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Investigations into the power of the number three in history, science and astronomy, and its possible links to extraterrestrial life

Experts search ancient accounts of magic for evidence suggesting that the wizards and witches of yesteryear were given otherworldly knowledge by aliens

The ships involved in the biggest naval deployments in recent history - Persian Gulf, Iran-Iraq War and Desert Storm

The Battle of Inchon, an amphibious invasion and conflict within the Korean War, which resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favour of the United Nations Command

The Heraklion Operation, carried out in June 1942 when Major Georges Bergé's team landed in Crete intending to destroy Luftwaffe planes at Heraklion airfield

The story behind the Battle of Hastings, including the truth about king Harold's death as immortalised on the Bayeux Tapestry

Rob Bell visits Bosworth Field, the site of the final battle of the Wars of the Roses, where Richard III was overthrown and the Tudor dynasty came to power

Rob Bell visits the site of the Battle of Naseby in 1645, revealing the events that led up to the English Civil War. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Roundheads

Investigations into the power of the number three in history, science and astronomy, and its possible links to extraterrestrial life

Experts search ancient accounts of magic for evidence suggesting that the wizards and witches of yesteryear were given otherworldly knowledge by aliens

Experts use cutting-edge science to investigate the mysteries of ancient Egypt's elite, including Ramesses II, Imhotep, and the first female pharaoh

The story behind one of the most famous images from the ancient world - the blue-crowned bust of Queen Nefertiti. Could it be a fake?

The presenter visits the monuments of Ancient Egypt in a bid to understand how such 'wonders of the ancient world' were built 4,500 years ago

The presenter considers the riddle of the Sphinx, contemplating the suggestion that it is even older than thought

Bradley visits the resting places of Akhenaten and King Tutankhamun's successor Horemheb - before coming face to face with the mummy of the Boy King himself

How the cave's eerie acoustics have been associated with supernatural phenomena, earning it a reputation for connecting visitors to the spirit world

Edward IV dies unexpectedly, throwing the future of England in the air. Richard III makes a grab for power, while Margaret makes her own move

Investigations into the power of the number three in history, science and astronomy, and its possible links to extraterrestrial life

Experts search ancient accounts of magic for evidence suggesting that the wizards and witches of yesteryear were given otherworldly knowledge by aliens

From the destructive Viking axe to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, a look at how razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors have spilled blood and forged empires

The latest recruit to join the team of 37 beefeaters begins his career with some testing exams, while the chief curator reveals the history of Anne Boleyn within the walls

The criminal gangs across the world using highly encrypted phones to stay under the radar

A reported sighting of 'Bigfoot' by a combat engineer training in the deep forests of north-west Oregon

Car builder Ian Roussel takes up a new client - his friend Ryan. He decides to take on the project of building a 'new' vintage motorcycle