Historical and period short dramas
For viewers who like their drama in another era: a Roman emperor disguised as a vagrant, the Queen of Egypt, a Viking princess fighting for her throne, a young Arthur on his way to the sword. Others are set in invented kingdoms of dukes, earls and royal courts, and a few send a modern woman back in time.
9 series to start with
The Crowned Roman Guard
Revenge · 62 episodes
Roman Emperor Livius secretly enters the rebellious city of Ravenna disguised as a lowly vagrant to investigate a brewing conspiracy.
Cleopatra the Golden Queen of Egypt
Hidden Identity · 56 episodes
A gifted scholar travels disguised as a commoner, revealing herself as the Queen of Egypt.
Watch episode 1 free · About Cleopatra the Golden Queen of Egypt
Viking Vengeance
Revenge · 62 episodes
Forced to abandon Eric, Signan is pressured to marry Bjorn the Wild, a fierce outcast warrior and her rival, as a political move to secure the kingdom's future.
From page to king Arthur
Hidden Identity · 30 episodes
Arthur serves as a humble page in the royal palace armory of Albion, but he harbors a secret: he is the son of the late King Uther, a legendary dragon slayer betrayed by the minister Mordred twenty years ago.
Kissed by Duke and Prince
Hidden Identity · 50 episodes
Nora is a noblewoman whose family fortunes have slipped, and she wants to escape her betrothal to Prince Arthur.
How to Tame a Monster Duke
Werewolf & Fantasy · 51 episodes
Amelia is forced into marriage with Lucian Montlera, the infamous Monster Duke, under the control of her stepmother Catherine and other family members who seek to control her late mother Margaret's estate and secrets.
The Architect Who Crossed Time For Revenge
Revenge · 60 episodes
Haleigh Atherstone, a skilled architect from the 21st century, wakes up in the body of a fallen noblewoman in a past era.
Watch episode 1 free · About The Architect Who Crossed Time For Revenge
I Kissed the Tyrants Statue
Revenge · 28 episodes
Olivia, a modern archaeologist, has spent three years researching King Sebastian, a tyrant who vanished mysteriously three centuries ago.
Boom! The Plus-Size Queen Strikes Back
Hidden Identity · 52 episodes
Lady Isabella, a plus-size noblewoman and mother to Prince Edward, faces humiliation at the royal court during the King's 36th birthday celebration when her gown tears and her son Edward stumbles publicly.
Watch episode 1 free · About Boom! The Plus-Size Queen Strikes Back
Some are based on real history or legend; most are romance and court intrigue in a period setting, told in one- to two-minute episodes.
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What to expect
- Emperors, queens, princes, dukes and knights.
- Court politics, arranged marriages and betrayals for the throne.
- Real history and legend (Rome, Egypt, the Vikings, Arthur) alongside invented kingdoms.
- A few time-travel stories where a modern woman wakes up in the past.
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Questions
Are there historical short dramas?
Yes. This page lists short dramas set in the past or in royal courts: ancient Rome and Egypt, the Vikings, Arthurian legend and period kingdoms of dukes and princes.
Where can I watch historical short dramas?
On BingeTube at binge.tube, in any browser on your phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install. On BingeTube the first episodes of every series are free with a free account. After that, one $9.99 monthly membership unlocks every episode of every series: no coins, no ads, and it works in any browser. New members can start with a discounted first week.
Do I need coins or an app?
No. BingeTube has no coins and no per-episode unlocks: one $9.99 monthly membership unlocks every episode of every series, and it plays in any web browser.