14:25

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E5

Cleopatra VII, the last queen of ancient Egypt, embodied the fall of Egypt to Rome; this episode explores the truth behind her death, one that has sparked debate among historians.

14:30

Killer Kings S1 E6

He famously tinkered as Rome burnt, but the legend of Nero commonly accepted as true is pure myth; he was, however, responsible for some of the worst crimes committed by a Roman emperor.

15:25

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E5

Cleopatra VII, the last queen of ancient Egypt, embodied the fall of Egypt to Rome; this episode explores the truth behind her death, one that has sparked debate among historians.

15:30

The Pharaohs: Greater Than The Pyramids S1 E6

A pharaoh of the 20th dynasty, Ramses III's reign was marked by internal conspiracies and a tragic end that symbolised the end of the golden age of Pharaonic Egypt.

16:30

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.

17:30

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.

17:40

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E2

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

18:40

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E2

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

18:45

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E3

The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer the Aztecs, one of the greatest empires in the Americas.

19:45

Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations S1 E2

In 480 BCE, Xerxes' army invaded Greece as Themistocles led the Greek fleet at Artemisium. Leonidas and 300 Spartans held Thermopylae, but Xerxes' Immortals outflanked them.

20:45

Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations S1 E2

In 480 BCE, Xerxes' army invaded Greece as Themistocles led the Greek fleet at Artemisium. Leonidas and 300 Spartans held Thermopylae, but Xerxes' Immortals outflanked them.

20:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E2

Architecture mattered a great deal to Adolf Hitler; his grandiose visions were not merely buildings, but symbols of a tyrannical vision intended to impose a sense of domination upon the the world.

21:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E2

Architecture mattered a great deal to Adolf Hitler; his grandiose visions were not merely buildings, but symbols of a tyrannical vision intended to impose a sense of domination upon the the world.

22:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E2

Anne was one of the hardest-working monarchs the country had ever seen; she brought about the union of England and Scotland, making her the first Queen of Great Britain.

23:00

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E1

With Nazi Germany's rise to power, an abandoned canal was resurrected; the true purpose of this project came into question with rumours it harboured a secret that could turn the tide of the war.

00:55

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.

01:50

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.

01:55

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.

02:50

Unearthed: The Mystery of the Shaman Woman

The grave of Bad Dürrenberg revealed not a male warrior, but a powerful and dark-skinned female shaman; misrepresented by the Nazis, her true story still fascinates 9,000 years on.

03:50

Unearthed: The Mystery of the Shaman Woman

The grave of Bad Dürrenberg revealed not a male warrior, but a powerful and dark-skinned female shaman; misrepresented by the Nazis, her true story still fascinates 9,000 years on.

03:55

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E4

Was Adolf Hitler a master of war or a maker of war? His obsessive quest for territorial domination led to early triumphs, but his refusal to listen to his generals led to catastrophic failures.

04:55

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E4

Was Adolf Hitler a master of war or a maker of war? His obsessive quest for territorial domination led to early triumphs, but his refusal to listen to his generals led to catastrophic failures.

05:00

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E3

In 1942, the Allies were losing the air war; a mysterious technology was helping the Luftwaffe with the Blitz. Desperate for answers, British intelligence set its sights on an installation in France.

06:00

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E1

With Nazi Germany's rise to power, an abandoned canal was resurrected; the true purpose of this project came into question with rumours it harboured a secret that could turn the tide of the war.

06:05

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

07:05

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E2

Architecture mattered a great deal to Adolf Hitler; his grandiose visions were not merely buildings, but symbols of a tyrannical vision intended to impose a sense of domination upon the the world.

08:05

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E2

Architecture mattered a great deal to Adolf Hitler; his grandiose visions were not merely buildings, but symbols of a tyrannical vision intended to impose a sense of domination upon the the world.

08:10

Queens That Changed The World S1 E2

Anne was one of the hardest-working monarchs the country had ever seen; she brought about the union of England and Scotland, making her the first Queen of Great Britain.

09:10

Queens That Changed The World S1 E2

Anne was one of the hardest-working monarchs the country had ever seen; she brought about the union of England and Scotland, making her the first Queen of Great Britain.

09:15

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.

10:15

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.

10:20

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E2

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

11:20

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E2

This episode explores the immense task of rebuilding a Germany shattered in every sense of the word; the country's emerging architecture reflected the past and the path to recovery.

11:25

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E1

With Nazi Germany's rise to power, an abandoned canal was resurrected; the true purpose of this project came into question with rumours it harboured a secret that could turn the tide of the war.

12:25

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.

13:25

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.

14:25

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.

15:20

Viking Women: The Untold Story

What rank did Viking women occupy in a hierarchical world reputedly dominated by men? We reveal a complex society and offer a nuanced and precise portrait of the women of the frozen lands.

15:25

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.

16:20

Viking Women: The Untold Story

What rank did Viking women occupy in a hierarchical world reputedly dominated by men? We reveal a complex society and offer a nuanced and precise portrait of the women of the frozen lands.

16:35

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.

17:35

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.

17:40

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E3

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

18:40

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E3

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

18:45

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E4

Following the success of Hernán Cortés over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the Incas, the largest civilisation in the Americas.

19:45

Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations S1 E3

After Rome's First Punic War victory, Carthage's power was diminished. In 218 BCE, driven by vengeance, Hannibal led a daring invasion across the Alps, striking at Rome's heart with tactical genius.

20:45

Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations S1 E3

After Rome's First Punic War victory, Carthage's power was diminished. In 218 BCE, driven by vengeance, Hannibal led a daring invasion across the Alps, striking at Rome's heart with tactical genius.

20:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E3

In decoding Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, the question of why the all-powerful Führer needed a close and constantly available circle at his beck and call is one deserving of examination.

21:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E3

In decoding Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, the question of why the all-powerful Führer needed a close and constantly available circle at his beck and call is one deserving of examination.

22:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E3

Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion; she reignited the public love of the monarchy and led the way for modern royals.

22:55

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E2

As Hitler engulfed Europe, old castles across the continent fell under Nazi control; once symbols of nobility and culture, these fortresses were transformed to serve the ambitions of the Third Reich.

23:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E3

Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion; she reignited the public love of the monarchy and led the way for modern royals.

23:55

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E2

As Hitler engulfed Europe, old castles across the continent fell under Nazi control; once symbols of nobility and culture, these fortresses were transformed to serve the ambitions of the Third Reich.

00:10

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.

00:25

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.

01:25

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.

01:30

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.

02:30

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.

02:35

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.

03:35

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.

03:45

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.

04:45

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.

04:50

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

05:50

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

05:55

Queens That Changed The World S1 E3

Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion; she reignited the public love of the monarchy and led the way for modern royals.

06:05

Forbidden History S7 E3

What happened to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection of Jesus? We follow history enthusiasts in southern France on their quest to find the remains of the saint in a place no-one has searched before.

07:05

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E3

In decoding Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, the question of why the all-powerful Führer needed a close and constantly available circle at his beck and call is one deserving of examination.

08:05

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E3

In decoding Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, the question of why the all-powerful Führer needed a close and constantly available circle at his beck and call is one deserving of examination.

08:10

Queens That Changed The World S1 E3

Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion; she reignited the public love of the monarchy and led the way for modern royals.

09:10

Queens That Changed The World S1 E3

Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion; she reignited the public love of the monarchy and led the way for modern royals.

09:15

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.

10:15

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.

10:20

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E3

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

11:20

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E3

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

11:25

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E2

As Hitler engulfed Europe, old castles across the continent fell under Nazi control; once symbols of nobility and culture, these fortresses were transformed to serve the ambitions of the Third Reich.

12:25

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E2

As Hitler engulfed Europe, old castles across the continent fell under Nazi control; once symbols of nobility and culture, these fortresses were transformed to serve the ambitions of the Third Reich.

12:30

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.

13:30

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.

14:25

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.

14:30

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.

15:20

Unearthed: The Mystery of the Shaman Woman

The grave of Bad Dürrenberg revealed not a male warrior, but a powerful and dark-skinned female shaman; misrepresented by the Nazis, her true story still fascinates 9,000 years on.

15:25

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.

16:20

Unearthed: The Mystery of the Shaman Woman

The grave of Bad Dürrenberg revealed not a male warrior, but a powerful and dark-skinned female shaman; misrepresented by the Nazis, her true story still fascinates 9,000 years on.

16:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

17:35

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E4

From the brutal devastation of WWII to the stoicism of Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe, this episode explores the tension between Russia and Poland as they rebuilt their societies and cities.

18:35

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E4

From the brutal devastation of WWII to the stoicism of Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe, this episode explores the tension between Russia and Poland as they rebuilt their societies and cities.

18:45

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E5

Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas after decades of conquests, but the Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of 'New Spain' from afar.

19:45

Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations S1 E4

After 15 years of warfare, Hannibal returned to defend his homeland, but Scipio's innovative strategy challenged tradition. Their clash decided the fate of empires and shaped the course of history.

20:45

Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations S1 E4

After 15 years of warfare, Hannibal returned to defend his homeland, but Scipio's innovative strategy challenged tradition. Their clash decided the fate of empires and shaped the course of history.

20:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E4

Was Adolf Hitler a master of war or a maker of war? His obsessive quest for territorial domination led to early triumphs, but his refusal to listen to his generals led to catastrophic failures.

21:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E4

Was Adolf Hitler a master of war or a maker of war? His obsessive quest for territorial domination led to early triumphs, but his refusal to listen to his generals led to catastrophic failures.

22:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E4

For centuries Hatshepsut demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions; she was in fact a brilliant queen who brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

22:55

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E3

In 1942, the Allies were losing the air war; a mysterious technology was helping the Luftwaffe with the Blitz. Desperate for answers, British intelligence set its sights on an installation in France.

23:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E4

For centuries Hatshepsut demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions; she was in fact a brilliant queen who brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

23:55

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.

00:05

Lost Cities of the Bible S1 E2

Nineveh and Babylon were two superpowers of the ancient world, but they were the cities of sin for the writers of the Bible; why do they have such poor reputations in the Old Testament?

00:15

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E6

The Allies plan how to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall for years. The D-Day fleet is the biggest assembled in history, responsible for one of the bloodiest and most extraordinary battles of WW2.

01:15

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E6

The Allies plan how to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall for years. The D-Day fleet is the biggest assembled in history, responsible for one of the bloodiest and most extraordinary battles of WW2.

01:20

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E7

Hitler's audacious plan to turn the tide of the war; colourised archive depicts the Germans' opening salvo artillery barrage and George Patton's arrival in Bastogne to break the German siege.

02:20

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E7

Hitler's audacious plan to turn the tide of the war; colourised archive depicts the Germans' opening salvo artillery barrage and George Patton's arrival in Bastogne to break the German siege.

02:30

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E8

As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.

03:30

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E8

As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.

03:35

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E9

Hitler's rise to power was a unique moment in history; Germany suffered a humiliating defeat in WWI and was crippled by massive war reparations. Hitler offers a scapegoat: the Jews.

04:35

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E9

Hitler's rise to power was a unique moment in history; Germany suffered a humiliating defeat in WWI and was crippled by massive war reparations. Hitler offers a scapegoat: the Jews.

04:40

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E10

The final hours of WW2 change the course of history; as the Americans inch closer to Japan, the Japanese fight with greater intensity. The question now is how to force capitulation.

05:40

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E10

The final hours of WW2 change the course of history; as the Americans inch closer to Japan, the Japanese fight with greater intensity. The question now is how to force capitulation.

06:00

The Mystery of the Holy Lance

The Holy Lance is said to be the weapon with which Roman legionary Longinus pierced Jesus Christ's side after his crucifixion; this documentary explores the history of this captivating artefact.

07:00

The Mystery of the Holy Lance

The Holy Lance is said to be the weapon with which Roman legionary Longinus pierced Jesus Christ's side after his crucifixion; this documentary explores the history of this captivating artefact.

07:10

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

08:10

Forbidden History S7 E1

A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.

08:15

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.

09:15

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.

09:35

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.

10:35

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.

11:35

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.

12:25

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E6

The Allies plan how to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall for years. The D-Day fleet is the biggest assembled in history, responsible for one of the bloodiest and most extraordinary battles of WW2.

12:35

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.

13:25

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E6

The Allies plan how to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall for years. The D-Day fleet is the biggest assembled in history, responsible for one of the bloodiest and most extraordinary battles of WW2.

13:35

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E7

Hitler's audacious plan to turn the tide of the war; colourised archive depicts the Germans' opening salvo artillery barrage and George Patton's arrival in Bastogne to break the German siege.

14:35

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E7

Hitler's audacious plan to turn the tide of the war; colourised archive depicts the Germans' opening salvo artillery barrage and George Patton's arrival in Bastogne to break the German siege.

14:40

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E8

As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.

15:40

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E8

As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.

15:45

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E9

Hitler's rise to power was a unique moment in history; Germany suffered a humiliating defeat in WWI and was crippled by massive war reparations. Hitler offers a scapegoat: the Jews.

16:45

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E9

Hitler's rise to power was a unique moment in history; Germany suffered a humiliating defeat in WWI and was crippled by massive war reparations. Hitler offers a scapegoat: the Jews.

16:50

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E10

The final hours of WW2 change the course of history; as the Americans inch closer to Japan, the Japanese fight with greater intensity. The question now is how to force capitulation.

17:50

Greatest Events of World War II in Colour S1 E10

The final hours of WW2 change the course of history; as the Americans inch closer to Japan, the Japanese fight with greater intensity. The question now is how to force capitulation.

18:00

Killer Kings S1 E1

We track the life of Ivan the Terrible as we investigate if he set the tone for future rulers of Russia; was he a merciless murderer or no more than expected in a time when violence was the norm?

18:55

Killer Kings S1 E2

Known through the ages as 'Bad' King John, was the Plantagenet ruler of England and France the buffoon depicted in tales of Robin Hood or a sadistic killer fuelled by his insecurity?

19:00

Killer Kings S1 E1

We track the life of Ivan the Terrible as we investigate if he set the tone for future rulers of Russia; was he a merciless murderer or no more than expected in a time when violence was the norm?

19:55

Killer Kings S1 E2

Known through the ages as 'Bad' King John, was the Plantagenet ruler of England and France the buffoon depicted in tales of Robin Hood or a sadistic killer fuelled by his insecurity?

20:00

Killer Kings S1 E3

Young, handsome and athletic, he was the jewel in England's crown - King Henry the Eighth had just one problem... was he a potential psychopath in the making?

21:00

Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany S1 E1

Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories offers novel insight into life in pre-war Germany and the early days of the war. Nazi control pervades; anti-Semitism is explicit.

22:00

Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany S1 E1

Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories offers novel insight into life in pre-war Germany and the early days of the war. Nazi control pervades; anti-Semitism is explicit.

22:05

Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany S1 E2

Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories offers novel insight into life and atrocities in Germany and the occupied territories as Hitler's dreams crumble.

23:05

Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany S1 E2

Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories offers novel insight into life and atrocities in Germany and the occupied territories as Hitler's dreams crumble.

23:10

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 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.

01:00

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.

01:10

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.

02:10

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.

02:15

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.

03:15

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.

03:30

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.

04:30

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.

04:35

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E5

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

04:55

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E6

Disdain for Spain's wealth in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative; the 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of conquistadors.

05:35

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E5

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

05:55

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E6

Disdain for Spain's wealth in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative; the 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of conquistadors.

06:55

Queens That Changed The World S1 E3

Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion; she reignited the public love of the monarchy and led the way for modern royals.

07:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E4

For centuries Hatshepsut demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions; she was in fact a brilliant queen who brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

07:55

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

08:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E4

For centuries Hatshepsut demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions; she was in fact a brilliant queen who brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

08:55

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

09:55

Ancient Apocalypse S2 E6

The Khmer empire had been one of the most powerful states in Southeast Asia, but its strengths soon came to be fatal weaknesses contributing to the fall of its magnificent temple cities.

10:55

Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth

Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold and its role over the last 500 years.

11:55

Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth

Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold and its role over the last 500 years.

12:05

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

13:05

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

13:15

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E1

Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?

14:15

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E1

Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?

14:20

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E2

The team uses drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems, and ancient weapons and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the power of the Khmer military.

15:20

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.

16:20

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.

16:30

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.

17:30

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.

17:35

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.

18:35

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.

18:40

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.

19:40

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.

19:45

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.

20:45

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.

