Secret Nazi Science
When the Nazi empire collapsed at the end of WWII, the darkest secrets of the Third Reich came to light; this series…
Series
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…
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…
Fatal Conflicts: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations
How did ambition and ideology shape the ancient world? We explore two defining rivalries: Xerxes vs Themistocles in the Second Greco-Persian War,…
Ancient Greece: The Dark Chronicles
When we think of ancient Greece, we think of philosophy and democracy; however, there was also a sinister side to ancient Greece…
Ancient Autopsy
With privileged access to archives and artifacts, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd dive deep into some of the…
The Roman Empire: Beyond the Myths
Four centuries, four lives, one civilisation: Rome. Relive the Roman Empire through those who served, challenged or dreamed of it: a merchant,…
The Third Reich: In Private
There were only rumours for a long time about the private lives of the Nazi leaders; this series shows us the women…
What They Found
Directed by Sam Mendes, this documentary tells the story of two British soldier-cameramen - Sgt. Mike Lewis and Sgt. Bill Lawrie -…
Nazis: Threads of Evil
We discover how economic turmoil, wounded national pride, and 'charismatic' leadership gave rise to unprecedented brutality during WWII shaped by the men…
Mengele Unveiled
Using unpublished documents, expert reports and survivor testimonies, we examine Josef Mengele's legacy and question whether he was a war criminal or…
Chernobyl: The Chronology of a Disaster
We revisit the Chernobyl catastrophe and its devastating human and environmental toll; the true impact remains hotly debated decades later and the…
Secret Lives of the Roman Emperors with Mary Beard
Acclaimed classicist Mary Beard explores what it was really like to be emperor of Rome, taking us behind palace walls to reveal…
Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators
Hunting down the female gladiators who fought in the great amphitheatres of ancient Rome, an international team uncover evidence that restores these…
Crucifixion Bones
In 2017, an ordinary archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens turns up a sensational discovery when the best-preserved example of a Roman…
Jesus' Family Secrets
Newfound writings have turned the history of Christianity upside down; did Jesus marry Mary Magdalene and have children with her? We try…
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…
Who Wrote the Bible?
In an exciting archaeological and scientific investigation, we meet the most eminent specialists in the Bible to try to answer one fundamental…
Who Wrote the New Testament?
When was the New Testament written and who wrote it? The greatest specialists in the study of the holy text are called…
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…
The Black Pharaohs
About 4000 years ago, strong kings ruled for over 1500 years in the land of Kush (now northern Sudan and southern Egypt)…
Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile
Ramses II launched the construction of two temples dedicated to the Pharaoh and to his wife Nefertari; how did the Egyptians organise…
The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars
The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza; we explore theories and recent advances in archaeology, Egyptology and astrophysics to decipher…
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…