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Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind our star.

How did America's hostile confrontation with two communist giants in Korea open the way for a free and democratic South Korea.

Josh explores six locations where the dead are never forgotten. From a Spanish Inquisition stronghold of sadism to a haunted theatre in Memphis, Tennessee.

How do they run a farm with robots? How do they build a machine to pick up 30 tonnes of logs in a single grab? How do they move the world's most valuable pianos.

How do they build a towering scaffold from giant poles of bamboo? And how do they mine for the mineral that makes fireworks burn red.

Bruce and Hus are on an Italian road-trip. From Venice to Lake Garda they meet up with dealers whose objects tell the incredible story of Italy in WWII.

Once thought to be an inevitable disaster, scientists now have the technology to prevent asteroids from hitting the Earth. How are they working to do this.

Battle Of The Sexes, And More. Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic match on the tennis court, a bizarre brawl between clowns and an attempt to cross the Berlin Wall.

Don Wildman explores the story behind one of the world's best-selling toys, the hunt for a notorious bank robber and a global phenomenon.

The team probe reports of a sea monster said to be attacking Bahamian locals. Their hunt, deep into 'blue holes' could expose shocking military secrets.

The hunt for El Dorado is Josh's most gruelling journey ever as a raging river puts the crew in danger. And, cutting-edge aerial scans reveal a lost city.

American military involvement in Vietnam continued for 12 years and cost the lives of almost 60,000 soldiers. Why did this controversial war rage for so long.

Bruce uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, there's a bumpy landing for a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump.

The Red Pyramid is a mighty megastructure. Experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind its design.

Along with Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius left another mysterious Roman settlement buried beneath its ashes. Experts reveal new evidence.

At a Cornish castle, Drew digs out beach buckets and toy trucks. Later, his friend Stuart sells off his renowned collection of car memorabilia - and Drew has first dibs.

Drew's on a mission for quality, heading to a decorative antiques dealer in Tunbridge. In Dumfries, he seeks hidden treasure in a furniture collection.

For four years, the Messenger space probe sent images of Mercury, the solar system's smallest planet, closest to the Sun. Could it threaten life on Earth.

An extra-terrestrial stalker leaves a family frozen in fear outside of Juneau, Alaska. A maritime monster nearly capsizes an aircraft on Alaska's famed Lake Iliamna.

Josh dives the Atlantic in search of millions in lost coins sunk with America's Titanic. New sonar scans may lead to the wreckage and the lost fortune.

Josh Gates sends the team to reportedly the most haunted place in America: Mackinac Island. This remote island has experienced over 1,000 years of bloodshed.

Don investigates the story behind the invention of the parachute, a blizzard that threatened 13 young students and musical legend's humble beginnings.

Don investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the Titanic and a diabolical plot to assassinate one of the world's most influential people.

New discoveries have revealed alien worlds that seem to defy the laws of physics. Experts use cutting-edge astronomy to explore this mystery.

American military involvement in Vietnam continued for 12 years and cost the lives of almost 60,000 soldiers. Why did this controversial war rage for so long.

Josh explores a lake in India with connections to alien life to a train station in Spain where a mild-mannered customs clerk took on the Nazis.

How do they handcraft Espadrilles shoes? How do they make prefabricated houses? How they store priceless documents to keep them safe for hundreds of years.

How do they harvest and process the world's toughest and most expensive nut? How do they turn lake water into tap water? How do they hold back fans at gigs.

Bruce uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, there's a bumpy landing for a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump.

For four years, the Messenger space probe sent images of Mercury, the solar system's smallest planet, closest to the Sun. Could it threaten life on Earth.

Don investigates the story behind the invention of the parachute, a blizzard that threatened 13 young students and musical legend's humble beginnings.

Don investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the Titanic and a diabolical plot to assassinate one of the world's most influential people.

Josh Gates sends the team to reportedly the most haunted place in America: Mackinac Island. This remote island has experienced over 1,000 years of bloodshed.

Josh dives the Atlantic in search of millions in lost coins sunk with America's Titanic. New sonar scans may lead to the wreckage and the lost fortune.

The USA and coalition forces join forces to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraq dictator, Saddam Hussein. Discover how victory was achieved.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

Hadrian's Villa is the largest Roman palace ever constructed. Experts seek the truth behind one of Rome's most enigmatic emperors.

Kish, Iraq, lies at the cradle of human civilisation. Experts investigate the buried secrets of this lost city to uncover the first origins of royalty.

Drew and Tee are off on their first road trip to France, visiting a 16th century chateau in the Loire region. Plus, they stop at the antique markets of Montsoreau and Viarme.

Drew is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub. And, in Leigh-On-Sea, he finds an array of unusual objects salvaged from building sites.

Dark History Of The Solar System. The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history.

Hunters unearth new clues about Bigfoot's cosmic origins. An Air Force veteran receives a shocking response when he reports UFO activity over Fairbanks.

Josh chases the lost fortune of infamous bootlegger Dutch Schultz. He dives the murky shore near Dutch's lavish New York mansion.

Jess and Phil are joined by The Ghost Brothers as they continue to investigate Mackinac Island's mysteries. They explore a lighthouse with a dark past.

Don explores how a feline saved a trainline, NASA's mission to save the Voyager 2, and one man's quest to bring movies to the masses.

Don Wildman investigates the origins of one of America's favourite treats, a plot unrolled by Cleopatra and the world's most dangerous balloon race.

New research suggests dead stars, known as white dwarfs, could be the key to understanding the universe. Experts investigate this mysterious phenomena.

