The documentary series "Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler" from France 2 offers a gripping look at how one of history’s most monstrous dictators came to power. Through expertly restored and colorized archival footage, the series makes the past feel shockingly immediate. It follows Adolf Hitler's path from a resentful soldier in World War I to the charismatic Führer who captivated a nation. The show exposes the political manipulation, violent intimidation, and powerful propaganda that dismantled Germany’s democracy and set the stage for global conflict. This vital and chilling historical account serves as a powerful lesson on the fragility of freedom. The broadcast of this series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.