History Television HD (Canada)

Necessity sparks wartime ingenuity, turning compact tools into powerful weapons; from the Bazooka and Cavity Magnetron radar, to the Enigma code machine, to a pioneering night-vision scope, engineers and scientists create faster, smarter tools that help win WWII and shape modern warfare.

From a live WWII bomb discovered decades later, to a Civil War cigar hiding secret orders, to a Viking sword unearthed by a child, these finds reveal how the remnants of war can resurface when least expected.

Uncover the wild beginnings behind ordinary objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day; why did Abraham Lincoln once step into the wrestling ring? How do million-dollar birds procreate? What's the story behind a dog that ignited an international conflict? These are the strangest origin tales you've never heard-and won't believe!

From killer hurricanes and tsunamis to earthquakes, floods and fires, these are the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded.

General Erwin Rommel tears through North Africa; he steals gold and valuables in the name of the Führer; but when the allies surrender, that wealth is nowhere to be found.

From a live WWII bomb discovered decades later, to a Civil War cigar hiding secret orders, to a Viking sword unearthed by a child, these finds reveal how the remnants of war can resurface when least expected.

Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters; the past is packed with travel tales and the misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.

During World War II, Japan plunders a fortune worth hundreds of billions of dollars from occupied countries, but to this day its whereabouts are unknown.

Uncover the wild beginnings behind ordinary objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day; why did Abraham Lincoln once step into the wrestling ring? How do million-dollar birds procreate? What's the story behind a dog that ignited an international conflict? These are the strangest origin tales you've never heard-and won't believe!

General Erwin Rommel tears through North Africa; he steals gold and valuables in the name of the Führer; but when the allies surrender, that wealth is nowhere to be found.

From a live WWII bomb discovered decades later, to a Civil War cigar hiding secret orders, to a Viking sword unearthed by a child, these finds reveal how the remnants of war can resurface when least expected.

From killer hurricanes and tsunamis to earthquakes, floods and fires, these are the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded.

Andre receives a game-changing request; Joel and Bryan Sr. build their first log boathouse.

Bryan builds a log smoker; Beat creates a summer home; Joel converts his kids' playhouse into a mini man-cave.

Frigid temperatures wreak havoc on Dawson City, putting the fire department in danger; an avalanche shuts down the Klondike Highway and a tow operator races to find a driver who has plunged off-road and into an icy river.

Mike takes on a rare Hertz Shelby Mustang for his friend's brother, but the badly damaged car might be too far-gone; a drag race against another local shop turns into a Chevelle showdown.

Ted looks back over his first year in business and the team prepares the station for a big open house to cap off the year.

A Korean bride-to-be tries to enter Canada as a tourist; the Marine Enforcement Team tackles a massive Japanese freighter carrying an illegal passenger.

Officers suspect an IT consultant has arrived for more than just a holiday; a surfer returns from Southeast Asia with a strange souvenir.

The long-smoldering feud between Hot Lips and the nurses in her command comes to a head when she confines one of them to her tent.

Hot Lips' mysterious disappearance so disturbs Frank that he shoots B.J. while preparing to search for her.

A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history; with only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day.

Mike takes on a rare Hertz Shelby Mustang for his friend's brother, but the badly damaged car might be too far-gone; a drag race against another local shop turns into a Chevelle showdown.

Ted looks back over his first year in business and the team prepares the station for a big open house to cap off the year.

Stuck in prison on life sentences, two men used engineering smarts and psychological manipulation of several prison employees to escape Dannemora Prison; Richard Matt and David Sweat executed one of the most involved escapes from an American prison.

The long-smoldering feud between Hot Lips and the nurses in her command comes to a head when she confines one of them to her tent.

Hot Lips' mysterious disappearance so disturbs Frank that he shoots B.J. while preparing to search for her.

A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history; with only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day.

Stuck in prison on life sentences, two men used engineering smarts and psychological manipulation of several prison employees to escape Dannemora Prison; Richard Matt and David Sweat executed one of the most involved escapes from an American prison.

The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers, Egypt's King Tutankhamun remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. Scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the identity of King Tut's killer.

Rising from the sands of the Egyptian desert is one of the ancient world's greatest wonders, the mighty Sphinx.

Oceania contains remote Pacific islands featuring massive stone structures and strange statuary; local legends describe otherworldly visitors, adding to the mystery of these ancient sites.

Stuck in prison on life sentences, two men used engineering smarts and psychological manipulation of several prison employees to escape Dannemora Prison; Richard Matt and David Sweat executed one of the most involved escapes from an American prison.

