From the Ashes of WWII - Season 1

An exploration of Britain's remarkable journey from devastation to recovery, this episode showcases Britain's transformation from rubble to a strong social democracy.

Bomber: Terror of WWII - Season 1

Tactics on both sides evolved in both attack and defence: the bomber and the defence against it became more effective through improvements to bomb sites, navigation, development of radar and more.

Tombs of Egypt: Imhotep, The Pyramid Creator - Season 1

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.

The Enigma of the Swamp Mummy

Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya - Season 1

We visit Copán in Honduras and Palenque in Mexico to follow archaeologists as they discover how the Maya lived; in Tikal in Guatemala, experts explore the scale of Maya kingdoms.

Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya - Season 1

We investigate grim evidence of human sacrifice at Copán in Honduras, and experts brave an erupting volcano in Guatemala to search for clues explaining why the Maya abandoned their cities.

Forbidden History - Season 6

The Lost Japanese Treasure is thought to have been buried under the Philippines by retreating Japanese forces at the end of WWII; it is said to include relics, artwork, and gold melted down into bars.

The Titanic in Colour - Season 1

The first episode takes us from the Titanic's construction in Belfast to the final photograph of the ship as she sails into the North Atlantic.

The Titanic in Colour - Season 1

Artefacts at an auction of Titanic memorabilia in the south of England prove that fascination with the Titanic shows no sign of waning over a century after the sinking of the ship.

Secret Weapons: WWII - Season 1

The struggle for victory necessitated development of gun technologies; new inventions would emerge on the battlefields and at times surprise soldiers on both sides of the fight.

Secret Weapons: WWII - Season 1

World War II fostered the emergence of both iconic and unusual tanks that were each engineered with distinct aims; we explore diverse tank innovations and the overall trajectory of armoured warfare.

Secret Weapons: WWII - Season 1

World War II ignited a fierce battle for aerial dominance and drove nations to pioneer secret aircraft technologies; this episode explores the development of early jet fighters.

Secret Weapons: WWII - Season 1

World War II was a battle for supremacy at sea more than any other conflict before or since; in this episode, we explore how the secret weapons of naval warfare changed the tides of history.

Secret Weapons: WWII - Season 1

WWII facilitated the use of technology to wreak destruction from afar; through success and failure, the bomb was and remains a weapon that can tip the balance in favour of those who wield its power.

World War II - Battles for Europe - Season 1

June 1944 - American, British and Canadian troops stormed the Normandy beaches along a 50-mile stretch. We look at the amphibious tanks and the heavy kit that weighed them down as they waded ashore.

World War II - Battles for Europe - Season 1

June 1944: the British and Canadians are still short of the objective they planned to capture on D-Day: the city of Caen. This episode tells the story of the bloody fighting for the city.

World War II - Battles for Europe - Season 1

July 1944: American forces plan a major offensive named Operation Cobra. They would attack near St Lo, achieve a breakthrough, then unleash General Patton and the US Third Army to exploit the opening.

World War II - Battles for Europe - Season 1

September 1944: Montgomery proposes a bold plan to cross the Rhine and encircle Germany's industrial heartland. If successful, his plan could end the war by Christmas.

World War II - Battles for Europe - Season 1

October 1944: the Allies face a major supply crisis - vital fuel and ammunition still has to be landed at the D-Day beaches. When the port of Antwerp is liberated, it seems the crisis might be over.

Viking Women: The Untold Story New

Auschwitz: The Inside Man

Female Spies of WWII - Season 1

The Allies weren't the only ones playing cloak and dagger; the Axis powers had their own intricate web of spies operating in enemy territory. We look at Lily Stein, Hilde Krüger, Marina Lee and more.

Female Spies of WWII - Season 1

We explore the hidden stories of the female spies at work across Japan, China and India including Chinese princess Yoshiko Kawashima, Elizabeth 'Betty' McIntosh, and Elizabeth Choy.