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09:05

Jesus' Family Secrets

Newfound writings have turned the history of Christianity upside down; did Jesus marry Mary Magdalene and have children with her? We try to solve one of the world's most puzzling mysteries.

09:15

Bible Hunters S1 E1

We will examine the stories of people who travelled to Egypt in 19th-20th centuries to uncover the earliest Christian texts. Their discoveries shed controversial new light on the story of the Bible.

10:15

Bible Hunters S1 E1

We will examine the stories of people who travelled to Egypt in 19th-20th centuries to uncover the earliest Christian texts. Their discoveries shed controversial new light on the story of the Bible.

10:20

Bible Hunters S1 E2

Discoveries in Egypt in the 19th and 20th centuries included strange zodiacs, hymns to Egypt's solar god, and heretical Christian texts that threatened to shake the foundations of Christianity.

11:20

Bible Hunters S1 E2

Discoveries in Egypt in the 19th and 20th centuries included strange zodiacs, hymns to Egypt's solar god, and heretical Christian texts that threatened to shake the foundations of Christianity.

11:35

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E1

For more than 3,000 years, the Maya civilisation flourished in Mesoamerica, developing cities, a sophisticated writing system, and an advanced understanding of time, astronomy, and the natural world.

12:35

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E2

In the eastern Maya Lowlands, a dynasty once shrouded in mystery gradually emerges as the most powerful political force of the Classic Maya world: the Kaanul, identified by their serpent emblem.

13:35

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E3

The rivalry between Calakmul and Tikal reached its climax. Warfare, once a source of strength, became a catalyst for instability. This set the stage for the decline of the Classic Maya world.

14:35

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E4

The Serpent dynasty's dominance ended. Under Jasaw Chan K'awiil, Tikal briefly led, but instability grew. Political, ecological and social pressures caused the gradual collapse of the age of Classic Maya.

00:50

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E1

Historians and archaeologists set off in the footsteps of Genghis Khan in Mongolia; thanks to exceptional excavations in the field, they are rediscovering the lost cities of the Mongol empire.

00:55

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E2

Thanks to exceptional excavations in four lost cities of the Mongol empire, archaeologists are revealing the visionary society created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century A.D. / C.E.

01:50

Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators

Hunting down the female gladiators who fought in the great amphitheatres of ancient Rome, an international team uncover evidence that restores these amazing women to their rightful place in history.

01:55

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E2

Thanks to exceptional excavations in four lost cities of the Mongol empire, archaeologists are revealing the visionary society created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century A.D. / C.E.

02:50

Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators

Hunting down the female gladiators who fought in the great amphitheatres of ancient Rome, an international team uncover evidence that restores these amazing women to their rightful place in history.

03:00

Out of Europe

For decades most experts have been convinced that Africa is the cradle of mankind, but researchers have come across more finds in recent years that cast doubt on this well-established theory.

04:00

Out of Europe

For decades most experts have been convinced that Africa is the cradle of mankind, but researchers have come across more finds in recent years that cast doubt on this well-established theory.

04:10

Secret Nazi Science S1 E2

WWII was a war in the skies; though the Treaty of Versailles had prevented the Germans from developing new weapons, they sponsored air clubs and pushed for supremacy in the air.

05:05

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E22

Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, oversaw the industrialised murder of over a million people. After the war, his confessions exposed the horrifying mechanics behind the Nazi death camps.

05:10

Secret Nazi Science S1 E2

WWII was a war in the skies; though the Treaty of Versailles had prevented the Germans from developing new weapons, they sponsored air clubs and pushed for supremacy in the air.

06:50

Hitler's Games in Colour: Berlin 1936

The Berlin Olympics of 1936 were innovative, introducing television coverage and the torch relay. We show the highlights, but also how Hitler used the Games as propaganda for his brutal regime.

00:00

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E23

Adolf Eichmann, the meticulous bureaucrat behind the mass deportation of Jews, organised genocide from behind a desk. After the war, he vanished - only to be hunted down and tried decades later.

00:50

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E2

The team is testing the gear they will use in their bigger quest. Jo, Johann and David set out for Berens River, a place with potential clues of lost Vikings on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg.

00:55

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E1

A Canadian family of explorers uncover an inconvenient piece of history and answer the question of whether Vikings made it further inland in North America earlier than history has documented.

01:50

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E3

The team are near Bloodvein, Manitoba, where a large boulder may hold a mystery of a lost Viking expedition. Meanwhile, Joe tries his hand at metal detecting near a historic fur trading fort.

02:45

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E4

The search continues, taking them into Minnesota to examine the fabled Kensington Runestone. Is there proof the lost Viking walked these parts 500 years earlier than history states?

02:50

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E3

The team are near Bloodvein, Manitoba, where a large boulder may hold a mystery of a lost Viking expedition. Meanwhile, Joe tries his hand at metal detecting near a historic fur trading fort.

03:40

Secret Nazi Science S1 E3

Adolf Hitler was famously against using chemical and biological weapons, but chemistry and biological science still played an incredible role in the Nazis' unquenchable quest for power.

