CuriosityStream Unveils Nick Offerman-Narrated The History of Home

CuriosityStream’s new original three-part series The History of Home, narrated by Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), is slated to launch later this month.

The History of Home takes a journey around the globe and through time to discover the surprising histories and mysteries behind every room in the house, with Offerman guiding viewers with his trademark wit and charm. The series premieres exclusively on CuriosityStream worldwide beginning June 18.

The second installment in CuriosityStream’s The History of… anthology, following its popular The History of Food series, The History of Home is produced for CuriosityStream by Roller Coaster Road Productions. It examines how the fundamental elements of daily life—the need for shelter, comfort and sustenance—transformed our lives and made our houses homes. Architects, designers, craftsmen and historians share insights throughout the series, which was filmed in ten countries across four continents and features 35 locations and many more homes.

Rob Burk, head of content for CuriosityStream, said: “Now more than ever, where we live, where we shelter and where we seek sanctuary is an integral part of each of our lives. With The History of Home, we wanted to deconstruct the concept of home to expose the surprising origins of the structures and rituals that surround us every day. We traveled the globe to provide intimate access to some of the most spectacular homes of all time, from famous structures like Highclere Castle—home to the series Downton Abbey—to Kirkjubøargarður, also known as King’s Farm, one of the oldest still-inhabited wooden houses in the world. The History of Home represents CuriosityStream’s unique approach to history; engaging, relevant and always entertaining.”

Offerman added: “I love our human capacity for building clever spots in which to cook our meat and make sweet love to our spouses. This series is such a beautifully embroidered paean to the varied results of that particular talent, so I was over the moon when they asked me to collaborate with their gorgeous work.”