Sky History 2 Sunday

Examining the notion that the forces of inspiration the ancients attributed to the gods actually emanated from an otherworldly source

Experts investigate the mysterious origins of mummification and any possible influences exerted by extraterrestrials

Giorgio Tsoukalos examines the notion that extraterrestrials could have left clues to the universe's mysteries

Discovering how people used the skies to navigate and tell time, using breathtaking CGI and some of the most important astronomical artefacts

Intelligence officers acquire the information collected by sources, from old-school 'dead drops' to high-tech digital transfers

The actor recalls the United California Bank Job. A crew described by the FBI as 'the best ever' raided a bank in 1972, leaving with millions allegedly linked to Richard Nixon

Visits to worldwide regions that boast something worthy of note

A visit to the Devil's Pool in Zambia and an exploration of the electrifying Tesla Tower in Moscow's abandoned woods. Plus, a tour of the safest airport in the world

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

Examining the notion that the forces of inspiration the ancients attributed to the gods actually emanated from an otherworldly source

Experts investigate the mysterious origins of mummification and any possible influences exerted by extraterrestrials

The events of 1943, which began with the Casablanca Conference. The Soviets secured victory in Stalingrad and one of the best-selling songs in history was released

The beauty of Notre-Dame de Paris, which acts as an icon of French culture and its history while also attracting the attention of many tourists and aesthetes

How the church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, rebuilt by the Roman Emperor Justinian, has survived 1,500 years of turbulent history

Giorgio Tsoukalos examines the notion that extraterrestrials could have left clues to the universe's mysteries

A look at how the wild is a rich setting for myths and legends, with countless tales about the wilderness and the fearsome monsters within it

Across every profession and industry, icons exist in various forms and have done throughout history, from the Albert Einstein to the Jumbo Jet and the Sydney Opera House

Examining the notion that the forces of inspiration the ancients attributed to the gods actually emanated from an otherworldly source

Experts investigate the mysterious origins of mummification and any possible influences exerted by extraterrestrials

Giorgio Tsoukalos examines the notion that extraterrestrials could have left clues to the universe's mysteries

Ignatius refuses to pledge his allegiance to the emperor and is forced to travel from Antioch to Rome, where awaits his final punishment at The Colosseum. Anthony Barclay stars

Documentary going behind the scenes at the castle and exploring its history. The first episode focuses on the Beefeaters and reveals the origins of the tower

The controversy surrounding the death of Edward II, whose forced abdication preceded his mysterious demise while in custody

Revisiting the killing of brilliant but controversial young playwright Christopher Marlowe, who was stabbed to death in a Deptford lodging house in 1593

Experts examine an ancient Hindi scripture about a giant flying creature landing on Earth, and consider if this could be a description of an alien spacecraft