Discovery History Monday

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The actor examines a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, looking at the key events that made VE Day such a momentous 24 hours

Bruce Crompton buys a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. However, before he sells it on it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so consulted a tank expert for advice

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 is still standing

Drew Pritchard heads to Italy hoping to find some antiques that his rivals won't be able to match

At a giant mid-Wales market, Drew Pritchard has the pick of over 1,000 stalls showcasing world-class pieces

New discoveries reveal NASA's Cassini spacecraft's secrets, which explored Saturn and its moons until it vaporised in its atmosphere

Strange men in black suits knock on the door of a UFO witness after an eerie light show. A woman is terrorized by small humanoid creatures that only she can see.

To help bring the extinct woolly mammoth back to life, Josh Gates visits a biotech lab driving a cloning project and excavates ancient bones in a Canadian mine

Jess and Phil venture deep into the Ozarks to investigate a mysterious predatory beast. New recordings of chilling howls lead to a shocking revelation

Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic match on the tennis court, a bizarre brawl between clowns and an attempt to cross the Berlin Wall

Don Wildman explores the story behind one of the world's best-selling toys, the hunt for a notorious bank robber and a global phenomenon

The mysterious dark matter is thought to be the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, yet the search for it continues to puzzle scientists

The actor examines a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, looking at the key events that made VE Day such a momentous 24 hours

Paul Beban explores what could happen if there was a zombie apocalypse, but During his investigation, Covid-19 spreads across the globe

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

A look at how seaweed is turned into sushi wrapping, how beer bottles that last for 15 years are made, and how surfers try to keep themselves safe from sharks

Bruce Crompton buys a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. However, before he sells it on it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so consulted a tank expert for advice

The mysterious dark matter is thought to be the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, yet the search for it continues to puzzle scientists

Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic match on the tennis court, a bizarre brawl between clowns and an attempt to cross the Berlin Wall

Don Wildman explores the story behind one of the world's best-selling toys, the hunt for a notorious bank robber and a global phenomenon

Jess and Phil venture deep into the Ozarks to investigate a mysterious predatory beast. New recordings of chilling howls lead to a shocking revelation

To help bring the extinct woolly mammoth back to life, Josh Gates visits a biotech lab driving a cloning project and excavates ancient bones in a Canadian mine

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home