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Discover the most incredible archaeology from the north of Britain, including Scotland's oldest railway and one of the best-preserved Norman castles.

Explore the mystery of a sunken fleet in Maryland, weird Arctic holes that NASA cannot explain and strange structures in the desert close to Area 51.

Learn about the hunting of Jack the Ripper from space, the battle of the big guns in the land of the Bible, the clash of the mega-beasts, and a visitation from another galaxy.

Churchill must make crucial decisions and figure out how to navigate big changes as the war rages on and Britain makes a powerful ally. (3 of.

When a DC-10 aeroplane explodes mid-flight over Iowa, the quick-thinking pilot saves 184 passengers. But what caused such a huge disaster? (5 of.

The Laginas and Matty Blake assist a team of treasure hunters in Utah as they hunt for billons in gold at a site believed to be the Lost Josephine Mine.

Professor Alice Roberts strives to get to the bottom of Elizabeth I's death, using research, medical expertise and dramatic recreation to determine possible reasons.

Hermann Goering was the commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe and Hitler's designated successor. This is his dark story.

The career of Albert Speer, Hitler's architect, is explored in this documentary of dark figures.

Theorists offer compelling evidence suggesting that the ancient monolith thought to depict Egyptian pharaoh Khafra once represented an alien being.

History's greatest geniuses have often said their ideas came from visions or hallucinations. But could they have come from aliens? Experts investigate.

A chronological telling of the dramatic D-Day story, focusing on the vessels that made the landings possible.

Looking at early metal warships, and how HMS Rattler's screw propeller in 1845 would lead to the revolutionary HMS Dreadnought in the 20th Century.

Experts explore the disappearance of civilisations throughout time and across the globe. Could clues left in their wake point to an otherwordly explanation.

Experts investigate whether aliens from a tiny star visited humans in the past, and left behind a clue that still remains in our language.

From octopuses that can edit their DNA to jellyfish that can live forever, were the unusual creatures of our oceans delivered to Earth by aliens.

When Spanish Conquistadors obliterated the Mayan people's history, could they have erased proof of extraterrestrial visitors? Experts investigate.

As series two kicks off, Professor Alice Roberts examines Britain in wartime by looking at the coastal town of Dover.

Alice Roberts explores the Georgian era in her hometown of Bristol, from architectural gems and the world's first chocolate factory to the horror of the slave trade.

A look at the creation of the super marine Spitfire, an amazing feat of engineering that became one of the most famous fighter aircrafts in the Battle of Britain.

In 2012, Italian divers discovered the wreck of the biggest aircraft in WWII, Messerschmidt Gigant, off the coast of Sardinia. This film explores the search for the wreckage.

In a Danish bog, hundreds of mutilated ancient bones are found, while a mysterious deserted island belonging to Russia is explored.

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

The south of England offers rich pickings, including the earliest money made in Britain and a massive haul of Roman treasure.

Alice Roberts heads to the Midlands to take a look at the best archaeological finds from the heart of England.

William Shatner is back on the hunt to find answers to the unexplainable, this week focussing on the red planet, Mars.

Series host William Shatner is back on the hunt to find answers to the unexplainable with the help of top scientists.

60 years on, Tony's close encounter has become an obsession. Meanwhile, pilot David presents photographic evidence of the UFO he almost crashed into whilst flying near area 51.

...Edition. USOs & Underwater Forces: The team investigate the strange underwater anomalies in the Bermuda Triangle and analyse evidence of similar discoveries around the world.

What did UFO chaser Captain Mantell see before he was killed? Plus, experts investigate a close encounter in Texas and a mysterious crash at Shag Harbour.

The designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche would not have seen his success without the support of Adolf Hitler.

Taylor unearths new testimony from a witness to Slumach's execution and a deathbed letter sends Adam and Kru on a dangerous glacial trek.

Amanda Holden and Dan Jones explore the Victorian era, one of the most sexually progressive societies in history, to learn more about the Queen's dirty secrets.

An exploration of the possibility that The Book of Enoch was stricken from the Bible because it documents humanity's extraterrestrial origins.

The Mystery of the Stone Giants: From Egypt to Easter Island, towering figures built by ancient man stand watch over Earth. But do they depict visitors from another world.

From tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in World War II, this episode explores the silent threat of submarines.

Exploring the Cold War vessels that played pivotal roles in events such as the blockade of Cuba and the Vietnam war.

New evidence reveals advanced civilisations might have existed on Earth thousands of years ago - is it possible that they lived with extraterrestrials.

Accounts of creatures that can shapeshift from one form to another can be found throughout history. But are they real and do they have otherworldly origins.

Experts investigate whether alien life forms are thriving in our seas, following Russian cosmonauts' discovery of living plankton in space.

