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Russian-speaking audience: CIS and the diaspora worldwide. Plenty of topics, high competition, mid CPM.

Market CPM $1–3 · est. per 100K views $55–165

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Taken Historical documentaries top-10 median 1.4Mbest video 7.8M Archives, hidden pages of history, investigations of the past. Our case: monetized in 4 months, 10K+ subscribers.

Military technology and weapons top-10 median 692Kbest video 4.4M Tanks, aircraft, helicopters, small arms, equipment. Example from the niche: 40K subscribers in 8 months, 400K views on a video about the history of tanks.

Cars and transport top-10 median 431Kbest video 15.8M Soviet cars, "the worst cars," stories and failures of car factories. The format works great on nostalgia.

Fishing top-10 median 54Kbest video 1.5M Carp fishing, underwater filming, tackle reviews. Our test channel: 160K views on a fresh video.

War stories and frontline accounts top-10 median 456Kbest video 2.5M World War II, finds by search teams, soldiers' fates. Format: a chronicle at the start plus archival photos.

Animals and insects top-10 median 1.5Mbest video 52.4M Narrow specialization decides: only beetles, only sharks or only lizards. Tested on our own test channel.

Taken Famous people top-10 median 1.3Mbest video 5.4M Actors, military commanders, the KGB, the Soviet mafia, scientists. A roomy niche: up to 186 videos in 7 months without running out of topics.

Survival stories top-10 median 113Kbest video 9.7M Real survival cases, disasters, rescues. High retention thanks to the story.

Criminal investigations top-10 median 978Kbest video 3.1M True crime: high-profile cases, mysteries, courtroom stories. One of the most loyal formats.

Ancient civilizations and archaeology top-10 median 337Kbest video 6.7M Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Maya, lost cities and archaeologists' finds. Enough topics for years, and AI illustrations reconstruct what can't be filmed.

The Middle Ages: castles, knights, sieges top-10 median 265Kbest video 9.2M Knightly orders, the Crusades, fortress sieges, daily life and customs of the era. Stories with a clear conflict hold attention to the end.

Dynasties and monarchs top-10 median 452Kbest video 8.8M The Romanovs, Habsburgs, Ottomans, Tudors: palace intrigue, heirs, the fall of dynasties. A biographical series with no host on camera.

History of Central Asia and the Silk Road top-10 median 10Kbest video 199K Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, the Karakhanids, Samarkand and Bukhara, caravan routes. The niche is close to viewers in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, competition in Russian is small.

Warriors of antiquity: samurai, Vikings, Spartans top-10 median 3Kbest video 372K Legendary armies, weapons, tactics and daily life of warriors before the gunpowder era. Different from military technology: here it's swords, shields and armor.

Dictators and regimes of the 20th century top-10 median 54Kbest video 3.7M How rulers of the last century came to power and how they ended. Historical documentary without present-day politics.

USSR: daily life and everyday reality top-10 median 618Kbest video 5.1M Queues, shortages, communal apartments, pioneer camps, salaries and prices. A nostalgic format with a very loyal 40+ audience.

Secret projects of the USSR top-10 median 109Kbest video 485K Closed research institutes, underground cities, weapons that never were, classified expeditions. A niche separate from daily life: interest in the "declassified" is consistently high.

Espionage and intelligence top-10 median 508Kbest video 2.5M KGB and CIA operations, defectors, double agents, failures and legendary recruitments. Plots with intrigue, ideal for 15–20 minutes.

Unsolved secrets of history top-10 median 249Kbest video 727K Disappearances, strange artifacts, events without answers. A "theories and facts" format without mysticism: viewers watch to the end for the resolution.

Expeditions, mountaineering and explorers top-10 median 1Kbest video 989K Magellan, Amundsen, the conquest of Everest and the poles, lost expeditions. The drama of the journey and the price of discovery.

Inventions that changed the world top-10 median 71Kbest video 1.9M The history of the things around us: from the wheel to the internet, accidental discoveries and forgotten authors. Evergreen topics that don't go out of date.

Great construction projects and engineering top-10 median 3Mbest video 12.7M Megaprojects, bridges, dams, tunnels, construction projects of the century and their failures. Scale comes across well in AI illustrations.

Daily life and professions of the past: how people lived 100 years ago top-10 median 82Kbest video 2.3M What people did, ate, how they were treated and worked before the age of electricity. A calm, educational format with high retention.

The mafia and criminal gangs top-10 median 722Kbest video 3.9M Nineties organized crime groups, cartels, the yakuza, Cosa Nostra: structure, rise and takedown. Different from investigations: here it's organizations, not individual cases.

Scams and fraudsters top-10 median 1.3Mbest video 7.9M Great con artists, financial pyramids, schemes that cheated millions. A violence-free topic that's advertiser-friendly.

Escapes and prisons of the world top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 6.8M The strictest prisons, famous escapes, prison regimes in different countries. One of the most stable faceless formats.

Hackers and cybercrime top-10 median 383Kbest video 8.2M High-profile hacks, leaks, viruses and the people behind them. Modern crime documentary for a technical audience.

Special forces of the world top-10 median 1.8Mbest video 13.7M Selection, training and real operations of special forces from different countries. Different from frontline stories: modern-day and elite units.

Aviation and plane crashes top-10 median 1Mbest video 5.7M Plane crash investigations, crew errors, the history of legendary aircraft. The timeline of a disaster holds attention like a detective story.

Ships, shipwrecks and sea mysteries top-10 median 216Kbest video 5.8M The Titanic and hundreds of lesser-known tragedies, missing vessels, underwater finds. The sea gives striking visuals.

Man-made disasters and accidents top-10 median 1Mbest video 6.9M Chernobyl, Bhopal, dam failures, factory explosions: causes, chain of errors, consequences. The focus is on causes, not survivor stories.

Giant machines and heavy equipment top-10 median 1.4Mbest video 7.3M The biggest excavators, mining dump trucks, ships and cranes: how they work and where they operate. Male audience, steady demand.

Business stories: rises and collapses top-10 median 981Kbest video 2.6M How Nokia, Kodak and Toyota came to be and why giants fell. Business documentaries with some of the highest ad rates.

National economies in plain language top-10 median 297Kbest video 4.2M Why some countries get rich and others don't, where crises and defaults come from. An explainer format that works well with infographics.

Luxury and the lives of billionaires top-10 median 586Kbest video 2M Yachts, palaces, private islands, the most expensive things and habits of the super-rich. A light format with a broad audience.

Closed and forbidden places top-10 median 157Kbest video 4M Area 51, North Korea, Pripyat, bunkers and islands where entry is forbidden. Curiosity about the forbidden drives clicks.

Abandoned cities and sites top-10 median 988Kbest video 3M Ghost towns, abandoned factories, bases and resorts. Atmospheric format, AI illustrations convey desolation.

Countries and peoples: how people live top-10 median 65Kbest video 459K Salaries, prices, housing and strange laws of different countries, traditions of the world's peoples. An educational format with an endless supply of topics.

Hermits and life outside civilization top-10 median 532Kbest video 7.2M People who went into the taiga, mountains and onto islands: Agafya Lykova and dozens of other stories. A calm format with high retention.

Hoards and treasures top-10 median 243Kbest video 2.1M Found and undiscovered treasure, sunken gold, the fates of treasure hunters. An adventure topic that doesn't go out of date.

Natural disasters and forces of nature top-10 median 284Kbest video 983K Volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes: how they arise and how the biggest ones ended. Different from man-made disasters.

The ocean and the underwater world top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 20.6M Deep-sea creatures, the Mariana Trench, unexplored zones of the ocean. A visually strong niche for AI illustrations.

Dinosaurs and the prehistoric world top-10 median 604Kbest video 25.4M Eras, species, extinctions and paleontologists' finds. Family audience, topics never go out of date.

History of medicine and epidemics top-10 median 1.2Mbest video 4.6M Plague, the Spanish flu, the first surgeries and discoveries that changed medicine. A historical format without medical advice.

Psychological experiments and human behavior top-10 median 927Kbest video 3M Milgram, the Stanford prison, the bystander effect: what experiments revealed about people. An educational format without relationship advice.

Mythology and legends of the world's peoples top-10 median 106Kbest video 7.3M Greek, Norse, Slavic and Turkic myths, heroes and monsters. Perfect material for AI illustrations.

Mysticism and urban legends top-10 median 127Kbest video 4.2M Ghost legends, anomalous places, unexplained cases in a "stories and theories" format. One of the most mainstream niches without a host.

History of food and world cuisine top-10 median 503Kbest video 1.2M Where pizza, pilaf and cola came from, how tsars and soldiers ate, strange table traditions. A light topic with a broad audience.

Sports dramas and legends top-10 median 467Kbest video 1.6M Great matches, tragedies and triumphs of athletes, scandals and doping. Emotional stories for a male audience.

USA, UK, Canada, Australia. The highest CPM in documentary content; competition is strong, a narrow topic wins.

Market CPM $8–15 · est. per 100K views $440–825

Natural DisastersNatural disasters top-10 median 5.7Mbest video 49.2M Eruptions, tsunamis, earthquakes, supervolcanoes: science and history. Broad audience, ad-safe with a science-based approach. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.7M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric LifeDinosaurs and the prehistoric world top-10 median 586Kbest video 7M Eras, species, extinctions and paleontologists' finds. Family audience, topics never go out of date.

