Discovery Geschichte ("Discovery History") was a German
television channel focusing on history-related programmes owned by
Discovery Networks Europe. The channel launched on March 31, 2005, on the
Premiere platform.[1]
Overview
The service was discontinued as a full 24-hour channel on May 16, 2009, after Premiere had signed a new contract with
Discovery Networks Deutschland in preparation for Premiere's relaunch as
Sky Deutschland in July. On Premiere, Discovery Geschichte was replaced by
National Geographic Channel Germany the following day. Discovery Geschichte continues as a programming block on
DMAX.[2][3]