Seasons & Episodes
Who Killed Tutankhamun?
Documentary that attempts to solve the mystery surrounding Tutankhamun's death. Two leading US homicide detectives apply
The Brits Who Fought for Hitler
Documentary looking at the British soldiers who turned against the Allies during the Second World War to join a Waffen S
The First Pompeii
Documentary which follows the excavation of a Bronze Age village that was destroyed by volcanic activity from Vesuvius -
Dambusters
Documentary which tells the tale of Barnes Wallis' 'bouncing bomb' which destroyed to German dams during the Second Worl
Was Hitler Gay?
German historian Lothar Machtan explores notions of Hitler's sexual identity. Combines archive footage, photographs and
The Hindenburg Mystery
Investigates the Hindenburg's crash as if it had happened today, using modern scientific methods. Considers the evidence
The True Curse of the Mummy
Documentary which follows the attempts of scientists to learn more about the sarcophagus which is believed to have inspi
Abba's Greatest Secret
Documentary that looks into the past of Abba's Frida Lyngstad, who was an illegitimate child of a Nazi officer stationed
Who Killed Marilyn Monroe?
Documentary on the mystery surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death. Many believe the Hollywood star did not commit suicide.
Jason and the Argonauts
Documentary showing new evidence from archeologists for the 9,000 year-old mythical odyssey to seek the fabled Golden Fl
Alexander the Great's Mysterious Death
Documentary looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, speculating on whethe
The Bridge Over the River Kwai
Documentary in which engineer Bashar Altabba looks at the building of the Thai-Burma railway during World War II. Beside
The True Gladiators
Documentary about Roman gladiators, considering their place in society, what they did, their fighting styles, training a
The Great Escape
Documentary about the search for ‘Dick’, the escape tunnel the Germans never found – combining archaeology, first-
The Curse of the Titanic Sisters
They were conceived and created to become the world's biggest, grandest and safest: the Olympic, Titanic and Britannic.
Who Killed Cleopatra?
Criminal profiler Pat Brown leads an investigation into the death of Cleopatra and uncovers facts that point to her havi
Secrets of the Sphinx
Documentary unravelling the mysteries of the Sphinx. Thousands of years after the Sphinx was cut from the bedrock, an in
Bad Boys of the Blitz
Documentary looking at the increase in crime in Britain, and particularly London, during the Second World War, with a bl
The Hunt for Hitler's Scientists
In the closing months of World War II, defeat was looming for the Germans. The invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 -- D
The Battle for Hitler's Supership
Documentary about the huge and powerful Second World War German battleship Tirpitz, and the Allied hunt for it throughou
Hannibal of the Alps
Documentary about the story of Hannibal and his famous journey from North Africa with his elephants across the Alps to a
Franklin's Lost Expedition
This documentary recounts a desperate tale of the doomed Franklin expedition and the equally desperate struggle to find
Boudicca's Treasures
Looks at the story and history of Boudicca and the Iceni during the Roman occupation, and follows archaeological digs an
The Da Vinci Code Myth
An update of January 2005's Beyond the Da Vinci Code.
Secrets of the Dating Agency
Documentary looking at the rise of the dating agency in Britain since the 1930s. Considers the secrecy and shame attache
The Man Behind the Da Vinci Code
Over 20 years before The Da Vinci Code (2003) , Henry Lincoln shocked the world with the possibility that Christ had fat
The Umbrella Assassin
Documentary combining a present-tense investigation in a wintery Sofia with drama reconstructions shot on Super 16mm, an
How England Won the World Cup
Documentary about the 1966 England World Cup squad and manager Alf Ramsey and how they reached the finals and won the cu
When M&S Lost Its Billions
Documentary telling the inside story of how Marks & Spencers declined and decreased in popularity over four years from 1
The Secret Life of Elizabeth I
A look at the famed love affair between Elizabeth 1 and Robert Dudley - and the shocking claim that she bore him a son.
The Plot to Kill JFK: The Cuban Connection
The historical documentary strand revisits one of the most shocking events of the 20th century with a fresh examination
Jack the Ripper - The First Serial Killer
Criminal psychologist at New Scotland Yard Laura Richard uses modern investigation techniques to try and build a portrai
Hitler's Private World
A professional lip reader, aided by modern technology, reveals what Hitler is saying in the silent home movies Eva Braun
Secrets of Lost Fighter Pilots
The Korean War was one of the most significant air wars of all time, marking the beginning of the jet age and the end of
JFK's Women: The Scandals
JFK enjoyed a number of sexual liaisons that could have ended his political career, but his brother Bobby always managed
Myra Hindley: The Prison Years
Myra Hindley's cool attitude while on trial for the Moors Murders gave her a reputation for being a monster, but what wa
Mao's Bloody Revolution
A documentary offering a portrait of Mao Tse-Tung, one of the 20th century’s most controversial leaders. Author and fo
Mussolini: The Rise of Italian Fascism
This documentary shows how the Italian dictator drew on support at home and abroad to embark on military conflicts in Li
Egypt's Lost Tomb
Come on a journey to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings where a new tomb has been revealed containing a tiny infant-sized gol
Charles and Diana: The Wedding
To the watching world, the 32-year-old heir to the throne and his fresh-faced 20-year-old bride were a picture-perfect c
The Real Dick Turpin
The criminal highwayman Dick Turpin has become a romantic figure over the years but now the man behind the myth is expos
The Aztec Massacre
Historical documentary focusing on the Aztec Empire. Between the 14th and the 16th century, the Aztecs dominated the lan
The Great Olympic Drug Scandal
This programme revisits the dark days of the Cold War with a startling examination of East Germany’s secret programme
Auschwitz: The Great Escape
This programme uncovers the true story of an audacious escape from Auschwitz by two young Slovak Jews in 1944 – an eve
The Captain Bligh Conspiracy
An insightful investigation into the infamous chapter of maritime history known as The Mutiny on the Bounty. Mark Arunde
The Yorkshire Ripper: Mind of a Killer
It is now 26 years since the Yorkshire Ripper was arrested in Sheffield for murdering 13 women and attacking a further s
The Family That Defied Hitler
Told for the first time, the extraordinary story of how heroic nuns, the Polish Resistance and a game of chess saved one
Tutankhamun: Secrets of the Boy King
Lord Carnarvon, the great-grandson of one of the men who discovered the tomb, travels across Egypt on a quest to reexami
Last of the Dambusters
Historical documentary focusing on the famous Second World War Dambusters raid. George Johnson - a bomb aimer in one of
Legend of the Crystal Skulls
The historical documentary series continues with this fascinating investigation into the origins of the world-famous cry
Was Crippen Innocent?