03:45

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E4

The search continues, taking them into Minnesota to examine the fabled Kensington Runestone. Is there proof the lost Viking walked these parts 500 years earlier than history states?

04:40

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E23

Adolf Eichmann, the meticulous bureaucrat behind the mass deportation of Jews, organised genocide from behind a desk. After the war, he vanished - only to be hunted down and tried decades later.

05:40

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E23

Adolf Eichmann, the meticulous bureaucrat behind the mass deportation of Jews, organised genocide from behind a desk. After the war, he vanished - only to be hunted down and tried decades later.

00:00

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E24

As the Third Reich collapsed, the perpetrators scattered - some dead, some hunted, others attempted to rewrite history. A final look at the unravelling threads of power within the Third Reich.

00:55

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E6

Wildfires ravage much of Canada's north, throwing a wrench into the crew's expedition plans. With a lack of planes, helicopters, and supplies the group must find ways to overcome these issues.

01:50

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E7

The final expedition begins as the crew continue the search for physical proof of the lost Viking quest. A trapper's letter and map from 1929 might hold the key to what happened to the Vikings.

01:55

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E6

Wildfires ravage much of Canada's north, throwing a wrench into the crew's expedition plans. With a lack of planes, helicopters, and supplies the group must find ways to overcome these issues.

02:45

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E8

The team embarks on their most ambitious mission yet. They come across a site that is unquestionably human made. But is this the site they are looking for? Time is running out to find out.

02:50

Quest for the Lost Viking S1 E7

The final expedition begins as the crew continue the search for physical proof of the lost Viking quest. A trapper's letter and map from 1929 might hold the key to what happened to the Vikings.

03:45

Secret Nazi Science S1 E4

What would it take to bomb the Allies into the ground? This was the question on the minds of top Nazi brass as they mobilised Germany's top scientists to create frightening new bombs.

04:45

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E24

As the Third Reich collapsed, the perpetrators scattered - some dead, some hunted, others attempted to rewrite history. A final look at the unravelling threads of power within the Third Reich.

05:45

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E24

As the Third Reich collapsed, the perpetrators scattered - some dead, some hunted, others attempted to rewrite history. A final look at the unravelling threads of power within the Third Reich.

06:00

Treasures with Bettany Hughes S2 E2

Bettany travels to Azerbaijan, which sits between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountain range; it was a strategic position on the ancient Silk Roads that left a legacy of diverse cultures.

00:00

What They Found

Directed by Sam Mendes, this documentary tells the story of two British soldier-cameramen - Sgt. Mike Lewis and Sgt. Bill Lawrie - who were sent to the European front during the latter part of WWII.

00:50

Real Life of a Roman Soldier S1 E1

Two sites are emblematic of legionary life in Ancient Roman times: the fort of Vindolanda and the garrison of Lugdunum. Excavations have unearthed objects that shed light on the life of these sites.

00:55

Real Life of a Roman Soldier S1 E2

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

01:55

Real Life of a Roman Soldier S1 E2

Recent excavations in the city of Lyon shed light on the daily lives of Roman soldiers; numerous artefacts have been unearthed such as 1st-century A.D. / C.E. weapons and toiletry and leisure items.

02:05

Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas S1 E1

From plantation widow to fearless buccaneer, Marie-Anne Dieu-le-veut takes to the seas alongside her pirate husband. Her boldness inspires Mary Read, who disguises herself as a man to survive.

03:05

Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas S1 E1

From plantation widow to fearless buccaneer, Marie-Anne Dieu-le-veut takes to the seas alongside her pirate husband. Her boldness inspires Mary Read, who disguises herself as a man to survive.

03:15

Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas S1 E2

Disguised as men, Mary Read and Ann Bonny sail with Calico Jack - until capture and a death sentence seal their legend. Decades later, Corsican Louise Antonini charts the same daring course.

04:15

Women Pirates: Rebels of the Seas S1 E2

Disguised as men, Mary Read and Ann Bonny sail with Calico Jack - until capture and a death sentence seal their legend. Decades later, Corsican Louise Antonini charts the same daring course.

04:20

Secret Nazi Science S1 E5

Science was a tool to help the war effort for the Nazis; how could a Nazi soldier and its leadership be optimised, and what secret Nazi plans can we glean from a hidden crypt in Thuringia?

05:20

Secret Nazi Science S1 E5

Science was a tool to help the war effort for the Nazis; how could a Nazi soldier and its leadership be optimised, and what secret Nazi plans can we glean from a hidden crypt in Thuringia?

06:00

Treasures with Bettany Hughes S2 E3

The island of Cyprus lies between the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa; Bettany explores the legacy of these diverse influences on Cyprus through four of its unique treasures.

00:55

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E1

In the aftermath of the Great War, the victors sign the Treaty of Versailles. We begin this series by exploring the 20 years after World War One and the events that led to the birth of World War Two.

01:00

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E2

In this episode, we explore the first few years on the European battlefield, from the invasion of France and the subsequent Dunkirk evacuation to Hitler's betrayal of his pact with Stalin.

