In this episode we explore the theory that Stonehenge may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory. Ancient astronomer priests may have divined the complex movements of the Sun and Moon, recognising patterns that would not be discovered elsewhere.

The Great Pyramids of Giza have eluded astronomers and archeologists for centuries. The world's renowned Egyptologists, astronomers and engineers join forces to solve some of the long-held mysteries about the pyramids.

Sodom and Gomorrah-a Biblical tale of two cities incinerated by a hail of fire and brimstone. Astronomers, archeologists and biblical scholars investigate the possible science behind the myth.

This episode examines almost 20 centuries of theories, including meteors, novae, supernovae and comets...but is the truth to be found in a combination of astronomy--and astrology?

Astronomical events were once thought of as heralds of ill omen. But what could these events have been? And did any of them shape history?

An exploration of the shapes and patterns seen when observing planets and galaxies, and how the form of the universe itself was created.

Many ancient civilisations foretold of the world's end, but could these be close to the truth? And how close is the end of days?

New technologies have suddenly revealed thousands of distant planets, opening up the most exciting period in astronomy in decades. Some believe we're on the verge of answering the ancient question: are we alone in the universe?

Many believe that the celestial movement of the Sun, planets and moon gives us the blueprint for life, and governs our future. But is there proof that this system of tracking astronomical phenomena can actually predict our future?

Do Rome's ancient monuments have secret connections to the Sun? We uncover the last great mysteries of the ancient world's greatest empire. The answers are hidden in ancient ruins… and among the stars.