# HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries

> Watch your favorite TV series

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id576009463](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id576009463)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id576009463`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** A+E Global Media
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,699 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2012-12-13
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/history-shows-documentaries/id576009463)
- **Website:** [https://www.history.com/](https://www.history.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.aenetworks.com/consumer-privacy-policy](https://www.aenetworks.com/consumer-privacy-policy)

## Description

**HISTORY: Shows & Documentaries** lets you stream full episodes, entire seasons, exclusive clips, and deleted scenes from HISTORY’s most popular programming. Discover documentary events, nonfiction series, and fact-based scripted shows including *Alone*, *Pawn Stars*, *The Curse of Oak Island*, *American Pickers*, *Forged in Fire*, *Mountain Men*, *Ancient Aliens*, and more.

Create a HISTORY profile to continue watching across devices. The app is free to use, with supported TV providers unlocking additional content. HISTORY streaming is currently available in the United States only.

## Rankings

- #43,672 — Overall
- #1 — history
- #41 — show
- #76 — medium

## Review summary

Users praise engaging, educational History content and on-the-go access, with Oak Island as a fan favorite. However, they repeatedly fault heavy, repetitive ads that disrupt playback, ad-driven crashes, limited access to locked shows, and occasional app instability. Addressing ad handling, content access, and performance would substantially improve the experience for History: Shows & Documentaries fans.

### Pros

- Engaging, well-edited history content that keeps the narrative moving toward a conclusion.
- Easy to watch on the go — accessible anywhere and great for staying caught up.
- Educational, accurate, and broad coverage of historical topics.
- Oak Island is a favorite centerpiece; strong appeal for history fans.
- A broad range of topics and informative presentation.

### Cons

- Excessive, repetitive ad breaks interrupt episodes (long commercial blocks).
- Ads cause playback issues, including freezing/crashing during ads or interactive ads.
- Content access is limited by provider requirements; many shows are locked or unavailable.
- General app instability: slow loading, random crashes, and navigation glitches.
- Ads include political content or non-English (Spanish) ads that detract from the experience.

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