21:00

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

22:00

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

22:05

Lost Cities of the Bible S1 E1

6000 years ago, Sumerians built the world's first cities in southern Iraq; the first Westerners to explore these ruins were inspired by Bible stories. What was the world of the Book of Genesis like?

23:05

Lost Cities of the Bible S1 E2

Nineveh and Babylon were two superpowers of the ancient world, but they were the cities of sin for the writers of the Bible; why do they have such poor reputations in the Old Testament?

00:00

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.

01:00

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.

01:05

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.

02:05

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E1

Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?

03:05

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E1

Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?

03:15

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E2

The team uses drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems, and ancient weapons and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the power of the Khmer military.

04:15

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E2

The team uses drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems, and ancient weapons and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the power of the Khmer military.

04:30

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

05:30

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

06:00

Forbidden History S7 E6

The crucifixion of Jesus changed the world; how much of our understanding of this event is true, and what answers can be found in the Holy Land to back up the Bible's story?

06:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E4

Was Adolf Hitler a master of war or a maker of war? His obsessive quest for territorial domination led to early triumphs, but his refusal to listen to his generals led to catastrophic failures.

07:00

Forbidden History S7 E6

The crucifixion of Jesus changed the world; how much of our understanding of this event is true, and what answers can be found in the Holy Land to back up the Bible's story?

07:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E4

Was Adolf Hitler a master of war or a maker of war? His obsessive quest for territorial domination led to early triumphs, but his refusal to listen to his generals led to catastrophic failures.

07:55

Queens That Changed The World S1 E4

For centuries Hatshepsut demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions; she was in fact a brilliant queen who brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

08:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

08:55

Queens That Changed The World S1 E4

For centuries Hatshepsut demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions; she was in fact a brilliant queen who brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.

09:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

09:55

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E4

From the brutal devastation of WWII to the stoicism of Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe, this episode explores the tension between Russia and Poland as they rebuilt their societies and cities.

10:55

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E4

From the brutal devastation of WWII to the stoicism of Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe, this episode explores the tension between Russia and Poland as they rebuilt their societies and cities.

11:00

Secret Nazi Bases S4 E3

In 1942, the Allies were losing the air war; a mysterious technology was helping the Luftwaffe with the Blitz. Desperate for answers, British intelligence set its sights on an installation in France.

12:00

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.

13:00

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.

13:10

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.

14:10

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.

14:15

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.

15:15

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.

15:30

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.

16:30

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.

16:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E2

During WWI, men had to endure combat and extreme conditions; civilians dealt with food shortages and raids. The insidiousness of ethnic cleansing raised its head, and a young Adolf Hitler took note.

17:35

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E5

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

18:35

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E5

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

18:45

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E6

Disdain for Spain's wealth in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative; the 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of conquistadors.

19:45

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E6

Disdain for Spain's wealth in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative; the 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of conquistadors.

19:50

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.

20:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E5

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

21:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E5

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

22:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E5

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

23:00

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E4

Kraftwerk Nord West was one of the largest Nazi bunkers ever; constructed outside of the French town of Watten, it was a missile facility with storage for 108 missiles and two launch pads.

00:05

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E1

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparked an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire - and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.

00:10

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.

01:05

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E1

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparked an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire - and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.

01:10

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E2

Columbus' return voyage to the Americas began with bloodshed when he discovered that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola were killed by the indigenous Taíno.

02:10

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E3

The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer the Aztecs, one of the greatest empires in the Americas.

03:10

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E3

The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer the Aztecs, one of the greatest empires in the Americas.

03:15

Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth

Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold and its role over the last 500 years.

04:15

Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth

Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold and its role over the last 500 years.

04:35

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

05:35

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

06:15

Forbidden History S7 E7

Thousands of people were dosed with LSD by the CIA; did the CIA murder its own people, poison a whole French town, experiment on New Yorkers and assassinate Bobby Kennedy?

07:00

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E5

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

07:15

Forbidden History S7 E7

Thousands of people were dosed with LSD by the CIA; did the CIA murder its own people, poison a whole French town, experiment on New Yorkers and assassinate Bobby Kennedy?

08:00

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E5

From his troubled childhood in Austria to his meteoric rise as Führer of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler's ruthless personality and distorted worldview were shaped by his daily life.

08:05

Queens That Changed The World S1 E5

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

09:05

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E2

During WWI, men had to endure combat and extreme conditions; civilians dealt with food shortages and raids. The insidiousness of ethnic cleansing raised its head, and a young Adolf Hitler took note.

10:05

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E2

During WWI, men had to endure combat and extreme conditions; civilians dealt with food shortages and raids. The insidiousness of ethnic cleansing raised its head, and a young Adolf Hitler took note.

10:10

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E5

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

11:10

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E5

The scars of centuries of conflict are etched into Italy's ancient landmarks; this episode explores how it rose from the devastating failure of fascism to the rebirth of its identity.

11:15

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E4

Kraftwerk Nord West was one of the largest Nazi bunkers ever; constructed outside of the French town of Watten, it was a missile facility with storage for 108 missiles and two launch pads.

12:15

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.

13:15

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.

14:15

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.

14:20

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E1

Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?

15:20

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E1

Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples, ground-penetrating radar reveals how kings took new territory, and could a huge jungle pyramid expose the makings of a mysterious cult?

15:25

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E2

The team uses drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems, and ancient weapons and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the power of the Khmer military.

16:25

The Lost World of Angkor Wat S1 E2

The team uses drones to explore one of the world's largest ancient water systems, and ancient weapons and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the power of the Khmer military.

16:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E3

Stalin rises as the leader of the Bolsheviks, and in Munich, the German Workers Party takes a new name: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter, or 'Nazi' as it would come to be called.

17:35

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E6

France faced a tumultuous journey during and after WWII; this episode captures France's struggle, resilience and rebirth and shows how architecture became a powerful symbol of recovery and renewal.

18:35

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E6

France faced a tumultuous journey during and after WWII; this episode captures France's struggle, resilience and rebirth and shows how architecture became a powerful symbol of recovery and renewal.

18:45

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.

19:45

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.

19:55

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.

20:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

20:55

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.

21:50

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

22:00

Queens That Changed The World S1 E6

Boudica's husband Prasutagus, who was chief of the Iceni, died before Roman invaders beat her and had her daughters raped; in revenge, Boudica and her army razed Roman cities to the ground.

23:00

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E5

As the Red Army approached a forest in Poland toward the end of the war, they stumbled upon a complex containing more than 1,000 structures across 25 square kilometres.

00:00

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E1

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

00:10

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E4

Following the success of Hernán Cortés over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the Incas, the largest civilisation in the Americas.

01:10

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E5

Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas after decades of conquests, but the Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of 'New Spain' from afar.

02:10

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E6

Disdain for Spain's wealth in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative; the 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of conquistadors.

03:10

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

04:10

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

04:25

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

05:25

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

06:00

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.

06:55

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

07:00

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.

07:55

Adolf Hitler: Decoding A Dictator S1 E6

To determine how Der Führer's secrets may have shaped the man behind the tyrant, we need to examine his troubled childhood and sociopathic personality.

08:10

Queens That Changed The World S1 E6

Boudica's husband Prasutagus, who was chief of the Iceni, died before Roman invaders beat her and had her daughters raped; in revenge, Boudica and her army razed Roman cities to the ground.

09:10

Queens That Changed The World S1 E6

Boudica's husband Prasutagus, who was chief of the Iceni, died before Roman invaders beat her and had her daughters raped; in revenge, Boudica and her army razed Roman cities to the ground.

09:15

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E3

Stalin rises as the leader of the Bolsheviks, and in Munich, the German Workers Party takes a new name: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter, or 'Nazi' as it would come to be called.

10:15

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E6

France faced a tumultuous journey during and after WWII; this episode captures France's struggle, resilience and rebirth and shows how architecture became a powerful symbol of recovery and renewal.

11:15

From the Ashes of WWII S1 E6

France faced a tumultuous journey during and after WWII; this episode captures France's struggle, resilience and rebirth and shows how architecture became a powerful symbol of recovery and renewal.

11:20

Secret Nazi Bases S1 E5

As the Red Army approached a forest in Poland toward the end of the war, they stumbled upon a complex containing more than 1,000 structures across 25 square kilometres.

12:20

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E1

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparked an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire - and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.

13:20

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E1

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparked an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire - and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.

