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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.

Experts use innovative technology to investigate why pharaohs and emperors built a colossal temple monument on a mysterious Egyptian island.

The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate.

Drew visits a huge collection of 20th century designer furniture in a former paper mill in West Yorkshire. In Middlesbrough, he finds pattern moulds at its last brass foundry.

Drew visits the medieval Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire and finds pew connected a great Victorian architect. Later, he finds a WWII bomber crew seat at an aviation museum.

What happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide? The gravitational forces of these giants intersect, and they are left irrevocably changed.

Astronomers detect a potentially habitable planet tantalizingly close to Earth. A chance discovery at NASA reveals a top secret military space program.

Josh scales a mountain to learn how a Kush king conquered Egypt. He braves the murky waters for one more dive to find the king's mummified remains.

Responding to recent UFO sightings, Josh Gates sends his team to New Mexico for a new investigation into the infamous, unsolved Socorro Landing Incident.

Don Wildman investigates a haunted lighthouse, a ghastly murder and a creepy monster that is rumoured to stalk a town in Ohio.

Don investigates an object that washed up on a beach, the explosive story of how a WWII bomb ended up buried in New York City and more.

The Universe is a violent and dangerous place. From exploding stars and colliding galaxies to nebula shockwaves - what are the worst places in the Universe.

Explorer Josh Gates presents from the chambers of an excavation site. He searches for ancient artefacts, mummies and opens a sarcophagus for the first time.

Paul treks deep into the woods of the Midwest in search of Bigfoot. He cuts through hoaxes and misinformation to uncover ground-breaking evidence.

How do they build the steam-powered paddleboats that cruise the Mississippi River? And, how did they create the defence system called 'the waterwall'.

How do they make modern paving stones and how has the process changed over thousands of years? Plus, how do they create a traditionally tailored tuxedo suit.

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.

What happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide? The gravitational forces of these giants intersect, and they are left irrevocably changed.

Don Wildman investigates a haunted lighthouse, a ghastly murder and a creepy monster that is rumoured to stalk a town in Ohio.

Don investigates an object that washed up on a beach, the explosive story of how a WWII bomb ended up buried in New York City and more.

Josh scales a mountain to learn how a Kush king conquered Egypt. He braves the murky waters for one more dive to find the king's mummified remains.

Responding to recent UFO sightings, Josh Gates sends his team to New Mexico for a new investigation into the infamous, unsolved Socorro Landing Incident.

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

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.

The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets.

Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall.

Drew's at a 19th century Bradford weaving mill, where he discovers industrial trolleys and containers. In Cheshire, he visits a manor house mentioned in the Domesday book.

Drew browses a salvage fair by Ripley Castle. In Newcastle, he visits a dealer of mid-20th century designer furniture. And, he and Tee check out an art collection in Hastings.

The Rosetta mission was a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time. What did this cutting-edge journey uncover about life on Earth.

Two cosmonauts fight for their lives, trapped inside a capsule in a frozen lake. NASA astronomers are spooked when the full moon affects their experiments.

Josh chases the treasure of the infamous pirate Amaro Pargo. A search of the Canary Islands leads him beneath a volcano to dive for the pirate's hoard.

The team respond to reports of a half-man, half-beast in Wisconsin. Attacks and sightings of the Beast of Bray Road have left locals scared for three decades.

Don investigates an ominous orb with unusual powers, an interstellar sound from the dark side of the moon and the true identity of a world-renowned writer.

Don examines an ancient carving linked to alien activity, a scalpel used by America's first serial killer and an item buried beneath the World Trade Centre.

The Secret Origin. Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.

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

Paul investigates a surge in demonic activity in America that is overwhelming the Catholic Church. He follows leads from Gary, Indiana, to Mineral Wells, Texas.

How do they fabricate fire gloves for emergency services personnel? Plus, how do they create the enamel that is used in bake-wear around the world.

How do the islanders of the Outer Hebrides use pedal power to weave world-famous Harris tweed? And, in Iceland, how do they prepare fermented shark.

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.