Terra X History 2000
What is Terra X History?
Terra X History is a documentary television series that premiered on October 29, 2000. Originally broadcast under the title ZDF-History until 2023, the program airs weekly on Sunday evenings on the ZDF network.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 959
- First aired
- Oct 29, 2000
- Last aired
- Apr 6, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 959 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Terra X History is a documentary television series that premiered on October 29, 2000. Originally broadcast under the title ZDF-History until 2023, the program airs weekly on Sunday evenings on the ZDF network. The series focuses on a broad spectrum of historical topics, ranging from political and contemporary history to cultural and social history. Specific areas of interest include the era of National Socialism and post-war history, as well as pre-modern, art, and cultural historical subjects. Guido Knopp has served as a host for the program, appearing in hundreds of episodes. Other contributors include narrators such as Christian Brückner and Nick Benjamin, along with various guests and historical figures featured through archive footage. The production continues to explore diverse themes within the field of history, with recent credits featuring contributors such as Isaak Dentler, Philipp Moog, Mirko Drotschmann, and Suzanne Vogdt. The series maintains an encyclopedic approach to examining the past through its long-running documentary format.
Should you watch it?
“This documentary series explores a diverse spectrum of historical topics ranging from pre-modern times to contemporary history.”
- covers a broad range of historical eras
- examines political and cultural developments
- focuses heavily on German history
- academic tone may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy in-depth documentaries that analyze political, social, and cultural history.
The series includes historical content regarding National Socialism and post-war history.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Oct 29, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 5, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 12, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 19, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 26, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 3, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 10, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 17, 2000
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 7, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 14, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 21, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 28, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 4, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 11, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 18, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 25, 2001
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 4, 2001
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 11, 2001
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 18, 2001
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 25, 2001
- E13 Episode 13 Apr 1, 2001
- E14 Episode 14 Nov 1, 2001
- E15 Episode 15 Nov 11, 2001
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 8, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 13, 2002
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 15, 2002
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 22, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 May 20, 2002
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 8, 2002
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 22, 2002
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 27, 2002
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 3, 2002
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 10, 2002
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 17, 2002
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 24, 2002
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 1, 2002
Season 4 · 37 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Feb 2, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 9, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 23, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 2, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 9, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 16, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 23, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 13, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 27, 2003
- E10 Episode 10 May 4, 2003
- E11 Episode 11 May 11, 2003
- E12 Episode 12 May 18, 2003
- E13 Episode 13 Jun 1, 2003
- E14 Episode 14 Jun 15, 2003
- E15 Episode 15 Jun 22, 2003
- E16 Episode 16 Jun 22, 2003
- E17 Episode 17 Jun 29, 2003
- E18 Episode 18 Jul 6, 2003
- E19 Episode 19 Jul 13, 2003
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 20, 2003
- E21 Episode 21 Jul 27, 2003
- E22 Episode 22 Aug 3, 2003
- E23 Episode 23 Aug 10, 2003
- E24 Episode 24 Aug 24, 2003
- E25 Episode 25 Aug 31, 2003
- E26 Episode 26 Sep 7, 2003
- E27 Episode 27 Sep 28, 2003
- E28 Episode 28 Oct 5, 2003
- E29 Episode 29 Oct 19, 2003
- E30 Episode 30 Oct 26, 2003
- E31 Episode 31 Oct 26, 2003
- E32 Episode 32 Nov 2, 2003
- E33 Episode 33 Nov 9, 2003
- E34 Episode 34 Nov 23, 2003
- E35 Episode 35 Nov 30, 2003
- E36 Episode 36 Dec 18, 2003
- E37 Episode 37 Dec 21, 2003
Season 5 · 30 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 2, 2004
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 11, 2004
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 18, 2004
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 25, 2004
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 1, 2004
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 29, 2004
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 21, 2004
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 4, 2004
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 18, 2004
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 25, 2004
- E11 Episode 11 May 9, 2004
- E12 Episode 12 May 16, 2004
- E13 Episode 13 May 23, 2004
- E14 Episode 14 Jun 6, 2004
- E15 Episode 15 Jun 20, 2004
- E16 Episode 16 Jun 27, 2004
- E17 Episode 17 Jul 18, 2004
- E18 Episode 18 Aug 1, 2004
- E19 Episode 19 Aug 15, 2004
- E20 Episode 20 Aug 29, 2004
- E21 Episode 21 Sep 5, 2004
- E22 Episode 22 Sep 26, 2004
- E23 Episode 23 Oct 3, 2004
- E24 Episode 24 Oct 10, 2004
- E25 Episode 25 Oct 17, 2004
- E26 Episode 26 Oct 31, 2004
- E27 Episode 27 Nov 7, 2004
- E28 Episode 28 Nov 21, 2004
- E29 Episode 29 Dec 5, 2004
- E30 Episode 30 Dec 19, 2004
Frequently asked questions
What time periods does the series cover?
The series covers a wide spectrum ranging from pre-modern history to contemporary history.
What subjects are explored?
Topics include political history, social history, and art and cultural history.
Does the show focus on specific political events?
Yes, the series features a focus on contemporary history, particularly National Socialism and post-war history.
Is this a documentary series?
Yes, it is a documentary series that examines various historical themes.
What is the scope of the program?
The program provides a broad historical overview encompassing both ancient and modern subjects.