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Tesla Experiment: Inventor Nikola Tesla claimed to have direct communication with beings on other planets. Could this genius scientist have been a human 'receiver'? (S6, ep 14)

Germany invades Poland, sparking global war: Japan expands in Asia and Africa's colonies become key battlegrounds for power and resources. (S1, ep 1)

Battle of Britain: This is the story of that battle, during which a handful of young pilots faced and eventually defeated the might of Goering's bombers. (S1, ep 2)

Doomed Vessels: Explore the human errors that condemned great ships to a tragic end, including the Vasa, a 17th century combat ship that sank on her maiden voyage. (S2, ep 3)

Drug dealer Dale Cregan hit the headlines in 2012 when he murdered police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone. Dermot Murnaghan examines the tragic case. (S6, ep 3)

The Planet Unlocked: The Pyramids of Giza could be a map of the stars. First responders bring hope during Hurricane Katrina. An Indonesian volcano erupts in a shade of blue. (S1, ep 10)

Alien Encounters: Ancient Astronaut Theorists investigate how ancient aliens may have helped to guide and define mankind in the remote past. (S6, ep 15)

The God Particle: Experts question what the God Particle reveals about the origin of our world and whether clues to its significance could have been left by ancient aliens. (S6, ep 16)

The Midlands: Alice Roberts heads to the Midlands to take a look at the best archaeological finds from the heart of England. (S9, ep 4)

West: Professor Alice Roberts heads to the West of England to showcase some of archelogy's greatest recent finds, including a new Roman town. (S9, ep 5)

The North Part Two: Another visit to the north for Alice, checking out evidence of early writing by the Picts in Scotland and a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age coffin. (S9, ep 6)

The Robin Hood of El Dorado: In California, Mexican immigrant Joaquin Murrieta forms a gang of outlaws that spreads terror across the state. (S1, ep 5)

Bleeding Kansas: When Kansas becomes a battleground in the national debate over slavery, settlers on both sides of the issue pour into the territory to determine its future. (S1, ep 6)

Boudicca's Rebellion AKA the Battle of Watling Street: Rob investigates the events leading up to the Iceni queen Boudicca's uprising against the Roman invaders during 60-61 AD. (S1, ep 3)

Alien Encounters: Ancient Astronaut Theorists investigate how ancient aliens may have helped to guide and define mankind in the remote past. (S6, ep 15)

The God Particle: Experts question what the God Particle reveals about the origin of our world and whether clues to its significance could have been left by ancient aliens. (S6, ep 16)

South: The south of England offers rich pickings, including the earliest money made in Britain and a massive haul of Roman treasure. (S9, ep 2)

The North: Discover the most incredible archaeology from the north of Britain, including Scotland's oldest railway and one of the best-preserved Norman castles. (S9, ep 3)

D-Day In The Pacific: While the Allies storm France, American forces hit the Marianas Islands and the Enterprise supports one of the most deadly battles of the Pacific War. (S1, ep 8)

Norton Priory, Chesire: Archaeologists study skeletal remains, uncovering stories of medieval life and ancient diseases like an unusual form of Paget's disease. (S1, ep 8)

Bludgeoned to death whilst walking down a country lane, the horrific murders of Lin and Megan Russell made worldwide news. Discover the events of that shocking day. (S1, ep 4)

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)

Sarah Payne: The eight year-old's disappearance and murder shocked the nation. Here, Sarah's mum reveals her tireless campaign to protect other children from paedophilia.

Alien Encounters: Ancient Astronaut Theorists investigate how ancient aliens may have helped to guide and define mankind in the remote past. (S6, ep 15)