13:25

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E2

Columbus' return voyage to the Americas began with bloodshed when he discovered that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola were killed by the indigenous Taíno.

14:25

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E3

The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer the Aztecs, one of the greatest empires in the Americas.

15:20

Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth

Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold and its role over the last 500 years.

15:25

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E3

The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer the Aztecs, one of the greatest empires in the Americas.

16:20

Cities of Gold: The Reality Behind the Myth

Spanning from the Columbian mountains to the deserts of Peru, the discoveries made in this archaeological investigation revolutionise our perception of gold and its role over the last 500 years.

16:30

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

17:30

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

17:35

Churchill's Forgotten War

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

18:35

Churchill's Forgotten War

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

18:40

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.

19:40

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.

19:45

Troy Story S1 E1

We trace the story of Troy back 150 years to follow Heinrich Schliemann's quest to find a lost city and prove that the Trojan War really happened.

20:45

Troy Story S1 E1

We trace the story of Troy back 150 years to follow Heinrich Schliemann's quest to find a lost city and prove that the Trojan War really happened.

20:55

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

21:55

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

22:00

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

23:00

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

23:10

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.

00:55

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E2

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

01:05

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E1

Once the most powerful empire in history, Rome collapsed in 476 A.D. / C.E. - but was it truly the barbarian invasions that ended it? We uncover some deeper causes such as plagues and climate shifts.

02:05

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E1

Once the most powerful empire in history, Rome collapsed in 476 A.D. / C.E. - but was it truly the barbarian invasions that ended it? We uncover some deeper causes such as plagues and climate shifts.

02:10

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E2

The Carthaginian Empire was a Mediterranean superpower that dominated trade and warfare, but Rome annihilated it in 146 B.C. / B.C.E; what led to its downfall?

03:10

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E2

The Carthaginian Empire was a Mediterranean superpower that dominated trade and warfare, but Rome annihilated it in 146 B.C. / B.C.E; what led to its downfall?

03:15

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E3

The Great Pyramids stand as a testament to Egypt's power, but the Old Kingdom collapsed by 2200 B.C. / B.C.E; what caused the fall of the Pyramid Age?

04:15

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E3

The Great Pyramids stand as a testament to Egypt's power, but the Old Kingdom collapsed by 2200 B.C. / B.C.E; what caused the fall of the Pyramid Age?

04:25

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

05:25

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

06:05

Forbidden History S7 E6

The crucifixion of Jesus changed the world; how much of our understanding of this event is true, and what answers can be found in the Holy Land to back up the Bible's story?

07:05

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

08:05

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

08:10

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

09:10

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

09:20

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

10:20

Churchill's Forgotten War

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

11:20

Churchill's Forgotten War

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

11:25

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.

12:25

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E4

Following the success of Hernán Cortés over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the Incas, the largest civilisation in the Americas.

13:20

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E5

Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas after decades of conquests, but the Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of 'New Spain' from afar.

13:25

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E4

Following the success of Hernán Cortés over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the Incas, the largest civilisation in the Americas.

14:20

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E5

Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas after decades of conquests, but the Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of 'New Spain' from afar.

14:25

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall S1 E6

Disdain for Spain's wealth in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative; the 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of conquistadors.

15:25

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

16:25

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

16:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

17:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

17:40

The Underground Army S1 E1

Explore the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II and the creation of the Underground Army, a resistance movement that became the most powerful of its kind in Europe.

18:40

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.

19:40

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.

19:45

Troy Story S1 E2

How new discoveries and breakthroughs in the 20th and 21st centuries have offered more clues to the truth behind the legend of the Trojan War.

20:45

Troy Story S1 E2

How new discoveries and breakthroughs in the 20th and 21st centuries have offered more clues to the truth behind the legend of the Trojan War.

20:55

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

21:55

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

22:00

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

23:00

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E1

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

00:10

Living with Hitler S1 E3

1940-1945: early victories, then stalemate and genocide, whether watching your neighbours being packed off or being a victim. Twelve years of terror would end in devastation and division.

00:15

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

01:15

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

01:20

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E2

During WWI, men had to endure combat and extreme conditions; civilians dealt with food shortages and raids. The insidiousness of ethnic cleansing raised its head, and a young Adolf Hitler took note.

02:20

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E3

Stalin rises as the leader of the Bolsheviks, and in Munich, the German Workers Party takes a new name: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter, or 'Nazi' as it would come to be called.

03:20

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E3

Stalin rises as the leader of the Bolsheviks, and in Munich, the German Workers Party takes a new name: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter, or 'Nazi' as it would come to be called.

03:25

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

04:25

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

04:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

05:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

06:00

Forbidden History S7 E5

The remains of 7,000 humans were discovered in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Malta's Neolithic temple; could the temple reveal the mystery of who they belonged to and what happened to its owners?

06:55

Forbidden History S7 E6

The crucifixion of Jesus changed the world; how much of our understanding of this event is true, and what answers can be found in the Holy Land to back up the Bible's story?

07:00

Forbidden History S7 E5

The remains of 7,000 humans were discovered in the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Malta's Neolithic temple; could the temple reveal the mystery of who they belonged to and what happened to its owners?

07:55

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

08:55

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

09:05

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

10:00

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

10:05

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

11:00

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

11:05

The Underground Army S1 E1

Explore the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II and the creation of the Underground Army, a resistance movement that became the most powerful of its kind in Europe.

12:00

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E1

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

12:05

The Underground Army S1 E1

Explore the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II and the creation of the Underground Army, a resistance movement that became the most powerful of its kind in Europe.

13:00

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E1

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

13:10

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E1

Once the most powerful empire in history, Rome collapsed in 476 A.D. / C.E. - but was it truly the barbarian invasions that ended it? We uncover some deeper causes such as plagues and climate shifts.

14:10

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E1

Once the most powerful empire in history, Rome collapsed in 476 A.D. / C.E. - but was it truly the barbarian invasions that ended it? We uncover some deeper causes such as plagues and climate shifts.

14:20

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E2

The Carthaginian Empire was a Mediterranean superpower that dominated trade and warfare, but Rome annihilated it in 146 B.C. / B.C.E; what led to its downfall?

15:20

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E2

The Carthaginian Empire was a Mediterranean superpower that dominated trade and warfare, but Rome annihilated it in 146 B.C. / B.C.E; what led to its downfall?

15:25

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E3

The Great Pyramids stand as a testament to Egypt's power, but the Old Kingdom collapsed by 2200 B.C. / B.C.E; what caused the fall of the Pyramid Age?

16:25

Ancient Apocalypse S3 E3

The Great Pyramids stand as a testament to Egypt's power, but the Old Kingdom collapsed by 2200 B.C. / B.C.E; what caused the fall of the Pyramid Age?

16:30

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E6

After a snub in Munich, the Soviets make a pact with the Germans; with the invasion of Poland, the pretence of peace is gone as France and the UK declare war on Germany.

17:30

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E6

After a snub in Munich, the Soviets make a pact with the Germans; with the invasion of Poland, the pretence of peace is gone as France and the UK declare war on Germany.

17:35

The Underground Army S1 E2

The Polish underground state wages a propaganda war - meanwhile, military intelligence steals the greatest German secrets of ballistic missiles, and there is a daring escape from Pawiak prison.

18:35

The Underground Army S1 E2

The Polish underground state wages a propaganda war - meanwhile, military intelligence steals the greatest German secrets of ballistic missiles, and there is a daring escape from Pawiak prison.

18:40

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.

19:40

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.

19:45

The Lost Scrolls of Vesuvius

We reveal the ground-breaking science being used by Professor Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside the ancient scrolls found in Herculaneum.

20:45

The Lost Scrolls of Vesuvius

We reveal the ground-breaking science being used by Professor Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside the ancient scrolls found in Herculaneum.

20:55

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

21:55

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

22:00

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

23:00

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

23:55

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E2

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

00:15

The Secret Story of the Knights Templar S1 E3

The Knights Templar left a legacy both visible - with castles, villages, and abbeys - and invisible through long-lasting traditions claiming the survival of individuals belonging to the Order.

00:25

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E1

At the outbreak of World War II, the Nazis had the finest air force in the entire world. James Holland learns how internecine squabbles led the Nazi High Command on the catastrophic road to defeat.

01:25

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E1

At the outbreak of World War II, the Nazis had the finest air force in the entire world. James Holland learns how internecine squabbles led the Nazi High Command on the catastrophic road to defeat.

