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Ex-paras Bruce Crompton and Freddie Kruyer explore the troops' vital role in defeating the Germans in WW2. They collect authentic gear and uniforms before they jump.

Justin and Emiliano scan the Florida landscape and dive in waters teaming with alligators as they try to unravel the mystery of the Mayan empire's fate.

How do they make steel cables strong enough to hold up a 50,000 tonne bridge? Why do modern hunters use medieval weapons.

How do they make Tennessee whiskey the traditional Lincoln County way? How do night goggles work? How do the Finnish relax in 160-degree saunas.

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, sending rare German halftrack vehicles to partake in a battle re-enactment. In France, he seeks VE Day relics.

Gravitational waves are helping scientists explore the cosmos in new ways. How are these discoveries helping to reveal the universe's mysteries.

Don Wildman inspects a pair of glasses linked to a mysterious death, uncovers the truth behind a deep-sea monster and unravels the story behind a great escape.

Don Wildman examines an elegant dress linked to a stylish felon, a jar filled with a poisonous powder and a plane that speaks to an incredible survival tale.

Experts examine whether an interdimensional portal in the Alaska Triangle led to the disappearance of an aeroplane carrying 44 military personnel in 1950.

Josh Gates dives into a mystery below South America's Lake Titicaca. Josh discovers ruins from the ancient Tiwanaku people hidden in the lake's depths.

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Bruce and his team embark on a tour across Europe to buy and restore some of WW2's rarest tanks. Later, he shows off his famous Sherman in a home-movie re-enactment.

Paul and Drew look at a glamorous Sunbeam Alpine roadster. With the classic car in demand, Paul is sure it's a smart buy, but Drew needs some convincing.

Charismatic Bruce Crompton and his team, buy, repair and sell World War II military gear, travelling the world in search of rare artefacts to restore and sell.

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.

The Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.

New research is beginning to reveal an invisible scaffold of dark matter known as the Cosmic Web, an intergalactic network that transformed the universe.

A cryptozoologist investigates reports of a sea monster in Alaska. He reviews eyewitness accounts and examines never-before-seen video evidence.

A recent creature sighting outside the infamous Skinwalker Ranch brings Chuck and the team to Utah to investigate. Evidence indicates it might be an alien.

Josh Gates heads to the Scottish Highlands. His search focuses on a huge gold reserve hidden after the Jacobite uprising of 1745 and never recovered.

In England, Jess and Phil search for a legendary beast that's said to stalk the wilderness. After an encounter, they realise the creature is more than a myth.

Don Wildman examines a medal belonging to a headstrong female engineer and an ingenious contraption which saved pigeons and aided the Allies in WWII.

Don Wildman examines a father's death-defying attempt to save his family, the scalp of the legendary Yeti and a political scandal linked to a bizarre recording.

Rise Of The Ice Giants. New research shows the migration of ice planets may have helped start life on Earth, and stopped it being destroyed. How are they so vital.

Bruce and his team embark on a tour across Europe to buy and restore some of WW2's rarest tanks. Later, he shows off his famous Sherman in a home-movie re-enactment.

Hunt For The Ark Of The Covenant. Justin and Emiliano use clues in biblical maps to guide them through the Holy Land, Egypt, and Ethiopia in search of the Ark of the Covenant.

How do they grow enough vanilla to make the world's favourite ice cream flavour? How are anchors for huge ships built? How are 12 million lighters made every year.

How do they craft footballs for the National Football League? How do they farm mussels? How do they design the ultimate fighter pilot's helmet.

Charismatic Bruce Crompton and his team, buy, repair and sell World War II military gear, travelling the world in search of rare artefacts to restore and sell.

New research is beginning to reveal an invisible scaffold of dark matter known as the Cosmic Web, an intergalactic network that transformed the universe.

Don Wildman examines a medal belonging to a headstrong female engineer and an ingenious contraption which saved pigeons and aided the Allies in WWII.

Don Wildman examines a father's death-defying attempt to save his family, the scalp of the legendary Yeti and a political scandal linked to a bizarre recording.

A cryptozoologist investigates reports of a sea monster in Alaska. He reviews eyewitness accounts and examines never-before-seen video evidence.

Josh Gates heads to the Scottish Highlands. His search focuses on a huge gold reserve hidden after the Jacobite uprising of 1745 and never recovered.

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Bruce and the team hunt down the rarest and most inventive spy gear used during WW2, from a rare Enigma machine in Italy to a special pencil in the UK.

The boys buy a rare pickup version of a mini. However, the decision about what to do with the tatty canvas load cover causes some creative differences.

Bruce hunts down relics of one of the greatest military commanders of all-time, George S. Patton. Then, he tries to close a deal worth £200,000.

Experts use high-tech underwater archaeology to explore the world's oldest sunken city and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.

Experts digitally examine the Sumerian ziggurat of Ur in Iraq. Built 4000 years ago, it was the heart of one of the world's first civilisations.

Cosmic rays that damage human DNA are a serious risk in manned space exploration. Can physicists find the source of the rays and help reduce the danger.

