Not long ago, History (the TV channel) was more or less thought of as the channel for middle-aged dads fascinated with tales of the hard fought battles that had helped win World War II, as told by the people who had participated in the protracted conflict, and thus became known as 'The Greatest Generation.' At that time, History made its name by offering educational, informative, but still entertaining programs built around the idea of the channel's name – i.e., they each carried with them an historical element – regardless the subject they covered.