Ancient Mesopotamia and PersiaMesopotamia and Persia top-10 median 5.3Mbest video 40.9M Sumer, Babylon, Assyria and the Persian Empire: the first cities and laws. Lower demand, but almost no competitors, good for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.3M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Haunted PlacesHaunted places top-10 median 2.1Mbest video 160M Stories of the most famous "cursed" houses, castles and prisons. Seasonal peaks around Halloween, a steady baseline all year, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 3.9M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt top-10 median 2.2Mbest video 25M Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, everyday life and archaeological finds. One of the most requested historical topics on YouTube, ages 25–55, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Greek MythologyGreek mythology top-10 median 2.4Mbest video 25.5M The gods of Olympus, heroes, monsters and legends of Ancient Greece. Steady demand from schoolchildren to adults, fits AI illustrations perfectly, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.3M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Famous Prison EscapesFamous prison escapes top-10 median 2.2Mbest video 17.4M Alcatraz and other daring escapes: preparation, execution, finale. Tense drama, male audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.4M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Napoleonic EraThe Napoleonic era top-10 median 2Mbest video 68.4M Napoleon, his campaigns, marshals and Europe in 1789–1815. Interest boosted by films, steady male audience, few competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.5M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Heists and Con ArtistsHeists and con artists top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 5M High-profile heists, brilliant fraudsters and scams of the century. A gripping format with high retention, monetizes well, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.9M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Cold War and EspionageThe Cold War and espionage top-10 median 1.9Mbest video 75.2M Spies, special operations, the nuclear arms race and declassified projects of 1947–1991. Adult male audience, high CPM, few good anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.8M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Vikings and Norse WorldVikings and the Norse world top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 8.7M Raids, seafaring, Viking daily life and Norse mythology. TV series keep interest steady, US/UK audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Bible StoriesBible stories top-10 median 1.7Mbest video 10.7M Retellings and historical context of biblical stories and figures. A huge, loyal audience in the US, high CPM, a lot of views per video. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.9M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mafia and Organized Crime HistoryHistory of the mafia top-10 median 1.5Mbest video 7.6M Al Capone, New York families, Prohibition and the fall of the clans. Strong demand in the US, male audience, above-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.8M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Lost CivilizationsVanished civilizations top-10 median 1.3Mbest video 32.5M Atlantis, Göbekli Tepe, megaliths, mysterious ruins and forgotten peoples. Powerful demand for ancient mysteries, high retention, many channels, but almost endless topics. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Human EvolutionHuman evolution top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 21.3M Neanderthals, the first humans, migrations and life in the Stone Age. Growing interest thanks to new discoveries, few quality anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.4M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Universe and CosmosThe Universe and space top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 8.9M Black holes, distant galaxies, the edge of the Universe and its future. Evergreen global demand and strong CPM in the science category, but the market is dense and needs a recognizable style. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 934K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Deep Sea and OceanOcean depths top-10 median 6.7Mbest video 31.1M Creatures of the abyss, the Mariana Trench, unexplored depths. A visually striking format for AI graphics, broad audience of all ages, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.7M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

World War II HistoryWorld War II top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 12.2M Battles, operations, little-known episodes and human stories of World War II. A huge adult male US/UK audience with high CPM. Illustrations are needed instead of footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Physics and Science ExplainedPhysics in plain language top-10 median 2.9Mbest video 9.5M Quantum mechanics, time, relativity and paradoxes of science in understandable language. High CPM, educated audience, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 4.1M views.

Wildlife and PredatorsWildlife and predators top-10 median 1.5Mbest video 38.9M Predators, animal behavior, ecosystems and nature records. Eternal broad demand, advertiser-safe, few long illustrated films. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 979K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

American Civil WarThe American Civil War top-10 median 242Kbest video 4.1M Battles, generals and daily life of the Civil War era and early US period. Strong demand within the US, 45+ audience, high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.4M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Business Empires Rise and FallThe rise and fall of companies top-10 median 455Kbest video 4.2M Stories of brands and corporations: how they grew, where they went wrong, why they collapsed. One of the highest CPMs (business/finance), a solvent audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Ancient RomeAncient Rome top-10 median 4Mbest video 13.9M Emperors, legions, gladiators, Roman daily life, the rise and fall of the empire. The "I think about Rome constantly" theme holds steady demand, good CPM, above-average competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 799K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Pirates HistoryHistory of pirates top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 18.1M The Golden Age of Piracy, Blackbeard, ships, treasure and pirate codes. A romantic topic for a broad audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 913K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Wild West HistoryThe Wild West top-10 median 345Kbest video 1.9M Cowboys, gunslingers, sheriffs, the gold rush and the frontier. Strong demand in the US among 35+ audiences, high CPM, few anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Ancient ChinaAncient China top-10 median 1.3Mbest video 12M Dynasties, emperors, the Great Wall and China's inventions. A huge layer of topics, growing interest, few anonymous channels in English. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Earth History and GeologyHistory of the Earth top-10 median 1Mbest video 7.3M How the planet formed: eras, continents, mass extinctions. A science niche with high CPM, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Future TechnologyTechnologies of the future top-10 median 323Kbest video 199M The world in 50–1000 years: AI, robots, cities, energy. High tech CPM, young audience, a growing niche. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

History for SleepBedtime history top-10 median 535Kbest video 6.2M Long, calm stories about life in the past told in a soft voice to fall asleep to. Huge demand and lots of watch time per video, above-average CPM (US/UK), but the format quickly gets crowded. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 462K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

What If Science ScenariosScientific "what if" scenarios top-10 median 2.9Mbest video 21.5M Hypothetical scientific scenarios: what if the Moon disappeared, the Earth stopped, and so on. A viral format with a broad young audience, easy to make with AI visuals. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.9M views.

Unsolved MysteriesUnsolved secrets top-10 median 373Kbest video 5.6M Mysterious disappearances, unexplained cases and unanswered historical puzzles. Very high demand and retention, but many anonymous channels, you need your own style. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 638K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Stoicism and PhilosophyStoicism and philosophy top-10 median 1.2Mbest video 13.9M The teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and other philosophers applied to life. High CPM (self-improvement), but the niche is oversaturated with similar channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Naval Warfare HistoryNaval battles and fleets top-10 median 702Kbest video 4.3M Battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines and great naval battles. A niche but loyal audience with high CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 702K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Industrial and Nuclear DisastersMan-made disasters top-10 median 689Kbest video 18.7M Chernobyl, Bhopal, collapses and industrial accidents: causes and consequences. High retention, engineering audience, below-average competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 909K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

True Crime CasesReal crime stories top-10 median 375Kbest video 38.4M Investigations of solved crimes: evidence, the course of the inquiry, the trial, without graphic details. A huge audience (many women 25–45), good CPM, the market is oversaturated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 490K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Byzantine and Ottoman EmpiresByzantium and the Ottoman Empire top-10 median 925Kbest video 7.1M Constantinople, sultans, janissaries and the thousand-year history of Byzantium. A loyal audience of history lovers, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 925K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mongol EmpireThe Mongol Empire top-10 median 785Kbest video 13.3M Genghis Khan, conquests, tactics and the structure of the largest land empire. Steady interest from a male audience, few long films. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 784K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

British Royal HistoryHistory of the British monarchy top-10 median 336Kbest video 3.7M The Tudors, Windsors, royal scandals and intrigues of past centuries. Strong demand in the UK and US, devoted 35+ audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 451K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Survival StoriesSurvival stories top-10 median 15Kbest video 429K Real survival cases, disasters, rescues. High retention thanks to the story.

Space Exploration HistoryHistory of space exploration top-10 median 523Kbest video 9.2M Apollo, the space race, Mars rovers and NASA missions. A science-history format with high CPM, different from the Universe niche. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 582K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Financial Crashes HistoryHistory of financial crises top-10 median 943Kbest video 13.5M The Great Depression, tulip mania, the 2008 crisis, bubbles and crashes. One of the highest CPMs (finance), few anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 930K views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

World War I HistoryWorld War I top-10 median 375Kbest video 57.4M Trenches, key battles, technology and soldiers' fates of 1914–1918. Demand is lower than for World War II, but so is competition, high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 460K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Medieval Life and KnightsThe Middle Ages and knights top-10 median 533Kbest video 11.1M Knights, castles, crusades, peasant life and the dark sides of the Middle Ages. Steady demand in the US/UK, good retention, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 374K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Shipwrecks and Sea DisastersShipwrecks top-10 median 910Kbest video 7.1M The Titanic, the Lusitania and other maritime disasters and sunken ships. Steady demand, high retention, interest lasts for decades. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 501K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Psychology and Human BehaviorPsychology of human behavior top-10 median 210Kbest video 3.8M Famous experiments, cognitive biases, manipulation and motives behind actions (no medical advice). High demand and CPM, but the niche is heavily saturated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 692K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Megaprojects and EngineeringMegaprojects and engineering top-10 median 346Kbest video 55.2M The world's biggest construction projects: bridges, skyscrapers, tunnels, cities of the future. High CPM (tech, business), broad male audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 349K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Native American HistoryHistory of Native Americans top-10 median 642Kbest video 4.8M Tribes, culture, chiefs and the history of the indigenous peoples of North America. Steady interest in the US and Canada, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 627K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Explorers and ExpeditionsGreat travelers and expeditions top-10 median 1.2Mbest video 7.2M Polar expeditions, pioneers and great journeys. Dramatic stories for a 35+ audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 428K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Abandoned PlacesAbandoned places top-10 median 353Kbest video 2.5M Ghost towns, abandoned parks and sites: their history and why they were left. A visual niche, broad audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 404K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Military Aircraft HistoryHistory of military aviation top-10 median 1.4Mbest video 8.1M Legendary aircraft, dogfights and aviation technology. Devoted male audience, high CPM, illustrations replace footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 446K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Latin America and Spain. A bigger audience than English, lower CPM, but few quality documentary channels.

Market CPM $2–5 · est. per 100K views $110–275

Casos criminales realesReal crime stories top-10 median 1.2Mbest video 8.6M Investigations of solved crimes: evidence, the course of the inquiry, the trial, without graphic details. A huge audience (many women 25–45), good CPM, the market is oversaturated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 490K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Imperio RomanoThe Roman Empire top-10 median 1.2Mbest video 6.1M Emperors, legions, intrigue and everyday life in Rome. Especially strong interest in Spain, where CPM is higher than in Latin America, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.1M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Origen del ser humanoOrigins of humankind top-10 median 504Kbest video 21.5M Evolution, Neanderthals and the first humans, settling the planet. A popular-science niche with good CPM, evergreen demand, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.7M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Criptozoología y criaturas legendariasCryptozoology and legendary creatures top-10 median 899Kbest video 6.4M Bigfoot, Nessie, Mokele-mbembe and other unconfirmed creatures. High CTR, young audience, below-average CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 3.3M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Hackers y ciberataques famososHackers and famous cyberattacks top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 7.1M Stories of famous hackers and the biggest cyberattacks. Tech audience, high CPM, almost no competitors in Spanish. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Historias de la BibliaBible stories and archaeology top-10 median 558Kbest video 5.1M Retellings of biblical stories, figures, and the archaeological finds linked to them. A huge believing audience in Mexico, Colombia and Peru, medium CPM, many videos but demand. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 637K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Antiguo EgiptoAncient Egypt top-10 median 783Kbest video 3.4M Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, everyday life and archaeological finds. One of the most requested historical topics on YouTube, ages 25–55, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

La Edad MediaThe Middle Ages top-10 median 195Kbest video 1.1M Knights, castles, crusades and medieval daily life. Strong demand in Spain, long videos hold viewers well, medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 722K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Leyendas de terror latinoamericanasLatin American horror legends top-10 median 217Kbest video 2.1M Folk horror stories: La Llorona, El Silbón, the Chupacabra and local legends without gore. Very strong demand in Mexico and Colombia, young audience, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 524K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Profecías y fin del mundoProphecies and the end of the world top-10 median 617Kbest video 2.8M Nostradamus, Maya prophecies, the Apocalypse and predictions about the future. Strong interest in religious Latin America, high CTR, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 694K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Guerra Fría y espionajeThe Cold War and espionage top-10 median 395Kbest video 13.9M Spies, special operations, the nuclear arms race and declassified projects of 1947–1991. Adult male audience, high CPM, few good anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.8M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Estoicismo y filosofía para la vidaStoicism and life philosophy top-10 median 495Kbest video 1.4M The teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus and other philosophers in a practical presentation. A growing trend among young men, high CPM due to self-improvement, but the niche saturates quickly. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 659K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Criaturas del océano profundoInhabitants of the ocean depths top-10 median 488Kbest video 5.2M Deep-sea creatures, unexplored zones of the ocean and underwater discoveries. A visually striking niche, broad audience, medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 801K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Fenómenos naturales extremosExtreme natural phenomena top-10 median 748Kbest video 6.3M Volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and anomalous weather in history. The region is seismically active, so the topic is close to viewers; medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 678K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Dinosaurios y prehistoriaDinosaurs and the prehistoric world top-10 median 345Kbest video 20.6M Eras, species, extinctions and paleontologists' finds. Family audience, topics never go out of date.