02:00

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E2

In this episode, we explore the first few years on the European battlefield, from the invasion of France and the subsequent Dunkirk evacuation to Hitler's betrayal of his pact with Stalin.

02:05

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E3

We examine key movements in the Pacific Theatre - the Fall of Singapore, the Battle of Midway and the Kokoda Campaign - Rommel's offensives in Africa, and the Allied bombing campaign over Europe.

03:05

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E3

We examine key movements in the Pacific Theatre - the Fall of Singapore, the Battle of Midway and the Kokoda Campaign - Rommel's offensives in Africa, and the Allied bombing campaign over Europe.

03:15

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E4

The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.

04:15

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E4

The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.

04:20

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E5

This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.

05:20

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E5

This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.

06:00

The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms S1 E4

06:55

Secret Nazi Science S1 E4

What would it take to bomb the Allies into the ground? This was the question on the minds of top Nazi brass as they mobilised Germany's top scientists to create frightening new bombs.

00:20

Out of Europe

For decades most experts have been convinced that Africa is the cradle of mankind, but researchers have come across more finds in recent years that cast doubt on this well-established theory.

00:30

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E6

By the end of WWII, the tank had evolved from its trench-crossing beginnings; it had turned into a vision of armoured warfare that carried on through the Cold War and into the present day.

01:30

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E6

By the end of WWII, the tank had evolved from its trench-crossing beginnings; it had turned into a vision of armoured warfare that carried on through the Cold War and into the present day.

01:35

WWII: Endgame S1 E1

The early years of WWII caused devastation throughout Europe; the 1939 non-aggression pact between the Germans and Russians had promised safety for the Soviet Union, but Hitler was not to be trusted.

02:35

WWII: Endgame S1 E1

The early years of WWII caused devastation throughout Europe; the 1939 non-aggression pact between the Germans and Russians had promised safety for the Soviet Union, but Hitler was not to be trusted.

02:45

WWII: Endgame S1 E2

Nazi Germany's fate was all but sealed by late 1944, but Hitler's manic denial of this impending defeat would lead to his final gamble at the Battle of the Bulge.

03:45

WWII: Endgame S1 E2

Nazi Germany's fate was all but sealed by late 1944, but Hitler's manic denial of this impending defeat would lead to his final gamble at the Battle of the Bulge.

03:50

WWII: Endgame S1 E3

The war in Europe was over, but heavy fighting continued in the East and President Truman was desperate to bring the war to a close in the Pacific.

04:50

WWII: Endgame S1 E3

The war in Europe was over, but heavy fighting continued in the East and President Truman was desperate to bring the war to a close in the Pacific.

04:55

WWII: Endgame S1 E4

The emergence of the Cold War wasn't due to one single event; it was born from a series of steps laid by the United States and the Soviet Union, the two main powers of the alliance of WWII.

05:55

WWII: Endgame S1 E4

The emergence of the Cold War wasn't due to one single event; it was born from a series of steps laid by the United States and the Soviet Union, the two main powers of the alliance of WWII.

06:00

Hitler's Games in Colour: Berlin 1936

The Berlin Olympics of 1936 were innovative, introducing television coverage and the torch relay. We show the highlights, but also how Hitler used the Games as propaganda for his brutal regime.

00:00

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E1

What is a tank? From the early concepts to the first tank prototype, we examine how the battlefields of WWI set the scene for the mechanised warfare of WWII.

00:05

Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed

Actor Jason Watkins and historian Tracy Borman investigate the final mystery of Stonehenge: the altar stone. Discovering its source could be the key to understanding why Stonehenge was built.

01:05

Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed

Actor Jason Watkins and historian Tracy Borman investigate the final mystery of Stonehenge: the altar stone. Discovering its source could be the key to understanding why Stonehenge was built.

01:20

Out of Europe

For decades most experts have been convinced that Africa is the cradle of mankind, but researchers have come across more finds in recent years that cast doubt on this well-established theory.

02:20

Out of Europe

For decades most experts have been convinced that Africa is the cradle of mankind, but researchers have come across more finds in recent years that cast doubt on this well-established theory.

02:25

Bronze-Age Apocalypse S1 E1

Professor Salima Ikram shows us an extraordinary series of reliefs and inscriptions about Ramses' battles with the 'Sea People' at Ramses III's mortuary temple at Medinet Habu in Egypt.

03:25

Bronze-Age Apocalypse S1 E2

Around 1200 B.C. / B.C.E.: Bronze Age people are on the move across the Eastern Mediterranean and sacking and burning the great centres of civilisation as they go.

04:25

Bronze-Age Apocalypse S1 E2

Around 1200 B.C. / B.C.E.: Bronze Age people are on the move across the Eastern Mediterranean and sacking and burning the great centres of civilisation as they go.

04:30

Secret Nazi Science S1 E6

The Nazis built a number of radar stations and systems harnessing the power of frequencies to help them plot their next move; were they also harnessing the power of the Sun itself?

05:30

Secret Nazi Science S1 E6

The Nazis built a number of radar stations and systems harnessing the power of frequencies to help them plot their next move; were they also harnessing the power of the Sun itself?

