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A look at the first weeks of a war that would disrupt the lives of so many, starting with the first shots fired by the Japanese in July 1937, China.

Between September 1940 and November 1941, things intensify as Nazi Germany exert their dominance over Europe.

Series offering a Russian perspective on the WWII conflicts on the Eastern Front, beginning with a look at the German invasion of the Soviet Union.

As Alex Langlands examines the unique properties of the stones of Stonehenge, Helen Skelton visits the nearby village where its builders lived.

In 1592, Elizabeth I visited Sudeley Castle where a spectacular garden was created. 500 hundred years later, a team of archaeologists hunt for this lost gem.

The River Hunters head to the River Lochy in search for evidence of the clashing Scottish clans embroiled in the 17th Century civil war.

Throughout history, spiritual leaders known as shamans have healed, protected and advised. Could they really be in contact with extraterrestrial realms.

Could insects have descended from extraterrestrials? Experts investigate whether Earth's 10 quintillion critters could have dangerous links to aliens.

On June 10, 1942, Major Georges Bergé's team landed in Crete to destroy Luftwaffe planes at Heraklion airfield. They faced a tough mission.

Ten British commandos, led by Major Hasler, leave the submarine Junon to paddle to Bordeaux and sabotage German warships.

Methods for covertly capturing sensitive data have grown infinitely more advanced as the devices used to do so have become exponentially smaller.

Rick and Beau embark on an epic search through the River Ouse in Yorkshire, in a bid to find evidence of Viking life.

In the battle between truth and lies, money plays a decisive role. Nothing seems to be safe from the power of money and the influence of those who possess it.

Follow the story of General Marius, who transformed the Roman army and sent shock waves through Rome by offering dictatorship or annihilation.

As the Roman generals lead their mighty legions into the lands surrounding Italy, none could anticipate the turmoil caused by one bold mercenary - Spartacus.

Throughout history, spiritual leaders known as shamans have healed, protected and advised. Could they really be in contact with extraterrestrial realms.