Geografía y países curiososGeography and unusual countries top-10 median 997Kbest video 29.8M Strange borders, micronations, extreme places and unusual countries. Broad audience, medium CPM (tourism), moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 997K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Misterios sin resolverUnsolved secrets and mysteries top-10 median 328Kbest video 6.1M Unexplained disappearances, mysterious events and historical secrets. Evergreen demand across Latin America and Spain, good views on long videos, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 314K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Historias de millonariosBillionaire stories top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 4.9M How the world's richest people built their fortunes and how their stories ended. Business topics give one of the best CPMs in the Spanish segment, ages 18–35, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 685K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Lujo extremoExtreme luxury top-10 median 791Kbest video 25.2M The most expensive yachts, mansions, watches and billionaires' quirks. Luxury advertisers give good CPM, high CTR, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 791K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Historia del arteArt history top-10 median 572Kbest video 14.5M Great artists, masterpieces and hidden meanings of paintings. An educated audience, good CPM, niche demand, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 708K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Revoluciones que cambiaron el mundoRevolutions that changed the world top-10 median 165Kbest video 1.5M The French and Industrial revolutions, Latin America's wars of independence. Interest from students and adults, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 757K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Civilizaciones y ciudades perdidasLost civilizations and cities top-10 median 231Kbest video 10.7M Atlantis, lost cities and civilizations that vanished without a trace. Overlaps with interest in mysteries and gives high CTR, medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 390K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Primera Guerra MundialWorld War I top-10 median 462Kbest video 7.2M Trenches, key battles, technology and soldiers' fates of 1914–1918. Demand is lower than for World War II, but so is competition, high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 460K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

China imperialImperial China top-10 median 336Kbest video 1.5M Dynasties, the Great Wall, emperors and China's inventions. A huge supply of topics, very low competition in Spanish, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 542K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Cárceles y fugas legendariasPrisons and legendary escapes top-10 median 514Kbest video 9.2M Alcatraz, the world's toughest prisons and incredible escapes. High retention, male audience, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 514K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Accidentes aéreosPlane crashes and their investigations top-10 median 241Kbest video 3.7M Step-by-step breakdowns of plane crashes and investigation findings, without graphic detail. Very high retention, adult audience, medium CPM, few competitors in Spanish. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 264K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Historia de marcas famosasHistory of famous brands top-10 median 683Kbest video 5.5M How Coca-Cola, Nike, Bimbo and other companies came to be and grew. Business topic — high CPM, sells well to advertisers, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 682K views.

Ciencia explicadaScience in plain language top-10 median 1Mbest video 3.5M Physics, chemistry and how everyday things work, in plain language. An educational niche — high CPM and brand safety, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 349K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mesopotamia y los sumeriosMesopotamia and the Sumerians top-10 median 403Kbest video 40.9M The first civilizations: the Sumerians, Babylon, Assyria and their legacy. High interest due to the mysteries of antiquity, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 403K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Segunda Guerra MundialWorld War II top-10 median 314Kbest video 3.5M Battles, operations, little-known episodes and human stories of World War II. A huge adult male US/UK audience with high CPM. Illustrations are needed instead of footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

El futuro de la humanidadThe future of humanity and technology top-10 median 132Kbest video 5.6M AI, space colonization, cities of the future and scenarios for the development of civilization. The audience is interested in technology, high CPM, a growing topic. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 248K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Sectas y cultosSects and cults top-10 median 240Kbest video 1.7M The history of well-known sects, their leaders and how people came under their influence. Very high retention, medium CPM, delivered without shock content. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 239K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Armas y tecnología militarWeapons and military technology top-10 median 175Kbest video 1.5M The evolution of weapons, legendary tanks, aircraft and ships. Male audience, medium CPM (ad restrictions possible), low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 368K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mitología griegaGreek mythology top-10 median 523Kbest video 17M The gods of Olympus, heroes, monsters and legends of Ancient Greece. Steady demand from schoolchildren to adults, fits AI illustrations perfectly, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.3M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Estafas y fraudes famososFamous scams and frauds top-10 median 167Kbest video 1.3M Ponzi schemes, fake companies and legendary con artists. The financial angle gives good CPM, high interest, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 226K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Leyendas de la músicaMusic legends top-10 median 502Kbest video 2.7M Biographies and ups and downs of rock stars and bands. Nostalgic 30+ audience, strong rock market in Argentina and Mexico, medium CPM; without using tracks. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 502K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Conquista de AméricaThe conquest of the Americas top-10 median 235Kbest video 2.6M Cortés, Pizarro, the fall of Tenochtitlan and the Inca empire. The topic matters to both Spain and Latin America, medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 261K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Psicología del comportamiento humanoPsychology of human behavior top-10 median 193Kbest video 3.1M Why people do what they do: experiments, cognitive biases, manipulation (no medical advice). Broad audience, above-average CPM, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 193K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

El universo y el espacioThe Universe and space top-10 median 190Kbest video 8.9M Black holes, distant galaxies, the edge of the Universe and its future. Evergreen global demand and strong CPM in the science category, but the market is dense and needs a recognizable style. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 934K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Megaestructuras e ingenieríaMegastructures and engineering top-10 median 94Kbest video 8.4M How the biggest bridges, skyscrapers, dams and tunnels are built. Technical audience, good CPM, few quality faceless channels in Spanish. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 185K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

OVNIs y extraterrestresUFOs and aliens top-10 median 206Kbest video 11M Famous UFO sightings, declassified documents and theories about extraterrestrial life. Mexico is one of the world's centers of interest in the topic, huge reach, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 164K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Civilizaciones prehispánicasPre-Columbian civilizations top-10 median 128Kbest video 7.5M Maya, Aztecs, Incas, Olmecs: their cities, gods and knowledge. A national-identity topic for Mexico and Peru, loyal audience, medium CPM, fewer competitors than in antiquity. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 176K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Imperios olvidadosForgotten empires top-10 median 96Kbest video 388K The Mongols, Persia, the Ottoman Empire, Carthage and other powers of the past. A huge supply of topics, male audience, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 189K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Tragedias históricasHistorical disasters and tragedies top-10 median 342Kbest video 4.8M The Titanic, Chernobyl, collapses and man-made disasters: causes and consequences. High retention thanks to the drama, medium CPM, the niche monetizes without shock content. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 196K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Samuráis y Japón feudalSamurai and feudal Japan top-10 median 280Kbest video 1.9M Samurai, shoguns, ninja and the culture of old Japan. Boosted by anime and games, young audience, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 221K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Crisis económicas de la historiaEconomic crises in history top-10 median 611Kbest video 7.2M The Great Depression, hyperinflations, bubbles and stock market crashes. Financial topic — high CPM, crises resonate with Argentine viewers, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 465K views.

Piratas y corsariosPirates and corsairs top-10 median 154Kbest video 1.7M The Golden Age of Piracy, the Caribbean, legendary captains and treasure. The Caribbean region is close to viewers, broad audience, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 154K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Taken Historia de la mafiaHistory of the mafia top-10 median 198Kbest video 2.9M Al Capone, New York families, Prohibition and the fall of the clans. Strong demand in the US, male audience, above-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.8M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Santos, milagros y aparicionesSaints, miracles and Marian apparitions top-10 median 336Kbest video 2.5M Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fatima, lives of the saints and unexplained miracles. A very loyal Catholic audience in Mexico and Colombia, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 103K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Vikingos y mitología nórdicaVikings and Norse mythology top-10 median 126Kbest video 5.7M Viking campaigns, their daily life and the gods of Asgard. Boosted by TV series, male audience, medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 126K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Germany, Austria, Switzerland. One of Europe's highest CPMs; viewers value precise facts and dates.

Market CPM $8–12 · est. per 100K views $440–660

Militärtechnik der GeschichteMilitary technology in history top-10 median 333Kbest video 8.4M The history of tanks, aircraft, ships and weapons from antiquity to the Cold War. Male audience, high CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 610K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Erster WeltkriegWorld War I top-10 median 658Kbest video 3.8M Trenches, key battles, technology and soldiers' fates of 1914–1918. Demand is lower than for World War II, but so is competition, high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 460K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Leben im MittelalterLife in the Middle Ages top-10 median 405Kbest video 4.5M Daily life, knights, cities, crafts, laws and wars of the Middle Ages. One of the top historical queries in DACH, broad audience, practically endless topics. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 365K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Römisches ReichThe Roman Empire top-10 median 353Kbest video 3.9M Emperors, legions, intrigue and everyday life in Rome. Especially strong interest in Spain, where CPM is higher than in Latin America, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.1M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Flugzeugabstürze erklärtAir crash breakdowns top-10 median 55Kbest video 118K Timelines of plane crashes and investigations: technical errors, the human factor, conclusions. Huge watch time, male audience, delivered without shock content. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 332K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Samurai & Japans GeschichteSamurai and the history of Japan top-10 median 452Kbest video 1.2M Samurai, shoguns, ninja and the making of Japan. Interest among a young audience fueled by anime and games, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 452K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Megabauten & IngenieurwunderMegastructures and engineering marvels top-10 median 294Kbest video 1.8M How tunnels, bridges, dams and skyscrapers were built (Gotthard, Burj Khalifa). Technical DACH audience, high CPM, low-to-medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 294K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Piraten & SeefahrtPirates and seafaring top-10 median 133Kbest video 3.5M The Golden Age of Piracy, Störtebeker, Blackbeard, naval battles. An adventure genre for a broad audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 334K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