00:00

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E2

WWII has begun; new tank strategies take the world by storm and completely change the way wars are fought. As war engulfs Europe, each country learns to adapt to mechanised warfare in its own way.

00:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E1

In 1798, Napoleon invaded Egypt with soldiers and scholars. As Denon risked his life recording ancient wonders, the Rosetta Stone promised to unlock the mystery of hieroglyphs.

01:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E2

After France's defeat, British and French consuls battled for Egypt's antiquities. Explorer Belzoni joined the race to seize the colossal Young Memnon as their ruthless rivalry intensified.

02:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E3

Belzoni uncovered Egypt's ancient wonders while Champollion raced Thomas Young to decipher the Rosetta Stone. His breakthrough gave a civilisation silent for 1,400 years its voice again.

03:05

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E4

Champollion travelled up the Nile to test his decipherment of hieroglyphs, bringing forgotten pharaohs back to life. His triumphant expedition came at a devastating cost to his health.

03:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E3

Belzoni uncovered Egypt's ancient wonders while Champollion raced Thomas Young to decipher the Rosetta Stone. His breakthrough gave a civilisation silent for 1,400 years its voice again.

04:00

Secret Nazi Science S1 E7

The Nazis went to great lengths to warp the natural world to their whims as they believed that ruins that could prove the Aryans to be the superior race lay buried in the soil.

04:05

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E4

Champollion travelled up the Nile to test his decipherment of hieroglyphs, bringing forgotten pharaohs back to life. His triumphant expedition came at a devastating cost to his health.

05:00

Secret Nazi Science S1 E7

The Nazis went to great lengths to warp the natural world to their whims as they believed that ruins that could prove the Aryans to be the superior race lay buried in the soil.

05:05

Forbidden History S7 E8

The location of King Solomon's Mines has been a mystery for hundreds of years; new evidence has led to an amazing discovery. Might Solomon's wealth have come from the copper mines of southern Israel?

06:00

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator S1 E1

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass hopes to discover the tomb of Imhotep, the architect of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and aims to unearth the many secrets of the Egyptian mummies with his team.

00:00

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E3

During WWII, countries all over the world leverage their industrial might to perfect the art of tank manufacturing; will quality or quantity matter more when it comes to armoured warfare?

00:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E5

Vyse blasted into Giza's pyramids as Lepsius and Prisse d'Avennes competed for Karnak's royal list. Their clash embodied an emerging Egyptology torn between preservation, science and plunder.

01:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E6

Auguste Mariette discovered Saqqara's Serapeum and pioneered a more scientific Egyptology. Once a looter, he created Egypt's Antiquities Service and Cairo's first museum to protect its heritage.

02:10

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator S1 E1

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass hopes to discover the tomb of Imhotep, the architect of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and aims to unearth the many secrets of the Egyptian mummies with his team.

03:10

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator S1 E1

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass hopes to discover the tomb of Imhotep, the architect of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and aims to unearth the many secrets of the Egyptian mummies with his team.

03:20

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator S1 E2

Zahi Hawass is excavating an enclosure called Gisr El-Mudir where sarcophagi containing mysterious mummies and rich painted tombs are discovered; will these treasures lead them to Imhotep?

04:20

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator S1 E2

Zahi Hawass is excavating an enclosure called Gisr El-Mudir where sarcophagi containing mysterious mummies and rich painted tombs are discovered; will these treasures lead them to Imhotep?

04:30

Secret Nazi Science S1 E8

The triumphal architecture of the Nazi regime hints at a deeply dystopian future; what might a Nazi city and the world, have looked like had Hitler succeeded in vanquishing his enemies?

05:30

Secret Nazi Science S1 E8

The triumphal architecture of the Nazi regime hints at a deeply dystopian future; what might a Nazi city and the world, have looked like had Hitler succeeded in vanquishing his enemies?

06:00

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator S1 E2

Zahi Hawass is excavating an enclosure called Gisr El-Mudir where sarcophagi containing mysterious mummies and rich painted tombs are discovered; will these treasures lead them to Imhotep?

00:05

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E4

The tank became the key to victory during WWII; Germany unveils its latest evolution of the German panzer, the Panther, but is it ready for battle, and is it enough to overcome the Soviet T-34?

00:10

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed S1 E1

We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a century ago and reveal new secrets about Egypt's famous rulers.

01:10

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed S1 E1

We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a century ago and reveal new secrets about Egypt's famous rulers.

01:15

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed S1 E2

We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a century ago and reveal new secrets about Egypt's famous rulers.

02:15

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed S1 E2

We follow the first active excavation of a pharaoh's tomb in the iconic Valley of the Kings since King Tut's tomb a century ago and reveal new secrets about Egypt's famous rulers.

02:20

Tombs of the Egyptian Priestesses

Egyptian archaeologists uncover a lost cemetery of elite women from the 8th century B.C.E. / B.C., when Kushite kings ruled Egypt and power was shared with the God's Wife of Amun.

