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Investigations into whether prophets such as Elijah and Joseph Smith communicated with a heavenly source, or came into contact with extraterrestrials

The hundreds of gigantic lines, some in the shape of animals, geometric patterns and even an alien-like being, that extend through a Peruvian desert, known as the Nazca Lines

The crucial role ships have played in international conflict over the past 500 years, focusing on the first metal warships

Stories of hospital ships and those who served on them, including the tragic story of the sinking of the Titanic's sister vessel, The Britannic

Recounting how on the outskirts of Bouerat Harbor in Libya, a small group of British special forces made plans to destroy a crucial German fuel depot

Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists are in the market town of Masham in North Yorkshire, hoping to find a Viking burial ground hidden underneath

Hugh Dennis and the archaeologists set out to uncover evidence of a secret military base on the clifftops of South Shields

Professor Alice Roberts is in Glasgow to investigate the impact of steam power on major towns in the 18th and 19th centuries, and learns about the arrival of migrant workers

Investigations into whether prophets such as Elijah and Joseph Smith communicated with a heavenly source, or came into contact with extraterrestrials

The hundreds of gigantic lines, some in the shape of animals, geometric patterns and even an alien-like being, that extend through a Peruvian desert, known as the Nazca Lines

New technology is used to decode some of Egypt's most enduring enigmas. The mysteries behind the ancient Egyptians' obsession with death and the afterlife

The childhood years of Egyptian pharaoh Ramses the Great. It was largely spent in Luxor, where he was educated and prepared to become the heir to the throne

The Battle of Megiddo, fought in 1457 BC. It resulted in a decisive Egyptian victory, solidifying their dominance in the Near East

Ancient Egyptian queens who have shaped history, featuring an assessment of their enduring legacies. This programme looks at the life of Queen Tiye

Dr Fern Riddell and Dr Karen Bellinger examine how myths passed down through time have become some of the greatest mysteries known today. They begin with pyramids

The impact of increased law enforcement efforts on the five New York City Mafia families and how they adapted to stay in business - and out of jail

Investigations into whether prophets such as Elijah and Joseph Smith communicated with a heavenly source, or came into contact with extraterrestrials

The hundreds of gigantic lines, some in the shape of animals, geometric patterns and even an alien-like being, that extend through a Peruvian desert, known as the Nazca Lines

From the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discover the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses

An agriculturalist by trade, Heinrich Himmler went on to lead the SS and tried to escape responsibility at the end of the war. This programme charts his life and nefarious career

How codes and ciphers have been used for millennia to send secret messages, hide identities and operate outside the law

In Afghanistan, Lance Corporal Jose Herrera encounters death scents, orbs of light, and unease beyond the normal stress of war

Car builder Ian Roussel leaps into one of his biggest ever projects with the intention of helping a friend