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Investigators use the latest technology to explore the phenomenon of humans inexplicably bursting into flames

Paul persuades Drew to buy a Triumph TR4 and he pays homage to one of his automotive heroes. The boys reinstate a stylish feature that never made it to production

Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, experiences a bumpy landing in a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump

King Midas and his golden touch 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 is still standing

Josh Gates strives to uncover the buried secrets of three of the most powerful and elusive women in ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra

Josh Gates continues his journey through Egypt to unearth the secrets and possibly the final resting places of Nefertiti and Cleopatra

An account of how a malfunction on the ISS threatens to poison the crew with a deadly gas, and a startling image taken by a Nasa probe points to evidence of life on Mars

The theory of how the universe came into existence, from a minuscule point, smaller than an atomic particle, to the limitless cosmos of today

Phil and Jess probe the science behind geology's strangest phenomena while investigating mysterious objects flying around Mexico's tallest active volcano.

Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts

History enthusiast Don Wildman investigates a town under attack from the undead, reveals how PT Barnum saved the Brooklyn Bridge and looks at a tale of an atomic filmmaker

Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova

Investigators use the latest technology to explore the phenomenon of humans inexplicably bursting into flames

Rob Nelson heads to California to investigate a network for major fault lines that could set off a mega-quake. Plus, he explores a mysterious sinkhole

A look at the gravity-defying 'magic' behind Pisa's leaning tower. Plus, the making of chocolate digestive biscuits

How ancient Greeks invented parchment with techniques still used today. Plus, the making of shuttlecocks

Justin Cunningham climbs on top of a stadium roof that is held up by air and in danger of collapse, while Jimena Gascon discovers why Mexico City's Metro project has been derailed

The fatal stabbing of Californian cheerleader Kirsten Costas in June 1984. Eventually one of her classmates was found to have carried out the crime

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

The theory of how the universe came into existence, from a minuscule point, smaller than an atomic particle, to the limitless cosmos of today

Josh Gates strives to uncover the buried secrets of three of the most powerful and elusive women in ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra

Josh Gates continues his journey through Egypt to unearth the secrets and possibly the final resting places of Nefertiti and Cleopatra

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