03:20

Tombs of the Egyptian Priestesses

Egyptian archaeologists uncover a lost cemetery of elite women from the 8th century B.C.E. / B.C., when Kushite kings ruled Egypt and power was shared with the God's Wife of Amun.

03:30

Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile

Ramses II launched the construction of two temples dedicated to the Pharaoh and to his wife Nefertari; how did the Egyptians organise and manage such a project 1,500 kilometres from the Nile delta?

04:30

Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile

Ramses II launched the construction of two temples dedicated to the Pharaoh and to his wife Nefertari; how did the Egyptians organise and manage such a project 1,500 kilometres from the Nile delta?

04:35

Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator S1 E1

Hitler's DNA is discovered for the first time in history as experts investigate what it reveals about his heritage and his formative years.

05:35

Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator S1 E1

Hitler's DNA is discovered for the first time in history as experts investigate what it reveals about his heritage and his formative years.

06:00

Pharaohs at War S1 E1

After Hatshepsut's death, Thutmose III proved himself at Megiddo against Canaanite kings; from Deir el-Bahari to Karnak to the fortress, discover the battle that made him Egypt's most warlike pharaoh.

06:05

Forbidden History S7 E8

The location of King Solomon's Mines has been a mystery for hundreds of years; new evidence has led to an amazing discovery. Might Solomon's wealth have come from the copper mines of southern Israel?

00:10

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E5

Tanks continued to evolve and older tanks found a new life on the Pacific battlefront; with the end of WWII in Europe in sight, anything went in the peak of experimentation of tank design.

00:15

Lost Mummies of the Incas S1 E1

Archaeologists hunt for clues to the origins and explosive rise of the mighty Inca Empire - at their height, the largest empire in the world.

01:15

Lost Mummies of the Incas S1 E2

Archaeologists hunt for clues to how the mysterious Inca conquered much of South America, and why, when Europeans arrived, the mighty empire crumbled.

02:15

Lost Mummies of the Incas S1 E2

Archaeologists hunt for clues to how the mysterious Inca conquered much of South America, and why, when Europeans arrived, the mighty empire crumbled.

02:20

Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece

We follow scientists on a 30-year quest to uncover who created the Chauvet cave paintings; we learn how it survived millennia and how to protect this archaeological wonder for future generations.

03:20

Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece

We follow scientists on a 30-year quest to uncover who created the Chauvet cave paintings; we learn how it survived millennia and how to protect this archaeological wonder for future generations.

03:30

Iznik, The Sunken Enigma

We follow a world-renowned team excavating the sunken remains of a 4th-century A.D. / C.E. Byzantine basilica in Lake Iznik in Turkey; how and why was it destroyed, and what happened to its community?

04:30

Iznik, The Sunken Enigma

04:45

Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator S1 E2

Experts investigating Hitler's DNA uncover psychiatric conditions and find a genetic mutation that disrupts sexual development.

05:45

Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator S1 E2

Experts investigating Hitler's DNA uncover psychiatric conditions and find a genetic mutation that disrupts sexual development.

00:20

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E6

We witness the final moments and aftermath of World War II with the establishment of war crime trials - such as the ones in Nuremberg - and move towards peace with the creation of the United Nations.

01:20

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II S1 E6

We witness the final moments and aftermath of World War II with the establishment of war crime trials - such as the ones in Nuremberg - and move towards peace with the creation of the United Nations.

01:30

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E1

The inter-war years saw the rise of dictators, appeasement and the policies of the Third Reich until the invasion of Poland, and Japan's 1937 invasion of China escalated into a full-scale conflict.

02:30

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E1

The inter-war years saw the rise of dictators, appeasement and the policies of the Third Reich until the invasion of Poland, and Japan's 1937 invasion of China escalated into a full-scale conflict.

02:35

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E2

The invasion of Poland forces even resistant nations into declaring war, Chamberlain is replaced by Winston Churchill, and hardly-remembered early naval encounters start to shape the war.

03:35

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E2

The invasion of Poland forces even resistant nations into declaring war, Chamberlain is replaced by Winston Churchill, and hardly-remembered early naval encounters start to shape the war.

03:45

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E3

War explodes across western Europe; the Germans' mobile armour, airborne troops and airpower on the battlefield makes their assault unstoppable, and France is ready to fall to the Nazis.

04:45

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E3

War explodes across western Europe; the Germans' mobile armour, airborne troops and airpower on the battlefield makes their assault unstoppable, and France is ready to fall to the Nazis.

04:50

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E4

Germany seeks to neutralise British strength from the air in the Battle of Britain; the Luftwaffe has been deterred, but the Blitz begins as the Germans move to support their allies in North Africa.

05:50

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E4

Germany seeks to neutralise British strength from the air in the Battle of Britain; the Luftwaffe has been deterred, but the Blitz begins as the Germans move to support their allies in North Africa.

00:15

Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed

Actor Jason Watkins and historian Tracy Borman investigate the final mystery of Stonehenge: the altar stone. Discovering its source could be the key to understanding why Stonehenge was built.

00:35

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E1

This episode traces the war in the West and how the geography of Western Europe provided both the Nazis and the Allies with advantages and disadvantages.

