Mysteries at the Museum - Season 12

We examine a species of Asian cobra that invaded a small town in Missouri, a carriage that was the site of a bizarre murder, and a wealthy daredevil who swam with sharks to prove they were harmless.

The Secret Versailles of Marie-Antoinette - Season 1

Napoleon - Season 1

From army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the 1790s. It also tells of his marriage to Josephine Beauharnais.

Mysteries at the Museum - Season 11

Don Wildman examines the greatest high-wire stunt in history, investigates the incredible lengths Thomas Jefferson took to preserve America's reputation, and unravels one of the most bizarre hoaxes.

Mysteries at the Museum - Season 11

Uncover the truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world, inspect a toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention, and examine a sculpture that recalls the most tragic love story.

Mythical Beasts - Season 1

The Feathered Serpent was a terrifying beast; what made the ancient Mesoamericans believe that such a creature could exist, and what did it offer that led Teotihuacan to sacrifice its own citizens?

Mythical Beasts - Season 1

The Minotaur is one of the most famous mythical creatures, but what is its real world inspiration? Evidence of human sacrifice suggests that there may be more to this fable than we once thought.

Cursed Bloodlines - Season 1

J. Paul Getty was renowned for his wealth and frugality as well as his lack of empathy and compassion for his family. He would marry four times and sire five sons, but he died old and alone.

Mysteries Decoded - Season 1

When new evidence comes to light, Jennifer and paranormal medium Stephanie Bingham head to Massachusetts to investigate one of America's most infamous cold cases - the Lizzie Borden murders.

Museum Secrets - Season 3

Moscow's State Historical Museum tells the story of Russia and her people from Stone to modern age; we visit the torture chamber of Ivan the Terrible and investigate why Vladimir Lenin drove a Rolls.

Great American Thaw - Season 1

We get to grips with the science behind Yellowstone's winter, from understanding the importance of the snowpack's structure to uncovering why its geology poses problems for some grazers' teeth.

Living With Volcanoes - Season 1

Volcanologists from all over the world are ready to face any challenge; they have made volcanoes their open-air laboratories. They roam the world guided by their fascination and a sense of duty.

The Pyramids: Solving the Mystery - Season 1

Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids but the most mysterious. Thanks to the exceptional use of new technology, scientists can delve into the heart of a building which opens up to the skies.

The Pyramids: Solving the Mystery - Season 1

Dahshur is known for two breathtakingly beautiful pyramids. They were probably built under Sneferu, founder of the 4th dynasty of Egypt and father of Khufu, the greatest builder in ancient Egypt.

The Last Journey of the Vikings - Season 1

For most people, Vikings are known only as violent looters; we dig deeper and gain more insight into who the Vikings really were, and find out why they left Scandinavia to become pirates.

Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed - Season 1

Discover the ancient Maya city of Tikal remodelled using computer graphics; inhabited for over a thousand years, this ancient city would encompass up to 12,000 structures and two million inhabitants.

Scanning the Nile - Season 1

Built on the shores of the Nile, Luxor is home to the greatest monuments of the New Kingdom: the Karnak complex, the temple of Denderah, and the million-year-old castle of Ramesses II.

Italy's Invisible Cities - Season 1

Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore Florence. They reveal how its facades and artworks mask a hidden story of intrigue and how one powerful family - the Medicis - was behind it all.

Private Lives - Season 1

Tracy heads to Chicago to discover how Al Capone rose to infamy from club bouncer to the most notorious gangster in history. She reveals how his carefully curated public image gave birth to a legend.

Queen Victoria's Children - Season 1

We learn about Victoria's relationship with her sons. They struggled to live up to Albert's model of purity after his death, something put to the test when the philandering Bertie came to the throne.

Napoleon - Season 1

From army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the 1790s. It also tells of his marriage to Josephine Beauharnais.

The Secret Versailles of Marie-Antoinette - Season 1

Che Guevara: Beyond The Myth

Mythical Beasts - Season 1

The vampire is one of the most terrifying mythological monsters of all time. Science and archaeology reveals what inspired the vampire stories and just how deep the fear of these monsters ran.