Some historical shows keep things polite—corsets, candlelight, a couple polite wars in the background. The 22 shows on this list are not those shows. These are the ones that make the past feel so close you can practically smell the gunpowder, feel the political tension in your shoulders, and start wondering if you’ve somehow time-traveled without signing a release form.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Diego Maradona, the legendary Argentine football icon who scored the infamous “Hand of God” goal and never apologized for it. This engaging 30-slide article explores how Maradona made history at the 1986 World Cup, his rise to global superstardom, his larger-than-life personality, and the worldwide mourning that followed his death in 2020. A fun, heartfelt tribute to one of the most electrifying athletes the world has ever seen.

Celebrate the extraordinary life of Kobe Bryant—NBA legend, Oscar-winning storyteller, and devoted girl dad. Explore how Kobe won an Academy Award after retirement, coached his daughter Gigi’s basketball team, championed women’s sports, and left behind a legacy that continues to inspire the world long after his passing in 2020.

Black sitcoms didn’t just fill time slots—they redefined them. From family chaos to workplace antics to magical realism on a Brooklyn brownstone stoop, these shows shifted television culture. They shaped humor, reframed representation, and gave generations of viewers characters who felt like family.

These animated shows might’ve looked colorful and kid-friendly, but many were packed with dark themes, creepy visuals, and surprisingly emotional depth.

For decades, television treated mental illness like a twist, a joke, or a temporary crisis conveniently resolved before the credits rolled. Then something shifted. Writers stopped glossing over the mess and started showing the parts of mental health that are slow, uncomfortable, and often painfully human.