01:35

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E1

This episode traces the war in the West and how the geography of Western Europe provided both the Nazis and the Allies with advantages and disadvantages.

01:40

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E2

For 2,000 years, whoever controlled the Mediterranean controlled the resources of the known world. In WWII, this area was in control of the British Empire, and Mussolini wanted it back.

02:40

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E2

For 2,000 years, whoever controlled the Mediterranean controlled the resources of the known world. In WWII, this area was in control of the British Empire, and Mussolini wanted it back.

02:45

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E3

The Eastern Front saw Hitler's most brutal WWII campaigns, but it is also where the Soviets, with mastery of the ground on which they lived, beat him all the way back to Berlin.

03:45

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E3

The Eastern Front saw Hitler's most brutal WWII campaigns, but it is also where the Soviets, with mastery of the ground on which they lived, beat him all the way back to Berlin.

03:50

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E4

When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, it won a battle and inherited a geographic problem. How to hold and defend a vast island empire scattered across the largest ocean on earth?

04:50

The Geography Of War: World War II S1 E4

When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, it won a battle and inherited a geographic problem. How to hold and defend a vast island empire scattered across the largest ocean on earth?

05:00

War Factories S3 E1

The Spitfire, the Hurricane, the Lancaster and Wellington bombers - aircraft which arguably won the Battle of Britain - had one thing in common: they were powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.

06:00

Forbidden History S7 E8

The location of King Solomon's Mines has been a mystery for hundreds of years; new evidence has led to an amazing discovery. Might Solomon's wealth have come from the copper mines of southern Israel?

00:10

The Tank: Ultimate Weapon of World War II S1 E6

By the end of WWII, the tank had evolved from its trench-crossing beginnings; it had turned into a vision of armoured warfare that carried on through the Cold War and into the present day.

00:15

The Black Death: Patient Zero S1 E1

In this two-part series, we reveal the devastation inflicted on medieval Europe by the 14th-century outbreak of the plague that remains the deadliest recorded pandemic in history.

01:15

The Black Death: Patient Zero S1 E1

In this two-part series, we reveal the devastation inflicted on medieval Europe by the 14th-century outbreak of the plague that remains the deadliest recorded pandemic in history.

01:20

The Black Death: Patient Zero S1 E2

In this two-part series, we reveal the devastation inflicted on medieval Europe by the 14th-century outbreak of the plague that remains the deadliest recorded pandemic in history.

02:20

The Black Death: Patient Zero S1 E2

In this two-part series, we reveal the devastation inflicted on medieval Europe by the 14th-century outbreak of the plague that remains the deadliest recorded pandemic in history.

02:30

The Lost Castle of Azuchi

Japan, late 16th century. Oda Nobunaga, a bold samurai and warlord, marks his reign with an architectural feat: Azuchi Castle. It went up in flames three years later. What did this castle look like?

03:30

The Lost Castle of Azuchi

Japan, late 16th century. Oda Nobunaga, a bold samurai and warlord, marks his reign with an architectural feat: Azuchi Castle. It went up in flames three years later. What did this castle look like?

03:45

The Lost City of Sanxingdui

In the mountains of Sichuan lies an ancient city that is one of the most important finds in years; treasures discovered point to the existence of a recently uncovered civilisation, the Shu Kingdom.

04:45

The Lost City of Sanxingdui

In the mountains of Sichuan lies an ancient city that is one of the most important finds in years; treasures discovered point to the existence of a recently uncovered civilisation, the Shu Kingdom.

04:50

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E1

Many legends persisted about the life of Adolf Hitler after the end of World War II; is it true that he was incapable of human emotions, friendships, or romantic relationships?

05:50

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E1

Many legends persisted about the life of Adolf Hitler after the end of World War II; is it true that he was incapable of human emotions, friendships, or romantic relationships?

06:05

Treasures with Bettany Hughes S3 E1

Bettany visits Turkey to witness settlements such as Cappadocia and Göbeklitepe up close; she also explores Urfa (Şanlıurfa), one of the most significant pilgrimage cities of the Middle East.

00:10

Nazis, U-Boats and the Battle for the Atlantic S1 E1

Deep sea divers hunt for the wrecks of Hitler's dreaded U-Boat fleet off Ireland's Northwest coast while historians unravel the early stages of WWII's longest campaign.

00:25

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E1

When his father died in 958 A.D. / C.E., Danish king Harald Bluetooth inherited a fragmented kingdom threatened by Otto I's empire but succeeded in turning it into a unified Christian kingdom.

01:25

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E2

King Harald Bluetooth consolidates his own authority among the Danes by choosing to be baptised and convert his people, but power in over-ambitious hands can unfortunately lead to the worst.

02:25

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E2

King Harald Bluetooth consolidates his own authority among the Danes by choosing to be baptised and convert his people, but power in over-ambitious hands can unfortunately lead to the worst.

02:30

Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed

Actor Jason Watkins and historian Tracy Borman investigate the final mystery of Stonehenge: the altar stone. Discovering its source could be the key to understanding why Stonehenge was built.

