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Ancient alien theorists explore the origins of mythical gods, and examine whether the tales of superhuman beings could be based on sightings of extraterrestrials

Experts scrutinise prehistoric ruins, asking whether humans could have built such advanced structures alone, and examine the possibility of alien intervention

Mighty North American twin the B-25, which delivered the first blow in the fight back against Japan, in one of the most daring and audacious raids of all time

The B-24 Liberator, which was used extensively in the Second World War where it served in every branch of the American-armed forces, as well as several Allied air forces and navies

Documentary on the huge casualties suffered by the Soviet troops in Rzhev in 1941-42, causing the bloody battle to be nicknamed The Meat-Grinder. Told from the Russian perspective

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs around the UK, starting with the west of Britain, where finds include a Viking camp and ancient gold

Alice Roberts investigates the best archaeological discoveries of 2018 from the West of the UK, including the biggest maritime excavation since the Mary Rose

Alice Roberts joins archaeologists in the North as they uncover Roman writing tablets, a lost monastery and a rare Bronze Age weapons hoard

Ancient alien theorists explore the origins of mythical gods, and examine whether the tales of superhuman beings could be based on sightings of extraterrestrials

Experts scrutinise prehistoric ruins, asking whether humans could have built such advanced structures alone, and examine the possibility of alien intervention

The Cambodian Civil War, which was contested between 1967 and 1975. The struggle was complicated by the influence and actions of the allies of the two warring sides

Following the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro looked to exert his influence in Venezuela. This programme assesses Cuba's residual part in Venezuela's future

Alice Roberts sets off across Hadrian's Wall to reveal the forgotten story of the Roman Army's secret weapon in Britain - their cavalry

Alice Roberts visits a secret location in the Cotswolds, which appears to be a high-status Anglo Saxon cemetery, where she finds a very precious and fragile artefact

A structure near the city of Petra that points to a bloody past. Plus, how when terrorists kidnapped schoolgirls in Nigeria, rescuers used satellites to track them down

The career of the half-Vandal general Stilicho, who was handpicked by Emperor Theodosius to ensure Goth mercenaries fighting for the Roman army remained loyal to the empire

How Ricimer, a soldier of barbarian descent, became the power behind the throne of the failing empire, betraying his former friends in the process

Ancient alien theorists explore the origins of mythical gods, and examine whether the tales of superhuman beings could be based on sightings of extraterrestrials

Experts scrutinise prehistoric ruins, asking whether humans could have built such advanced structures alone, and examine the possibility of alien intervention

The myriad of rumours, theories and disputed historical accounts of Adolf Hitler's sexual psychology, exploring the impact of his alleged and proven sex life on his behaviour

Sightings of unexplained 'aerial phenomena' and reports of so-called 'first contact' moments, which are supported by credible eyewitness accounts or clear video footage

The Cambodian Civil War, which was contested between 1967 and 1975. The struggle was complicated by the influence and actions of the allies of the two warring sides

Following the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro looked to exert his influence in Venezuela. This programme assesses Cuba's residual part in Venezuela's future

How Inca, Mesopotamian, Persian, Greek, Chinese, Egyptian, Roman and Indus civilisations all still exert deep influences on the fields of science and technology