Alice reveals the history of Belfast, the UK's most Victorian city. She visits the shipyards that built the Titanic and gets locked up in the Crumlin Road gaol. (6 of.

As the Cold War ramps up, a body is found within miles of a nuclear testing site on a tranquil Australian beach.

At the end of 1939, the German Army invades Poland. Examine how Hitler succeeded in pushing through his rearmament and war plans relatively unhindered.

From a cave in Ecuador said to hold tablets containing alien knowledge, to an underground city in Turkey, explore supposed extraterrestrial lairs.

Experts question if Cloud computing represents the rediscovery of an ancient repository of knowledge known as the Akashic Record.

The story of a deadly war that intertwines Germany, Poland, Japan, Italy and Spain, and the remorseless development of weapons and bombers. (5 of.

The story of a deadly war that intertwines Germany, Poland, Japan, Italy and Spain, and the remorseless development of weapons and bombers. (6 of.

Alien Engineering (Part 1 of 2): What would happen if a UFO did land on Earth and humans found it? Engineers create a 'spaceship' to see how alien technology could work.

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.

Lindisfarne was a peaceful, holy island, until the Vikings arrived. Tim Sutherland joins archaeologists as they uncover the realities of the Viking raid.

Thousands of UFO sightings and abductions are reported every year. This series examines these accounts and casts new light on historic cases.

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.

Alice studies the history of Canterbury, learning the true horror of the Black Death and exploring the iconic cathedral. (5 of.

An indigenous woman's testimony claims to know where Slumach found his gold. After returning from the expedition empty-handed, a vision has Kru rattled.

What could justify the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, being so grand? And can signs of cannibalism shed light on Neanderthals.

The Party King: Professor Alice Roberts dives into the facts surrounding the death of King George IV, looking to shed startling new light on his final few days.

From a cave in Ecuador said to hold tablets containing alien knowledge, to an underground city in Turkey, explore supposed extraterrestrial lairs.

Experts question if Cloud computing represents the rediscovery of an ancient repository of knowledge known as the Akashic Record.

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.

The Luftwaffe's Frontline Fighter: The astonishing story of the 109 and its modified variants, best known for its role in the Battle of Britain. (3 of.

Superfortress: The story of the prolonged development and the initially troubled operational history of the Boeing B29 Superfortress. (4 of.

In December 1980, Air Force personnel witnessed strange lights hovering above the English countryside. Did they have a close encounter with alien spacecraft.

The White House has consistently denied any knowledge of aliens, but is it in fact possible that extraterrestrials have been influencing presidents.

Crop circles are a global phenomenon, with 10,000 seen worldwide. But are these strange patterns simply a hoax or could they be proof of UFO activity.

As series two kicks off, Professor Alice Roberts examines Britain in wartime by looking at the coastal town of Dover.

A media storm explodes when the infant son of an aviation legend is kidnapped and sparks a nationwide manhunt.

In the shadow of the war, the Nazi regime gradually advances its "final solution to the Jewish problem.

Biblical texts describe winged creatures carrying messages from the heavens. But are angels merely the product of the imagination - or do they really exist.

Do India's Sanskrit texts, with their descriptions of advanced technology, lend themselves to the theory that aliens once walked amongst us.

Ships don't have to be large to make history, like the 1776 gunboat built to stop a British invasion, or the remarkable story of the HA-19 sub.

A look at the tactics employed to pass strategically important ships under the nose of the enemy, and the use of intelligence to carry out naval attacks.

Alien Engineering (Part 2 of 2): Laser weapons and tele-transporters would probably all be fitted to an alien spaceship, but what if they could be used by humans too.

Michael Steinhardt and the Greek Pot of Gold: In December 2021, a hedge-fund billionaire and collector is forced to turn over $70 million worth of stolen loot.

The Secret Grave of Ridgeway Hill: In 2009, a mass grave was discovered in Dorset. Can the skeletons reveal any details about how these Vikings met their gruesome end.

Thousands of UFO sightings and abductions are reported every year. This series examines these accounts and casts new light on historic cases.

Can a site on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border shed more light on the Pendle Witch trials of 1612.

Alice explores the story of Stewart Britain by visiting the home of the Scottish royals who eventually took the English throne in 1603 and created Great Britain. (6 of.

The King's Mask, the Nazi Plate and the Stonehenge Drums: Exploring the origin of a death mask, three carvings which could shed light on Stonehenge and a plate found in Austria.

The team examines skulls from the site of the 1499 Battle of Dornach, which saw Switzerland win its independence from the Holy Roman Empire.

Archaeologists in Russia find several mass graves, a World War II plane sits on a Canadian mountain and cosmic rays in Antarctica have stump experts.