Sky History 2 Thursday

Experts examine the ruins left by ancient civilisations, including the Mayans, in the hope of finding evidence of extraterrestrial contact

A look at whether aliens could conceivably have been involved in the development of lethal weapons, from gunpowder to missiles

In the depths of the tropical lowlands of Northern Colombia, scientists discover a gargantuan, unidentified animal vertebra

After the end of the Battle of Britain came the bombing of German cities. In the war in the Pacific, the US and Japan successfully bombed naval and land targets

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

Experts examine the ruins left by ancient civilisations, including the Mayans, in the hope of finding evidence of extraterrestrial contact

A look at whether aliens could conceivably have been involved in the development of lethal weapons, from gunpowder to missiles

Exquisitely shaped from marble, the libation vessel is Carl Cookson's favourite piece in the hoard. He wonders whether its four carved heads could be depictions of John the Baptist

Al faces up to the richest nation on Earth to discover how the former British colony of America somehow slipped through its fingers, joined by guest Reginald D Hunter

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

After the end of the Battle of Britain came the bombing of German cities. In the war in the Pacific, the US and Japan successfully bombed naval and land targets

Deep in the Everglades, Troy recruits an army of swampers to investigate strange noises and reports of a possible beast known as the Skunk Ape probing his friend Dusty's homestead

The secrets behind the Hadzabe Myth in Tanzania, a visit to Colorado's incredible Cheyenne Mountain Complex and a fascinating abandoned boat in Croatia

Exploring reports of sinister flying objects that were allegedly seen above secret military bases during the Cold War

As the Third Reich rose to power, Himmler and the SS became fixated on the Holy Grail, interpreting much of the myth surrounding it as fact - and the quest for it as attainable

American serial killer couple Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck, who teamed up to con lonely women across the nation, posing as siblings to rob them of their riches

In the depths of the tropical lowlands of Northern Colombia, scientists discover a gargantuan, unidentified animal vertebra

Galen of Pergamon makes a name for himself as a physician for gladiators in the arena. A devastating plague sweeps through the city

Experts examine the ruins left by ancient civilisations, including the Mayans, in the hope of finding evidence of extraterrestrial contact

A look at whether aliens could conceivably have been involved in the development of lethal weapons, from gunpowder to missiles

Al faces up to the richest nation on Earth to discover how the former British colony of America somehow slipped through its fingers, joined by guest Reginald D Hunter

The story of Europe's greatest empires through 10 incredible sites, including St Basil's Cathedral, the Palace of Versailles and Schonbrunn Palace

Exploring reports of sinister flying objects that were allegedly seen above secret military bases during the Cold War

Deep in the Everglades, Troy recruits an army of swampers to investigate strange noises and reports of a possible beast known as the Skunk Ape probing his friend Dusty's homestead

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