History
American Experience
Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense MediaWhat’s Smart About It: Do your kids need a history refresher but don’t want to watch some “boring” documentary? PBS put together an excellent docu-series that combines reenactments, historical footage and commentary to paint America’s past with vibrant colors.
Dr. King – Documentary
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, Good Ol' Values, HistoryWhat’s Smart About It: Host Tom Brokaw brings to life the heroic story of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and displays the leader’s remarkable journey for civil rights and racial integration
Bone Detectives
Ages 9-11, Discovery, History, Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation, ScienceWhat’s Smart About It: Science and history together in the same show! In every show there’s a mystery to unravel, a life to understand, a world to explore and a death to reveal.
History Detectives
Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense MediaWhat’s Smart About It: History is alive and well with this team of experts that track down the stories, people and places of objects that are brought to them. Letters, paintings, weapons, jewelry all have an interesting past on this show. Watch as experts, appraisers and researchers all work to uncover the real story.
Antiques Roadshow
Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense Media, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: This parent’s favorite just might get the kids hooked on antiques and history. The slower pace of the program might be difficult for some younger viewers but there’s nothing like guessing the right price of a 18th century French oak desk.
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense Media, SubjectWhat’s Smart About It: Take a stroll through America’s most amazing places with a story teller that provides the incredible histories of the people and events that helped create our National Parks.
Time Team America
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense Media, ScienceWhat’s Smart About It: Want a reality show but can’t stand the trash? What about a reality show that has teams using the latest technology to excavate historic sites around the nation? Get your metal detector and shovel, you’ll feel like you’re working right next to them