The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers, Egypt's King Tutankhamun remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. Scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the identity of King Tut's killer.

Rising from the sands of the Egyptian desert is one of the ancient world's greatest wonders, the mighty Sphinx.

A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history; with only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day.

Oceania contains remote Pacific islands featuring massive stone structures and strange statuary; local legends describe otherworldly visitors, adding to the mystery of these ancient sites.

The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers, Egypt's King Tutankhamun remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. Scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the identity of King Tut's killer.

The long-smoldering feud between Hot Lips and the nurses in her command comes to a head when she confines one of them to her tent.

Hot Lips' mysterious disappearance so disturbs Frank that he shoots B.J. while preparing to search for her.

Andre receives a game-changing request; Joel and Bryan Sr. build their first log boathouse.

Beat creates a western-style guesthouse; Andre and Joel build an archway to rope in tourists.

Multiple 911 calls push Dawson City to the brink as they battle to save a family home and a historic building, while snowstorms pummel Whitehorse, causing chaos and forcing a dangerous backcountry helicopter rescue mission.

JF begins restoring a 1928 Model A Roadster, while Avery takes on a 1941 military vehicle and these antique machines are full of challenges; Mike chases redemption at the races.

Danny must do a full bumper-to-bumper restoration on a '66 Mustang convertible, but after stripping it down, he finds very little car between her bumpers; Danny must decide between asking for more money or losing a bunch of his own.

Danny and the team continue wrestling with a stock restoration Mustang mess, hoping for extra funds and a lot of patience from their client; Kevin spots a rare old Grand Prix and Danny visits a world-class specialist, looking for ideas.

The Inland Enforcement Team track down an alleged German sex offender; a detector dog sniffs out trouble in an unclaimed suitcase from Dubai.

A Canadian wanted in Alberta is stopped en route to Ecuador; a parcel of baby food contains surprising ingredients.

Psychiatrist Maj. Freedman visits the 4077th to clear his head and finds release in its unique form of insanity.

An embittered private refuses to heed Father Mulcahy's counsel because the priest has never experienced front-line duty.

From a grand basilica in Vatican City and the towering monuments of Ancient Egypt to a Biblical tower and a lost city in the clouds of Peru, we uncover their construction, purpose and the enduring mysteries they hold.

JF begins restoring a 1928 Model A Roadster, while Avery takes on a 1941 military vehicle and these antique machines are full of challenges; Mike chases redemption at the races.

Danny must do a full bumper-to-bumper restoration on a '66 Mustang convertible, but after stripping it down, he finds very little car between her bumpers; Danny must decide between asking for more money or losing a bunch of his own.

Danny and the team continue wrestling with a stock restoration Mustang mess, hoping for extra funds and a lot of patience from their client; Kevin spots a rare old Grand Prix and Danny visits a world-class specialist, looking for ideas.

Don Wildman explores deep below ancient ruins as he searches for clues pointing to the true fate of the once-mighty Mayan empire.

Psychiatrist Maj. Freedman visits the 4077th to clear his head and finds release in its unique form of insanity.

An embittered private refuses to heed Father Mulcahy's counsel because the priest has never experienced front-line duty.

From a grand basilica in Vatican City and the towering monuments of Ancient Egypt to a Biblical tower and a lost city in the clouds of Peru, we uncover their construction, purpose and the enduring mysteries they hold.

Don Wildman explores deep below ancient ruins as he searches for clues pointing to the true fate of the once-mighty Mayan empire.

Oceania contains remote Pacific islands featuring massive stone structures and strange statuary; local legends describe otherworldly visitors, adding to the mystery of these ancient sites.

In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. criticized Hoover's FBI for refusing to prosecute white supremacists who had burned down Black churches in Albany, Ga.; Hoover took King's criticisms as a personal insult, and he ordered the FBI to investigate King.

Behind official policy often stand unofficial actors; discover the operations of Red Cell, the covert Navy SEAL team that staged attacks on U.S. bases to expose deadly weaknesses; "The Shop", the CIA's clandestine cadre of expert thieves and lock pickers who stole secrets worldwide; and the Alamo Scouts, the elite World War II special forces whose exploits remained a hidden chapter of history for

From a grand basilica in Vatican City and the towering monuments of Ancient Egypt to a Biblical tower and a lost city in the clouds of Peru, we uncover their construction, purpose and the enduring mysteries they hold.

In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. criticized Hoover's FBI for refusing to prosecute white supremacists who had burned down Black churches in Albany, Ga.; Hoover took King's criticisms as a personal insult, and he ordered the FBI to investigate King.

