
History Specials
THE HISTORY CHANNEL brings history's most incredible wartime feats, scientific mysteries, and turbulent periods back to life in top-rated programs on topics including Sherman's March, the battle of Thermopylae, comets, the Plague, and the Dark Ages.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch History Specials streaming on History Vault (Via Prime Video), Roku, Hulu, and DIRECTV Stream. It is also possible to buy History Specials on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and VUDU.
'History Specials' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, History Specials is available in the US
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Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | DIRECTV STREAM, History Vault, Hulu, Roku | ✅ |
United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:04:14 AM, 07/07/2025 PST
More Information on History Specials
THE HISTORY CHANNEL brings history's most incredible wartime feats, scientific mysteries, and turbulent periods back to life in top-rated programs on topics including Sherman's March, the battle of Thermopylae, comets, the Plague, and the Dark Ages. History Specials featuring Corey Johnson and Kevin Farrell has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Hulu, streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, streaming with subscription on History Vault (Via Prime Video), and 4 others. It's a documentary and history show with 184 episodes over 5 seasons. History Specials has a new episode airing on January 1st, 2050 (PST).
Narrator (voice)
Corey Johnson
Self - Colonel, United States Military Academy, West Point
Kevin Farrell
Self - University of North Texas
Geoffrey Wawro
Self - Army Heritage & Education Center, Carlisle, PA
Dr. Conrad C. Crane
Self - 21st Century Defence Initiative, Brookings
Patrick W. Singer
Self - Seaman First Class, USS Arizona
Donald Stratton
Self - Worldwide Chairman & CEO, JWT
Bob Jefferey
Self - Prof., University of Exeter
Richard Overy
Self - U.S. Army Center of Military History, Fort Belvoir
Chris Semancik
Self - University of Reading
Patrick Porter
Self - Lt. Gen., Kev Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, G4
Raymond V. Mason
Self - Corporal, 106th Infantry Division
John Schaffner
Self - The Heritage Foundation
James Jay Carafano
Self - Master Sergeant, 1st Infantry Division
Frank Gervasi
Self - Sergeant, 29th Infantry Division - Omaha Beach
Michael Vernillo
Self - Sergeant, 29th Infantry Division - Omaha Beach
Charles Barley
Self
David M. Kennedy
Producer
Kate Bullions
Executive Producer
Adam Bullmore
Executive Producer
Julian P. Hobbs
Executive Producer
Matt Robins
Writer
Simon George
Ratings & Reviews
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EPISODE GUIDE
History Specials Season 8 Overview
Nov 12, 2013 - Nov 12, 2013Season 8 of History Specials has 1 episode that is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when an episode becomes available on your services.
History Specials Season 8 Episodes

S08 E12Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live
Nov 12, 2013Examine Lee Harvey Oswald's final two days in detail, tracing his actions in the minutes, hours and days immediately following...
S08 E12 of History Specials is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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