Discovery History Tuesday

Buying goods from home

Men who survived the Normandy invasion as young soldiers in June 1944 recall their experiences of the conflict and discuss the effect it had on their lives

Bruce Crompton is asked to find Second World War spy items that help tell the story of Ian Fleming and James Bond. First, he visits a debonair dealer in London

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

In a huge barn in Sussex, modern day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard discovers a large collection of animal-themed curiosities and objects

Drew Pritchard checks in on some contacts who are downsizing and selling off collections. In Norwich, he finds a beautiful Victorian umbrella stand

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe

Terry O'Quinn examines whether the tragic destruction of an Air France airliner in 2009 could ever happen again, and investigates deforestation in Siberian

In remote jungles, Josh explores one of the 20th century's biggest heists - the looting of Cambodian statues. He descends into a crumbling pyramid

The team investigates one of America's oldest witch stories. In the backwoods of Tennessee, locals report being attacked in a vast cave system

Don Wildman examines a cosmic catastrophe, a tiny typo's massive impact and a royal tragedy.

Don Wildman investigates a space heist, a close shave and the secret power of the pharaohs.

Examining how Earth's solar system was formed, and speculating on whether it will cease to exist, as well as what other planetary systems around the universe look like

Men who survived the Normandy invasion as young soldiers in June 1944 recall their experiences of the conflict and discuss the effect it had on their lives

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

The design and manufacture of the Transit, Ford's ubiquitous white van, and the full-length, all-weather riding coats produced by Driza-Bone

A look at how wood-burning stoves work, and how the development of the synthesiser helped change music for ever

Bruce Crompton is asked to find Second World War spy items that help tell the story of Ian Fleming and James Bond. First, he visits a debonair dealer in London

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe

Don Wildman examines a cosmic catastrophe, a tiny typo's massive impact and a royal tragedy.

Don Wildman investigates a space heist, a close shave and the secret power of the pharaohs.

In remote jungles, Josh explores one of the 20th century's biggest heists - the looting of Cambodian statues. He descends into a crumbling pyramid

The team investigates one of America's oldest witch stories. In the backwoods of Tennessee, locals report being attacked in a vast cave system

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home