Ancient Aliens

Why are humans so different from every other species on Earth? Did we evolve from ape or is our intelligence the result of contact with an otherworldly source? Might evidence of alien contact help unlock the mystery of the Creation of Man?

A mysterious rock bearing a cryptic design was discovered in Roswell, New Mexico in 2004. This piece of stone is unusually smooth and seems to possess unusual magnetic properties.

Mummy Forensics

A body inside an over-sized coffin sets the team on the trail of their final mystery. What they discover is a tragic tale played out at the highest echelons of Egyptian society, set at the court of one of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs.

Ancient Top 10

Roman civilisation forged the world as we know it, creating some of the most technologically advanced ancient engineering. Which Top 10 feat of Roman engineering will prove to be the biggest breakthrough?

Ancient Discoveries

The amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military engineers have directly affected the weapons and tactics we use today.

UFO Files

Laser weapons and tele-transporters would probably all be fitted to an alien spaceship. But what if they could be used by humans too?

Abandoned Engineering

An industrial site lost in a forest. An American installation that waged the Cold War. An abandoned tower. A derelict ruin on a sand dune. Who built them? And why were they abandoned?

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?

Ancient Aliens

Why are humans so different from every other species on Earth? Did we evolve from ape or is our intelligence the result of contact with an otherworldly source? Might evidence of alien contact help unlock the mystery of the Creation of Man?

A mysterious rock bearing a cryptic design was discovered in Roswell, New Mexico in 2004. This piece of stone is unusually smooth and seems to possess unusual magnetic properties.

Mummy Forensics

A body inside an over-sized coffin sets the team on the trail of their final mystery. What they discover is a tragic tale played out at the highest echelons of Egyptian society, set at the court of one of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs.

Ancient Discoveries

The amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military engineers have directly affected the weapons and tactics we use today.

UFO Files

Laser weapons and tele-transporters would probably all be fitted to an alien spaceship. But what if they could be used by humans too?

Abandoned Engineering

An industrial site lost in a forest. An American installation that waged the Cold War. An abandoned tower. A derelict ruin on a sand dune. Who built them? And why were they abandoned?

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?

Ancient Aliens

Why are humans so different from every other species on Earth? Did we evolve from ape or is our intelligence the result of contact with an otherworldly source? Might evidence of alien contact help unlock the mystery of the Creation of Man?

A mysterious rock bearing a cryptic design was discovered in Roswell, New Mexico in 2004. This piece of stone is unusually smooth and seems to possess unusual magnetic properties.

Mummy Forensics

A body inside an over-sized coffin sets the team on the trail of their final mystery. What they discover is a tragic tale played out at the highest echelons of Egyptian society, set at the court of one of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs.

Ancient Top 10

Roman civilisation forged the world as we know it, creating some of the most technologically advanced ancient engineering. Which Top 10 feat of Roman engineering will prove to be the biggest breakthrough?

Ancient Discoveries

Naval engineering has led the way in technological advances through all History. For the simple reason that if anything goes wrong at sea, you're dead.

UFO Files

HG Wells' classic tale of a Martian invasion has terrified audiences for more than 100 years. The history of its many retellings is revealed.

Abandoned Engineering

A highway in the jungle that leads nowhere. A fortress on the edge of the sea. Forgotten bunkers in the Alps. A mysterious man-made island. Who built them, and why were they abandoned?

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?

Ancient Aliens

Mass suicides. Human sacrifices. Unholy rituals. People have claimed to have otherworldly knowledge and have led followers to commit horrific acts of violence. Are they con men? Are they insane? Or are there extraterrestrials with a sinister agenda?

It's the ultimate Clash of the Gods as the Olympians challenge the Titans in mythology's greatest showdown. This is a pivotal battle that experts believe may have been ancient code for a real world event.

Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter

Ross completes his specialist SCUBA training under the expert tutelage of dive Supervisor Neil Brock, and inspired by the stories of his shipwrecked relatives, he heads up to the Royal Navy�s historic naval base in the far northerly Orkney Islands.

Where Did It Come From?

Many things we associate with the practice of modern medicine were actually introduced by the ancient Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago. We travel to Egypt for a first-hand look at the birthplace of modern medicine.

Ancient Discoveries

Naval engineering has led the way in technological advances through all History. For the simple reason that if anything goes wrong at sea, you're dead.

UFO Files

HG Wells' classic tale of a Martian invasion has terrified audiences for more than 100 years. The history of its many retellings is revealed.

Abandoned Engineering

A highway in the jungle that leads nowhere. A fortress on the edge of the sea. Forgotten bunkers in the Alps. A mysterious man-made island. Who built them, and why were they abandoned?

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?