01:30

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E2

James Holland uncovers the truth behind Hitler's feared Panzer divisions and explores how the German obsession with over-engineering their armoured vehicles brought about their downfall.

02:30

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E3

James explores the U-Boat fleet, from one-man torpedoes to the Type XXI, and uncovers how Hitler's failure to understand maritime warfare held the key to the outcome of World War II.

03:30

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E4

From Lugers to MG42 machine guns and the Pak40 anti-tank gun, James Holland uncovers how the craftsmanship of German weapons engineering was totally unsuited to fighting a long attritional war.

04:30

Sisi: Assassination of an Empress

September 10th, 1898: Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni stabs the Austrian Empress Elisabeth with a file. The murder of the Empress is the beginning of a political struggle against anarchism in Europe.

05:30

Sisi: Assassination of an Empress

September 10th, 1898: Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni stabs the Austrian Empress Elisabeth with a file. The murder of the Empress is the beginning of a political struggle against anarchism in Europe.

06:10

Churchill's Forgotten War

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

07:10

Churchill's Forgotten War

In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

07:15

The Underground Army S1 E1

Explore the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II and the creation of the Underground Army, a resistance movement that became the most powerful of its kind in Europe.

08:15

The Underground Army S1 E1

Explore the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II and the creation of the Underground Army, a resistance movement that became the most powerful of its kind in Europe.

08:20

The Underground Army S1 E2

The Polish underground state wages a propaganda war - meanwhile, military intelligence steals the greatest German secrets of ballistic missiles, and there is a daring escape from Pawiak prison.

09:20

The Underground Army S1 E2

The Polish underground state wages a propaganda war - meanwhile, military intelligence steals the greatest German secrets of ballistic missiles, and there is a daring escape from Pawiak prison.

09:25

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

10:25

Hitler's Power S1 E1

How could a nobody become a dictator and bring down a democracy in just a few years, what crucial events helped Hitler gain respectability and influence, and who were his supporters?

10:35

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

11:35

Hitler's Power S1 E2

How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a 'Führer state' in such a short time, how did the 'enforced conformity' of society take place, and how willingly did the Germans fall in line?

11:40

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

12:40

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

12:45

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.

13:45

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.

13:55

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E1

At the outbreak of World War II, the Nazis had the finest air force in the entire world. James Holland learns how internecine squabbles led the Nazi High Command on the catastrophic road to defeat.

14:55

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E1

At the outbreak of World War II, the Nazis had the finest air force in the entire world. James Holland learns how internecine squabbles led the Nazi High Command on the catastrophic road to defeat.

15:00

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E2

James Holland uncovers the truth behind Hitler's feared Panzer divisions and explores how the German obsession with over-engineering their armoured vehicles brought about their downfall.

16:00

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E2

James Holland uncovers the truth behind Hitler's feared Panzer divisions and explores how the German obsession with over-engineering their armoured vehicles brought about their downfall.

16:05

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E3

James explores the U-Boat fleet, from one-man torpedoes to the Type XXI, and uncovers how Hitler's failure to understand maritime warfare held the key to the outcome of World War II.

17:05

The Secrets of the Nazi War Machine S1 E4

From Lugers to MG42 machine guns and the Pak40 anti-tank gun, James Holland uncovers how the craftsmanship of German weapons engineering was totally unsuited to fighting a long attritional war.

18:05

Killer Kings S1 E4

He is infamous for ordering the murder of all first-born male children in an attempt to prevent the coming of the Son of God Jesus Christ, but Herod may not be as evil as the Bible made out.

19:00

Killer Kings S1 E5

Given the affectionate name 'Little Boots' by the troops of those Roman legions he marched with, Gaius's nickname name became feared and his reputation forever scarred by his terrorising behaviour.

19:05

Killer Kings S1 E4

He is infamous for ordering the murder of all first-born male children in an attempt to prevent the coming of the Son of God Jesus Christ, but Herod may not be as evil as the Bible made out.

20:00

Killer Kings S1 E6

He famously tinkered as Rome burnt, but the legend of Nero commonly accepted as true is pure myth; he was, however, responsible for some of the worst crimes committed by a Roman emperor.

21:00

Living with Hitler S1 E1

The Weimar Republic collapses, the Nazis enter government; between 1933 and 1935 Hitler's grip on power becomes absolute and the Nazi flag flies everywhere - the Nazification of Germany is complete.

22:00

Living with Hitler S1 E1

The Weimar Republic collapses, the Nazis enter government; between 1933 and 1935 Hitler's grip on power becomes absolute and the Nazi flag flies everywhere - the Nazification of Germany is complete.

22:05

Living with Hitler S1 E2

1935-1940: living with Hitler now means living in a Germany that is shaped according to the Führer's vision - work, church, school, the Olympics, Kristallnacht, Munich, and finally war.

23:05

Living with Hitler S1 E2

1935-1940: living with Hitler now means living in a Germany that is shaped according to the Führer's vision - work, church, school, the Olympics, Kristallnacht, Munich, and finally war.

23:10

Living with Hitler S1 E3

1940-1945: early victories, then stalemate and genocide, whether watching your neighbours being packed off or being a victim. Twelve years of terror would end in devastation and division.

00:15

WWII: Hell on Earth S1 E1

We begin at the start of the German invasion of Poland and the segregation of Jews into ghettos; Mussolini joins Hitler in his fight, and Winston Churchill is appointed as British Prime Minister.

00:25

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

01:25

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

02:25

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

02:35

Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

How intimate was Queen Victoria's relationship with her Highland servant John Brown? Criminal barrister Rob Rinder and British historian Dr Fern Riddell uncover the truth behind the rumour.

03:35

Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

How intimate was Queen Victoria's relationship with her Highland servant John Brown? Criminal barrister Rob Rinder and British historian Dr Fern Riddell uncover the truth behind the rumour.

03:50

Sisi: Assassination of an Empress

September 10th, 1898: Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni stabs the Austrian Empress Elisabeth with a file. The murder of the Empress is the beginning of a political struggle against anarchism in Europe.

04:50

Hitler's Entourage S1 E1

Joseph Goebbels is a spokesman, seducer and propagandist driven by hatred, ambition, and the desire to be immortal.

05:50

Hitler's Entourage S1 E1

Joseph Goebbels is a spokesman, seducer and propagandist driven by hatred, ambition, and the desire to be immortal.

06:10

Forbidden History S7 E6

The crucifixion of Jesus changed the world; how much of our understanding of this event is true, and what answers can be found in the Holy Land to back up the Bible's story?

07:10

Forbidden History S7 E6

The crucifixion of Jesus changed the world; how much of our understanding of this event is true, and what answers can be found in the Holy Land to back up the Bible's story?

07:15

Queens That Changed The World S1 E5

Eleanor became Queen of France whilst still a teenager; after that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry and had a strong influence on both the king's and her son's reigns.

08:15

Queens That Changed The World S1 E6

Boudica's husband Prasutagus, who was chief of the Iceni, died before Roman invaders beat her and had her daughters raped; in revenge, Boudica and her army razed Roman cities to the ground.

09:15

Sisi: Assassination of an Empress

September 10th, 1898: Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni stabs the Austrian Empress Elisabeth with a file. The murder of the Empress is the beginning of a political struggle against anarchism in Europe.

10:15

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

11:15

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

11:20

Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

How intimate was Queen Victoria's relationship with her Highland servant John Brown? Criminal barrister Rob Rinder and British historian Dr Fern Riddell uncover the truth behind the rumour.

12:20

Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

How intimate was Queen Victoria's relationship with her Highland servant John Brown? Criminal barrister Rob Rinder and British historian Dr Fern Riddell uncover the truth behind the rumour.

12:35

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

13:35

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

14:35

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

15:35

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

15:40

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

16:40

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E1

In June 1914, the first steps towards war were made when Archduke Franz Ferdinand, from the house of Habsburg, was assassinated by Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

16:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E2

During WWI, men had to endure combat and extreme conditions; civilians dealt with food shortages and raids. The insidiousness of ethnic cleansing raised its head, and a young Adolf Hitler took note.

17:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E3

Stalin rises as the leader of the Bolsheviks, and in Munich, the German Workers Party takes a new name: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter, or 'Nazi' as it would come to be called.

18:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

19:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E4

Hitler and Stalin begin to shape the course of history. President Roosevelt attempts to raise his country out of the Depression, and the world teeters on the brink of yet another World War.

