate eaten out of the gutter, to a single cup of ice cream shared by the entire neighborhood, to breakfast cereal that produced colorful consequences, yesterday's culinary delights weren't always as wholesome as they seemed. These are the curious food trends,...
07:05 - 08:06
The Food That Built America
Say Yes to the Dressing
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
When German immigrant Richard Hellmann bottles his deli's mayonnaise, he launches America's condiment revolution; but the real battle begins when a struggling restaurateur invents Italian dressing to save his Kansas City eatery, going head-to-head with an industry giant, just as...
08:06 - 09:03
The Food That Built America
Cereal Sensations
Series, Cooking, History, Documentary
Through happy accidents and breakthrough flavor innovations, cereal pioneers battle for control of America's breakfast table-using iconic mascots, unforgettable commercials, and bold new ideas to build a billion-dollar industry.
09:03 - 10:01
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Animal Anarchy
Series, Documentary
From racing atop ostriches and wrestling wild bears, to raising pet skunks at home and ordering monkeys through the mail, we once welcomed the wild into our lives in some truly staggering ways. These are the unforgettable attractions, unusual pets, and head-scratching animal...
10:01 - 10:30
Joint Relief Revolution
Consumer
Join Connie Craig-Carroll and health visionary Ken Meares as they uncover OmegaXL, the groundbreaking natural supplement transforming lives by tackling joint pain and inflammation.
10:30 - 11:00
Freedom to Leave the House! Inogen Portable Oxygen
Consumer
Regain independence and enjoy greater mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of portable oxygen.
11:00 - 11:30
Nursing Home Nightmares 2026
Consumer
This is a must-see program if you have a loved one in a nursing home; go behind the scenes and find out what really goes on when you're not there, and all that's wrong with today's nursing homes; you will learn exactly what you can do if you.
11:30 - 12:00
Overwhelmed with IRS Debt? Keys to Resolving Tax Debt
Consumer
See how one company is changing people's lives by helping them put their tax problems to rest.
12:00 - 12:30
Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor
Religious
Pastor Doug Batchelor reveals facts about biblical events and brings new insight to frequently asked questions in Christianity.
12:30 - 13:00
David Jeremiah
Religious
In this weekly program, Dr. David Jeremiah delivers practical messages to the congregation at the Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego. Also featured is music from the Shadow Mountain Community Church Choir and Orchestra, as well as performances by musical guests that...
13:00 - 14:00
Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage
Special, History
Exploring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary group of African American pilots, revealing how these warriors for change helped end segregation in the military and pave the way for the civil rights movement.
14:00 - 15:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Darkness Falls
Series, Documentary, History, War
As Hitler's reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe, his hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.
15:00 - 16:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Operation Torch
Series, Documentary, History, War
The first joint U.S.-British offensive of the war, thousands of inexperienced U.S. troops and their untested leader Eisenhower, face off against the hardened German Afrika Korps and the infamous Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
16:00 - 17:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Secrets and Lies
Series, Documentary, History, War
Behind the fierce frontline clashes of WWII, a hidden battle rages - one of espionage, deception, and codebreaking; in rural England, a group of brilliant academics work to crack Germany's unbreakable Enigma Code and change the course of the war.
17:00 - 18:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Stalingrad
Series, Documentary, History, War
In Operation Blue, the German Army fights to take Soviet oil fields and the city of Stalingrad, becoming one of the deadliest battles ever fought and a major turning point on the Eastern Front.
18:00 - 19:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Italy
Series, Documentary, History, War
The Allies hope to quickly penetrate the Nazi Reich via Italy but instead endure a months-long slog with devastating results.
19:00 - 20:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Battle for the Skies
Series, Documentary, History, War
Allied air forces engage in a fierce and costly battle with the German Luftwaffe over the skies of Europe.
20:00 - 21:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Overlord
Series, Documentary, History, War
The Allies undertake Operation Overlord, a complicated and massive military invasion, to liberate Occupied France and open a true second front in Western Europe.
21:00 - 22:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Long Road to Tokyo
Series, Documentary, History, War
The Allies and Japan clash in the jungles and plains of Asia, the "forgotten theater" of World War II, as America struggles to bring the fight to Tokyo's door.
22:00 - 23:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Home Front
Series, Documentary, History, War
As the tide begins to turn against the Axis powers, the leaders of Germany and Japan deploy opposite strategies on their home fronts.
23:00 - 00:00
World War II With Tom Hanks
Resistance
Series, Documentary, History, War
Resistance to Nazi occupation and oppression is a constant throughout the war, with results both triumphant and devastating.