7. The Medici, Godfathers of the Renaissance
Site score 8.8, IMDb score 8.2; Overall score=8.5
Directed by Justin Hardy
Year: 2004
Ever wondered who brought light into the dark corridors of the Middle Ages in Europe? It was the Medici, a dynasty that is responsible for building the cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and Modern History! Produced by Bassnett-McGuire and Susan Horth this 4 part miniseries is another PBS Empire series of Documentaries on our list of the best documentaries on Amazon Prime right now! Enjoy 220 minutes of entertainment and pleasure. Rise, rule, and fall of the Medici dynasty told through the interesting story about art, poetry, and philosophy that flourished in Florence from 15th to 18th century.
6. Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory
Site score 9, IMDb score 8.1; Overall score=8.55
Directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky
Year: 2011
The third part of an intriguing documentary directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky ranks 6th in our list of best history documentaries on Amazon Prime right now. It gives you a follow-up on the case of the West Memphis 3, in their battle for innocence. As an Academy Award nominee, documentary gain great popularity, especially because of the sudden release of the West Memphis Three, three teenage boys who were accused of the murders of three eight-year-old boys and sentenced to death and life in prison. Considering the new DNA evidence the truth has come to light.