19:55

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

20:55

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E5

Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland was a gamble that paid off as his push west remained unchecked; while the leaders of Europe attempt 'peace', Kristallnacht signalled the horrors yet to come to many.

21:00

The Secret Story of the Knights Templar S1 E1

The Knights Templar were established as a special religious-military order within the tradition of medieval knighthood, but the rise and fall of the Order involves several secrets and mysteries.

22:00

The Secret Story of the Knights Templar S1 E1

The Knights Templar were established as a special religious-military order within the tradition of medieval knighthood, but the rise and fall of the Order involves several secrets and mysteries.

22:05

The Secret Story of the Knights Templar S1 E2

Discover the developments that led the famous Knights Templar to extreme power; they subsequently became the target of specific accusations arranged by the French court.

23:05

The Secret Story of the Knights Templar S1 E2

Discover the developments that led the famous Knights Templar to extreme power; they subsequently became the target of specific accusations arranged by the French court.

23:15

The Secret Story of the Knights Templar S1 E3

The Knights Templar left a legacy both visible - with castles, villages, and abbeys - and invisible through long-lasting traditions claiming the survival of individuals belonging to the Order.

00:00

Cities of the Underworld S4 E1

Don Wildman explores deep below ancient ruins as he searches for clues pointing to the true fate of the once-mighty Mayan empire.

00:55

Cities of the Underworld S4 E2

Don goes deep beneath the Great Lakes and explores flooded caves as he searches for evidence of a mysterious cave-dwelling society that may have been the first people to reach America.

01:50

Cities of the Underworld S4 E3

Don uses new mapping technology to expose the dark and deadly uncharted spaces beneath American cities.

02:40

Cities of the Underworld S4 E4

Don explores top-secret military and government tunnels and looks into classified technology that could be used to build entire cities right under our feet.

03:35

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.

04:35

Forbidden History S7 E2

The Devil's Bible has long intrigued experts; who wrote it? In search of the truth, we visit a castle said to house a gate to Hell, huge rock-carved demons, and the palaces of heretical monarchs.

06:05

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

07:05

Hitler's Power S1 E3

Hitler had outwardly emphasised his will for peace, yet he committed his top commanders once he came to power to a war of extermination that would secure the German Reich's supremacy in Europe.

07:10

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

08:10

The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria

Eight attempts were made on Queen Victoria's life during her 63-year reign. We uncover the motives of the would-be assassins, and explore how Victoria's resilience helped shape modern monarchy.

09:05

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E6

After a snub in Munich, the Soviets make a pact with the Germans; with the invasion of Poland, the pretence of peace is gone as France and the UK declare war on Germany.

10:05

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E6

After a snub in Munich, the Soviets make a pact with the Germans; with the invasion of Poland, the pretence of peace is gone as France and the UK declare war on Germany.

10:10

The Underground Army S1 E2

The Polish underground state wages a propaganda war - meanwhile, military intelligence steals the greatest German secrets of ballistic missiles, and there is a daring escape from Pawiak prison.

11:10

The Underground Army S1 E2

The Polish underground state wages a propaganda war - meanwhile, military intelligence steals the greatest German secrets of ballistic missiles, and there is a daring escape from Pawiak prison.

11:15

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E2

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

12:15

The Fascists and the Freemasons S1 E2

Nazism and fascism shared a hatred for the Freemasons, the most powerful society of their times; we investigate the reasons for fascism's obsession with Freemasonry and uncover its consequences.

12:25

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

13:20

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

13:25

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: Prisoner Queens

From a rejected, illegitimate child to England's longest-reigning and one of its most successful monarchs, we explore Elizabeth I's legacy through her complicated bond with her mother, Anne Boleyn.

14:20

Mary Queen of Scots: Cracking the Code

In 2023, three amateur codebreakers decoded 57 long-lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, uncovering a hidden correspondence preserved in the French National Library after a year of remote collaboration.

14:30

Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

How intimate was Queen Victoria's relationship with her Highland servant John Brown? Criminal barrister Rob Rinder and British historian Dr Fern Riddell uncover the truth behind the rumour.

15:30

Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

How intimate was Queen Victoria's relationship with her Highland servant John Brown? Criminal barrister Rob Rinder and British historian Dr Fern Riddell uncover the truth behind the rumour.

15:50

Sisi: Assassination of an Empress

September 10th, 1898: Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni stabs the Austrian Empress Elisabeth with a file. The murder of the Empress is the beginning of a political struggle against anarchism in Europe.

16:50

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E7

Operation Barbarossa's endgame does not come to fruition; with the world distracted, Japan launch their attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing American isolationists to join the war in earnest.

17:50

The Underground Army S1 E3

Poland's underground courts work to ensure the safety of the underground networks; diversion operations against the occupier are instigated, and Polish elite units from England enter the action.

18:50

The Underground Army S1 E3

Poland's underground courts work to ensure the safety of the underground networks; diversion operations against the occupier are instigated, and Polish elite units from England enter the action.

18:55

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

19:55

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

20:00

1776: American Independence S1 E1

We begin by profiling three unlikely revolutionaries: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.

21:00

Hitler's Entourage S1 E1

Joseph Goebbels is a spokesman, seducer and propagandist driven by hatred, ambition, and the desire to be immortal.

22:00

Hitler's Entourage S1 E1

Joseph Goebbels is a spokesman, seducer and propagandist driven by hatred, ambition, and the desire to be immortal.

22:10

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.

23:10

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.

23:15

WWII: Hell on Earth S1 E1

We begin at the start of the German invasion of Poland and the segregation of Jews into ghettos; Mussolini joins Hitler in his fight, and Winston Churchill is appointed as British Prime Minister.

00:10

Cities of the Underworld S4 E5

Don explores the massive underground cities in the mountains of Turkey that may have been home to the first civilisation on Earth.

01:05

Cities of the Underworld S4 E6

Don follows the clues hidden underground as he searches for evidence of 10,000 Aztecs who fled Mexico and disappeared somewhere in America.

02:00

Cities of the Underworld S4 E7

Don goes deep beneath a Knights Templar stronghold in Turkey to explore a provocative theory that may link the fabled secret society to the founding fathers of America.

02:55

Cities of the Underworld S4 E8

Don explores newly-discovered ruins and caves in Croatia as he uncovers the true story of a formidable queen who dared to defy the powerful Roman Empire.

03:50

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.

04:55

Auschwitz - One Day

This documentary tells the story of a typical day in 1944 at the concentration camp of Auschwitz; it is based on a unique document which is kept in the Israeli memorial site of Yad Vashem.

06:00

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

07:05

1776: American Independence S1 E1

We begin by profiling three unlikely revolutionaries: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.

08:00

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.

09:00

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.

10:00

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E7

Operation Barbarossa's endgame does not come to fruition; with the world distracted, Japan launch their attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing American isolationists to join the war in earnest.

11:05

The Underground Army S1 E3

Poland's underground courts work to ensure the safety of the underground networks; diversion operations against the occupier are instigated, and Polish elite units from England enter the action.

12:05

D-Day: The Soldiers' Story S1 E1

Giles Milton visits key D-Day sites along the Normandy coastline - including Omaha Beach and Pegasus Bridge - and we hear the stories of the men and women on both the attacking and defensive lines.

13:05

Cities of the Underworld S4 E1

Don Wildman explores deep below ancient ruins as he searches for clues pointing to the true fate of the once-mighty Mayan empire.

14:00

Cities of the Underworld S4 E2

Don goes deep beneath the Great Lakes and explores flooded caves as he searches for evidence of a mysterious cave-dwelling society that may have been the first people to reach America.

14:50

Cities of the Underworld S4 E3

Don uses new mapping technology to expose the dark and deadly uncharted spaces beneath American cities.

15:40

Cities of the Underworld S4 E4

Don explores top-secret military and government tunnels and looks into classified technology that could be used to build entire cities right under our feet.

16:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E8

War in Europe ends with Soviet and American troops surrounding the German army; in the Pacific, it takes the devastating nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force the Japanese surrender.

17:35

The Underground Army S1 E4

The Underground Army continues its fight to liberate Poland as the Warsaw Uprising breaks out, but the terror returns when Stalin seizes Eastern Europe. The war is over, but the Poles fight on...