EisenbahngeschichteHistory of railways top-10 median 7Kbest video 80K Legendary trains, routes, steam locomotives and railway disasters. DACH has a huge community of railway fans, minimal competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 373K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Evolution & Ursprung des LebensEvolution and the origin of life top-10 median 374Kbest video 3.2M How life began, the evolution of species and humans, mass extinctions. A science-minded audience, steady search and low competition in German. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 374K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Zweiter Weltkrieg DokusWorld War II top-10 median 136Kbest video 4.2M Battles, operations, little-known episodes and human stories of World War II. A huge adult male US/UK audience with high CPM. Illustrations are needed instead of footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Naturkatastrophen & VulkaneNatural disasters and volcanoes top-10 median 123Kbest video 798K Eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and supervolcanoes — history and science. Evergreen interest and demand spikes after news, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 196K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Psychologie des MenschenHuman psychology top-10 median 434Kbest video 3.1M Famous experiments, manipulation, group behavior, cognitive biases — without medical advice. A large young audience, good CPM, noticeable competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 288K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Ungelöste MysterienUnsolved secrets top-10 median 8Kbest video 163K Mysterious disappearances, unexplained cases and unanswered historical puzzles. Very high demand and retention, but many anonymous channels, you need your own style. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 638K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Maya, Azteken & InkaThe Maya, Aztecs and Incas top-10 median 54Kbest video 3.6M Civilizations of pre-Columbian America: cities, rituals, the conquest. Strong interest in "exotic" history, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 226K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Zukunft & TechnologienThe future and technology top-10 median 190Kbest video 588K What the world will look like in 50–1000 years: AI, robots, Mars colonization. Young tech audience, high CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 233K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Antikes GriechenlandAncient Greece top-10 median 74Kbest video 1.9M Athens, Sparta, wars, philosophers and everyday life of the Greeks. Steady educational demand (students and adults), medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 212K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Schiffsunglücke & TitanicShipwrecks and the Titanic top-10 median 188Kbest video 3.3M The Titanic, Gustloff, Bismarck and other wrecks: causes and fates. The Titanic is an eternal search hit, the other stories yield dozens of videos; moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 163K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Kalter KriegThe Cold War top-10 median 161Kbest video 388K The nuclear arms race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space race, the standoff between blocs. Germany was a front line of the Cold War — high interest from an adult audience, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 161K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

True Crime KriminalfälleReal criminal cases top-10 median 48Kbest video 807K Breakdowns of high-profile cases in DACH and the world: investigation, evidence, verdict — without shock details. A huge loyal audience (often women 25–45), long watch time, but the niche is very saturated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 114K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

AutomobilgeschichteHistory of automobiles top-10 median 156Kbest video 1.1M The history of marques and legendary models: Porsche, VW, Mercedes, BMW. Male audience, high CPM (car ads), medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 232K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

DDR GeschichteHistory of the GDR top-10 median 15Kbest video 1.7M Life in the GDR, the Stasi, the Berlin Wall, escapes to the West. A nostalgic topic unique to Germany with a huge 40+ audience and moderate competition from faceless channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 101K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

FußballgeschichteHistory of football top-10 median 231Kbest video 1.5M Legendary matches, clubs and players of the past, told without other people's footage. A huge fan base in DACH, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 224K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Physik einfach erklärtPhysics in plain language top-10 median 543Kbest video 3.9M Quantum mechanics, time, relativity and paradoxes of science in understandable language. High CPM, educated audience, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 4.1M views.

Steinzeit & UrmenschenThe Stone Age and the first humans top-10 median 116Kbest video 3.2M Neanderthals, hunters, first settlements and the survival of our ancestors. High interest and few quality faceless channels in German. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 116K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Germanen & KeltenThe Germanic peoples and Celts top-10 median 84Kbest video 510K Tribes, the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, customs and gods of the ancient Germanic peoples and Celts. "Our own" history for DACH, high interest and weak competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 112K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Burgen & SchlösserCastles and fortresses top-10 median 232Kbest video 4.5M The history of Europe's famous castles: Neuschwanstein, Hohensalzburg, their owners and legends. DACH 40+ audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 232K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Dinosaurier & UrzeitDinosaurs and the prehistoric era top-10 median 109Kbest video 466K Dinosaurs, extinctions, prehistoric predators and Earth's eras. Family audience and adult fans, AI visuals give an edge, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 109K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Superreiche & MilliardäreThe super-rich and billionaires top-10 median 223Kbest video 7.6M How the richest people and families live, spend and made their fortunes (the Albrechts, Porsche). High CPM thanks to the financial audience, but the genre is saturated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 223K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Osmanisches ReichThe Ottoman Empire top-10 median 101Kbest video 835K Sultans, the siege of Vienna, the empire's rise and decline. Interest from both German and Turkish-German audiences, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 125K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Raubtiere & TierweltPredators and the animal world top-10 median 143Kbest video 432K Predators, record-holders, unusual animals and their behavior. Broad family audience, but strong competition from TV documentaries — AI visuals as a differentiator. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 143K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Napoleon & seine KriegeNapoleon and his wars top-10 median 219Kbest video 1.9M Napoleon's life, campaigns, battles and the era of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. Steady interest from an adult audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 151K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Altes ÄgyptenAncient Egypt top-10 median 184Kbest video 4.5M Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, everyday life and archaeological finds. One of the most requested historical topics on YouTube, ages 25–55, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Griechische MythologieGreek mythology top-10 median 203Kbest video 1.9M The gods of Olympus, heroes, monsters and legends of Ancient Greece. Steady demand from schoolchildren to adults, fits AI illustrations perfectly, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.3M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Geschichte der FinanzkrisenHistory of financial crises top-10 median 114Kbest video 1.3M The Great Depression, tulip mania, the 2008 crisis, bubbles and crashes. One of the highest CPMs (finance), few anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 930K views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Alpen: Geschichte & LegendenThe Alps: history and legends top-10 median 179Kbest video 1.7M Conquering peaks, mountain passes, alpine tragedies and myths. Especially relevant for Austria and Switzerland, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 179K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Legendäre Flugzeuge & LuftfahrtLegendary aircraft and aviation history top-10 median 134Kbest video 2.9M From the Wright brothers and zeppelins to the Concorde and supersonic aircraft. Tech audience, good CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 130K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Universum & WeltraumThe Universe and space top-10 median 124Kbest video 3.5M Black holes, distant galaxies, the edge of the Universe and its future. Evergreen global demand and strong CPM in the science category, but the market is dense and needs a recognizable style. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 934K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Weltwunder & antike BauwerkeWonders of the world and ancient structures top-10 median 128Kbest video 1.3M The Seven Wonders of the World, Stonehenge, Petra — who built them, how and why. An evergreen educational topic, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 128K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Gefängnisse & AusbrüchePrisons and escapes top-10 median 173Kbest video 1.3M The world's toughest prisons, Alcatraz, legendary escapes. Long watch time and high interest, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 95K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Entdecker & ExpeditionenExplorers and expeditions top-10 median 132Kbest video 2M Columbus, Magellan, the conquest of the poles and unexplored lands. Adventure stories for an adult audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 77K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Aufstieg und Fall von FirmenThe rise and fall of companies top-10 median 50Kbest video 422K Stories of brands and corporations: how they grew, where they went wrong, why they collapsed. One of the highest CPMs (business/finance), a solvent audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Tiefsee & OzeaneOcean depths top-10 median 79Kbest video 421K Creatures of the abyss, the Mariana Trench, unexplored depths. A visually striking format for AI graphics, broad audience of all ages, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.7M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Hochstapler & BetrügerCon artists and fraudsters top-10 median 83Kbest video 1M Great cons, fake aristocrats, financial pyramids and history's fraudsters. High engagement and good CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 83K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Wikinger GeschichteVikings top-10 median 44Kbest video 5.1M Raids, seafaring, daily life, kings and campaigns of the Scandinavians. The German-speaking audience sees the topic as "theirs," steady demand and medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 44K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Chinas KaisergeschichteHistory of imperial China top-10 median 21Kbest video 1.3M Dynasties, the Great Wall, the Silk Road and China's emperors. An almost unoccupied niche in German, steady educational demand. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 67K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Geheimbünde & OrdenSecret societies and orders top-10 median 64Kbest video 704K Templars, Freemasons, Illuminati, the Teutonic Order — real history without conspiracy theories. High CTR, low-to-medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 56K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Bibel & ReligionsgeschichteThe Bible and the history of religions top-10 median 60Kbest video 1.2M Historical context of the Bible, the apostles, the early church, archaeology. Steady demand from an adult audience, low competition in the German segment. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 47K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

UFOs & AußerirdischeUFOs and aliens top-10 median 85Kbest video 1.3M Famous UFO sightings, declassified documents and theories about extraterrestrial life. Mexico is one of the world's centers of interest in the topic, huge reach, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 164K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Preußen & KaiserreichPrussia and the German Empire top-10 median 54Kbest video 1.5M Frederick the Great, Bismarck, the unification of Germany, the kaisers. National history with a loyal adult audience, few faceless competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 54K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, Africa. 300M viewers, mid CPM, documentaries are popular.

