Terra X Traces 40,000 Years of German History, Narrated by Brandt
Mainz – November 06, 2026 -- All five episodes of the first season of ZDF's new documentary series "Terra X: Die Geschichte der Deutschen" (The History of the Germans) will be available in the ZDF streaming portal from Monday, November 9, 2026. Linear TV broadcasts on ZDF begin on November 15, 2026. Actor Matthias Brandt narrates.
The series follows ordinary people, not kings
The series centers on ordinary people and their daily lives rather than kings, emperors and dynasties. Personal stories are tied to major social upheavals and show how everyday life, work, faith and community changed over millennia. Archaeological finds, modern genetic research and historical sources are used to reconstruct these worlds.
Season one runs from the last Ice Age to the late Middle Ages. Season two follows in 2028 with five more episodes reaching into the 20th century.