Sky History 2 HD Friday

Experts investigate macabre places associated with death, and question whether otherworldly connections could be responsible for strange disappearances and suicides

A think-tank of top global experts examines whether America's founding fathers hid extra-terrestrial secrets in their documents, buildings and symbols

In the Philippines, archaeologists discover the remains of an ancient rhinoceros. Elsewhere, a Brazilian island is infested with thousands of vipers

How the bombing of Tokyo demonstrated the power of the B-29 bomber. The cost of creating this machine exceeded that of the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb

A visit to the fascinating Indian retreat where the Beatles meditated. Plus, presenters explore a copycat Chinese city and check out a glass factory in Israel

Experts investigate macabre places associated with death, and question whether otherworldly connections could be responsible for strange disappearances and suicides

A think-tank of top global experts examines whether America's founding fathers hid extra-terrestrial secrets in their documents, buildings and symbols

A look at what is arguably the most intriguing item in Hamilton White and Carl Cookson's collection - the 15th-century reliquary casket

Al and guest John Thomson discovers the truth behind how the Vikings were so successful in Britain and the truth behind what they actually looked like

From bustling ports and strategic forts, to cultural quirks and cathedrals of commerce, this episode tells the story of the United States through 12 key sites

How the bombing of Tokyo demonstrated the power of the B-29 bomber. The cost of creating this machine exceeded that of the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb

Documentary lifting the lid on the story of Alfred Hagen and his expedition to recover a crashed Second World War B-17 Bomber that crashed in Papua New Guinea

A visit to Abu Dhabi's impressive Masdar City. Plus, trips to the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland and an Indian village where the houses are without doors

Unsolved sightings of dark, triangular flying objects that occurred around the world during the 1980s and '90s

The actor explores an audacious theft in which a trio of thieves set out to steal the priceless jewels at the American Museum of Natural History

Posing as a drug dealer, undercover informant Tony Tait infiltrates the secret biker club to take down leader Sonny Barger and meth cook Kenny Owens

In the Philippines, archaeologists discover the remains of an ancient rhinoceros. Elsewhere, a Brazilian island is infested with thousands of vipers

Amanda Holden and Dan Jones explore sexual behaviours during the Georgian era. Amanda learns the customs of a true society girl, while Dan makes his own animal intestine condom

Experts investigate macabre places associated with death, and question whether otherworldly connections could be responsible for strange disappearances and suicides

A think-tank of top global experts examines whether America's founding fathers hid extra-terrestrial secrets in their documents, buildings and symbols

Al and guest John Thomson discovers the truth behind how the Vikings were so successful in Britain and the truth behind what they actually looked like

How British ships led the way allowing international trade in the 18th century, paving the way for the Industrial Revolution, which occurred in Britain first

Unsolved sightings of dark, triangular flying objects that occurred around the world during the 1980s and '90s

Documentary lifting the lid on the story of Alfred Hagen and his expedition to recover a crashed Second World War B-17 Bomber that crashed in Papua New Guinea

Investigators find evidence suggesting that ancient aliens saved humanity from great floods