Market CPM $4–8 · est. per 100K views $220–440

Catastrophes naturellesNatural disasters top-10 median 385Kbest video 2.1M Eruptions, tsunamis, earthquakes, supervolcanoes: science and history. Broad audience, ad-safe with a science-based approach. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.7M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Grandes arnaques de l'histoireThe greatest scams in history top-10 median 325Kbest video 3.5M Fraudsters, financial pyramids, forgeries and high-profile scams. High CTR and good CPM, the niche is little occupied in French. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 271 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Seconde Guerre mondialeWorld War II top-10 median 403Kbest video 5.5M Battles, operations, little-known episodes and human stories of World War II. A huge adult male US/UK audience with high CPM. Illustrations are needed instead of footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Révolution françaiseThe French Revolution top-10 median 332Kbest video 7.1M The events of 1789–1799, the Terror, key figures and everyday life of the revolution. School and adult demand in France, few faceless competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 180 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Affaires criminelles célèbresFamous criminal cases top-10 median 201Kbest video 807K Chronological breakdowns of high-profile criminal cases, investigations and trials without gory details. The most mainstream genre on French-language YouTube (the "Faites entrer l'accusé" tradition), high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 147 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Origines de l'humanitéOrigins of humanity top-10 median 585Kbest video 50.2M Neanderthals, Homo sapiens, cave art, Lascaux and the first humans. Educational adult audience, high CPM, few competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 294 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Histoires de survie incroyablesIncredible survival stories top-10 median 173Kbest video 1M Real stories of people who survived in the mountains, ocean, desert and jungle. Very high retention, universal audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 173 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mystères inexpliquésUnexplained mysteries top-10 median 703Kbest video 13.6M Modern unexplained events: disappearances, strange signals, mysterious cases of the 20th–21st centuries. Huge demand and high retention, but many faceless channels, a strong approach is needed. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 149 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Gaulois et CeltesThe Gauls and Celts top-10 median 192Kbest video 965K The Gauls, druids, Vercingetorix and the Celtic world before Rome. A national topic for France and Belgium, almost no faceless competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 238 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Grandes inventionsGreat inventions top-10 median 269Kbest video 1.2M How electricity, printing, the engine and the internet came about, and their inventors. An educational format for a broad audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 212 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Crashs aériens et enquêtesPlane crashes and investigations top-10 median 161Kbest video 523K Reconstruction of plane crashes and how the investigation found the cause. Very high retention, few competitors in French at the level of English-language ones. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 140 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Templiers et croisadesThe Templars and the Crusades top-10 median 298Kbest video 3.6M The history of the Knights Templar, the Crusades, knightly orders and their downfall. A favorite French topic with mystery, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 138 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Psychologie humaineHuman psychology top-10 median 2.5Mbest video 9.8M Famous experiments, manipulation, group behavior, cognitive biases — without medical advice. A large young audience, good CPM, noticeable competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 288K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Napoléon et le Premier EmpireNapoleon and the First Empire top-10 median 124Kbest video 2.5M Napoleon's life, his campaigns, marshals, court and the legacy of the empire. One of the most searched historical figures in France, moderate competition, high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 110 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mystères de la BibleMysteries of the Bible top-10 median 266Kbest video 851K Biblical stories, their historical context and archaeological traces. A huge Christian audience in Africa and Quebec, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 227 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Rois et reines de FranceKings and queens of France top-10 median 331Kbest video 5.1M The monarchs of France from Clovis to Louis XVI, palace intrigue, Versailles. A strong national topic with high CPM in France, few quality faceless channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 133 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Histoire des jeux vidéoHistory of video games top-10 median 363Kbest video 4.1M The creation of legendary games, console wars and studio stories, including Ubisoft. Young audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 196 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Égypte ancienneAncient Egypt top-10 median 88Kbest video 973K Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, everyday life and archaeological finds. One of the most requested historical topics on YouTube, ages 25–55, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mafia et crime organiséThe mafia and organized crime top-10 median 441Kbest video 3M The history of mafia clans, cartels and the Marseille mafia, major bosses. High engagement from a male audience, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 112 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mythologie grecqueGreek mythology top-10 median 113Kbest video 4.6M The gods of Olympus, heroes, monsters and legends of Ancient Greece. Steady demand from schoolchildren to adults, fits AI illustrations perfectly, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.3M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Grands empires africainsGreat African empires top-10 median 228Kbest video 2M Mali, Songhai, Axum, Great Zimbabwe and Africa's great rulers. A growing audience in francophone Africa is hungry for this content, very low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 132 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Sorcellerie et chasse aux sorcièresWitchcraft and witch hunts top-10 median 31Kbest video 800K The history of witchcraft, witch trials, alchemy and magical practices of the past. An atmospheric topic with a female audience, few competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 191 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Stoïcisme et philosophieStoicism and philosophy top-10 median 991Kbest video 13.9M The teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and other philosophers applied to life. High CPM (self-improvement), but the niche is oversaturated with similar channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Rome antiqueAncient Rome top-10 median 69Kbest video 477K Emperors, legions, gladiators, Roman daily life, the rise and fall of the empire. The "I think about Rome constantly" theme holds steady demand, good CPM, above-average competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 799K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Conquête de l'OuestThe conquest of the Wild West top-10 median 425Kbest video 1.9M Cowboys, bandits, the gold rush and the real history of the Wild West. Nostalgic adult audience, very low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 130 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Braquages et évasions légendairesLegendary heists and escapes top-10 median 168Kbest video 3.5M The most daring heists and prison escapes, and how they were planned. Movie-style plots, high engagement, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 132 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Lieux abandonnés et villes fantômesAbandoned places and ghost towns top-10 median 635Kbest video 6.6M The history of abandoned cities, Pripyat, forgotten resorts and deserted places. Atmospheric format, good watch time, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 224 views.

Les VikingsVikings top-10 median 908Kbest video 6.2M Raids, seafaring, daily life, kings and campaigns of the Scandinavians. The German-speaking audience sees the topic as "theirs," steady demand and medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 44K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Grèce antiqueAncient Greece top-10 median 64Kbest video 552K Athens, Sparta, wars, philosophers and everyday life of the Greeks. Steady educational demand (students and adults), medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 212K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Japon féodal et samouraïsFeudal Japan and samurai top-10 median 37Kbest video 469K Samurai, shoguns, ninja and the Warring States era. An audience of anime and Japan fans, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 88 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Grandes crises financièresGreat financial crises top-10 median 792Kbest video 3.1M The 1929 crash, tulip mania, the 2008 crisis and the history of money. A financial audience brings high CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 226 views.

Et si... scénarios du futurWhat if... future scenarios top-10 median 129Kbest video 1.5M Hypothetical scenarios: what if the Moon disappeared, what the world will look like in 1000 years. Young audience, high CTR, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 188 views.

Histoire de la TerreHistory of the Earth top-10 median 632Kbest video 3.1M How the planet formed: eras, continents, mass extinctions. A science niche with high CPM, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Animaux sauvages et prédateursWild animals and predators top-10 median 124Kbest video 1.8M Predators, amazing animal abilities and rankings of the most dangerous species. Broad family audience, but the niche is crowded with real footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 99 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

L'univers et l'espaceThe Universe and space top-10 median 683Kbest video 14.2M Black holes, distant galaxies, the edge of the Universe and its future. Evergreen global demand and strong CPM in the science category, but the market is dense and needs a recognizable style. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 934K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Histoire de la gastronomieHistory of gastronomy top-10 median 27Kbest video 858K The origins of dishes, drinks and culinary traditions of France and the world. High CPM from food brands, the niche is almost open. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 100 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Milliardaires et grandes fortunesBillionaires and great fortunes top-10 median 186Kbest video 2M How personal fortunes and dynasties were built: the Rothschilds, Arnault, the Rockefellers. High CPM thanks to the financial audience, but competition is notable. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 112 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Légendes du footballFootball legends top-10 median 107Kbest video 15.7M Biographies of great players, legendary matches and club histories without archive footage. A huge audience in francophone Africa, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 95 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Catastrophes industrielles et naufragesMan-made disasters and shipwrecks top-10 median 62Kbest video 1.6M The Titanic, Chernobyl, Bhopal and other man-made tragedies, their causes. Evergreen queries, strong drama, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 62 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

OVNI et extraterrestresUFOs and aliens top-10 median 154Kbest video 4.7M Famous UFO sightings, declassified documents and theories about extraterrestrial life. Mexico is one of the world's centers of interest in the topic, huge reach, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 164K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mayas, Aztèques et IncasThe Maya, Aztecs and Incas top-10 median 141Kbest video 32.5M Civilizations of pre-Columbian America: cities, rituals, the conquest. Strong interest in "exotic" history, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 226K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Histoire des grandes marquesHistory of great brands top-10 median 168Kbest video 1.1M How brands were built and fell: Chanel, Peugeot, Nike, Nokia. A business audience gives one of the highest CPMs, competition is growing. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 82 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Chine impérialeImperial China Dynasties, the Great Wall, emperors and China's inventions. A huge supply of topics, very low competition in Spanish, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 542K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Mythologie nordiqueNorse mythology top-10 median 3Kbest video 149K Odin, Thor, Loki, Ragnarök and the nine worlds. Popular thanks to games and TV series, young audience, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 76 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Guerre froide et espionnageThe Cold War and espionage top-10 median 302Kbest video 8.7M Spies, special operations, the nuclear arms race and declassified projects of 1947–1991. Adult male audience, high CPM, few good anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.8M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Pirates et corsairesPirates and corsairs top-10 median 101Kbest video 1.6M The Golden Age of Piracy, the Caribbean, legendary captains and treasure. The Caribbean region is close to viewers, broad audience, medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 154K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Empire ottomanThe Ottoman Empire top-10 median 38Kbest video 80K Sultans, the siege of Vienna, the empire's rise and decline. Interest from both German and Turkish-German audiences, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 125K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Abysses et mystères des océansOcean depths and mysteries top-10 median 571Kbest video 9.3M Deep-sea creatures, the unexplored seabed, giant squid and underwater mysteries. Meditative long-form with high watch time, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 55 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Conquête spatialeSpace exploration top-10 median 96Kbest video 370K Apollo, the space race, missions and astronaut dramas. Differs from astronomy by its focus on people and technology, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 47 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Première Guerre mondialeWorld War I top-10 median 703Kbest video 2.1M Trenches, key battles, technology and soldiers' fates of 1914–1918. Demand is lower than for World War II, but so is competition, high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 460K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

South Korea. High CPM; viewers watch long episodes and like detailed timelines.