Dr Crippen was hanged for the murder of his wife, but new DNA evidence suggests the body parts found in his kitchen may
Camilla's Family Affair
Mrs Alice Keppel - the long term mistress of King Edward VII. Alice was hailed as one of the great beauties of the Naug
Hitler's Secret Bunkers
Historical documentary exploring a network of Nazi bunkers in Berlin. Historian Antony Beevor returns to the German capi
Riddle of the Romanovs
Are new remains in Russia those of the two children missing from the grave of the Russian Royal Family assassinated in 1
Sex and the Neanderthals
In Central Europe, 38,000 years ago a man lies dead in a cave - who is he? How did he die? Today, all that's left of him
The Ghosts of the Mary Rose
Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, sank in 1545 when its gun ports flooded during an engagement with the French. Beca
Margaret the Tabloid Princess
From the 1950s, the Queen's younger sister was the glamorous face of the Royal Family, but interest in her life gave ris
Julius Caesar and the Druids
Historical documentary examining Britain's ancient Druids, as new archaeological discoveries suggest that they engaged i
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
n December 1872, the merchant ship The Mary Celeste was found drifting deserted in the mid Atlantic Ocean. She was a gh
Jack the Ripper: Tabloid Killer
In this programme, former-tabloid editor, Kelvin Mackenzie re-examines the Ripper murders, uncovers startling documentar
The Da Vinci Shroud
In 1988, scientists ran a series of tests on the shroud of Turin, the Christian relic said to be the cloth in which the
The Real Goldfinger
In the 60s British cinema audiences were transfixed as James Bond foiled the evil plans of a villain called ‘Goldfinge
Britain's Nazi King?
Edward VIII is remembered as the British King who gave up the throne to marry the woman he loved: American divorcee Wall
Search for the Amazon Headshrinkers
Recently uncovered archive footage from the 1960s shows late explorer Edmundo Bielawski's shocking encounter with Amazon
Blackbeard's Last Stand
Archeologists explore the remains of what they believe to be Blackbeard's flagship, The Queen Anne's Revenge, and hypoth
Goering's Last Secret: Revealed
Documentary about Herman Goering's brother Albert.
Secrets of The Blitz
Documentary exploring how morale was monitored in the Blitz.
Britain's Secret Schindler: Revealed
The remarkable story of Nicholas Winton.
JFK - The Scandals: Revealed
Documentary focusing on former US president John F Kennedy's alleged obsession with sex.
The King's Speech
Mark Logue, grandson of Lionel Logue – the pioneering speech therapist celebrated in ‘The King’s Speech’ – goe
The Great Train Robber's Secret Tapes
On August 8 1963, a Royal Mail train was making its way to London from Glasgow. It was intercepted at Ledburn, Bucks by
World War Two's Luckiest Man
Ninety-one-year-old veteran soldier Alistair Urquhart opens up about his experiences during the Second World War - an as
Children of 9/11
In this special film commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, children who lost a parent speak
Mysteries of The Vampire Skeletons: Revealed
With exclusive access to the latest finds, archaeologists piece together intriguing and often gruesome evidence that our
America's Planned War On Britain: Revealed
In the 200 years since the American Revolution, the United States and Great Britain have moved from enemies to firm alli
The World's Biggest Bomb
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the world’s biggest bomb blast, this documentary draws on new forensic investiga
Bomber Boys
Documentary revealing how German hatred of the men they dubbed 'Terror Fliers' led to some downed pilots being sent not
Nazi Titanic
The bizarre story of a forgotten propaganda film made by the Nazis about the sinking of the Titanic. Made at the height
The Great Falklands Gamble
On April 2nd 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, in the South Atlantic, 8,000 miles from the UK. Prime Minister
The Secret D-Day Disaster
How did a rehearsal for D-Day on a sleepy stretch of the Devon coast turn into a bloodbath resulting in the death of hun
WW1 Top Gun
The story of how a small band of pioneering aircraft designers and engineers invented modern warfare in the four years b
Nazi Temple of Doom
Find out how a group of experts pieced together the complex history of a priceless gold Celtic cauldron found at the bot
The King's War On Witches
In the late 16th century Europe was in the grip of a ferocious witch hunt, where thousands were tortured and burnt at th
The Man Who Stopped WW3
As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this film reveals an unnerving and long-hidden side
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