03:30

Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed

Actor Jason Watkins and historian Tracy Borman investigate the final mystery of Stonehenge: the altar stone. Discovering its source could be the key to understanding why Stonehenge was built.

03:45

Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece

We follow scientists on a 30-year quest to uncover who created the Chauvet cave paintings; we learn how it survived millennia and how to protect this archaeological wonder for future generations.

04:45

Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece

We follow scientists on a 30-year quest to uncover who created the Chauvet cave paintings; we learn how it survived millennia and how to protect this archaeological wonder for future generations.

04:55

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E2

For years it was claimed that Adolf Hitler was a man without a private life, a socially disturbed character; on his farm in the Berchtesgaden Alps, he was surrounded by a close-knit family circle.

05:55

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E2

For years it was claimed that Adolf Hitler was a man without a private life, a socially disturbed character; on his farm in the Berchtesgaden Alps, he was surrounded by a close-knit family circle.

06:00

Pharaohs at War S1 E4

Cleopatra conquers the Egyptian throne by allying with powerful men to regain power; facing Octavian at the Battle of Actium, nothing goes to plan and leads to her downfall and his rise as emperor.

00:10

Nazis, U-Boats and the Battle for the Atlantic S1 E2

Divers hunt for the wrecks of WWII's longest campaign that lie off Ireland's Northwest coast as historians explore the Allied fight back at sea and the human cost of war.

00:15

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E3

After driving his father off the throne of Denmark, Sven Forkbeard resumes the traditional Viking activities that his father had abandoned for a time: bloody raids on England.

01:15

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E4

Sven dies suddenly less than five weeks after claiming the English throne; his son Cnut the Great believes he can succeed his father as king, but the English people decide otherwise.

02:15

Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic S1 E1

Romuald's Cave in Istria has 30,000-year-old paintings, discovered by Darko Komšo, that complement Slovenia's 60,000-year-old flute and Croatia's 33,000-year-old Neanderthal remains.

03:15

Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic S1 E2

177 B.C. / B.C.E - when Romans cut their water supply, the Histri led by King Epulon chose to kill their families and themselves; the Histri had inhabited the Adriatic since 1500 B.C. / B.C.E.

04:15

Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic S1 E2

177 B.C. / B.C.E - when Romans cut their water supply, the Histri led by King Epulon chose to kill their families and themselves; the Histri had inhabited the Adriatic since 1500 B.C. / B.C.E.

04:25

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E3

Throughout WWII, Jews were deported to extermination camps such as Buchenwald; Commander Koch leads a middle-class life nearby with his family as his children play next door to the horror of the camp.

05:25

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E3

06:00

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E1

A legendary conqueror, Alexander the Great left his mark on Egypt; this episode explores the mystery surrounding his tomb that symbolises the eternal appeal of his story.

00:10

Bomber: Terror of WWII S1 E1

The ﬁrst bombs were dropped from balloons; in WWI, Zeppelins and German Gotha bombers made the ﬁrst aerial attacks, but it was between the wars that the strategic use of aerial bombing was expanded.

00:15

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E5

Cnut won the English throne; now he must win their hearts. With the help of his new wife - Queen Emma of Normandy, the widow of the former king - Cnut quickly becomes a skilled Christian ruler.

01:15

Vikings: The Making of an Empire S1 E6

The kingdom is in mourning at the death of Cnut the Great; Cnut did not have time to name an heir and left behind two powerful widows both determined to place their own son on the throne.

02:15

Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic S1 E3

In 229 B.C. / B.C.E., Rome's fleet of 200 ships and 20,000 legionaries crossed the Adriatic, Queen Teuta's piracy sparked conflict, and Liburni allies faced assimilation while the Delmati resisted.

03:15

Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic S1 E4

In 1992, the Yugoslav army left the Croatian island of Vis abandoning 30 military facilities, an underground hospital, a submarine shelter and tunnels; after centuries of war, Vis embraced peace.

04:15

Hidden Secrets of the Adriatic S1 E4

In 1992, the Yugoslav army left the Croatian island of Vis abandoning 30 military facilities, an underground hospital, a submarine shelter and tunnels; after centuries of war, Vis embraced peace.

04:20

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E4

Hitler's health went downhill; Hermann Göring was barely sane due to his morphine addiction. With the war turning, Hitler and his court retreated to his bunker in Berlin and staged his inglorious end.

05:20

The Third Reich: In Private S1 E4

00:15

Bomber: Terror of WWII S1 E2

At the outbreak of WWII in 1939, some of the ﬁrst violence took the form of the bomber; gas masks, shelters, and the evacuation of children were all signs of awareness and fear of the bomber.

00:20

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E1

Historians and archaeologists set off in the footsteps of Genghis Khan in Mongolia; thanks to exceptional excavations in the field, they are rediscovering the lost cities of the Mongol empire.

01:20

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E1

Historians and archaeologists set off in the footsteps of Genghis Khan in Mongolia; thanks to exceptional excavations in the field, they are rediscovering the lost cities of the Mongol empire.

01:25

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E2

Thanks to exceptional excavations in four lost cities of the Mongol empire, archaeologists are revealing the visionary society created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century A.D. / C.E.