Market CPM $5–9 · est. per 100K views $275–495

인생 사연 낭독Real-life confession stories top-10 median 70Kbest video 128K Voiced stories about family, betrayal, mothers-in-law, divorce and late revenge, styled as documentary drama. A huge 50+ audience that listens for a long time, high retention and. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

우주 다큐Space documentaries top-10 median 276Kbest video 6.6M Black holes, planets, the boundaries of the Universe in a calm popular-science style. Mass search interest, videos are watched before bed, high competition, but demand is stable. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

미제사건 미스터리Unsolved crimes top-10 median 422Kbest video 2M Breakdowns of high-profile unsolved cases in Korea and the world without shock content, with a focus on the investigation. One of the most in-demand genres on Korean YouTube, ages 20–50, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

재벌 창업주 이야기Stories of chaebol founders top-10 median 451Kbest video 7M How the founders of Samsung, Hyundai, LG and world billionaires built their empires. Business topics give above-average CPM, viewers aged 30–60. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

세계대전 다큐The world wars top-10 median 391Kbest video 5.8M Key battles, strategies and decisions of World Wars I and II. Mostly a male 30+ audience, long views, a huge supply of stories. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

삼국지 이야기The Three Kingdoms top-10 median 2.4Mbest video 30.4M Heroes, battles and strategies of the Three Kingdoms era. In Korea this is a cult topic for men 40+, long series hold viewers well. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

고대 문명 미스터리Mysteries of ancient civilizations top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 2.1M Atlantis, the Sumerians, the Maya, megaliths and lost technologies of antiquity. Steady evergreen search, ages 25–55. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

인류의 기원Origins of humankind top-10 median 423Kbest video 2.4M Evolution, Neanderthals and the first humans, settling the planet. A popular-science niche with good CPM, evergreen demand, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.7M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

심리학 이야기Popular psychology top-10 median 387Kbest video 1.6M Experiments, cognitive biases, the psychology of relationships and manipulation without medical advice. Ages 20–40, high search demand, a saturated niche. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

옛날이야기 민담Folk tales for sleep top-10 median 74Kbest video 1.2M Korean folk tales, legends and parables in calm narration that people listen to before bed. Very long views from a 50+ audience, low production costs. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

6·25 전쟁사The Korean War top-10 median 179Kbest video 1.6M Battles, operations and human fates during the Korean War of 1950–53. A nationally significant topic, loyal 40+ audience, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

심해 미스터리Secrets of the ocean depths top-10 median 533Kbest video 3.7M Deep-sea creatures, the Mariana Trench and unexplored zones of the ocean. A visually striking topic for AI illustrations, broad audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

그리스 로마 신화Greco-Roman mythology top-10 median 422Kbest video 5M Gods, heroes and myths of Olympus in sequential series. Koreans know the topic from school comics, broad audience, ages 15 to 50. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

극한 생존 실화Survival stories top-10 median 571Kbest video 14.2M Real survival cases, disasters, rescues. High retention thanks to the story.

마피아 범죄조직 역사History of the mafia top-10 median 613Kbest video 3.3M Al Capone, New York families, Prohibition and the fall of the clans. Strong demand in the US, male audience, above-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.8M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

세계 미스터리Unexplained mysteries of the world top-10 median 518Kbest video 6.7M Mysterious disappearances, unexplained phenomena and puzzling finds around the world. Broad audience and high CTR, but many faceless channels already work this topic. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

일본 전국시대History of Japan top-10 median 150Kbest video 3.8M Shoguns, samurai, Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa, as well as the history of Japan in general. Koreans are keenly interested in their neighbor, below-average competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

동물 다큐Animal documentaries top-10 median 872Kbest video 10.6M Behavior, hunting and survival of animals in the wild. Suits a family audience, advertisers are safe, competition with TV channels is high. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

자연재해 다큐Natural disasters top-10 median 335Kbest video 1.7M Eruptions, tsunamis, earthquakes, supervolcanoes: science and history. Broad audience, ad-safe with a science-based approach. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.7M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

로마 제국 역사The Roman Empire top-10 median 545Kbest video 2.3M Emperors, legions, intrigue and everyday life in Rome. Especially strong interest in Spain, where CPM is higher than in Latin America, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.1M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

천재들의 일생The lives of geniuses top-10 median 94Kbest video 2.1M Biographies of Tesla, Einstein, da Vinci and other geniuses. A motivational and educational format, liked by parents and students. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

공룡 고생물Dinosaurs and paleontology top-10 median 188Kbest video 3.7M Dinosaurs, megafauna and ancient extinct creatures. Family audience, including kids and parents, advertiser-safe. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

세계 오지 부족Tribes cut off from the world top-10 median 540Kbest video 2.5M Isolated tribes, inaccessible islands and life at the edge of the world. Strong viewer curiosity, the niche is almost open. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

금융위기 버블 역사Financial crises and bubbles top-10 median 291Kbest video 3.1M Tulip mania, the Great Depression, the 1997 IMF crisis, the dot-coms. A financial topic with one of the highest CPMs in Korea, viewers are investors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

스파이 첩보 실화Spy stories top-10 median 222Kbest video 1.2M Real intelligence-agency operations, double agents, Cold War espionage. Thriller-like stories, competition is still low. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

기업 흥망성쇠The rise and fall of companies top-10 median 298Kbest video 1.3M Stories of brands and corporations: how they grew, where they went wrong, why they collapsed. One of the highest CPMs (business/finance), a solvent audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

철학 이야기Philosophy in plain language top-10 median 374Kbest video 2.2M The ideas of Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, the Stoics and Eastern thinkers in a "wisdom for life" format. Ages 30–60, the "for sleep" format works well. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

탈옥 실화Real prison escapes top-10 median 86Kbest video 5.5M The most daring escapes from Alcatraz and other prisons around the world. Gripping drama, a narrow niche with low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

실화 괴담Real-life scary stories top-10 median 293Kbest video 800K Urban legends and mystical stories supposedly based on real events, without bloody scenes. A huge youth audience, videos are listened to at night, but CPM is below average and competition is high. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

밀리터리 무기 이야기Military technology and weapons top-10 median 563Kbest video 2.9M Tanks, aircraft, helicopters, small arms, equipment. Example from the niche: 40K subscribers in 8 months, 400K views on a video about the history of tanks.

고구려 고대사Ancient states of Korea top-10 median 321Kbest video 2.5M Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, Gaya and Goryeo: wars, rulers, mysteries. Patriotic interest and a 40+ audience, the niche is less saturated than Joseon. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

양자역학 쉽게Physics in plain language top-10 median 473Kbest video 2.6M Quantum mechanics, time, relativity and paradoxes of science in understandable language. High CPM, educated audience, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 4.1M views.

UFO 외계인UFOs and extraterrestrials top-10 median 417Kbest video 4.8M UFO sightings, declassified documents, theories about extraterrestrial life. High CTR among a young audience, below-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

몽골 제국 칭기즈칸The Mongol Empire top-10 median 844Kbest video 4.1M Genghis Khan, conquests, tactics and the structure of the largest land empire. Steady interest from a male audience, few long films. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 784K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

명품 브랜드 역사History of luxury brands top-10 median 503Kbest video 2.4M The history of Chanel, Hermès, Rolex, Louis Vuitton and their founders. Korea is one of the largest luxury markets, premium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

중세 유럽 역사Medieval Europe top-10 median 292Kbest video 1.3M Knights, crusades, castles and daily life of the Middle Ages. Interest fueled by games and fantasy, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

대항해시대 해적The Age of Discovery and pirates top-10 median 470Kbest video 3.7M Great navigators, colonization and piracy. The niche is almost empty, adventure drama. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

미국 역사History of the USA top-10 median 386Kbest video 3.4M The formation of the US, the Wild West, past presidents and major historical events. Steady interest, low competition in the Korean segment. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

유럽 왕실 이야기European royal courts top-10 median 3Kbest video 72K Intrigues of the Tudors, Habsburgs, Romanovs and other dynasties. 30+ female audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

역대급 사기꾼Great con artists top-10 median 630Kbest video 4M The biggest frauds and financial scams in history. Strong story drive and high CTR, above-average CPM thanks to the financial theme. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

음식의 역사History of food top-10 median 469Kbest video 1.6M How kimchi, ramen, coffee, spices and famous dishes came about. A light format for a broad audience, attractive to advertisers. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

역사상 최악의 참사Man-made disasters top-10 median 1.2Mbest video 3.5M Chernobyl, Bhopal, collapses and industrial accidents: causes and consequences. High retention, engineering audience, below-average competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 909K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

투자 대가 이야기Investing legends top-10 median 66Kbest video 562K The lives and strategies of Buffett, Soros, Lynch and other market legends. The audience is Korean retail investors, one of the highest CPMs. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

고대 이집트 역사Ancient Egypt top-10 median 1.6Mbest video 4.4M Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, everyday life and archaeological finds. One of the most requested historical topics on YouTube, ages 25–55, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

성경 이야기Bible stories top-10 median 324Kbest video 2.6M Retellings and historical context of biblical stories and figures. A huge, loyal audience in the US, high CPM, a lot of views per video. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.9M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

클래식 작곡가 이야기The lives of composers top-10 median 67Kbest video 319K Biographies of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin with stories behind their works. A niche but loyal audience, videos work well as background. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

북유럽 신화Norse mythology top-10 median 111Kbest video 9M Odin, Thor, Loki, Ragnarök and the nine worlds. Popular thanks to games and TV series, young audience, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 76 views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

초대형 건축물Megastructures of the world top-10 median 103Kbest video 20.9M How megastructures were built, from antiquity to skyscrapers and bridges. Engineering content for a male audience, the niche is almost open. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

전염병의 역사History of epidemics top-10 median 200Kbest video 2.2M Plague, the Spanish flu and their influence on the course of history, without medical recommendations. Strong historical drama, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

지구 멸망 시나리오End-of-the-world scenarios top-10 median 852Kbest video 4.2M Scientific scenarios: asteroids, the death of the Sun, ice ages. High CTR, goes together with space themes but doesn't overlap with them. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Japan. High CPM, huge interest in history and mysteries, moderate competition in the faceless format.

Market CPM $6–10 · est. per 100K views $330–550

太平洋戦争の歴史History of the Pacific War top-10 median 2.6Mbest video 10.2M A chronicle of battles, decisions and human fates in the Pacific theater of World War II. Strong demand among men 40+, high CPM; the topic is serious and requires a neutral approach. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

世界のヤバい国Unusual countries of the world top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 3.1M Stories about countries with unusual laws, history, ways of life and records. Japanese viewers watch such videos in large numbers out of curiosity about the world; medium CPM, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

幕末の歴史The Bakumatsu era top-10 median 769Kbest video 2.3M The end of the shogunate: Sakamoto Ryōma, the Shinsengumi, the Meiji Restoration. A devoted audience of history lovers, high CPM, less competition than Sengoku. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 770K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

中国王朝の歴史History of Chinese dynasties top-10 median 704Kbest video 3.3M The Qin, Han, Tang and Ming dynasties, emperors and coups. Japanese viewers know the topic well from school; adult audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 703K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

江戸時代の暮らしEveryday life in the Edo period top-10 median 539Kbest video 3M How ordinary people of Edo lived, ate, worked and had fun. A cozy evergreen genre for a 35+ audience, above-average CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 495K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

未解決事件Cold cases top-10 median 155Kbest video 1.2M Careful breakdowns of well-known unsolved cases in Japan and the world without shock content. Very high retention and a loyal audience; medium CPM because of the sensitivity of the topic, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 475K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

危険生物Dangerous animals top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 4.4M The world's most dangerous animals: venoms, hunting techniques, records. A clickable topic for a broad audience, medium competition, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 657K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

三国志The Three Kingdoms top-10 median 685Kbest video 1.9M Heroes, battles and strategies of the Three Kingdoms era. In Korea this is a cult topic for men 40+, long series hold viewers well. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

