Greatest Discoveries With Dan Snow

Dan Snow travels in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest discoveries; from lost Pharaoh’s tombs, to the revelations of Pompeii, and even the battles to uncover the world’s biggest dinosaur. Dan explores stories of rivalry, ingenuity and determination that led to some of the most important and amazing finds ever made. S1: 3 x 60' S2: 4 x 60' | 4 x 90'

Warbird Workshop

They are the planes that wrote history in the sky. Military aircraft long since pensioned off – outdated, corroded or wrecked beyond repair. But now WARBIRD WORKSHOP is prising open the hangar door to join the pilots and engineers fighting to return rare aviation relics to the skies decades – even a century – after their last flight.

Engineering From Above

This visually stunning and fast-paced series takes viewers on an exploration of staggering engineering marvels from around the world. Using cutting-edge technology and dynamic graphics, each episode reveals these iconic sites from new perspectives, uncovering the secrets hidden within. Through a unique view from above, the series answers the how and why behind these awe-inspiring feats of human ingenuity. With each episode, ENGINEERING FROM ABOVE delivers thrilling revelations about the world’s most remarkable engineering achievements.

Emperor's Lost Harbour

In the heart of a metropolitan city of 15 million people, an archaeological sensation has been discovered: the ancient harbour of Theodosious, lost from the history books for over 1000 years. Using never-before-seen CGI to recreate the city, we piece together the story of the ancient harbour and the reasons for its sudden disappearance in the 13th century.

Buried Evidence

This groundbreaking series uncovers the world’s most extraordinary archaeological discoveries, from legendary treasures and lost temples to cursed graves. Each episode explores three remarkable finds, revealing their hidden secrets and how they’ve transformed our understanding of history. With stunning 3D reconstructions and immersive storytelling, viewers are transported back through time as historians and scientists decode evidence and spark bold new theories. Fast-paced and visually spectacular, the series shows how buried wonders continue to shape our view of the past and the world we live in today.

History By The Numbers

HISTORY BY THE NUMBERS is an energetic, fast-paced documentary series taking a global dive into the extraordinary and often overlooked numbers that have created our world’s history. In each episode of HISTORY BY THE NUMBERS we examine a story that you thought you knew, but re-organized and decoded through the numbers and over-the-top stats to give viewers a new perspective on the people, events and themes that shaped the world we live in today. The series is loaded with mind-blowing factoids and stats, entertaining top five lists, comparisons and trivia, and uses numbers to reveal connections you never knew existed. Each episode delves into a different subject – from the massive growth of the global fast-food empire to the wealth and bloodshed of the world’s top crime bosses, the herculean numbers behind Mount Everest, the lives of the richest people on earth and so much more. *Curiosity launched the first 5 episodes in a prime slot for US thanksgiving and it was #4 of the top 8 rated shows.

Dino Hunt

The world's best palaeontologists reveal prehistoric mysteries by using CGI technology to bring dinosaurs "back to life." DINO HUNT offers a unique glimpse into the birth and death of the largest beasts to ever walk the Earth.

Operation Oblivion

In the darkest days of WWII in the Pacific, the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) faced a critical obstacle to their operations in the Far East: How could their agents infiltrate Japanese-occupied territories and establish links with the Chinese resistance without sticking out like a sore thumb? This documentary film will uncover the stories of a group of 12 Chinese-Canadians and their secret training under the guidance of British SOE operatives. OPERATION OBLIVION combines newly shot interviews and never-before-seen images with animated sequences that vividly recreate the remarkable stories of Force 136.

Disaster Autopsy

DISASTER AUTOPSY offers an innovative and exciting way to investigate the hidden causes behind some of the world’s most catastrophic events. Disasters strike without warning, anywhere, anytime. In a high rise building, at sea, even in space. Why does an aircraft carrier explode? How does one of Italy’s most famous bridges collapse? What causes a catastrophic meltdown in a nuclear power plant? DISASTER AUTOPSY reveals how any of them can begin with the smallest details – a paperwork error, a bad glue job, even something as simple as changing a restaurant’s opening hours. Using expert analysis and cutting-edge 3D graphics, the series re-creates these real-world disasters, peeling back the layers to uncover their surprising causes. Whatever it is, this series will uncover it by conducting a complete… DISASTER AUTOPSY.

In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo

Stanley Johnson - author, environmentalist, and father of ex-PM Boris Johnson – and his youngest son Max set off from China’s far western border with Pakistan to undertake an epic 5,000km journey down the Silk Road. Following the trade route taken by Marco Polo 700 years ago, Stanley and Max’s seven week journey reflects on both ancient and modern China as they weave a path through what was the Yuan Dynasty’s land, ruled by Emperor Kublai Khan and to the capital city of Dadu, now known as Beijing. Stanley and Max throw themselves into every adventure along the way, embrace every encounter and share an unforgettable – and often hilarious – experience that brings them closer together and unites them in their love for Chinese culture. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO is a perfect blend of history, adventure, and a father and son’s once-in-a-lifetime journey.