8. Last Stand of the 300
IMDb rating: 7.8
This documentary ranks 8th in our list of best history documentaries on YouTube. It will remind you of those days when the History channel was good. It covers the Battle of Thermopylae, like the movie 300 directed by Zack Snyder, but from a bit more accurate perspective. The documentary uses scene reenactment and CGI technology to depict the battle of 300 Spartans lead by King Leonidas against an enormous army of Persians led by Xerxes. You will also be able to get an insight into the weapons used at the time and learn more about ancient war strategies and tactics.