In 1918 the SS Princess Sophia mysteriously sank near Juneau, Alaska. Experts look for answers to the shipwreck as a ghost hunter tries to contact her victims.

An ongoing series of UFO sightings off the Southern California coastline leads Chuck and the team to examine the link between UFOs, the military and the ocean.

The Hunt For The Golden Owl. Josh searches for a precious statuette that has been lost for 25 years, the Golden Owl. A book of riddles gives cryptic clues to where it might be hidden.

The team heads to Alaska, America's Last Frontier, to investigate reports of a murderous sasquatch. Phil and Jess have a close encounter with 'The Hairy Man'.

Don Wildman examines a town gripped by a bizarre plague, the mix-up that spawned a holiday tradition and a woman's quest to take on the world.

The Man Who Saved The World. Don investigates the truth behind a nuclear malfunction, the strangest delivery the world has ever seen and a survival story that captivated the globe.

Quasars are the brightest objects in space, powered by black holes, and the most mysterious. How do they shape the universe and ultimately aid in its destruction.

Bruce and the team hunt down the rarest and most inventive spy gear used during WW2, from a rare Enigma machine in Italy to a special pencil in the UK.

Justin and Emiliano dive in the Red Sea in search of a shipwreck and artefacts potentially leading to a mysterious ancient Egyptian society.

How are powerful Scania trucks built? How do they use the world's biggest DNA database to solve crime? How is paraffin used to make Gouda cheese.

How do they make the finest classical guitars? How do they keep the blades turning on a wind turbine? How do they produce America's ultimate mowing machines.

Bruce hunts down relics of one of the greatest military commanders of all-time, George S. Patton. Then, he tries to close a deal worth £200,000.

Cosmic rays that damage human DNA are a serious risk in manned space exploration. Can physicists find the source of the rays and help reduce the danger.

Don Wildman examines a town gripped by a bizarre plague, the mix-up that spawned a holiday tradition and a woman's quest to take on the world.

The Man Who Saved The World. Don investigates the truth behind a nuclear malfunction, the strangest delivery the world has ever seen and a survival story that captivated the globe.

In 1918 the SS Princess Sophia mysteriously sank near Juneau, Alaska. Experts look for answers to the shipwreck as a ghost hunter tries to contact her victims.

The Hunt For The Golden Owl. Josh searches for a precious statuette that has been lost for 25 years, the Golden Owl. A book of riddles gives cryptic clues to where it might be hidden.

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The team look for the most impressive and advanced uniforms of WW2, exploring the vital role of clothing and kit in gaining an advantage against the enemy.

Paul and Drew take on their biggest restoration yet, a VW Beetle Karmann Cabriolet. The car is in terrible condition, but Drew is determined to save it.

After four years of careful restoration, Bruce races to get his Panther tank ready to ship to Australia. And, he discovers an interesting tank manual.

Experts use drone technology to explore the tunnels hidden below an Egyptian pyramid for the very first time. Plus, forensics uncover a pharaoh's secrets.

Experts use innovative geophysical analysis to solve the mysteries of the towering Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Can they uncover the reason for its destruction.

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.

Evidence suggests aliens are hiding in the unexplored depths of the ocean. Experts investigate reports of ghost ships haunting the seas around Alaska.

A recent UFO sighting in Phoenix leads Chuck and the team to Sedona, AZ. They explore whether the area's energy vortexes act as portals for otherworldly visitors.

Ghost Ship Of The Great Lakes. Josh tackles the maritime mystery of the Griffon, the first ship to be lost in the Great Lakes. Josh uses a state-of-the-art submersible in the search.

In the aftermath of Japan's 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, citizens began reporting UFOs. Phil and Jess enter a radioactive wasteland to discover the truth.

Don Wildman examines a barrel connected to a daring World War Two plot and a doctor who was embroiled in a nineteenth century tale of biological warfare.

Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind one of nature's greatest riddles, a doomed space station and a family feud that transformed New York City.

The Milky Way is dying and scientists are trying to discover what's killing it. Scientists must trace its whereabouts over the past 13.6 billion years.

The team look for the most impressive and advanced uniforms of WW2, exploring the vital role of clothing and kit in gaining an advantage against the enemy.

Hidden messages in a 500-year-old map lead Justin and Emiliano to Florida and Arkansas in search of a source of water said to grant eternal life.

How can lifeboats hold up to 150 people? How can mind control techniques help golfers improve their shots? How do they make millions of celebratory stamps.

How do they produce tequila from cactus plants in Mexico? How does New York City run on steam? How do they produce soft ice cream.

After four years of careful restoration, Bruce races to get his Panther tank ready to ship to Australia. And, he discovers an interesting tank manual.

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.

Don Wildman examines a barrel connected to a daring World War Two plot and a doctor who was embroiled in a nineteenth century tale of biological warfare.

Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind one of nature's greatest riddles, a doomed space station and a family feud that transformed New York City.

Evidence suggests aliens are hiding in the unexplored depths of the ocean. Experts investigate reports of ghost ships haunting the seas around Alaska.

Ghost Ship Of The Great Lakes. Josh tackles the maritime mystery of the Griffon, the first ship to be lost in the Great Lakes. Josh uses a state-of-the-art submersible in the search.

