Sky History2 Medieval Mystery: Did our ancestors believe they were cursed? Professor Alice Roberts explores historic cataclysmic events such as wars and floods to dispel the myths. (5 of 5) 2026-08-15 Animal Oddities: Experience stunning animal spectacles: soaring over northern nomads, Pacific giants, a US pig stampede and fierce ocean predators. (S3, ep 10) 2026-08-15 An out-of-this-world look at ten of the most fascinating alien encounters ever. (S1, ep 8) 2026-08-15 In 1944, D-Day pierces the Atlantic Wall, as Operation Bagration crushes the Wehrmacht in the East. The fall of the Third Reich begins. (S1, ep 4) 2026-08-15 The Model and the Maniac: The prime suspect of a gruesome triple homicide, wax sculptor Robert Irwin sold his story to finance his defence and escape the death penalty. (S1, ep 1) 2026-08-15 Double Indemnity: With a double indemnity insurance policy on her husband's life and a lover as an accomplice, what can go wrong with Ruthie Brown's plan to stage a murder? (S1, ep 2) 2026-08-15 The Vanishings: Experts explore the disappearance of civilisations throughout time and across the globe. Could clues left in their wake point to an otherwordly explanation? (S7, ep 9) 2026-08-15 Hidden Pyramids: Experts investigate ancient man's apparent obsession with building pyramids, and whether extra-terrestrials may have helped with their construction. (S7, ep 11) 2026-08-15 An out-of-this-world look at ten of the most fascinating alien encounters ever. (S1, ep 8) 2026-08-15 Ancient Global Warming: Did our ancestors believe they were cursed? Professor Alice Roberts explores historic cataclysmic events such as wars and floods to dispel the myths. (1 of 5) 2026-08-15 Rome's Rise and Fall: Did our ancestors believe they were cursed? Professor Alice Roberts explores historic cataclysmic events through a scientific lens to dispel the myths. (2 of 5) 2026-08-15 The Darkest Age: Did our ancestors believe they were cursed? Professor Alice Roberts explores historic cataclysmic events such as wars and floods to dispel the myths. (3 of 5) 2026-08-15 In an emotional tribute, witnesses and victims' relatives look back on the murder of 16 children and a teacher at Dunblane Primary School in March 1996. (S2, ep 3) 2026-08-15 NASA's Secret Agenda: Experts investigate whether rocket scientist Wernher von Braun might have found inspiration in technology found at the alleged UFO crash in Roswell. (S8, ep 3) 2026-08-15 Dark Forces: From Rasputin to the Nazis, many people throughout history are thought to have tapped into dark powers. Could they have been connecting with extraterrestrials? (S8, ep 4) 2026-08-15 Denise Fergus reflects on the murder of her son. Two-year-old James Bulger was tortured and killed by 10-year-olds Jon Venables and Robert Thompson in 1993. (S3, ep 4) 2026-08-15 A look at the murder of 18-year-old Sally Anne Bowman, who was stabbed in Croydon in 2005. With interviews with her family and detectives who solved the case. (S3, ep 5) 2026-08-15 A hard-hitting look at the murder of Rachel Nickell, who was sexually assaulted and murdered in front of her two-year-old son on Wimbledon Common in 1992. (S3, ep 6) 2026-08-15 Stirling: Stirling has long been one of the most strategically important castles in Britain. Dan Jones examines the rich and savage history of this stronghold. (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-15 Carrickfergus: Dan visits one of Northern Ireland's oldest castles, Carrickfergus, to learn more about the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland. (S1, ep 6) 2026-08-15 The Homefront: In our final episode, we examine how each Axis Power had troubles on their own home front, leading to disaster in the final days of the war. (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-15 NASA's Secret Agenda: Experts investigate whether rocket scientist Wernher von Braun might have found inspiration in technology found at the alleged UFO crash in Roswell. (S8, ep 3) 2026-08-15 Dark Forces: From Rasputin to the Nazis, many people throughout history are thought to have tapped into dark powers. Could they have been connecting with extraterrestrials? (S8, ep 4) 2026-08-15 Devon: Andy explores an ancient cavern, takes a tour of Dartmoor's prison museum and uncovers the legend behind Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. (S1, ep 4) 2026-08-15 Somerset: Andy searches for dragons in Somerset, visits the grave of Arthur and Guinevere and tests the healing waters of a