The cheapest way to watch History is Philo for $28/month.
History was originally a place for purely historical shows, but now it's more geared toward reality TV shows like Pawn Stars and Alone.
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Heartland Extra ($6) includes Nat Geo Wild and AHC
One of the cheaper ways to watch live sports
Cons
No local channels
History is available on both Sling Blue and Sling Orange, but the latter gets the nod for having more sports (ESPN, TNT, and Motortrend) and channels for kids (Disney & Nick Jr.).
Pricier than Sling Orange if you have local channels in your area
Add-ons can drive up the price
Sling Blue is the better option for History viewers who also want to stay updated on the history being made today. That’s because it streams more news programs than Sling's other plan, Orange, on account of it carrying local channels. However, you do have to pay an extra $5/month if you do get local channels where you live.
Has unlimited DVR stored for 12 months, longer than many other streaming services
Cheap
Cons
Lacks sports channels
No parental controls
With over 90 channels for as little as $28, Philo's price is tough to beat. Sports fans or local TV viewers might not appreciate the narrow lineup, but those who love watching History would be happy to find it there along with other reality TV channels.
Wide array of sports channels and on-demand content
Cons
Issues reported for Apple TV and Samsung TV
Fubo made its start as a sports streamer, but it quickly expanded its lineup to include lifestyle and entertainment channels like History, A&E, and IFC. It also has a 3-day lookback feature, so viewers who missed their favorite History shows can easily catch up on them. Just be on the lookout for potential tech issues, since Apple TV and Samsung TV users have reported some of them in recent years.
Best for a great mix of on-demand and live entertainment
Hulu with Live TV is the fastest and most convenient way for Hulu users to get live TV channels without having to test out other unfamiliar streaming services. It offers a great mix too: along with channels like History, NatGeo, and Lifetime, users also get live sports from channels like ESPN and NFL Network as well as local channels like FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC.
2025 on History
History is now better known for their unscripted shows like Pawn Stars and American Pickers, but once in a while, they go back to show actual history. Earlier this year, they aired a six-part series on Thomas Jefferson. History will be following that up with documentaries like the Wild West: Kevin Costner's The West and Sitting Bull, which is about the titular Lakota chief.
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