心理学の雑学Entertaining psychology top-10 median 665Kbest video 1.9M Cognitive biases, famous experiments and behavioral psychology, without medical advice. Big demand among young people and office workers, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 851K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

都市伝説Urban legends top-10 median 385Kbest video 991K Breakdowns of urban legends, mysterious rumors and unexplained stories from Japan and the world. One of the main genres of Japanese faceless YouTube: 18–45 audience, high competition, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 370K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

宇宙の謎Mysteries of space top-10 median 314Kbest video 8M Black holes, the edges of the Universe, exoplanets and cosmic mysteries in popular-science language. Steady demand at any age, above-average CPM, noticeable competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 395K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

戦国時代の歴史The Sengoku era top-10 median 645Kbest video 3M Documentaries about daimyo, battles and intrigue of the Warring States era: Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Ieyasu. An evergreen genre among men 30–60 with high CPM, but the market is densely occupied by yukkuri channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 482K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

地球の歴史History of the Earth top-10 median 464Kbest video 11.1M How the planet formed: eras, continents, mass extinctions. A science niche with high CPM, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

物理学の不思議Mysteries of physics top-10 median 588Kbest video 3.2M Quantum mechanics, relativity and paradoxes of time in plain language. An educated audience with high CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 588K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

飛行機事故の解説Air crash analyses top-10 median 430Kbest video 1.2M Technical reconstructions of aviation incidents: causes, chains of errors and safety lessons. A very popular format on yukkuri channels with long retention, above-average CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 387K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

ヨーロッパ王家の歴史Royal dynasties of Europe top-10 median 487Kbest video 4.8M Habsburgs, Bourbons, Romanovs: dynastic marriages, scandals and downfall. Popular with a female audience, which is rare in the genre; low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 526K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

ゲーム業界の歴史History of the gaming industry top-10 median 420Kbest video 2.8M The history of consoles, companies and legendary failures of the gaming industry. Ages 25–45, medium competition; illustrations are better than other people's screenshots. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 420K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

日本神話Japanese mythology top-10 median 565Kbest video 3.4M The gods of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, legends of shrines and origins. An evergreen cultural topic, low or medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 495K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

古代エジプトAncient Egypt top-10 median 315Kbest video 3.2M Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, everyday life and archaeological finds. One of the most requested historical topics on YouTube, ages 25–55, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

UMA・未確認生物Cryptids and unknown creatures top-10 median 389Kbest video 2.5M Nessie, Tsuchinoko, the Yeti and other cryptids: evidence and theories. An entertainment topic for a broad audience, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 500K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

恐竜・古生物Dinosaurs and ancient animals top-10 median 72Kbest video 1.1M Dinosaurs, ancient predators and extinct creatures based on paleontology. Both adults and families watch; AI visuals work great, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 440K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

仏教と宗教の歴史Buddhism and the history of religions top-10 median 363Kbest video 2.7M Teachings, schools and the history of Buddhism and world religions in an educational style. Adult 40+ audience, low competition, good monetization. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 363K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

世界の神話Myths of the world's peoples top-10 median 308Kbest video 1.9M Greek, Norse, Egyptian and other mythologies. High interest thanks to games and anime, AI visuals look impressive. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 343K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

深海の世界The deep-sea world top-10 median 605Kbest video 4.8M Deep-sea creatures, trenches and unexplored zones of the ocean. Visually ideal for AI illustrations, liked by all ages, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 286K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

名字と地名の由来Origins of surnames and place names top-10 median 297Kbest video 5M Where Japanese surnames and place names come from. The viewer's personal connection to the topic gives high engagement, and competition is low. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 297K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

詐欺事件の手口High-profile scams and fraudsters top-10 median 293Kbest video 3.9M Famous financial scams, pyramids and fraudsters, and how they were exposed. Useful and intriguing, above-average CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 293K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

数学の未解決問題Mysteries of mathematics top-10 median 194Kbest video 2.1M Great problems, brilliant mathematicians and their dramatic fates. A small but educated and valuable audience; low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 428K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

食べ物の歴史History of food top-10 median 576Kbest video 3.7M How kimchi, ramen, coffee, spices and famous dishes came about. A light format for a broad audience, attractive to advertisers. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

哲学入門Philosophy for everyone top-10 median 420Kbest video 2.9M The ideas of great philosophers and thought experiments in understandable language. An audience of students and office workers, good retention. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 246K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

ローマ帝国の歴史History of the Roman Empire top-10 median 314Kbest video 1.3M Emperors, legions, intrigue and the fall of Rome. Popular in Japan thanks to books and manga, adult audience, good CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 216K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

中世ヨーロッパの暮らしLife in medieval Europe top-10 median 193Kbest video 1.2M Daily life of peasants, knights and towns in the Middle Ages. Demand lifted by fantasy isekai anime, young audience, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 211K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

独裁者の末路The fates of dictators top-10 median 156Kbest video 905K Historical biographies of dictators of the past: how they came to power and how they fell. Strong interest and clickable headlines; care is needed for monetization. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 186K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

古代文明の謎Mysteries of ancient civilizations top-10 median 190Kbest video 540K Atlantis, the Sumerians, the Maya, megaliths and lost technologies of antiquity. Steady evergreen search, ages 25–55. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

世界の大富豪Billionaires of the world top-10 median 184Kbest video 10.3M Stories of the world's richest people and how they made their fortunes. Interest in money and success gives high CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 184K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

昆虫の不思議The amazing world of insects top-10 median 215Kbest video 3M The incredible abilities and complex societies of insects. Japan has a strong culture of insect enthusiasts, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 222K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

人類の進化Human evolution top-10 median 156Kbest video 19.8M Neanderthals, the first humans, migrations and life in the Stone Age. Growing interest thanks to new discoveries, few quality anonymous channels. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.4M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

日本の城Japanese castles top-10 median 216Kbest video 699K The history, architecture and sieges of Japan's famous castles. An audience of history and travel lovers, low competition in long format. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 172K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

宇宙開発の歴史History of space exploration top-10 median 201Kbest video 5.1M The space race, Apollo, shuttle disasters and the future of Mars. The topic is separate from astronomy: it's the history of technology and people; low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 180K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

都道府県の雑学Prefectures of Japan top-10 median 187Kbest video 432K The history, economy and curiosities of each prefecture of Japan. Regional patriotism and comparisons drive active comments, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 187K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

昭和の出来事Events of the Showa era top-10 median 93Kbest video 7.7M Significant events, culture and daily life in Japan's Showa era. Nostalgia among a 45+ audience that monetizes well; the niche is underrated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 107K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

平安時代の歴史The Heian era top-10 median 140Kbest video 1.8M Court life, aristocrats, women writers and intrigue of the Heian era. Interest boosted by NHK's historical drama, competition is still low. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 140K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

戦艦・兵器の歴史History of ships and weapons top-10 median 136Kbest video 1.1M Technical stories of battleships, aircraft and military equipment of the past. Male audience aged 30–60 with high CPM, the Yamato topic is especially strong. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 116K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

競馬の名馬物語Legendary racehorses top-10 median 92Kbest video 337K Stories of legendary racehorses, their races and fates. Demand boosted by the Uma Musume franchise, the audience has high purchasing power and strong loyalty. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 97K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

企業の栄枯盛衰The rise and fall of companies top-10 median 366Kbest video 1.5M Stories of brands and corporations: how they grew, where they went wrong, why they collapsed. One of the highest CPMs (business/finance), a solvent audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

自然災害の歴史History of natural disasters top-10 median 92Kbest video 5.7M Great earthquakes, eruptions and tsunamis of the past, their scientific causes and lessons. For Japan the topic is vitally important; a respectful approach is required. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 167K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

大航海時代と海賊The Age of Discovery and pirates top-10 median 165Kbest video 2.2M Great navigators, colonization and piracy. The niche is almost empty, adventure drama. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

沈没船と海難事故Shipwrecks top-10 median 320Kbest video 4.7M The Titanic, the Lusitania and other maritime disasters and sunken ships. Steady demand, high retention, interest lasts for decades. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 501K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

プロ野球の伝説Legends of Japanese baseball top-10 median 206Kbest video 1.8M Stories of legendary players, games and scandals from the past of Japanese professional baseball. A huge male audience, good CPM; you need illustrations without other people's photos. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 121K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

スパイと諜報の歴史History of espionage top-10 median 115Kbest video 1.4M Famous spies, intelligence operations and Cold War secrets. Thriller-like stories give high retention, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 82K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

バブルと経済の歴史Economic history and bubbles top-10 median 198Kbest video 1.7M Financial bubbles, crises and the economic history of Japan and the world. The audience is interested in money, hence high CPM; medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 127K views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

Middle East and North Africa. 400M viewers, higher CPM in the Gulf, a shortage of Arabic documentaries.

Market CPM $2–6 · est. per 100K views $110–330

عالم المافيا والعصاباتThe mafia and crime syndicates top-10 median 4.3Mbest video 8.6M The history of mafia clans, drug cartels and the yakuza: Escobar, Capone, Cosa Nostra. A male 18–35 audience binge-watches; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 4.3M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أكبر عمليات السرقة والاحتيالThe biggest heists and scams top-10 median 3.5Mbest video 7.1M Legendary bank and museum heists and large-scale financial scams. Thriller-like stories that hold viewers to the end; above-average CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.7M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

كوارث الطيران والبحارAir and sea disasters top-10 median 2.4Mbest video 8.4M Reconstructions of plane crashes and shipwrecks: the Titanic, mysterious flights, causes of tragedies. The "air crash investigations" format is almost untouched in Arabic; medium CPM, competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 2.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص الجواسيس والمخابراتSpies and intelligence top-10 median 2.2Mbest video 3.6M Famous spies, intelligence operations and double agents of the 20th century in historical perspective. The Egyptian audience especially loves spy stories; medium CPM, low-to-medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.7M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص الأنبياءStories of the prophets top-10 median 1.3Mbest video 11.1M Detailed narratives about the lives of the prophets from Adam to Isa according to the Quran and Islamic tradition. The most mainstream evergreen query in Arabic YouTube, watched by whole families; medium CPM, competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص جرائم حقيقيةReal crime stories top-10 median 456Kbest video 5.4M Investigations of solved crimes: evidence, the course of the inquiry, the trial, without graphic details. A huge audience (many women 25–45), good CPM, the market is oversaturated. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 490K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الحرب العالمية الثانيةWorld War II top-10 median 1.1Mbest video 4.9M Battles, operations, little-known episodes and human stories of World War II. A huge adult male US/UK audience with high CPM. Illustrations are needed instead of footage. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.6M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