spring once used to wash the Holy Grail. (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-16 The Marvelous World of Disney: For years Disney has pushed the boundaries of art and science through the work of dreamers, designers and builders known as the 'Imagineers'. (S1, ep 6) 2026-08-16 Revisit a medieval shipwreck that could reshape history. Explore a Greek version of Atlantis that sank in a tsunami. (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-16 Treacherous Travel: Exploding cars and blimp disasters to doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales. (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-16 The Scientist: Galen of Pergamon makes a name for himself as a physician for gladiators. Meanwhile, a devastating plague sweeps through the city. (S1, ep 6) 2026-08-16 Christ and the Crucifixion: The Real Evidence: Delve into the new theories that shed light - or cast doubt - on the Crucifixion. Is there any real archaeological evidence? (S7, ep 6) 2026-08-16 NASA's Secret Agenda: Experts investigate whether rocket scientist Wernher von Braun might have found inspiration in technology found at the alleged UFO crash in Roswell. (S8, ep 3) 2026-08-16 Dark Forces: From Rasputin to the Nazis, many people throughout history are thought to have tapped into dark powers. Could they have been connecting with extraterrestrials? (S8, ep 4) 2026-08-16 Phantom Cobra: The Vietnam war changed aerial warfare in more ways than one. The Phantom became the first true fighter bomber of the modern era. (S1, ep 2) 2026-08-16 Road to Burma: The fall of Singapore and brutal Burma Railway highlight the conflict, alongside the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders. (S1, ep 6) 2026-08-16 Ambulance Trains: From the trench to the home front hospital, a medical historian retraces the train journey made by wounded soldiers during World War I. (S1, ep 3) 2026-08-16 Beverley Allitt was thought to be a 'model' nurse. Very astute, caring and always willing to help, why did she murder four children and attempt to kill 11 others? (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-16 Stealing Beauty - The Morgantina Goddess and the Getty Museum: The curator of the J Paul Getty Museum's collection falls into disgrace, brought down by a jet-setting dealer. (S1, ep 5) 2026-08-16 Alien Evolution: A look at the accounts of modern-day alien abductees. Plus, could the bizarre Paracas skulls discovered by Julio Tello be of extraterrestrial origin? (S8, ep 5) 2026-08-16 The Other Earth: Ancient Alien theorists explore world mythology as they investigate whether extraterrestrials could be responsible for our existence. (S8, ep 6) 2026-08-16 Devizes: Hugh Dennis and a team of archaeologists are in Devizes, searching for a revolutionary 19th-century prison with a unique design. (S2, ep 3) 2026-08-16 Beningbrough: Can Hugh and the team find the remains of a vanished building in the gardens of the Georgian stately home Beningbrough Hall? (S2, ep 4) 2026-08-16 West Derby: Hugh and the team search for the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle in the suburb of West Derby and uncover gems in the residents' gardens. (S2, ep 5) 2026-08-16 Eye witnesses, family members and neighbours discuss the case of Mick and Mairead Philpott, who set fire to their Derby home, killing six of their children. (S5, ep 6) 2026-08-16 Investigation into Jeremy Bamber's murder of his family in Essex in 1985. Sentenced for life, he still maintains he is innocent. Is the right person behind bars? (S2, ep 4) 2026-08-16 English Civil Wars - Naseby: Karl and Kevin explore how weapons and armour developed, starting with the 1645 Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War. (S1, ep 1) 2026-08-16 Alien Evolution: A look at the accounts of modern-day alien abductees. Plus, could the bizarre Paracas skulls discovered by Julio Tello be of extraterrestrial origin? (S8, ep 5) 2026-08-16 The Other Earth: Ancient Alien theorists explore world mythology as they investigate whether extraterrestrials could be responsible for our existence. (S8, ep 6) 2026-08-16 Falkirk: Hugh and the experts attempt to uncover a lost Roman fort connected to the Antonine Wall, buried beneath the gardens of the quiet streets of Falkirk. (S2, ep 1) 2026-08-16 Stretton, Staffordshire: In Stretton, Hugh and the team search for prehistoric roundhouses and try to work out when people first made the Staffordshire village their home. (S2, ep 2) 2026-08-17