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Ancient Aliens
Alien Contacts. Could aliens have told Joan of Arc how to beat the English army? And could a US serviceman have received a message when he touched a spaceship? Experts investigate
Ancient Aliens
Secrets of the Mummies. Ancient Astronaut theorists believe the global practice of mummification is not a coincidence, but proof that highly advanced extraterrestrials visited Earth in the distant past
Lost Worlds
Braveheart's Scotland. At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a country under attack. Defeat seemed inevitable. But from nowhere emerged a man who became Scotland's greatest hero - William Wallace, commonly known as Braveheart
The Colour of War
Victory. For some Allied servicemen, the last year of WWII proved the most difficult. Though victory was nearly assured, some of the roughest battles were still ahead
Clash of the Gods
Minotaur. A half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men
How the States Got Their Shapes
Red State vs Blue State. How did the United States become divided into red and blue states? Brian Unger looks into the history and geography behind election fever
How the States Got Their Shapes
White Collar vs Blue Collar. Brian Unger looks at how the divide between white collar and blue collar workers has shaped the towns and cities of the United States
Ancient Aliens
The Mayan Conspiracy. The Mayan civilisation dominated Central America for nearly 2000 years, but by the 9th century AD, the great Mayan cities were abandoned and the Mayan people vanished. What could have happened to this advanced culture?
Engineering an Empire
The Persians. One of the most mysterious ancient civilisations, at its peak the Persian Empire stretched from Greece to India. Why didn't it last?
Bible Secrets Revealed
Sex and the Scriptures. People around the world look to the Bible for moral guidance about marriage, faith and family. But could the Bible contain contradictions or hidden meanings that challenge our beliefs about what is right and wrong when it comes to human sexuality?
Ancient Aliens
Alien Contacts. Could aliens have told Joan of Arc how to beat the English army? And could a US serviceman have received a message when he touched a spaceship? Experts investigate
Ancient Aliens
Secrets of the Mummies. Ancient Astronaut theorists believe the global practice of mummification is not a coincidence, but proof that highly advanced extraterrestrials visited Earth in the distant past
Lost Worlds
Braveheart's Scotland. At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a country under attack. Defeat seemed inevitable. But from nowhere emerged a man who became Scotland's greatest hero - William Wallace, commonly known as Braveheart
The Colour of War
Victory. For some Allied servicemen, the last year of WWII proved the most difficult. Though victory was nearly assured, some of the roughest battles were still ahead
Clash of the Gods
Minotaur. A half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men
Ancient Aliens
The Mayan Conspiracy. The Mayan civilisation dominated Central America for nearly 2000 years, but by the 9th century AD, the great Mayan cities were abandoned and the Mayan people vanished. What could have happened to this advanced culture?
Engineering an Empire
The Persians. One of the most mysterious ancient civilisations, at its peak the Persian Empire stretched from Greece to India. Why didn't it last?
Bible Secrets Revealed
Sex and the Scriptures. People around the world look to the Bible for moral guidance about marriage, faith and family. But could the Bible contain contradictions or hidden meanings that challenge our beliefs about what is right and wrong when it comes to human sexuality?
Ancient Aliens
Alien Contacts. Could aliens have told Joan of Arc how to beat the English army? And could a US serviceman have received a message when he touched a spaceship? Experts investigate
Ancient Aliens
Secrets of the Mummies. Ancient Astronaut theorists believe the global practice of mummification is not a coincidence, but proof that highly advanced extraterrestrials visited Earth in the distant past
Lost Worlds
Braveheart's Scotland. At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a country under attack. Defeat seemed inevitable. But from nowhere emerged a man who became Scotland's greatest hero - William Wallace, commonly known as Braveheart
The Colour of War
Victory. For some Allied servicemen, the last year of WWII proved the most difficult. Though victory was nearly assured, some of the roughest battles were still ahead
Clash of the Gods
Minotaur. A half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men
Ancient Aliens
The Mayan Conspiracy. The Mayan civilisation dominated Central America for nearly 2000 years, but by the 9th century AD, the great Mayan cities were abandoned and the Mayan people vanished. What could have happened to this advanced culture?