18:40

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

19:50

1776: American Independence S1 E2

When fighting broke out between Britain and the American colonists, the native people of North America were forced to pick a side.

21:00

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.

22:05

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.

23:05

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.

00:20

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E1

Two rival rail companies compete to create the most ambitious engineering project the world has ever seen, an unprecedented railway that crosses the American continent.

01:15

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E2

A little-known 19th-century French artist embarks on an impossible 20-year odyssey to build the tallest statue in the world and erects it on US soil.

02:15

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E3

Two master roadbuilders spend decades struggling to create a highway system that connects every city and town in America that becomes the greatest public works project in history.

03:15

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E4

Two nations - France and America - compete to build a path just 50 miles long that will connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; completing it will require overcoming every obstacle imaginable.

04:15

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E1

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.

06:10

1776: American Independence S1 E2

When fighting broke out between Britain and the American colonists, the native people of North America were forced to pick a side.

07:05

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.

08:15

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.

09:20

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E8

War in Europe ends with Soviet and American troops surrounding the German army; in the Pacific, it takes the devastating nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force the Japanese surrender.

10:20

The Underground Army S1 E4

The Underground Army continues its fight to liberate Poland as the Warsaw Uprising breaks out, but the terror returns when Stalin seizes Eastern Europe. The war is over, but the Poles fight on...

11:25

D-Day: The Soldiers' Story S1 E2

Giles Milton guides us round Normandy - the place where the D-Day invasion proved successful - from the gliders who went behind enemy lines to paratroopers who ambushed vital German generals.

12:25

Cities of the Underworld S4 E5

Don explores the massive underground cities in the mountains of Turkey that may have been home to the first civilisation on Earth.

13:25

Cities of the Underworld S4 E6

Don follows the clues hidden underground as he searches for evidence of 10,000 Aztecs who fled Mexico and disappeared somewhere in America.

14:25

Cities of the Underworld S4 E7

Don goes deep beneath a Knights Templar stronghold in Turkey to explore a provocative theory that may link the fabled secret society to the founding fathers of America.

15:25

Cities of the Underworld S4 E8

Don explores newly-discovered ruins and caves in Croatia as he uncovers the true story of a formidable queen who dared to defy the powerful Roman Empire.

16:25

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E1

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.

17:35

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.

18:40

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E3

In 373 BCE, the Greek city of Helike disappeared beneath the waves; according to legend, Poseidon destroyed the city. It's similar to the myth of another ancient civilisation - Atlantis.

19:50

1776: American Independence S1 E3

The American War for Independence was two revolutions. It was the revolution of American Patriots against their British overlords. And that of enslaved Black people against their American overlords.

21:00

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.

22:05

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.

23:05

Auschwitz - One Day

This documentary tells the story of a typical day in 1944 at the concentration camp of Auschwitz; it is based on a unique document which is kept in the Israeli memorial site of Yad Vashem.

01:10

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E5

After the London Underground becomes the first subway system in the world, visionary engineers in New York and Boston try to build the first one in America.

02:05

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E6

Two brave visionaries endure failure and heartache a century before the internet while risking everything to connect the United States to the rest of the world with a cable under the ocean.

03:05

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E7

Engineer Joseph Strauss and US President Herbert Hoover battle side by side to build the two longest suspension bridges of all time - the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge - in San Francisco.

04:00

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E8

A hard-driving engineer with a reputation for excellence is on a quest to tame one of the wildest rivers in the United States to bring much-needed water to the arid American West.

04:55

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E2

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.

06:00

1776: American Independence S1 E3

The American War for Independence was two revolutions. It was the revolution of American Patriots against their British overlords. And that of enslaved Black people against their American overlords.

06:55

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.

08:00

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.

09:00

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E1

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.

10:10

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.

11:15

Auschwitz - One Day

This documentary tells the story of a typical day in 1944 at the concentration camp of Auschwitz; it is based on a unique document which is kept in the Israeli memorial site of Yad Vashem.

12:20

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E1

Two rival rail companies compete to create the most ambitious engineering project the world has ever seen, an unprecedented railway that crosses the American continent.

13:20

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E2

A little-known 19th-century French artist embarks on an impossible 20-year odyssey to build the tallest statue in the world and erects it on US soil.

14:25

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E3

Two master roadbuilders spend decades struggling to create a highway system that connects every city and town in America that becomes the greatest public works project in history.

15:25

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E4

Two nations - France and America - compete to build a path just 50 miles long that will connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; completing it will require overcoming every obstacle imaginable.

16:20

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E2

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.

17:30

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.

18:40

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E4

In 2334 BCE, the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire; archaeologists try to find out how they became so powerful and why they collapsed.

19:50

1776: American Independence S1 E4

We tell the story of one of the first large battles in Manhattan at Kip's Bay as this newly formed army struggled to fight the world's largest empire.

21:00

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E1

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.

22:05

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.

23:05

Auschwitz: The Inside Man

As a witness to some of the darkest chapters of human history, Polish officer Witold Pilecki was the first man to inform the Allies about the reality of the Holocaust from inside Auschwitz.

00:20

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E7

Operation Barbarossa's endgame does not come to fruition; with the world distracted, Japan launch their attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing American isolationists to join the war in earnest.

01:25

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E8

War in Europe ends with Soviet and American troops surrounding the German army; in the Pacific, it takes the devastating nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force the Japanese surrender.

02:35

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E1

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.

03:40

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E2

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.

04:45

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E3

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.

06:05

1776: American Independence S1 E4

We tell the story of one of the first large battles in Manhattan at Kip's Bay as this newly formed army struggled to fight the world's largest empire.

07:05

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E1

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.

08:15

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.

09:15

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E2

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.

10:20

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.

11:25

D-Day: The 80th Anniversary

This documentary shows a different side of D-Day: not just the famous shots of the beaches at Normandy, but the troops, sailors and civilians on the South Coast of England preparing for battle too.

12:30

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E5

After the London Underground becomes the first subway system in the world, visionary engineers in New York and Boston try to build the first one in America.

13:25

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E6

Two brave visionaries endure failure and heartache a century before the internet while risking everything to connect the United States to the rest of the world with a cable under the ocean.

14:30

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E7

Engineer Joseph Strauss and US President Herbert Hoover battle side by side to build the two longest suspension bridges of all time - the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge - in San Francisco.

15:30

The Engineering That Built the World S1 E8

A hard-driving engineer with a reputation for excellence is on a quest to tame one of the wildest rivers in the United States to bring much-needed water to the arid American West.

16:30

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E3

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.

17:35

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?

18:40

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E5

In 1200 BCE, the Bronze Age period of history collapsed - what was to blame? Evidence points to waves of marauders who became known as the Sea People - could they be responsible?

19:50

1776: American Independence S1 E5

As men marched off to war, a number of women made their case to be heard and included. We tell the story of Abigail Adams, the feminist wife of John Adams, who wrote a series of radical letters.

21:00

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E2

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.

22:10

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

23:20

The Last Musician of Auschwitz

This is the extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, along with other victims of the camp - Jews, Poles and Roma - who played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust.

00:50

The Underground Army S1 E4

The Underground Army continues its fight to liberate Poland as the Warsaw Uprising breaks out, but the terror returns when Stalin seizes Eastern Europe. The war is over, but the Poles fight on...

01:55

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.

03:00

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.

04:05

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?

06:30

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.

07:35

The Underground Army S1 E3

Poland's underground courts work to ensure the safety of the underground networks; diversion operations against the occupier are instigated, and Polish elite units from England enter the action.

08:35

The Underground Army S1 E4

The Underground Army continues its fight to liberate Poland as the Warsaw Uprising breaks out, but the terror returns when Stalin seizes Eastern Europe. The war is over, but the Poles fight on...

09:40

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E1

Post-WWI Germany, 1919: an Austrian man speaks to enthralled crowds that fill Munich's smoky beer halls, and his failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 transforms him from agitator to mythic figure.

10:35

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E2

A loyal Nazi, Ernst Röhm came to the forefront alongside Hitler; once one of his closest allies, Röhm's openly gay identity and radical beliefs made him both indispensable and dangerous.

11:35

Nazis: Threads of Evil S1 E3

Rudolf Hess, Hitler's devoted deputy, stunned the world with a solo flight to Britain in a bizarre attempt at peace; this mysterious flight and decades of silence raised questions about loyalty.

12:30

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E1

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.

