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Ancient Aliens
The Other Earth. Since the launch of the Kepler Telescope in 2009, scientists have identified thousands of planets capable of supporting life. Is it possible that this discovery could finally answer the age-old question: are we alone in the universe?
Clash of the Gods
Hercules. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demigods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person
What Really Happened
Pearl Harbor. A team conduct a site survey of Pearl Harbor to revisit and recreate the attack using eyewitness testimony and state-of-the-art computer technology
Weapons at War
The Silent Service. Although they comprised only two percent of the Navy, US submarines sunk over 60 percent of all Japanese ships during World War II
Clash of the Gods
Hercules. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demigods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person
Ancient Aliens
The Ultimate Evidence: The Mystery of Puma Punku. Forty miles west of La Paz, Bolivia - high in the Andes Mountains - lie the mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku. Could it have been built by extraterrestrials?
Ancient Aliens
The Ultimate Evidence: Alien Messages. Ancient astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos, takes a look at evidence to support the theory that extraterrestrials visited Earth in the past. Explore some of the most intriguing finds that many believe are clues to our extraterrestrial past
Ancient Aliens
The Ultimate Evidence: Aliens and the Lost Ark. Experts on the extraterrestrial investigate the possibility of the religious relic being an alien artefact
What Really Happened
Pearl Harbor. A team conduct a site survey of Pearl Harbor to revisit and recreate the attack using eyewitness testimony and state-of-the-art computer technology
Ancient Aliens
The Other Earth. Since the launch of the Kepler Telescope in 2009, scientists have identified thousands of planets capable of supporting life. Is it possible that this discovery could finally answer the age-old question: are we alone in the universe?
Ancient Aliens
The Ultimate Evidence: The Mystery of Puma Punku. Forty miles west of La Paz, Bolivia - high in the Andes Mountains - lie the mysterious ancient ruins of Puma Punku. Could it have been built by extraterrestrials?
Ancient Aliens
The Ultimate Evidence: Alien Messages. Ancient astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos, takes a look at evidence to support the theory that extraterrestrials visited Earth in the past. Explore some of the most intriguing finds that many believe are clues to our extraterrestrial past
Ancient Top 10
Most Lethal Weapons. From the ancient napalm, Greek Fire, to the weapon that helped the Mongols create the largest ancient empire, the composite bow, which deadly weapon will claim the spot of most game-changing?
Ancient Top 10
Secrets Of Egypt. From the riddles of the Sphinx to mummification and the pyramids, Egypt has seen some of the highest-profile archaeological finds in history. But with so many contenders, which secret has had the biggest impact on our view of Ancient Egypt?
Million Dollar Genius
Barbecue Bonanza. Ethan Woods is a New York real estate agent who risks his life savings when he invents the world's first barbeque grill cleaning robot, the Grillbot
Million Dollar Genius
Selfie Made Man. The story of an avid photographer who created the world's first 'selfie stick' and sparked a global trend
Ancient Aliens
City of the Gods. The ancient site of Teotihuacan in Central Mexico is one of the world's greatest mysteries. No one knows who built the metropolis or what happened to its occupants. Was it once home to an extraterrestrial civilisation?
Ancient Top 10
Most Lethal Weapons. From the ancient napalm, Greek Fire, to the weapon that helped the Mongols create the largest ancient empire, the composite bow, which deadly weapon will claim the spot of most game-changing?
Ancient Top 10
Secrets Of Egypt. From the riddles of the Sphinx to mummification and the pyramids, Egypt has seen some of the highest-profile archaeological finds in history. But with so many contenders, which secret has had the biggest impact on our view of Ancient Egypt?
Million Dollar Genius
Barbecue Bonanza. Ethan Woods is a New York real estate agent who risks his life savings when he invents the world's first barbeque grill cleaning robot, the Grillbot
Million Dollar Genius
Selfie Made Man. The story of an avid photographer who created the world's first 'selfie stick' and sparked a global trend
Ancient Aliens
City of the Gods. The ancient site of Teotihuacan in Central Mexico is one of the world's greatest mysteries. No one knows who built the metropolis or what happened to its occupants. Was it once home to an extraterrestrial civilisation?
In Search of Aliens
Searching for Bigfoot. In 1958, a bulldozer operator in California discovered 16-inch human-like footprints, and the legend of Bigfoot was born. Today, there are hundreds of reported sightings, but nowhere are the stories more prolific than in America's Pacific Northwest
UFO Files
Canada's Roswell. On 4 October 1967, dozens of eyewitnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a UFO hovering above the water's surface in Nova Scotia. Was it an alien ship?
Hoard Hunters
Celtic Rangers. Gary and Gordon examine a Celtic hoard of gold coins dating back to 60 BC, found in Leicestershire by fellow metal-detecting enthusiast, Steve Bestwick
How the States Got Their Shapes
City vs Country. As American city populations skyrocket, how has the move from rural to urban changed the shapes of the nation's states and cities?
How the States Got Their Shapes
Rebels & Outlaws. The US has a romanticised notion of the outlaw, and the clash between rebels and the establishment has helped make the states what they are today
Cowboys & Outlaws
The Real Wyatt Earp. The fabled Wyatt Earp, credited with spreading law and order in the Wild West, was in reality a complex character who straddled both sides of the law
Ancient Top 10
Ancient Ships. The ancient world was home to some of the most sophisticated ships the world has ever seen, including Viking longboats and the infamous pleasure boats of Caligula. These cruisers were centuries ahead of their time, but which was the most advanced?
Cities of the Underworld
London: City Of Blood. Around the world today, lies city upon city, each with its unknown history. This series will examine a city's ancient cisterns, tombs, clandestine hideouts, and underground shipwrecks that have been lost for hundreds and hundreds of years
UFO Files
Canada's Roswell. On 4 October 1967, dozens of eyewitnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a UFO hovering above the water's surface in Nova Scotia. Was it an alien ship?
Hoard Hunters
Celtic Rangers. Gary and Gordon examine a Celtic hoard of gold coins dating back to 60 BC, found in Leicestershire by fellow metal-detecting enthusiast, Steve Bestwick
How the States Got Their Shapes
City vs Country. As American city populations skyrocket, how has the move from rural to urban changed the shapes of the nation's states and cities?
How the States Got Their Shapes
Rebels & Outlaws. The US has a romanticised notion of the outlaw, and the clash between rebels and the establishment has helped make the states what they are today
Cowboys & Outlaws
The Real Wyatt Earp. The fabled Wyatt Earp, credited with spreading law and order in the Wild West, was in reality a complex character who straddled both sides of the law
Ancient Top 10
Ancient Ships. The ancient world was home to some of the most sophisticated ships the world has ever seen, including Viking longboats and the infamous pleasure boats of Caligula. These cruisers were centuries ahead of their time, but which was the most advanced?
Cities of the Underworld
London: City Of Blood. Around the world today, lies city upon city, each with its unknown history. This series will examine a city's ancient cisterns, tombs, clandestine hideouts, and underground shipwrecks that have been lost for hundreds and hundreds of years