Behind official policy often stand unofficial actors; discover the operations of Red Cell, the covert Navy SEAL team that staged attacks on U.S. bases to expose deadly weaknesses; "The Shop", the CIA's clandestine cadre of expert thieves and lock pickers who stole secrets worldwide; and the Alamo Scouts, the elite World War II special forces whose exploits remained a hidden chapter of history for

Don Wildman explores deep below ancient ruins as he searches for clues pointing to the true fate of the once-mighty Mayan empire.

In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. criticized Hoover's FBI for refusing to prosecute white supremacists who had burned down Black churches in Albany, Ga.; Hoover took King's criticisms as a personal insult, and he ordered the FBI to investigate King.

Behind official policy often stand unofficial actors; discover the operations of Red Cell, the covert Navy SEAL team that staged attacks on U.S. bases to expose deadly weaknesses; "The Shop", the CIA's clandestine cadre of expert thieves and lock pickers who stole secrets worldwide; and the Alamo Scouts, the elite World War II special forces whose exploits remained a hidden chapter of history for

Psychiatrist Maj. Freedman visits the 4077th to clear his head and finds release in its unique form of insanity.

An embittered private refuses to heed Father Mulcahy's counsel because the priest has never experienced front-line duty.

Peter and Bryan Sr. build a 50-foot log teepee; Bryan Jr. creates a bear-headed canoe out of a single log.

Joel builds an earthquake-proof home on Vancouver Island; meanwhile, Andre travels to Kamloops to construct a modern timber-frame home for his nephew.

As winter tightens its icy grip, the small, isolated community of West Dawson finds itself completely cut off from emergency services; alone, Ray faces a string of dangerous solo vehicle retrieval missions on a storm-battered highway.

Mike and Avery try to get an auctioneer to help them downsize their collections, but Avery scares him off; frame issues leave Mike's restoration of a Diamond T truck dead in the water.

The coolest pullovers in the history of "Counting Cars," including a 1959 Corvette, a vintage fire truck, a 1976 Shovelhead Harley, a Cadillac once owned by Elvis that leaves Danny weak in the knees, and a 1950 Ford coupe.

The Count's Kustoms crew looks at some of the most outrageous rides featured on Counting Cars; a lifeless '65 Pontiac GTO that Danny brings back to life; Frankenstude, the legendary ride built from four different Studebakers.

A Russian dissident's complicated past raises questions for officers; a Korean tourist's resume and school diplomas raise eyebrows.

The Inland Enforcement Unit tracks a pair of Honduran drug runners; an American tourist seems to have already put down roots in Canada.

Alarmed at the poor physical condition of his unit, Col. Potter decides to hold an M*A*S*H Olympics.

Exhausted from 24 hours of duty, Hawkeye and Col. Potter respond to a desperate call from a Korean army hospital requesting surgeons.

When humanity disappears, the global retail machine collapses, malls rot, shipping lanes turn explosive and ghostly grocery stores become battlefields for rodents, predators and time.

Mike and Avery try to get an auctioneer to help them downsize their collections, but Avery scares him off; frame issues leave Mike's restoration of a Diamond T truck dead in the water.

The coolest pullovers in the history of "Counting Cars," including a 1959 Corvette, a vintage fire truck, a 1976 Shovelhead Harley, a Cadillac once owned by Elvis that leaves Danny weak in the knees, and a 1950 Ford coupe.

The Count's Kustoms crew looks at some of the most outrageous rides featured on Counting Cars; a lifeless '65 Pontiac GTO that Danny brings back to life; Frankenstude, the legendary ride built from four different Studebakers.

The gates are open to some of history's sinister structures; from the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discovering the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses.

Alarmed at the poor physical condition of his unit, Col. Potter decides to hold an M*A*S*H Olympics.

Exhausted from 24 hours of duty, Hawkeye and Col. Potter respond to a desperate call from a Korean army hospital requesting surgeons.

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.

After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making an M1917 Naval Cutlass, against either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott.

Two previous champions will face off in a grueling five-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out against one of the titans of the forge.

When humanity disappears, the global retail machine collapses, malls rot, shipping lanes turn explosive and ghostly grocery stores become battlefields for rodents, predators and time.

As the temperature plummets, the river begins to lock up; shelter designs are put to the ultimate test, leaving one survivalist struggling to stay warm; smoke causes another to question their longevity.

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.

As the temperature plummets, the river begins to lock up; shelter designs are put to the ultimate test, leaving one survivalist struggling to stay warm; smoke causes another to question their longevity.