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Henry and Sam are in Lancashire, visiting a petrol head with a collection of vintage bikes and rare British and American four-wheelers.

In Oxfordshire, Henry and Sam find a shed full of different items. Sam has his eye on some model trains while Henry finds a vintage bike.

Did aliens help build the Pyramids? Or does the 'ancient astronauts' idea go back to Swiss author Erich von Daniken, whose books challenge religion and science.

Discovers which of America's founding fathers used sex as an instrument of diplomacy and which one secretly scoffed at the divinity of Jesus.

Whether its religious fire-and-brimstone, Armageddon, or visitors from outer space, the US has no shortage of people coming together to get swept up in the fervour.

Bruce splurges on a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. But before he flogs it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so the twins consult a WWII tank veteran for advice.

Bruce is tasked with creating a display based on the French Resistance: a parachute basket filled with items the RAF would have dropped to the Resistance in WWII.

Bruce heads to Ypres looking for items from WWI, finding a German trench mortar. He also goes for a ride in a WWI-era British tank - one of the first tanks ever used in combat.

Part 2. Henry Cole continues his adventure through the South Island, New Zealand. His route takes him through primeval forests and beautiful coastal towns.

Part 1. Motorcycle enthusiast Henry Cole braves Sydney's rush hour traffic on his bike and heads 520 miles south west to Melbourne. He has many adventures along the way.

Part 2. Motorcycle enthusiast Henry Cole is riding up towards Adelaide along the Great Ocean Road. He enjoys amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the journey.

King Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.

Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.

A prehistoric megastructure on the sands of an English shore could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age. Experts uncover ancient rituals once performed here.

Drew Pritchard asks furniture restorer Steve Norman to save an incredibly rare and valuable rosewood table, using traditional brass cutting methods.

Michael and Maria Start restore an unusual 1950's football arcade game. Michael works on the mechanics and Maria knits jerseys for all the players.

Rebecca Pritchard entrusts her precious heirloom, a cherub statue affectionately known as Fat Les, to sculptor Nick Elphick who must restore Les back to his best.