US-based international satellite and cable TV channel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
History is an international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts historical programs, both fictional and non-fictional. The TV channel is available in many countries. It is seen by more than 80 million households.
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Country | United States |
Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Headquarters | New York City, New York, US |
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Owner | A&E Networks |
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Launched | January 1, 1995 |
Former names | The History Channel (1995–2008) |
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Website | www |
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Philo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Amazon Prime Video, Frndly TV |
Because it shows a lot of programs on World War II, it has been jokingly called "The Hitler Channel".[1] It also broadcast programs that try to foretell the future. The History Channel was started by A&E Television Networks on January 1, 1995.[2] A&E Television Networks is a joint-venture between: [3]
On March 20, 2008, The History Channel dropped "The" and "Channel" from its name to become simply "History".[4]
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