13:35

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E2

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.

14:45

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E3

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.

15:50

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.

16:55

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.

18:00

1776: American Independence S1 E1

We begin by profiling three unlikely revolutionaries: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.

19:00

1776: American Independence S1 E2

When fighting broke out between Britain and the American colonists, the native people of North America were forced to pick a side.

20:00

1776: American Independence S1 E3

The American War for Independence was two revolutions. It was the revolution of American Patriots against their British overlords. And that of enslaved Black people against their American overlords.

21:00

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.

22:05

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E1

Adolf Hitler had set his mind on making Germany into a great empire. In the process, he wanted to rid the world of Bolshevism and Jews; but his invasion of Poland tipped the world into a violent war.

23:15

Adolf Hitler's War S1 E2

Stalin, betrayed by Hitler, was fighting the German army. Meanwhile, the harsh German occupation policies led to the rise of ghettos and the first extermination policies of 'undesirables'.

01:15

Ancient Megacities S1 E1

In Tunisia, an exceptional archaeological site dominates the Mediterranean - Carthage - but these ruins tell another story of a city founded seven centuries earlier by the Phoenicians.

02:20

Ancient Megacities S1 E2

The prestige of Troy is based on a mythical legend; it is said to have been the scene of a legendary conflict in the Trojan War, but did it really happen?

03:30

Ancient Megacities S1 E3

Dreamt of as a veritable Garden of Eden in the middle of the Middle East, Persepolis is the city of all excesses and one of the Achaemenid Empire's nerve centres.

04:45

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E3

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.

06:00

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E1

Eight thousand years ago, Doggerland, a lush paradise, was wiped out by a single devastating event; archaeology is slowly revealing the secrets of this Stone Age Eden.

07:05

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E2

Did the city of Sodom ever exist? At Tall el-Hammam in modern-day Jordan, archaeologists have uncovered a once-thriving Bronze Age city that they believe could be Sodom.

08:10

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E3

In 373 BCE, the Greek city of Helike disappeared beneath the waves; according to legend, Poseidon destroyed the city. It's similar to the myth of another ancient civilisation - Atlantis.

09:15

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E4

In 2334 BCE, the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world's first empire; archaeologists try to find out how they became so powerful and why they collapsed.

10:20

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E5

In 1200 BCE, the Bronze Age period of history collapsed - what was to blame? Evidence points to waves of marauders who became known as the Sea People - could they be responsible?

11:30

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.

15:35

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E6

After a snub in Munich, the Soviets make a pact with the Germans; with the invasion of Poland, the pretence of peace is gone as France and the UK declare war on Germany.

16:40

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E7

Operation Barbarossa's endgame does not come to fruition; with the world distracted, Japan launch their attack on Pearl Harbor, forcing American isolationists to join the war in earnest.

17:40

The World War: 1914-1945 S1 E8

War in Europe ends with Soviet and American troops surrounding the German army; in the Pacific, it takes the devastating nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force the Japanese surrender.

18:50

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.

19:55

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.

21:00

Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood S1 E1

As Whitechapel reels from three brutal murders, Fred Best and colleagues at the Star spin a lone killer theory to sell papers.

21:55

Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood S1 E2

Amid Whitechapel's panic, the Star stirs antisemitic violence; as the killer strikes again, journalist Fred Best forges a letter from the murderer.

22:50

Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood S1 E3

As fear grips London, the Star fuels panic with Fred Best forging letters to fuel the Ripper myth; when the murders stop, the paper faces a reckoning.

23:50

The Underground Army S1 E3

Poland's underground courts work to ensure the safety of the underground networks; diversion operations against the occupier are instigated, and Polish elite units from England enter the action.

00:30

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.

01:35

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.

02:30

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.

03:45

Nazi Space Race

The 1969 Moon landings were regarded as man's greatest achievement; what was not well-known is that the men behind the mission were engineers of one of the darkest periods in human history.

04:45

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E4

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.

06:40

1776: American Independence S1 E5

As men marched off to war, a number of women made their case to be heard and included. We tell the story of Abigail Adams, the feminist wife of John Adams, who wrote a series of radical letters.

07:35

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E2

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.

08:45

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E3

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.

09:50

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?

10:55

D-Day: The 80th Anniversary

This documentary shows a different side of D-Day: not just the famous shots of the beaches at Normandy, but the troops, sailors and civilians on the South Coast of England preparing for battle too.

11:55

Ancient Megacities S1 E1

In Tunisia, an exceptional archaeological site dominates the Mediterranean - Carthage - but these ruins tell another story of a city founded seven centuries earlier by the Phoenicians.

13:00

Ancient Megacities S1 E2

The prestige of Troy is based on a mythical legend; it is said to have been the scene of a legendary conflict in the Trojan War, but did it really happen?

14:10

Ancient Megacities S1 E3

Dreamt of as a veritable Garden of Eden in the middle of the Middle East, Persepolis is the city of all excesses and one of the Achaemenid Empire's nerve centres.

15:15

Machu Picchu: City of Stone

In southern Peru stands an Inca city uninhabited for several centuries but still virtually intact: Machu Picchu. We discover the secrets behind its construction and the genius of the Inca builders.

16:25

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E4

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.

17:35

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?

18:40

Ancient Apocalypse S1 E6

From around 900 CE, the Maya's luck ran out and their great cities were largely abandoned; archaeologists are looking for any clues to help explain the spectacular collapse of the Maya civilisation.

19:50

1776: American Independence S1 E6

The final episode examines how the final years of the Revolution shaped Britain and the global balance of power as the United States entered the game of empires.

21:00

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E3

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.

22:10

Ancient Superstructures S4 E1

Pierrefonds looks like a 14th-century fortress, yet it is a 19th-century masterpiece. We uncover how a ruined stronghold became a revolutionary hybrid of Middle Ages and Industrial Age innovation.

23:15

The Last Musician of Auschwitz

This is the extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, along with other victims of the camp - Jews, Poles and Roma - who played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust.

00:20

Lost Cities of the Bible S1 E1

6000 years ago, Sumerians built the world's first cities in southern Iraq; the first Westerners to explore these ruins were inspired by Bible stories. What was the world of the Book of Genesis like?

01:20

Lost Cities of the Bible S1 E2

Nineveh and Babylon were two superpowers of the ancient world, but they were the cities of sin for the writers of the Bible; why do they have such poor reputations in the Old Testament?

02:30

Mesopotamia Rediscovered

A new generation of archaeologists reopens the mythical Mesopotamian sites of Nineveh, Lagash and Larsa; using new technologies, they make astounding discoveries in the very first cities built by man.

03:35

The Lost World of the Hanging Gardens

This documentary is a rediscovery of Nineveh, capital of one of the greatest civilisations - the world's first genuine superpower, the Assyrians. Why did this great city disappear?

04:50

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E5

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.

06:00

1776: American Independence S1 E6

The final episode examines how the final years of the Revolution shaped Britain and the global balance of power as the United States entered the game of empires.

06:55

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E3

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.

08:00

Ancient Superstructures S4 E1

Pierrefonds looks like a 14th-century fortress, yet it is a 19th-century masterpiece. We uncover how a ruined stronghold became a revolutionary hybrid of Middle Ages and Industrial Age innovation.

09:05

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E4

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.

10:15

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?

11:20

The Last Musician of Auschwitz

This is the extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, along with other victims of the camp - Jews, Poles and Roma - who played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust.

13:15

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.

14:15

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.

15:15

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.

16:25

Secret Weapons: WWII S1 E5

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.

17:30

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.

18:40

Ancient Apocalypse S2 E1

The ancient Minoan civilisation thrived for centuries in the islands of the Aegean before their culture was abruptly ended by a catastrophic volcanic explosion.

19:50

The Lost World of the Hanging Gardens

This documentary is a rediscovery of Nineveh, capital of one of the greatest civilisations - the world's first genuine superpower, the Assyrians. Why did this great city disappear?

21:00

World War II - Battles for Europe S1 E4

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.

22:10

Ancient Superstructures S4 E2

Rising 80 metres above Athens, the Acropolis is a high-speed engineering feat forged in an age of war and political ambition. This episode decodes the logistics behind the Parthenon.

23:15

No Asylum: The Untold Chapter of Anne Frank's Story

Newly-discovered letters of Anne Frank's father Otto and interviews with their family reveal his struggle to save their family for the first time.