السيرة النبويةBiography of the Prophet Muhammad top-10 median 890Kbest video 6.8M Sequential series about the life of the Prophet Muhammad: from birth to his last days, episode by episode. Constant demand, spikes during Ramadan and Mawlid; loyal audience, medium CPM. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.2M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

القبائل والشعوب الغريبةUnusual tribes and peoples top-10 median 633Kbest video 18.9M Customs, rituals and daily life of isolated tribes and peoples of the world. Curiosity and the exotic give good CTR; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص الصحابةStories of the companions top-10 median 722Kbest video 8.3M Biographies of the Prophet's companions: Abu Bakr, Umar, Khalid ibn al-Walid and hundreds of lesser-known heroes. An inexhaustible pool of topics, high watch-through; medium CPM, noticeable competition, but. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.1M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص لاعبي كرة القدمFootballer stories top-10 median 1.4Mbest video 11.3M Biographies of football stars from poverty to fame: Messi, Ronaldo, Salah, legends of the past. Football is MENA's main passion, a huge male audience; medium CPM, high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 934K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

علامات الساعة ونهاية العالمSigns of the Day of Judgment top-10 median 633Kbest video 6.2M The minor and major signs of the End of Times in Islamic eschatology: the Dajjal, Gog and Magog, the Mahdi. Huge views and engagement; medium CPM, medium competition, it's important to rely on. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 829K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

عالم الحيوانThe animal kingdom top-10 median 2Mbest video 5.6M Behavior, hunting and survival of wild animals, amazing species of the planet. Family-safe content for any advertiser; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 952K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

سير الشعراء العربThe lives of Arab poets top-10 median 711Kbest video 5.3M The lives of Mutanabbi, Antara, Imru' al-Qais, Ahmed Shawqi and other poets. Love of poetry in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf ensures steady demand; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 711K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

تاريخ الأندلسHistory of Al-Andalus top-10 median 592Kbest video 4.7M Eight centuries of Muslim Spain: the conquest, the Caliphate of Córdoba, the taifas and the fall of Granada. A nostalgic topic for the whole Arab world, especially the Maghreb; medium CPM, competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 538K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

ألغاز لم تحلUnsolved mysteries top-10 median 577Kbest video 4.2M Unexplained disappearances, strange events and mysterious artifacts from around the world. A classic of faceless channels with excellent retention; medium CPM, high competition, a strong one is needed. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 735K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أساطير الملاكمة والقتالLegends of boxing and martial arts top-10 median 1Mbest video 5.6M Biographies and great fights of Muhammad Ali, Tyson, Bruce Lee and MMA stars. A sports-minded male audience beyond football; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

تاريخ الخلافة الإسلاميةHistory of the Islamic Caliphate top-10 median 675Kbest video 1.9M The era of the Rashidun caliphs, the Umayyads and Abbasids: rulers, conquests, the rise and fall of dynasties. Audiences in Saudi Arabia and Egypt search for such films constantly; medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 550K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

جغرافيا الدولGeography of countries top-10 median 1.5Mbest video 6.6M Why countries look and live the way they do: terrain, resources, borders, population. An "explainer" video format that ranks well; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.5M views.

المخلوقات الغامضةMysterious creatures top-10 median 605Kbest video 3.2M Cryptids and legendary creatures: Bigfoot, Nessie, the chupacabra and local Arab beliefs. Works well with AI illustrations; below-average CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1M views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الحروب الصليبيةThe Crusades top-10 median 630Kbest video 5.5M The Crusades through the eyes of both sides: Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, the battles for Jerusalem. Eternal interest and dozens of stories; medium CPM, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 375K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أسرار أعماق البحارSecrets of the ocean depths top-10 median 484Kbest video 2.1M Deep-sea creatures, the Mariana Trench and unexplored zones of the ocean. A visually striking topic for AI illustrations, broad audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 0 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أسرار جسم الإنسانMysteries of the human body top-10 median 374Kbest video 9M How the brain, heart, immune system and organs work — popular-science style, without medical advice. Broad family audience; above-average CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 521K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

تاريخ الدولة العثمانيةHistory of the Ottoman Empire top-10 median 457Kbest video 2.3M Sultans, conquests, palace intrigue and the decline of the Ottoman Empire over six centuries. Popularity boosted by Turkish TV series; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 457K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أغرب الأماكن في العالمThe strangest places in the world top-10 median 323Kbest video 30.1M Unusual cities, restricted zones, amazing natural and man-made sites around the planet. A light format with a broad audience; medium CPM (tourism), medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 565K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص الشركات العالميةStories of global brands top-10 median 463Kbest video 4.5M How Apple, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Almarai and hundreds of other companies came to be and grew. Business topics attract expensive ads; high CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 386K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الجمعيات السريةSecret societies top-10 median 337Kbest video 2.1M The history of the Freemasons, Templars, Illuminati and other closed organizations from a historical point of view. In the Arabic segment the topic draws huge interest; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 433K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

المشاريع الهندسية العملاقةMegaprojects and engineering top-10 median 766Kbest video 12M The world's biggest construction projects: bridges, skyscrapers, tunnels, cities of the future. High CPM (tech, business), broad male audience. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 349K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الكوارث الطبيعيةNatural disasters top-10 median 312Kbest video 2.1M Eruptions, tsunamis, earthquakes, supervolcanoes: science and history. Broad audience, ad-safe with a science-based approach. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 5.7M views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

تاريخ الأسلحة والجيوشHistory of weapons and armies top-10 median 249Kbest video 1.3M The evolution of weapons, legendary armies and elite units from antiquity to the 20th century. Male audience with high watch-through; medium CPM, low-to-medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 251K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص نجاح ملهمةEntrepreneur success stories top-10 median 424Kbest video 2.3M The path of billionaires and entrepreneurs from zero to an empire, including Arab businessmen. Young people in the Gulf and Egypt actively look for motivation; high CPM thanks to business ads, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 424K views.

الإمبراطوريات القديمةGreat ancient empires top-10 median 400Kbest video 1.8M Rome, Persia, Macedonia and Carthage: emperors, wars, rise and fall. A deep pool of topics for long films; medium CPM, few Arabic-language competitors. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 204K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أسرار الحضارة الفرعونيةMysteries of Ancient Egypt top-10 median 156Kbest video 2.6M Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, gods and everyday life in Ancient Egypt. Egyptians watch with national pride, interest across the region; medium CPM, high competition in Egypt. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 141K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص النجاة المذهلةIncredible survival stories top-10 median 169Kbest video 3.7M Real stories of people who survived in the mountains, ocean, desert and jungle. Very high retention, universal audience, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 173 views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

تاريخ المغولHistory of the Mongols top-10 median 133Kbest video 11.3M Genghis Khan, Hulagu, the fall of Baghdad and Ain Jalut — the era of the Mongol conquests. Strong historical demand with few quality channels; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 133K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

قصص حب خالدةGreat love stories top-10 median 385Kbest video 5.3M Famous love stories from history and literature: Qays and Layla, Shah Jahan and Mumtaz. Attracts a female audience, rare for documentaries; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 217K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الحرب الباردةThe Cold War top-10 median 73Kbest video 13.9M The nuclear arms race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space race, the standoff between blocs. Germany was a front line of the Cold War — high interest from an adult audience, moderate competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 161K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الحكايات الشعبية العربيةArab folk tales top-10 median 25Kbest video 911K One Thousand and One Nights, Bedouin legends and folklore of Arab countries in a documentary style. Nostalgic, cozy format for evening viewing; below-average CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 145K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

تاريخ المغرب الكبيرHistory of the Maghreb top-10 median 114Kbest video 1.6M The Almoravids, Almohads, Marinids and dynasties of North Africa from antiquity to modern times. An almost open niche for audiences in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia; below-average CPM, competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 111K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الفيزياء ببساطةPhysics in plain language top-10 median 124Kbest video 2.5M Quantum mechanics, time, relativity and paradoxes of science in understandable language. High CPM, educated audience, great for falling asleep. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 4.1M views.

العائلات الملكية الأوروبيةEuropean royal dynasties top-10 median 277Kbest video 991K Tudors, Romanovs, Habsburgs and Windsors: intrigue, marriages and the fall of dynasties. Interest in monarchies is growing, especially among women; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 131K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

عصر الاستعمارThe age of colonialism top-10 median 104Kbest video 1.7M Colonial empires and anti-colonial movements of the 19th–20th centuries in historical perspective. An important topic for the Maghreb and Egypt; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 99K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

أسرار الكون والفضاءMysteries of space and the Universe top-10 median 48Kbest video 481K Black holes, planets, stars and the origin of the Universe in plain language. Ideal for AI visuals, broad audience; above-average CPM (education), noticeable competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 120K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

عالم التكنولوجيا والذكاء الاصطناعيTechnology and AI top-10 median 96Kbest video 1.4M The history and future of technology: AI, robots, chips, the internet and digital revolutions. High CPM thanks to tech ads, growing demand in the Gulf; medium-to-high competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 134K views, and 9 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

كيف سيكون المستقبلWhat the future will look like top-10 median 241Kbest video 4.1M Forecasts about cities, transport, medicine and life in 50–1000 years. Futurology is a visually striking topic for AI; above-average CPM, low-to-medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 190K views, and 8 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الحضارات المفقودةVanished civilizations top-10 median 63Kbest video 573K Atlantis, Göbekli Tepe, megaliths, mysterious ruins and forgotten peoples. Powerful demand for ancient mysteries, high retention, many channels, but almost endless topics. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 1.3M views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الأساطير والميثولوجياMyths and mythology top-10 median 150Kbest video 655K Greek, Norse, Egyptian and Sumerian gods, heroes and myths. Ideal for AI visuals, growing interest among young people; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 150K views, and 7 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الحياة في العصور الوسطىLife in the Middle Ages top-10 median 151Kbest video 667K Daily life, knights, cities, crafts, laws and wars of the Middle Ages. One of the top historical queries in DACH, broad audience, practically endless topics. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 365K views, and 10 of the top 10 videos are longer than 8 minutes.

الأوبئة عبر التاريخEpidemics in history top-10 median 161Kbest video 908K Plague, the Spanish flu, smallpox and other epidemics that changed the course of history — historical, without medical advice. Interest grew after the pandemic; medium CPM, low competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 161K views.

قصص حياة الفنانين العربBiographies of Arab artists top-10 median 116Kbest video 1.4M The lives and dramas of Arab stage and pop legends: Umm Kulthum, Abdel Halim, Suleiman and others. Very strong demand in Egypt and among older audiences; medium CPM, medium competition. Demand: median of the top 10 YouTube results is 191K views.

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