| History Deutschland | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 15 November 2004 |
| Owned by | NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland and AETN International |
| Slogan | Geschichte Erleben |
| Broadcast area | Germany, Austria, Switzerland |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Formerly called | The History Channel |
| Sister channel(s) | The Biography Channel |
| Website | http://www.history.de/ |
History is a German-language television channel dedicated to history owned by The History Channel Germany GmbH & Co. KG, which in turn is a joint-venture between NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland and AETN International.
The channel launched on 15 November 2004 as "The History Channel", but on 11 January 2009, it was rebranded as "History".[1]
History is available in the cable networks of Kabel Deutschland, Kabel BW, Unitymedia, Primacom and Eutelsat KabelKiosk in all German states. It is also available on cable in Austria and Switzerland.
On satellite, the channel is available from Arena. It was not available on Premiere, until that platform was renamed Sky on 4 July 2009. At the same time History HD, a high-definition version of the channel, was launched.
The channel also hosts the "History-Award", which has been given annually since 2005.