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Best Ancient History Movies on Netflix

If you're looking for a film that transports you back in time with your kids, look no further than Netflix's Ancient History section. From Roman epics to Greek tragedies, there's something for everyone. Here are the best Ancient History Movies on Netflix.

Ancient History Movies on Netflix

The Young Messiah
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Adam Greaves-Neal, Sara Lazzaro, Vincent Walsh (Actors)

The Young Messiah

Mary, Joseph, and 7-year-old Jesus embark on a journey from Egypt to Nazareth after the young boy miraculously brings someone back to life. When King Herod orders the death of the child, Roman centurion Severus starts to pursue the family across the desert.

As Mary and Joseph worry about his safety, Jesus' natural curiosity allows him to understand more about the world and his remarkable powers.| Stream on Netflix

Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb is a 2020 British documentary film directed by James Tovell. The film follows a team of Egyptian archeologists that discover a tomb from the 25th century BC in the Saqqara necropolis, just outside of Cairo that had been untouched for 4,400 years. | Stream on Netflix

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History 101

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements, and world-changing discoveries.

It is a new type of history show for a new type of audience: Big History delivered in an unadulterated hit of premium archives and jaw-dropping infographics.| Stream on Netflix

Empire Games

Interviews with scholars and dramatic reenactments bring to life the origins and history-making achievements of the world's greatest ancient empires. | Stream on Netflix

The Letter for the King

A young knight in training contends with ancient prophecies, magical powers, and fickle companions as he sets out on an epic quest to save his kingdom. | Stream on Netflix

Ancient Gods of Egypt
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Ron Preston, Daniel Fleck, Michael Raimondo (Actors)

Ancient Gods of Egypt

Powerful and deadly, all-knowing, all-seeing, they were the original Masters of the Universe, prepare for the original Game of Thrones! 

David vs. Goliath: Battle of Faith
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Matt Berberi, Mike Foster, John Knox (Actors)

David vs. Goliath: Battle of Faith

At the crossroads of two great ancient empires, a shepherd named David trains in combat to take on a terrifying giant. David vs. Goliath is a fresh take on one of history's most legendary battles, retold in a stylistic bloody tale of courage and faith.

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Before The Wrath

Based on true discoveries from the time of Christ.

While most people no longer believe that Jesus is coming back, researchers in the Middle East have discovered new evidence that proves the prophesied Rapture is not only real but why it must soon come to pass.

This shocking insight will reignite hope for believers and prepare the world for what's coming. Narrated by Kevin Sorbo (God's Not Dead).

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  • The Adolf Eichmann Trial.
  • Final Account.
  • We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks.
  • Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali.

What is a historically accurate movie?

These are the movies that appropriately illustrated and spurred their audiences. These movies succeeded in enlightening, enticing, and moving them with their emphasis on their characters, setting, and storyline; for theirs, as well, the shows made for excellent entertainment.

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