Big History (TV series)
Big History is an American documentary series narrated by Bryan Cranston that aired on H2 in 2013. Each episode runs about 30 minutes, and the first season has sixteen episodes, followed by a two-hour finale that ties all the topics together.
The show presents history as one big, connected story. It covers topics from science, anthropology, sociology, and other fields, showing how different events relate to each other—from the Big Bang to today.
The idea of Big History comes from David Christian, who envisions history as a discipline that focuses on connections and patterns rather than just wars and rulers.
Big History won an Emmy for Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction. Some critics have noted factual inaccuracies in parts of the series.
In short, it’s a visually engaging, easy-to-understand look at how major events and discoveries fit into the larger story of the universe.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 18:22 (CET).