The Civil War

PBS: Starts Thursday 26 December at 1pm

Ken Burns’ The Civil War returns in stunning high definition, bringing America’s most transformative and devastating conflict to life with unparalleled depth and storytelling mastery.

Hailed as a landmark in documentary filmmaking, The Civil War combines over 60,000 archival images, period art, newsreels, and firsthand accounts voiced by exceptional narrators. Through this rich tapestry, it captures the dramatic fight to preserve democracy and end slavery—at the devastating cost of 620,000 lives—proving history’s raw power surpasses fiction.

Discover the story of legendary leaders, everyday soldiers, and a nation divided to find unity. Don’t miss this powerful journey through America’s defining conflict.