The USA and coalition forces join forces to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraq dictator, Saddam Hussein. Discover how victory was achieved.

Archaeologists use state-of-the-art digital technology to uncover the mystery behind human skulls from Chile. What happened to these discarded skulls.

How do they build the biggest apartment block on the planet? How do they make the classic British boot? How do they make cooking pans last a lifetime.

How do they craft a classic Indian instrument, the Sitar? How do they make beef biltong? Plus, how do they build monster bulldozers.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

Dark History Of The Solar System. The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history.

Don explores how a feline saved a trainline, NASA's mission to save the Voyager 2, and one man's quest to bring movies to the masses.

Don Wildman investigates the origins of one of America's favourite treats, a plot unrolled by Cleopatra and the world's most dangerous balloon race.

Jess and Phil are joined by The Ghost Brothers as they continue to investigate Mackinac Island's mysteries. They explore a lighthouse with a dark past.

Josh chases the lost fortune of infamous bootlegger Dutch Schultz. He dives the murky shore near Dutch's lavish New York mansion.

Tony Robinson delves into a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, examining the key events that made VE Day such a momentous 24 hours.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any in Egypt. Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals.

Secrets Revealed. Stunning CGI animation and the latest archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone.

In Margate, Drew snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium' run by some of his best contacts. And, at a Georgian mansion in Fife he finds a surprising bargain.

Drew meets the next generation of antiques dealers. In Macclesfield, he meets a mother and son team, and in Leeds he meets a young dealer with an eye for modern pieces.

Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives.

A couple finds massive footprints near Nancy Lake. Is something nonhuman stalking them? Strange lights circle above Fairbanks in coordinated patterns, shocking witnesses.

Josh goes on an international search for history's most famous lost plane. Chasing new leads, he scours two continents to find the lost 'White Bird.

Jess and Phil dive into the mysteries of Niagara Falls and its history of violent deaths. They investigate reports of disturbing paranormal activity.

Don Wildman investigates a heroic hound, a Soviet agent who hid in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of the Andrea Doria - a luxury liner.

Don Wildman investigates an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer and an American colonel.

Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova.

Tony Robinson delves into a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, examining the key events that made VE Day such a momentous 24 hours.

Archaeologists use new digital technology to try and solve the mystery behind an ancient burial ground filled with bones, swords, an axe and more in Germany.

How do they fashion the Fedora hat? How do they make the cement that builds the world? How do they harvest and freeze millions of peas in under three hours.

How do they turn goat fleeces into fabrics? How do they build a quad bike that turns into a jet-ski? How do they create the harp.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives.

Don Wildman investigates a heroic hound, a Soviet agent who hid in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of the Andrea Doria - a luxury liner.

Don Wildman investigates an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer and an American colonel.

Jess and Phil dive into the mysteries of Niagara Falls and its history of violent deaths. They investigate reports of disturbing paranormal activity.

Josh goes on an international search for history's most famous lost plane. Chasing new leads, he scours two continents to find the lost 'White Bird.

In Lowestoft, Henry and Sam can't believe their luck when they check out Charlie's wares. He has everything from cars and bikes to stationary engines.

At a large house in Devon's countryside, Henry and Sam find piles of cars and bikes everywhere they look. With so much to choose from, what will they bid on.

Henry and Sam are in East Anglia, checking out a collection of Morris Minors and motorbikes. The duo spot a few bikes they like, including a nice fixer-upper.

In Oxfordshire, Henry and Sam meet three brothers with containers full of bikes, tractors and other trinkets. They're after a motorbike, but can they find more.

Bruce and Hus are on an Italian road-trip. From Venice to Lake Garda they meet up with dealers whose objects tell the incredible story of Italy in WWII.

Bruce uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, there's a bumpy landing for a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles, including American air taxis, 1920s Citroen saloons and 1980s Japanese Superbikes.

Henry and Fuzz meet Norman, a lifetime petrolhead. His shed is filled with vintage cars, film props, bikes, and classic Mercedes saloons.

Henry and Fuzz visit Stephen, a diehard biker with a shed full of rare Czech and Japanese bikes, vintage cans, and motoring curios.

Henry and Fuzz head to Southend to visit Graham's shed full of bikes and muscle cars. They find a Dutton kit car and rows and rows of rare bikes.

Henry and Fuzz visit a farm near Colchester with vintage tractors galore. The boys come away with a classic Fordson and some old traffic lights.

The boys visit Rob, who has an impressive collection of vintage British bikes. They find a BSA Bantam and a classic 1930's Austin Ten automobile.

Carpenter Steve tries to save a woodworm-infested Georgian settle. Meanwhile, sculptor Nick is faced with his most unusual project yet - a fairground Dodgem car.

The artisan restorers behind Drew Pritchard's antiques empire save an iconic Eames lounge chair. And, they revive an unusual 90-year old oil lamp and a glamourous steam trunk.

Drew's artisan restorers rescue a ravaged carousel horse dating from before World War I. Plus, they revive a valuable 1930s sofa and a 100-year-old weathervane.

Earth's past is marked by one cosmic disaster after another, forging the path of human evolution. Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction.

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission.

With more than 80 moons, Saturn is a dynamic planetary system. Experts explore how these satellites could rewrite the rules of the cosmos.

In Canada, a tragedy strikes a busy shopping centre. In Missouri, a massive dam collapses within minutes. What caused these shocking catastrophes.

In Texas, an oil refinery explodes. Flooding in Iowa destroys an important railroad crossing. What engineering mistakes caused these disasters.