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Bruce searches land, sea and skies in a mission to settle the score on whether the Allies or the Nazis were truly the most advanced side of the Second World War.

Paul wants to buy a Citroen DS, but Drew has major reservations. This banged up classic car is priced at £6,500- will the guys take it on.

A video game company send Bruce on a mission to find items relating to the Blitz. He tries to buy a 50-kilogram Luftwaffe bomb and an air raid siren.

The ancient city of Persepolis was once the greatest and richest city on Earth. Using forensic analysis, experts discover how the Persians rose to power.

The burial site of some of ancients Egypt's greatest queens, experts examine a vast necropolis that contains even more tombs than the Valley of the Kings.

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

A famous UFO case occurs above Alaska when an unidentified flying object pursues a Boeing 747. Locals suspect a monstrous bird stalks the skies.

After an informant tells of an alien that reportedly escaped from Area 51, Chuck and the team go to Tonopah, NV, to investigate whether it still roams the area.

Josh explores the case of World War II hero Gertrude 'Tommy' Tompkins of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who went missing when her P-51 Mustang crashed.

Jessica Chobot and Phil Torres dive into the legend of Mothman by searching for clues in a long-sealed bunker and a top-secret Air Force base.

Don Wildman examines the stories of the man who saved George Washington, a civil rights pioneer and the bizarre sighting of a UFO.

Don examines the stories of a gambler who cheated Vegas, an alchemist carrying out a strange experiment, and a harrowing journey through Nazi territory.

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.

Bruce searches land, sea and skies in a mission to settle the score on whether the Allies or the Nazis were truly the most advanced side of the Second World War.

Paul Beban searches for the truth about sea monsters. He travels to Vermont's Lake Champlain to see if an unclassified creature lurks in its dark depths.

How do stuntmen survive a bad day at work? How do they mine precious amber gemstones? How do they build Seabreacher watercraft that move like dolphins.

How is NYC supplied with the finest steaks? How do they produce the ultimate surround sound home cinema systems.

A video game company send Bruce on a mission to find items relating to the Blitz. He tries to buy a 50-kilogram Luftwaffe bomb and an air raid siren.

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

Don Wildman examines the stories of the man who saved George Washington, a civil rights pioneer and the bizarre sighting of a UFO.

Don examines the stories of a gambler who cheated Vegas, an alchemist carrying out a strange experiment, and a harrowing journey through Nazi territory.

A famous UFO case occurs above Alaska when an unidentified flying object pursues a Boeing 747. Locals suspect a monstrous bird stalks the skies.

Josh explores the case of World War II hero Gertrude 'Tommy' Tompkins of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who went missing when her P-51 Mustang crashed.

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Josh Gates touches down in Normandy to investigate battles on land, air and sea. The expedition reveals a huge German bunker complex buried for 75 years.

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 helps a Texan millionaire who wants to collect memorabilia from the Battle of Normandy. He visits farmhouses and museums to find rare items like a 1942 Luger.

A Hollywood blockbuster needs an authentic WWII SAS jeep within two weeks. It's a tight deadline but Bruce is determined to meet it, as the wartime SAS is a passion of his.

Henry and Fuzz are down in Somerset visiting Mike's farm. Will they play it safe with a motorbike or take a risk on something agricultural.

The pursuit of profit sees Henry and Fuzz rummaging through Rebecca and Sue's sheds near Newark. It's home to all manner of vehicles and parts.

In Bournemouth, Henry and Fuzz look through Max's vast automobilia collection. Whilst some are fully restored, others need fixing up. What will they come away with.

In Derbyshire, Henry and Fuzz visit Rob's haven of classic and rare bikes. They explore his collection of 1960s Lambretta scooters and 1920s 'flat tankers'.

In Lincolnshire, Henry and Fuzz trawl through Dave's eclectic mix of military, classic and agricultural items. What will they come away with.

Henry and Fuzz meet Tim, a specialist bike restorer with a passion for all things British. Will they persuade him to part with a rare Triumph soft top.

Martin visits a client to collect a 19th century Louis Vuitton trunk for restoration. And Drew enlists Ruth to restore a stunning Italian giltwood lantern.

Drew asks Steve to save a faded but valuable antique chest of drawers. Plus, Serkan enlists Ted to restore a bent and twisted armillary sphere.

Drew enlists automaton restorers Michael and Maria to get an automaton archer firing again. Karyn wants Ted and Robin to save an iconic K6 telephone box.

The Battle for El Alamein, 1942. Extreme heat, sand and wind in the Egyptian Desert. Meteorologist Dr Vladimir Jankovic reveals how crucial the elements are in war.

D-Day June 6th, 1944. Expert military meteorologist, Dr Vladimir Jankovic, examines weather conditions on D-Day, seeing how tides and storms made a difference.

Josh Gates touches down in Normandy to investigate battles on land, air and sea. The expedition reveals a huge German bunker complex buried for 75 years.

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.

How did America recover from the attack on Pearl Harbor and quickly achieve supremacy over the Japanese Empire in the Pacific.

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