11. History of the World in 2 Hours
IMDb rating: 7.0
I think this documentary if the perfect way to kick off our list. It covers the key historical events starting from the formation of Earth, the emergence of humankind, the rise of ancient civilizations to the modern age. The documentary is perfect for anyone who wants to get a quick history lesson without spending much time. Most of the documentary is done in CGI combined with comments from history experts.