This History Channel documentary traces the Ottoman Empire from its beginnings in the 14th century to its incarnation as one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents.
Production
Sweeping reenactments that actually look expensive for cable TV.
Acting
Powers Boothe's voice could narrate your taxes and you'd be riveted.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Powers Boothe's final documentary narrations before his death in 2017—his voice remains the gold standard for 'man who has seen things.'
The History Channel aired this during its brief 'actually educational' window before pivoting to ancient aliens and pawn shop melodrama.
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