02:20

The Enigma of the Swamp Mummy

The Tollund Man is a natural mummy offering a rare face-to-face encounter with the past; who was he, how did he live, and what was he doing here in the peat with a rope around his neck?

02:25

The Lost Cities of Genghis Khan S1 E2

Thanks to exceptional excavations in four lost cities of the Mongol empire, archaeologists are revealing the visionary society created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century A.D. / C.E.

03:20

The Enigma of the Swamp Mummy

The Tollund Man is a natural mummy offering a rare face-to-face encounter with the past; who was he, how did he live, and what was he doing here in the peat with a rope around his neck?

03:30

The Deadliest Witch Hunt

In 1609, in the Basque Country, a local dispute turned into accusations of witchcraft. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, up to 60,000 people were condemned. Historians find out what really happened.

04:30

The Deadliest Witch Hunt

04:35

Hitler's Games in Colour: Berlin 1936

The Berlin Olympics of 1936 were innovative, introducing television coverage and the torch relay. We show the highlights, but also how Hitler used the Games as propaganda for his brutal regime.

05:35

Hitler's Games in Colour: Berlin 1936

The Berlin Olympics of 1936 were innovative, introducing television coverage and the torch relay. We show the highlights, but also how Hitler used the Games as propaganda for his brutal regime.

06:10

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E3

Ramses II reigned for 66 years and left a colossal legacy of monuments and temples; his reputation embodies the power and grandeur of Pharaonic Egypt.

00:00

What They Found

Directed by Sam Mendes, this documentary tells the story of two British soldier-cameramen - Sgt. Mike Lewis and Sgt. Bill Lawrie - who were sent to the European front during the latter part of WWII.

00:50

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E5

The war in Europe is transformed when Hitler unleashes Operation Barbarossa on the 22nd of June 1941; the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union has begun.

00:55

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E6

Japanese troops occupy southern Vietnam and Cambodia, but the day that changes the war comes on December 7th when Japanese aircraft attack the American Pacific Fleet at anchor in Pearl Harbor.

01:55

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E6

Japanese troops occupy southern Vietnam and Cambodia, but the day that changes the war comes on December 7th when Japanese aircraft attack the American Pacific Fleet at anchor in Pearl Harbor.

02:00

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E7

Japan's escalation of the War in the East is devastatingly effective; despite their success, it is possible to see their inevitable defeat as they have roused the military might of the USA.

03:00

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E7

Japan's escalation of the War in the East is devastatingly effective; despite their success, it is possible to see their inevitable defeat as they have roused the military might of the USA.

03:05

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E8

The war turns in favour of the Allies; Montgomery turns the tables on the Afrika Corps at El Alamein, the Japanese are defeated at Guadalcanal, and the Germans are defeated at Stalingrad.

04:05

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E8

The war turns in favour of the Allies; Montgomery turns the tables on the Afrika Corps at El Alamein, the Japanese are defeated at Guadalcanal, and the Germans are defeated at Stalingrad.

04:15

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E9

The Allied leaders meet for their first conference to discuss the coordination of their efforts, a Japanese division is destroyed at sea, and the Red Army begins its advance towards Berlin.

05:15

World War II: The Price of Empire S1 E9

The Allied leaders meet for their first conference to discuss the coordination of their efforts, a Japanese division is destroyed at sea, and the Red Army begins its advance towards Berlin.

00:05

War Factories S3 E2

On the 7th of December, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor; the attack brought America into WWII and changed how battles were fought as the first-ever assault by aircraft-carrier based fighters.

00:10

Raiders of the Lost Pharaohs S1 E2

After France's defeat, British and French consuls battled for Egypt's antiquities. Explorer Belzoni joined the race to seize the colossal Young Memnon as their ruthless rivalry intensified.

01:05

War Factories S3 E3

When we think of Skoda, we think of cheap and efficient family cars; back in the 1930s, its factory was the cover for espionage, sabotage, and the liberation of Jews from all over Europe.

02:05

War Factories S3 E4

Ferdinand Porsche was one of the most influential engineers in Nazi Germany; by inventing the most powerful war machines, he created the blueprint for the muscle cars that would make his name.

03:00

War Factories S3 E5

The key machine in the Blitzkrieg was the GM Opel Blitz; this episode tells the story of the Blitz and the American-owned war factories that would produce them and put business before country.

03:05

War Factories S3 E4

Ferdinand Porsche was one of the most influential engineers in Nazi Germany; by inventing the most powerful war machines, he created the blueprint for the muscle cars that would make his name.

04:00

War Factories S3 E6

March 1915: a unit of 90 German infantrymen are armed with two MGo8 Maxim-style machine guns. In just 90 minutes, they inflict 1,000 casualties upon advancing British infantry.

05:00

Forbidden History S7 E4

We discover an intriguing new theory about Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey; one of the world's oldest mysteries dating back over 12,000 years, we still don't understand who built it or why.

06:00

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E6

A secret weapons programme in the heart of Austria could have ended badly for the Allies and may have indicated nuclear plans being concocted by Hitler.