Engineering an Empire
The Persians. One of the most mysterious ancient civilisations, at its peak the Persian Empire stretched from Greece to India. Why didn't it last?
Bible Secrets Revealed
Sex and the Scriptures. People around the world look to the Bible for moral guidance about marriage, faith and family. But could the Bible contain contradictions or hidden meanings that challenge our beliefs about what is right and wrong when it comes to human sexuality?
Ancient Aliens
Alien Contacts. Could aliens have told Joan of Arc how to beat the English army? And could a US serviceman have received a message when he touched a spaceship? Experts investigate
Ancient Aliens
Secrets of the Mummies. Ancient Astronaut theorists believe the global practice of mummification is not a coincidence, but proof that highly advanced extraterrestrials visited Earth in the distant past
Lost Worlds
Braveheart's Scotland. At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a country under attack. Defeat seemed inevitable. But from nowhere emerged a man who became Scotland's greatest hero - William Wallace, commonly known as Braveheart
The Colour of War
Victory. For some Allied servicemen, the last year of WWII proved the most difficult. Though victory was nearly assured, some of the roughest battles were still ahead
Ancient Aliens
The Doomsday Prophecies. The Maya created the most sophisticated calendar systems in the ancient world, and according to many scholars their Long Count calendar will come to an end on December 21, 2012. What significance does this hold?
Engineering an Empire
Greece: Age of Alexander. The world's first democracy used art and architecture to create dazzling structures, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Million Dollar Genius
Too Hot to Handle. A failing real estate agent invents a cardboard sleeve for hot coffee cups and a guy who is losing his hair comes up with the perfect head razor for men
Ancient Aliens
Aliens and the Third Reich. During World War II, rumours spread that an aircraft had been built from extraterrestrial blueprints. Were aliens helping Hitler's quest for world domination?
Ancient Aliens
Alien Messages. There are those who believe that embedded in our most sacred religious texts, as well as in the design and location of ancient monuments, are secret messages that may reveal the purpose behind our very existence
Ancient Aliens
Da Vinci's Forbidden Codes. Researchers claim there are hidden messages that can be found within the works of Leonardo da Vinci - and other art throughout history - that may reveal an extraterrestrial influence
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
Clash of the Gods
Beowulf. The Viking world's most famous warrior, the legend of Beowulf is the ultimate tale of courage
How the States Got Their Shapes
Hatfields vs McCoys. Brian Unger looks at the iconic rivalry between the Hatfields and the McCoys, and how it nearly launched an interstate war
How the States Got Their Shapes
Hillbilly vs Redneck. Brian Unger looks at the American cultural groups of the rednecks and hillbillies and how they helped shape the United States
Ancient Aliens
The Doomsday Prophecies. The Maya created the most sophisticated calendar systems in the ancient world, and according to many scholars their Long Count calendar will come to an end on December 21, 2012. What significance does this hold?
Engineering an Empire
Greece: Age of Alexander. The world's first democracy used art and architecture to create dazzling structures, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Million Dollar Genius
Too Hot to Handle. A failing real estate agent invents a cardboard sleeve for hot coffee cups and a guy who is losing his hair comes up with the perfect head razor for men
Ancient Aliens
Aliens and the Third Reich. During World War II, rumours spread that an aircraft had been built from extraterrestrial blueprints. Were aliens helping Hitler's quest for world domination?
Ancient Aliens
Alien Messages. There are those who believe that embedded in our most sacred religious texts, as well as in the design and location of ancient monuments, are secret messages that may reveal the purpose behind our very existence
Ancient Aliens
Da Vinci's Forbidden Codes. Researchers claim there are hidden messages that can be found within the works of Leonardo da Vinci - and other art throughout history - that may reveal an extraterrestrial influence