| History TV18 | |
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| Launched | 9 October 2011 |
| Owned by | A&E Television Networks (50%) Network 18 (50%) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | "Kuchh Naya Dekho, History Bante Dekho" See something new, see History being made |
| Country | India |
| Language | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
| Formerly called | The History Channel (2003–2008) |
| Website | www.HistoryIndia.com |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Tata Sky | Channel 569 (SD) |
| Dish TV | Channel 470 (SD) Channel 56 (HD) |
| Airtel Digital TV | Channel 348 (SD) Channel 337 (HD) |
| Cable | |
| Available on most Indian cable systems | Check local listings for details |
History TV18 (formerly known as The History Channel) is a pan-Indian television channel broadcasting programmes related to historical events, infotainment and persons,[1] owned by a joint-venture between A&E Television Networks, owner of the American History and Network 18, Indian media group.[2] The channel is the first in a bouquet of factual entertainment channels to be launched by the joint venture. It is now available in six languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi) in full HD across all major markets in India and will reach out to more than 50 million households in the launch phase.
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History was first launched as The History Channel on November 30, 2003[3] . It was launched by a joint venture between AETN International and News Corporation's STAR, through its subsidiary NGC Networks. It had aired series like Biography (TV series), Conspiracy?, Crusades, Secret Agents and Breaking Vegas and television movies like Marilyn and Me. Following the expiration of the deal between AETN and STAR on November 21, 2008, STAR took over the channel and re-branded it as Fox History & Entertainment. That channel has since been re-branded again as Fox History & Traveller , then FOX Traveller and is currently available in India.
On October 9, 2011, History was re-launched in India as History TV18, by AETN18 Media Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between A&E Television Networks and TV18. The channel, which would be available in 6 languages including English, Hindi and Marathi, has roped in superstar Salman Khan as its brand ambassador[4] . An HD feed of the channel (billed True HD) is also available.
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